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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 154 job vacancies listed!

13/06 - Manager/host For Busy Restaurant
13/06 - Evening Receptionist Christchurch
12/06 - Turtle Totes Needs You Marketing
12/06 - Turtle Totes Needs You Too
12/06 - Hospitality Job At Anatoki Salmon
12/06 - General Labourer Blenheim
12/06 - Event Staff Needed
12/06 - Office Support
12/06 - Legal Temps Jobs
12/06 - Dairy Farm Assistant

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$9000
Christchurch
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Mazda Bongo Sc
Comfy, easy to drive and winter-ready
Added: 10/06/2026
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$9490
Auckland
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Toyota Aqua Hybrid 2013
Economical and well-maintained hybrid vehicle Perfect for city driving and long distance
Added: 10/06/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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Mazda Mpv 2004 Selfcontained Campervan
Ready to hit the road and explore New Zealand Reliable and well-maintained 2004 Mazda MPV
Added: 10/06/2026
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Travel Guide
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Unique Activities To Do - South Island
You are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the most spectacular, thrilling or awe-inspiring activities...but here are just a few of our favourites.
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What To Pack
Not sure what you need to pack for travelling. Worry not, we have a comprehensive list of what you need.
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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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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

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

Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Largest colony of Little penguins on mainland New
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping