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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 158 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

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
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
$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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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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Best Hikes in New Zealand
Fancy getting out and stretching your legs while taking in some amazing scenery? Here are some of the best.
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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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New Zealand's Best Festival & Events
Ahhh.....where to begin? There are hundred's to choose from but here are a few of our favourites...

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

Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Pohautu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohautu Penguins Sea Kayaking
No experience neccesary
E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping