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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 197 job vacancies listed!

20/06 - The Quay Whangarei
20/06 - Cleaner/housekeeper
19/06 - Au Pair Farming Family July
19/06 - Receptionist / Front Of House
19/06 - Evening/weekend Receptionist
19/06 - Groundy For Treework
19/06 - Cleaner
19/06 - Ski/snowboard Rental Retail Staff
19/06 - Skilled And General Labourers
19/06 - Dairy Farm Worker

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
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
$6999
Christchurch
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Toyota Alphard Campervan 2004 Selfcontained
Good condition and freshly converted in Nov 2025
Added: 17/06/2026
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$3900
Auckland
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Mazda Premacy 2005
Mazda Premacy 2005, 39k, 154k km, WOFrego, cheap reliable runabout
Added: 16/06/2026
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$9800
Auckland
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2005 Nissan Elgrand Selfcontained Camper $9800 Ono Auc
Certified self-contained until 2030 162,000 km Mechanically great, serviced every 10,000
Added: 16/06/2026
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Travel Guide
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How to Rent a Car
Having your own transport will help you explore New Zealand's hidden gems without breaking the bank
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Customs, Excise & Quarantine
Don't get caught out when you arrive in New Zealand. Make sure you read our quick guide before you go!
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Food & Drink
Let us take you on a little journey through the food and drink delights of New Zealand.
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Fruit Pick Your Way Around NZ
Travelling can be expensive so why not supplement your travels with a bit of seasonal fruit picking work

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

JUCY Cruise Milford Sound JUCY Cruise Milford Sound
Pick up locations from Queenstown & Te Anau
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping