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WELCOME TO BACKPACKERBOARD!

Welcome to the biggest & longest established website dedicated to travellers in New Zealand.
So what have we got lined up? Well for starters we have our own dedicated NZ guide full of essential information. Then we have listings for hostels, activities and transport companies to help you organise your trip. When you arrive we have our noticeboard for buying and selling and also the biggest online jobs board for travellers with 100's of vacancies.
AWF Travel Cars NZ
Jobs

We have 237 job vacancies listed!

03/07 - National Park Lodge Worker Wanted
03/07 - Pruning Boysenberries
03/07 - Factory Labour + Forklift Operators
03/07 - Skilled And General Labourers
03/07 - Reception
03/07 - Receptionhousekeeping
03/07 - Construction Labourer
03/07 - Class 4 Hiab Driver
03/07 - Customer Service/ Vehicle Detailer
03/07 - Front Of House Staff

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$12500
Auckland
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Nissan Elgrand 2006 Selfcontained Campervan 2029
Green sticker until August 2029, low mileage, price negotiable
Added: 02/07/2026
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$5000
Auckland
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Honda Airwave 2005 Price Negotiable
Honda airwave 2005 - 5000NZD or equivalent in -PRICE NEGOTIABLE Wof 0127 Rego 2210 A
Added: 02/07/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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Nissan Presage 2008
Selling my amazing Van after almost a whole year living and traveling around both islands
Added: 01/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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Unique Activities To Do - South Island
You are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the most spectacular, thrilling or awe-inspiring activities...but here are just a few of our favourites.
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Converting overseas driving licence
Check out our guide to how you convert your driving licence to a NZ one.
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Auckland on a Budget
If you know where to look there are loads of cool things you can do and places to stay in Auckland that won't break the bank.
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Flights Guide
Read our comprehensive guide on getting to, and around, New Zealand.

What's new in the guide

Access All Areas
Landscapes to Make-You-Go-Oooo
Best Cycle Trails
Best Bungee Jumps

Your questions answered

How do you find cheap internal flights?
A Guide to Self-contained Campervans
Can I camp in New Zealand?
How do I get mail & post?
Backpacker Group Self Containment certificates
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping