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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 160 job vacancies listed!

04/06 - Hotel Assistant Allrounder
04/06 - Painter Temp Role Milford Sound
04/06 - New Experience In 2026
04/06 - Calf Rearing
04/06 - Housekeeping Attendant
04/06 - Tree Nursery Hand Free Campsite
03/06 - Bro Pair / Manny
03/06 - Cafe Assistant/barista
03/06 - Gate Lacer Fixed Term Position
03/06 - Assistant Management Couple

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
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
$20000
Christchurch
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2016 Self Contained Nissan Caravan
2016 Nissan Caravan with fridge, sink, second battery and lots of extras
Added: 03/06/2026
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$4500
Auckland
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Toyota Estima 2000 Green Selfcontained Ready To Travel
Toyota Estima campervan for sale ready for New Zealand road trip
Added: 03/06/2026
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$17000
Auckland
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Elgrand E51 2005
4WD low mileage fully self-contained
Added: 03/06/2026
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Travel Guide
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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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Hostel Communal Areas - Do's & Don'ts
Our handy guide to all the rules and customs for happy living in hostels
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Food & Drink
Let us take you on a little journey through the food and drink delights of New Zealand.
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Rotorua on a Budget
If you are running low on travelling funds then check out our guide to grabbing a bargain in Rotorua.

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

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping