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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 456 job vacancies listed!

17/09 - Meat Process Workers
17/09 - Experienced Massage Therapist
17/09 - Skilled And General Labourers
17/09 - Kiwi Fruit Orchard Work
17/09 - Jobs In Tauranga
17/09 - Bud Thinning Oct 2026
17/09 - 2 Friends Or A Couple Start Asap
17/09 - Trade Labourers Needed
17/09 - Event Labourers
17/09 - Motel Cleaners

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
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
$14000
Auckland
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Honda Stepwagon 2010
FOR SALE Honda Stepwagon 2010 Fully Equipped Campervan Self-Contained Auckland
Added: 15/09/2026
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$8900
Northland
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Self Contained Campervan Ready For Next Adventure
2005 Nissan Vanette High Roof 4th Gen - Available for viewings near Whangarei
Added: 15/09/2026
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$16000
Auckland
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Mazda E1800
Selling our beloved self-contained Mazda E1800 2004w Shaki
Added: 15/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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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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Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
Unsure whether you need or would use a Working Holiday Visa - then check out our guide to why you should choose one!
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Travel Insurance
OK, this maybe a boring subject but it really is important you have adequate insurance....read on!!
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Access All Areas
For such an open, welcoming country, it is no surprise New Zealand boasts excellent facilities for travellers with disabilities.

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
Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping