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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 222 job vacancies listed!

05/07 - Wood Fired Pizza Maker
03/07 - Fabrication Welder/boiler Maker
03/07 - National Park Lodge Worker Wanted
03/07 - Factory Labour + Forklift Operators
03/07 - Skilled And General Labourers
03/07 - Reception
03/07 - Receptionhousekeeping
03/07 - Construction Labourer
03/07 - Class 4 Hiab Driver
03/07 - Customer Service/ Vehicle Detailer

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$12500
Auckland
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Nissan Elgrand 2006 Selfcontained Campervan 2029
Green sticker until August 2029, low mileage, price negotiable
Added: 02/07/2026
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$5000
Auckland
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Honda Airwave 2005 Price Negotiable
Honda airwave 2005 - 5000NZD or equivalent in -PRICE NEGOTIABLE Wof 0127 Rego 2210 A
Added: 02/07/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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Nissan Presage 2008
Selling my amazing Van after almost a whole year living and traveling around both islands
Added: 01/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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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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30 Top Facts
Think you know all about New Zealand - then read our Top 30 Facts article as you might be surprised!
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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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Passport Control & Immigration
Not sure what to expect when you arrive. Then check out out our guide to NZ passport control & immigration.

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

Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping