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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 494 job vacancies listed!

04/11 - Tractor Driver/ General Hand
04/11 - Apple Thinning
04/11 - Short Term Warehouse Labourers
04/11 - Hop Farm Work
04/11 - Wine Ambassadors Wanted
04/11 - Help In Exchange For Accomodation
04/11 - Gardneing
04/11 - Kiwifruit Summer Jobs Start Today
04/11 - Clevedon Summer House Exchange
04/11 - Awesome Reception Person

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Kiwi Road Trips Buyback Campervans Kiwi Road Trips Buyback Campervans
Buyback Campervans with Warranties
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
$10100
Auckland
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Toyota Estima 1st Time Camper
1st time campervan, fresh built and all new inside Ready to go
Added: 04/11/2026
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$9600
Auckland
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Nissan Presage 2005 Self Contained
self contained certificate, Lots of camping gear, jump starter
Added: 04/11/2026
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$13000
Christchurch
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Selling My Nissan Serena 2010
I'm selling my self-certified, freshly serviced and very reliable campervan
Added: 04/11/2026
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Travel Guide
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When To Go
An overview of the different seasons and what you can expect in terms of weather & activities.
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New Zealand Health Service
Read our quick guide to all things New Zealand health related such as how to seek medical advice.
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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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Travel Insurance
OK, this maybe a boring subject but it really is important you have adequate insurance....read on!!

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

Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping