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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 479 job vacancies listed!

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 - Kiwifruit Summer Jobs Start Today
04/11 - Awesome Reception Person
04/11 - Chefs And Kitchen Team
04/11 - Flower Picking Starting Now
04/11 - Takeaway Cook Afternoon/evening

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
Kiwi Road Trips Buyback Campervans Kiwi Road Trips Buyback Campervans
Buyback Campervans with Warranties
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$4000
Christchurch
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2012 Holden Captiva 24l
2012 Holden Captiva 24L Automatic SUV 4,000 ONO
Added: 03/11/2026
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$9990
Auckland
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Self Contained Breakdown Warranty Buyback Guarantee
Self-contained Toyota Estima with Buyback Guarantee amp New WOF
Added: 03/11/2026
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$12995
Auckland
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2011 Nissan Elgrand $12995 Only 140481 Kms New Wof
2011 NISSAN ELGRAND 12995 Only 140,481 kms New WOF
Added: 02/11/2026
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Travel Guide
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New Zealand History Through Art
An exploration of New Zealand's art can yield a greater understanding of the country's history, and the many cultural influences which has helped shape it.
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How to Rent a Car
Having your own transport will help you explore New Zealand's hidden gems without breaking the bank
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Access All Areas
For such an open, welcoming country, it is no surprise New Zealand boasts excellent facilities for travellers with disabilities.
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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 Backpacker jobs
Self Containment certificates Tradestaff
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping