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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 500 job vacancies listed!

02/10 - Grocery Store Retail Assistant
02/10 - Tractor Driver
02/10 - Kumara Sorting And Planting
02/10 - Kiwifruit Work Immediate Start
02/10 - Building And Farm Help
02/10 - Part Time / Casual Waitstaff
02/10 - Kitchen Hand / Assistant
02/10 - Orchard Worker Needed Asap
02/10 - Kiwifruit Bud Thinning
02/10 - Rotisserie Pitmaster/ Rotisseur

view all our vacancies >>
Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$3490
Christchurch
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1997 Toyota Spacio $ Negotiable
1997 Toyota Spacio 147,700 km Fresh WOF full camping gear - 3499 Negotiable
Added: 02/10/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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2008 Toyota Estima Selfcontained Campervan For Sale
SOLAR POWER Charge Even When the Engine Is OFF
Added: 02/10/2026
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$13999
Auckland
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2005 Toyota Noah $13999 Fully Equipment
Camping gear
Added: 02/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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Auckland on a Budget
If you know where to look there are loads of cool things you can do and places to stay in Auckland that won't break the bank.
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Tramping - A Noble Pursuit
Tramp your way through New Zealand to experience this unique country
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Taking a Tour with Flying Kiwi
Join these New Zealand specialists for a jam-packed tour of the country and make friends for life.
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Customs, Excise & Quarantine
Don't get caught out when you arrive in New Zealand. Make sure you read our quick guide before you go!

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

Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping