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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 150 job vacancies listed!

14/06 - Operations Apprentice
13/06 - Tamarillo Fruit Pickers
13/06 - Dairy Farm Assistant
13/06 - Manager/host For Busy Restaurant
13/06 - Evening Receptionist Christchurch
12/06 - Turtle Totes Needs You Marketing
12/06 - Turtle Totes Needs You Too
12/06 - Hospitality Job At Anatoki Salmon
12/06 - General Labourer Blenheim
12/06 - Event Staff Needed

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$9000
Christchurch
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Mazda Bongo Sc
Comfy, easy to drive and winter-ready
Added: 10/06/2026
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$9490
Auckland
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Toyota Aqua Hybrid 2013
Economical and well-maintained hybrid vehicle Perfect for city driving and long distance
Added: 10/06/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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Mazda Mpv 2004 Selfcontained Campervan
Ready to hit the road and explore New Zealand Reliable and well-maintained 2004 Mazda MPV
Added: 10/06/2026
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Travel Guide
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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.
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Travel Insurance
OK, this maybe a boring subject but it really is important you have adequate insurance....read on!!
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Customs, Excise & Quarantine
Don't get caught out when you arrive in New Zealand. Make sure you read our quick guide before you go!
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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 Self Containment certificates
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping