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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 336 job vacancies listed!

06/08 - Walkers Required!
06/08 - Housekeeping + Reception
06/08 - Housekeeper/receptionist
06/08 - Kumara Sorting/planting
06/08 - Yard Hand / Vehicle Detailer
06/08 - Life Drawing Models
06/08 - Hospitality / Vineyard Staff
06/08 - Housekeeping Room Attendants
06/08 - Orchard Workers
06/08 - Orchard Workers

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
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
$19000
Auckland
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Mitch Selfcontained Mitsubishi L300
Timing belt replaced this year WOF passed first time Comes fully equipped for adventure
Added: 06/08/2026
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$8500
Auckland
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Nissan Xtrail 4wd Camper
Only 180000km, new WOF, 4WD, lots of equipment included - tools, camping, snorkling, etc
Added: 05/08/2026
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$9500
Auckland
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Mitsubishi Express Green Self Contained
Tiny and reliable campervan - Ready to go
Added: 05/08/2026
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Travel Guide
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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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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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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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Best Beaches - South Island
With so much amazing coastline on the South Island its always going to be hard to choose what the best beaches are, but here is our pick of them.

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!
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping