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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 393 job vacancies listed!

02/09 - Roading And Civil Workers
02/09 - Stargazing Tour Guide
02/09 - Skilled And General Labourers
02/09 - Cleaner Builders Cleaning
02/09 - Experienced Long Term Housekeeper
02/09 - Receptionhousekeeping
02/09 - Kitchen Hand
02/09 - Chef De Partie/commis Chef
02/09 - Backpackers Temping
02/09 - Receptionist/ Woofer

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$9500
Auckland
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Toyota Estima 2000 Green Selfcontained
passed pre purchase test great setup
Added: 01/09/2026
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$12700
Auckland
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2006 Nissan Serena Fully Equipped Selfcontained Road
We selling our fully equipped Nissan Serena self-contained, shes ready for road trip
Added: 31/08/2026
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$10990
Auckland
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Sc Toyota Estima Sold With Buyback And Warranty
Reliable van with fresh WOF and Service plus 50-50 Repair Warranty for 6 months or 4000 km
Added: 31/08/2026
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Travel Guide
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NZ Best Beaches - North Island
You are spoilt for choice, but here are a few of our favourite spots.
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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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Visa Information
Check out our guide to applying for a NZ Working Holiday or Visitor visa.
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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.

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

Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping