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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 395 job vacancies listed!

04/09 - French Teachers Auckland Wellington
04/09 - Spanish Teachers Auckland Wellingto
04/09 - Italian Teacher Auckland Welllingto
04/09 - Housekeeping
04/09 - General Worker
04/09 - Event Labourers
03/09 - Event Help
03/09 - Carpark Attendant
03/09 - Skilled And General Labourers
03/09 - Holiday Park Housekeeper Wanted

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

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!
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
$8000
Christchurch
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Toyota Estima 2006 Green Self Contained
Low milage, green self contained, fully set up for camping and exploring New Zealand
Added: 03/09/2026
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$8950
Auckland
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Mazda Mpv 2003 Green Selfcontained
Green Selfcontained Mazda MPV 2003 with 4WD
Added: 03/09/2026
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$10990
Auckland
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Selfcontained Toyota Estima With Buyback Warranty
Reliable van with fresh WOF and Service plus 50-50 Repair Warranty for 6 months or 4000 km
Added: 02/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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What To Pack
Not sure what you need to pack for travelling. Worry not, we have a comprehensive list of what you need.
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Transport Options
Boat, bus, plane, train or car - take your pick! Our guide gives an overview of your different options.
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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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Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
Unsure whether you need or would use a Working Holiday Visa - then check out our guide to why you should choose one!

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

E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping