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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 484 job vacancies listed!

04/11 - Apple Thinning
04/11 - Short Term Warehouse Labourers
04/11 - Hop Farm Work
04/11 - Wine Ambassadors Wanted
04/11 - Chefs And Kitchen Team
04/11 - Flower Picking Starting Now
04/11 - Takeaway Cook Afternoon/evening
04/11 - Urgent Receptionist Wanted
04/11 - Lodge Team Members
04/11 - Experience Bartender

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
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
$4000
Christchurch
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2012 Holden Captiva 24l
2012 Holden Captiva 24L Automatic SUV 4,000 ONO
Added: 03/11/2026
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$9990
Auckland
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Self Contained Breakdown Warranty Buyback Guarantee
Self-contained Toyota Estima with Buyback Guarantee amp New WOF
Added: 03/11/2026
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$12995
Auckland
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2011 Nissan Elgrand $12995 Only 140481 Kms New Wof
2011 NISSAN ELGRAND 12995 Only 140,481 kms New WOF
Added: 02/11/2026
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Travel Guide
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Auckland on a Budget
If you know where to look there are loads of cool things you can do and places to stay in Auckland that won't break the bank.
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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
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Travel Insurance
OK, this maybe a boring subject but it really is important you have adequate insurance....read on!!
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NZ Best Beaches - North Island
You are spoilt for choice, but here are a few of our favourite spots.

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 Backpacker jobs
Self Containment certificates Tradestaff
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
Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping