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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 419 job vacancies listed!

07/09 - Beekeeping Assistant
07/09 - Reception/housekeeping
07/09 - Holiday Park Builder/carpenter
07/09 - Onion Grading And Packing
07/09 - Picker Packer/cafe No Weekend Work
07/09 - Wanaka Stocktakers Required
07/09 - Summer Orchard Work With Sch
07/09 - Holiday Park Duty Manager Couple
07/09 - Skilled And General Labourers
07/09 - Holiday Park Assistant Couple

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$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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$8000
Christchurch
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Toyota Ipsum Self Contained Green
General Information Mileage 229 XXX km Automatic Petrol 91 Green SelfContained
Added: 06/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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Hostel Communal Areas - Do's & Don'ts
Our handy guide to all the rules and customs for happy living in hostels
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The Golden Rules of Camping in NZ
Thinking about camping while on your travels, then check out our guide to the golden rules you need to follow
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Landscapes to Make-You-Go-Oooo
You're spoilt for choice in New Zealand when it comes to awe-inspiring scenery and landscapes
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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!

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

Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping