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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 391 job vacancies listed!

09/09 - Motel Reception/cleaner
09/09 - Hostel All Rounder
09/09 - Experienced Hospitality All Rounder
09/09 - Housekeeping Front Of House
09/09 - Skilled And General Labourers
09/09 - Kiwifruit Planting Vine Training
09/09 - Lifeguard And Activities Attendant
09/09 - Stocktakers Taupo 12th September
09/09 - Gib Fixer/stopper Wellington
09/09 - Urgent Receptionist Wanted

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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
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$105000
Christchurch
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Mazda Bongo 2009 Campervan
Just buy it, pack your bags and start exploring New Zealand PRICE 10,500 NZD
Added: 08/09/2026
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$23500
Auckland
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Van Mitsubishi L300 Lwb
Low mileage - New timing belt water pump
Added: 07/09/2026
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$14900
Christchurch
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2007 Mitsubishi L300 Long 256000 Km Petrol Manual S
2007 Mitsubishi L300 Long 256,000 km Petrol Manual Self-contained for 2 until 2030
Added: 07/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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Best Cycle Trails
Enjoy New Zealand from the bike saddle and tour those harder to reach places
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Bucket List on a Budget
Strapped for cash doesn't mean you can't tick off some amazing things. Check out our ultimate guide.
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New Zealand's Best Festival & Events
Ahhh.....where to begin? There are hundred's to choose from but here are a few of our favourites...
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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 Self Containment certificates
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
E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping