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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 296 job vacancies listed!

02/08 - Kiwifruit 2592 Immed Start
02/08 - Bro Pair / Manny
02/08 - Cleaner
02/08 - Brand Ambassador Auckland!
02/08 - Travelling Brand Ambassador!
02/08 - Travelling Brand Ambassador!
01/08 - Dairy Farm Employee
01/08 - Waiter Staff
31/07 - Cabinet Maker Campervans
31/07 - Cabinet Maker Building Campervans

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$5200
Christchurch
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Toyta Isis Campervan
Low mileage campervan with camping gear included
Added: 30/07/2026
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$4200
Auckland
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2003 Mazda 6 Sport Limited $4200
2003 Mazda 6 Sport Limited 4,200
Added: 30/07/2026
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$7900
Auckland
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Low Mileage Van For Sale
LOW Mileage NEW WOF - priced for quick sale
Added: 29/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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Hostel Communal Areas - Do's & Don'ts
Our handy guide to all the rules and customs for happy living in hostels
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Tramping - A Noble Pursuit
Tramp your way through New Zealand to experience this unique country
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Best Bungee Jumps
Where better to try a bungee jump than where it all started back in the eighties.
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What To Pack
Not sure what you need to pack for travelling. Worry not, we have a comprehensive list of what you need.

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

E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping