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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 170 job vacancies listed!

16/06 - Experienced Hospo Couple Live In
16/06 - Asparagus Picker
16/06 - Dairy Farm Assistant/herd Manager
16/06 - Photographer Casual Campervans
16/06 - Cabinet Maker Building Campervans
16/06 - Hospitality All Rounder
16/06 - Chef De Partie
16/06 - Sales And Product Role
16/06 - Room Attendant
16/06 - Dairy Assistant Tractor Operator

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
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
$9500
Auckland
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Honda Odissey Green Self Contained 2 People
fully equipped campervan
Added: 15/06/2026
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$13200
Auckland
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Hyundai H1
Hey travelers We are selling our Hyundai H1 2012 camper van in Auckland
Added: 15/06/2026
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$5900
Auckland
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Honda Odyssey Green Selfcontained Ready To Travel
Self-Contained Honda Odyssey Perfect Backpacker Car, Ready to Go
Added: 15/06/2026
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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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Working In New Zealand
Check out our guide to what you will need to work in New Zealand.
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New Zealand ID cards
Lucky enough to look under 25?! Then you might want to think about getting yourself one of these.

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

Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Largest colony of Little penguins on mainland New
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping