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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 552 job vacancies listed!

10/10 - Kiwifruit Orchard Staff
10/10 - Kiwifruit Start Now Bonuses
10/10 - Bud Thinning Bonuses Paid
10/10 - $28 Per Hr Thinning Kiwifruit
10/10 - Thinning Role Asap Start$ 28 Per Hr
10/10 - Apricot And Fruit Thinning
10/10 - Travel Nz Earn $3k/week
10/10 - Backpacker Sales Job $3k/week
10/10 - Travel Southern Island W/ Camper
09/10 - The Quay Whangarei / The Cove Waipu

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
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
$9000
Christchurch
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Mazda Mpv 4wd Selfcontained Camper
Mazda MPV 4WD Self-Contained Camper Fully Equipped Ready to Travel NZ9,000
Added: 09/10/2026
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$12990
Auckland
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Self Contained Roof Rack Awning Buyback Guarantee
Self-contained Toyota Estima with Buyback Guarantee amp New WOF
Added: 09/10/2026
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$28000
Auckland
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Nissan Caravan
2011 NISSAN CARAVAN HIGH ROOF LONG WHEEL BASE SELF-CONTAINED FULLY EQ
Added: 09/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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30 Top Facts
Think you know all about New Zealand - then read our Top 30 Facts article as you might be surprised!
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Flights Guide
Read our comprehensive guide on getting to, and around, New Zealand.
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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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Ski the Scenery – Enjoying New Zealand from the Slopes
There's only so much of New Zealand's majesty you can appreciate from sea level. Strap on your skis and hit the slopes to get a Kea's eye perspective of this beautiful land.

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

Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping