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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 547 job vacancies listed!

11/10 - Wine Bottling Staff
11/10 - Evening Receptionist Christchurch
11/10 - Kiwi Fruit Orchard Work
11/10 - House Keeper
10/10 - Demi Or Commi Chef
10/10 - Hostel Workers Surf Instructors
10/10 - Hostel Staff Surfing Hostel
10/10 - Massage/ Beauty Therapist
10/10 - Travel Nz Earn $3k/week
10/10 - Travel Southern Island W/ Camper

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
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
$9000
Christchurch
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Mazda Mpv 4wd Selfcontained Camper
Mazda MPV 4WD Self-Contained Camper Fully Equipped Ready to Travel NZ9,000
Added: 09/10/2026
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$12990
Auckland
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Self Contained Roof Rack Awning Buyback Guarantee
Self-contained Toyota Estima with Buyback Guarantee amp New WOF
Added: 09/10/2026
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$28000
Auckland
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Nissan Caravan
2011 NISSAN CARAVAN HIGH ROOF LONG WHEEL BASE SELF-CONTAINED FULLY EQ
Added: 09/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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Visa Information
Check out our guide to applying for a NZ Working Holiday or Visitor visa.
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BBNZ's Guide to Hostel Living
Find out what living in a hostel in New Zealand is really like with tips, etiquette and what to expect
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Best Hikes in New Zealand
Fancy getting out and stretching your legs while taking in some amazing scenery? Here are some of the best.
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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

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!
Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping