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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 551 job vacancies listed!

31/10 - Campervan Cleaning
31/10 - Start Now Kumara Planting/sorting
31/10 - Housekeeping Supervisor
31/10 - $27 P/hr Thinning Role Asap Start
31/10 - Thinning Roles $27 P/hr Asap Start
31/10 - Cafe Barista And Kitchen Persons
31/10 - Hostel And Residential Cleaners
31/10 - Housekeeper
31/10 - Work Below Volcanoes Explore Freely
31/10 - Experienced Cafe Manager

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$15000
Wellington
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Toyota Hiace Self Contained
Turn key ready, live in van with an amazing fold away double bed to desk setup
Added: 30/10/2026
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$4600
Nelson/Picton
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Toyota Wish 2004 Fully Equipped Camper Automatic
Automatic Fuel-Efficient FULLY EQUIPPED CAMPER , Ready for Your Next Adventure
Added: 29/10/2026
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$32000
Christchurch
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Mazda Titan 100 Home
Available in Christchurch area from 15th December NEW COF
Added: 29/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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New Zealand ID cards
Lucky enough to look under 25?! Then you might want to think about getting yourself one of these.
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Transport Options
Boat, bus, plane, train or car - take your pick! Our guide gives an overview of your different options.
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Travel Itineraries
In need of a little inspiration or baffled with so many amazing options for your trip to NZ..then check out our guide.
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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!

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

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping