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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!

23/09 - Turtle Totes Needs You Marketing
23/09 - Couple Opportunity
23/09 - Spring Kiwifruit Work
23/09 - Orchard Worker
23/09 - Dairy Farm Assistant
23/09 - Turtle Totes Needs You Too
23/09 - Floor Staff
23/09 - Cold Chef Kitchen Hand
23/09 - Hostel Assistant
23/09 - Hostel Woofing

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$8000
Auckland
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2007 Nissan Presage Selfcontained
Great condition, fresh WOF, camping gear included
Added: 22/09/2026
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$18000
Auckland
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Campervan Toyota Hiace Cherry
Self Contained Campervan Cherry Toyota Hiace 1996 NEW WOF SERVICE FOR SALE
Added: 22/09/2026
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$10900
Christchurch
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2006 Toyota Alphard
Ready to go
Added: 22/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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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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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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Travel Insurance
OK, this maybe a boring subject but it really is important you have adequate insurance....read on!!
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When To Go
An overview of the different seasons and what you can expect in terms of weather & activities.

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

Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping