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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 454 job vacancies listed!

11/11 - Civil Labourer
11/11 - 2x Allrounders
11/11 - Dairy Farm Assistants
11/11 - Orchard Maintenance And Harvest
11/11 - Sampling Assistant Factory Work
11/11 - Cleaning Labouer Mangawhai
11/11 - We Are Hiring Summer Season
11/11 - Cabinet Makers Shopfitters
11/11 - Kiwifruit Fruit Thinning
11/11 - Kiwifruit Fruit Thinning

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$17500
Christchurch
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Nissan Caravan
2009 Nissan Caravan Self-Contained Campervan Ready for Your NZ Adventure
Added: 10/11/2026
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$5000
Auckland
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Skoda Scout 4x4
Great for touring NZ
Added: 10/11/2026
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$7500
Auckland
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Green Sticker Nissan Vanette Available Now
Fully equipped and cozy
Added: 10/11/2026
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Travel Guide
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Passport Control & Immigration
Not sure what to expect when you arrive. Then check out out our guide to NZ passport control & immigration.
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Landscapes to Make-You-Go-Oooo
You're spoilt for choice in New Zealand when it comes to awe-inspiring scenery and landscapes
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Guide to Living in a Hostel For Long Termers
Are you planning on living in a hostel for a while - then check out our guide to the Pros and Cons of long term hostel living
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Rotorua on a Budget
If you are running low on travelling funds then check out our guide to grabbing a bargain in Rotorua.

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 Backpacker jobs
Self Containment certificates Tradestaff
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping