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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 400 job vacancies listed!

05/09 - Kitchen And Front Of House Support
05/09 - Front Of House Staff
04/09 - Food Truck Operator In Wellington
04/09 - Kiwifruit Summer Work
04/09 - Dairy Farm Help
04/09 - Cleaners/ Laundry Staff
04/09 - Woofering House Cleaning
04/09 - Skilled And General Labourers
04/09 - French Teachers Auckland Wellington
04/09 - Spanish Teachers Auckland Wellingto

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$10995
Auckland
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Selfcontained2006 Nissan Elgrand
Low MileageNEW WOFFully EquippedSelf-contained
Added: 03/09/2026
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$5800
Christchurch
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Toyota Kluger Nz5800christchurch
This car was an amazing companion for my journey I only traveled with it for 3 months, bu
Added: 03/09/2026
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$13000
Christchurch
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Toyota Hiace Fully Selfcontained Campervan
New WOF, no mechanical issues Paperwork with recent maintenance included
Added: 03/09/2026
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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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Best Hikes in New Zealand
Fancy getting out and stretching your legs while taking in some amazing scenery? Here are some of the best.
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New Zealand Health Service
Read our quick guide to all things New Zealand health related such as how to seek medical advice.
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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.

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

Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping