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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 538 job vacancies listed!

26/10 - Housekeepers Christchurch
26/10 - Housekeeping In Aoraki Mt Cook
26/10 - Customer Service Campervan Rentals
26/10 - Commercial Laundry Assistant
26/10 - Hostel Night Porter
26/10 - Roof Labourer
26/10 - Kitchen Hand
26/10 - Barista Waitstaff Wanted
25/10 - Auckland Gardener
25/10 - Chef De Partie

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Kiwi Road Trips Ltd |Buyback Guarantee Kiwi Road Trips Ltd |Buyback Guarantee
Buyback Campervans with Warranties
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$4000
Auckland
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Mazda Axela 2005
small-ish and reliable
Added: 23/10/2026
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$6900
Nelson/Picton
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Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 Spacegear
This is a go anywhere 4x4 camper, high wheel base ,snorkel ,tow bar,diesel
Added: 21/10/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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Nissan Serena
Ready to go, self-contained car
Added: 21/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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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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Visa Information
Check out our guide to applying for a NZ Working Holiday or Visitor visa.
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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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BBNZ's Guide to Hostel Living
Find out what living in a hostel in New Zealand is really like with tips, etiquette and what to expect

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 Backpacker jobs
Self Containment certificates Tradestaff
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping