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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 537 job vacancies listed!

26/10 - Housekeepers Christchurch
26/10 - Housekeeping In Aoraki Mt Cook
26/10 - Customer Service Campervan Rentals
26/10 - Commercial Laundry Assistant
26/10 - Hostel Night Porter
26/10 - Roof Labourer
26/10 - Kitchen Hand
26/10 - Barista Waitstaff Wanted
25/10 - Auckland Gardener
25/10 - Chef De Partie

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Kiwi Road Trips Ltd |Buyback Guarantee Kiwi Road Trips Ltd |Buyback Guarantee
Buyback Campervans with Warranties
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$4000
Auckland
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Mazda Axela 2005
small-ish and reliable
Added: 23/10/2026
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$6900
Nelson/Picton
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Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 Spacegear
This is a go anywhere 4x4 camper, high wheel base ,snorkel ,tow bar,diesel
Added: 21/10/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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Nissan Serena
Ready to go, self-contained car
Added: 21/10/2026
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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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New Zealand Health Service
Read our quick guide to all things New Zealand health related such as how to seek medical advice.
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Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
Unsure whether you need or would use a Working Holiday Visa - then check out our guide to why you should choose one!
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Top 10 Reasons to Stay in a Hostel
Unsure on whether a hostel is right for you? Then check out our Top 10 reasons why it might be

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

Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping