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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 307 job vacancies listed!

30/07 - Delivery Driver Required
30/07 - Luxury Chalet Stay Help Wanted
30/07 - Automotive Mechanic Experienced
30/07 - Dairy Farmhands
30/07 - Administration Temps
30/07 - Mixed Farm Assistant
30/07 - Calf Rearer/dairy Assistant
30/07 - Retail Assistant
30/07 - Kiwifruit Pruners In Orchard
30/07 - Skilled And General Labourers

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$6000
Auckland
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Toyota Estima 2005 Selfcontained
Toyota Estima 2005 - Fully equiped
Added: 28/07/2026
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$6500
Auckland
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Toyota Estima W 2nd Battery Fridge
Green Self Contained until 082029 Warrant of Fitness WoF until 012027 R
Added: 26/07/2026
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$10000
Auckland
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Toyota Hiace Supercustom
Fully equipped van with kayak and racks regularly serviced without issues for over 2 years
Added: 25/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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Guide to Living in a Hostel For Long Termers
Are you planning on living in a hostel for a while - then check out our guide to the Pros and Cons of long term hostel living
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Best Cycle Trails
Enjoy New Zealand from the bike saddle and tour those harder to reach places
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Fruit Pick Your Way Around NZ
Travelling can be expensive so why not supplement your travels with a bit of seasonal fruit picking work
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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

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
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping