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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 426 job vacancies listed!

08/09 - Holiday Park Assistants X2
08/09 - Cleaner And Gardener
08/09 - Bud Thinning Oct 2026
08/09 - Campervan Cleaner
08/09 - Event Help Akaroa
08/09 - Seasonal Native Nurseryhand
08/09 - Housekeeping
08/09 - Sous Chef/cook At Remote Lodge
08/09 - Guest Services Manager
08/09 - Skilled And General Labourers

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$105000
Christchurch
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Mazda Bongo 2009 Campervan
Just buy it, pack your bags and start exploring New Zealand PRICE 10,500 NZD
Added: 08/09/2026
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$23500
Auckland
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Van Mitsubishi L300 Lwb
Low mileage - New timing belt water pump
Added: 07/09/2026
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$14900
Christchurch
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2007 Mitsubishi L300 Long 256000 Km Petrol Manual S
2007 Mitsubishi L300 Long 256,000 km Petrol Manual Self-contained for 2 until 2030
Added: 07/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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30 Top Facts
Think you know all about New Zealand - then read our Top 30 Facts article as you might be surprised!
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Top 10 Reasons to Stay in a Hostel
Unsure on whether a hostel is right for you? Then check out our Top 10 reasons why it might be
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Best Cycle Trails
Enjoy New Zealand from the bike saddle and tour those harder to reach places
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Unique Activities To Do - South Island
You are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the most spectacular, thrilling or awe-inspiring activities...but here are just a few of our favourites.

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

Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping