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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 238 job vacancies listed!

30/06 - Campervan Buffing Polishing Techn
30/06 - Auckland Campervans Assembly
30/06 - Wine Bottling Staff
30/06 - Kitchen Hand
30/06 - Engineers / Fabricators
30/06 - Hair Models Free Cut/colour
30/06 - Takeaway Cook Afternoon/evening
30/06 - Strong Evening Restaurant Servers
30/06 - Campervan Handyman
30/06 - Kitchen Hand

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$3750
Tauranga & Bay Of Plenty
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Honda Fit 2004 Camping Equipment
Last serviced in February, runs smoothly, camping equipment included
Added: 30/06/2026
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$4500
Auckland
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2001 Toyota Estima Selfcontained
Amazing condition 2001 Toyota Estima Campervan
Added: 29/06/2026
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$12500
Auckland
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1996 Ford Econovan Maxi 202000km Camper Van
Low mileage, pop top, kitchen inside
Added: 29/06/2026
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Travel Guide
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Top 10 Reasons to Stay in a Hostel
Unsure on whether a hostel is right for you? Then check out our Top 10 reasons why it might be
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Rotorua's - Best Of Culture
Not yet made it to Rotorua - then you are missing out on a load of great cultural / Maori stuff.
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Guide to Living in a Hostel For Long Termers
Are you planning on living in a hostel for a while - then check out our guide to the Pros and Cons of long term hostel living
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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 Self Containment certificates
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping