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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 487 job vacancies listed!

03/10 - Dairy Assistant
03/10 - Motel Cleaners
03/10 - Fired Pizza Co Omaha Beach
03/10 - Wood Fired Pizza Maker
03/10 - Blueberry Pickers
03/10 - Front Desk Executive
03/10 - Housekeepers Dunedin
03/10 - Cleaner/ Housekeeper/grounds
03/10 - Customer Services Representative
03/10 - Stargazing Tour Guide

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$3490
Christchurch
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1997 Toyota Spacio $ Negotiable
1997 Toyota Spacio 147,700 km Fresh WOF full camping gear - 3499 Negotiable
Added: 02/10/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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2008 Toyota Estima Selfcontained Campervan For Sale
SOLAR POWER Charge Even When the Engine Is OFF
Added: 02/10/2026
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$12500
Auckland
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Toyota Voxy 2006 Selfcontained Campervan
Self-Contained Toyota Voxy Fresh WOF Fully Equipped Campervan Auckland
Added: 01/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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New Zealand ID cards
Lucky enough to look under 25?! Then you might want to think about getting yourself one of these.
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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.
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New Zealand's Best Festival & Events
Ahhh.....where to begin? There are hundred's to choose from but here are a few of our favourites...
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Working In New Zealand
Check out our guide to what you will need to work in New Zealand.

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

Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping