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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 529 job vacancies listed!

09/10 - Exhibition Help Required
09/10 - Skilled And General Labourers
09/10 - Grocery Assistant Wanted
08/10 - Event Helper
08/10 - Wellington Motel Cleaner Needed
08/10 - Kitchen Hands Catering Assistants
08/10 - Customer Service Representative
08/10 - Painters Plasters
08/10 - Skilled Labourers
08/10 - Carpenters/hammer Hands

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$21000
Christchurch
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Hiace Camper High Roof
Set to go camper
Added: 08/10/2026
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$13500
Auckland
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Nissan Caravan Camper Hi Rooflwb
Ready to hit the road on arrival in to Auckland private sale only
Added: 08/10/2026
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$7500
Tauranga & Bay Of Plenty
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Mitsubishi Outlander
Low mileage and comfortable double bed in this SUV ready for the adventure
Added: 07/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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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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Visa Information
Check out our guide to applying for a NZ Working Holiday or Visitor visa.
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Tramping - A Noble Pursuit
Tramp your way through New Zealand to experience this unique country
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When To Go
An overview of the different seasons and what you can expect in terms of weather & activities.

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!
Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping