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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 333 job vacancies listed!

07/08 - Temporary Office Roles
07/08 - Housekeeper Christchurch
07/08 - Urgent Staff 7th And 8th August!
07/08 - Livein Lodge Housekeepers
07/08 - Hostel Staff
06/08 - Shop Fitting Labourers Tauranga
06/08 - Duty Manager Restaurant/bistro
06/08 - Skilled And General Labourers
06/08 - Housekeeping + Reception
06/08 - Housekeeper/receptionist

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
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
$19000
Auckland
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Mitch Selfcontained Mitsubishi L300
Timing belt replaced this year WOF passed first time Comes fully equipped for adventure
Added: 06/08/2026
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$8500
Auckland
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Nissan Xtrail 4wd Camper
Only 180000km, new WOF, 4WD, lots of equipment included - tools, camping, snorkling, etc
Added: 05/08/2026
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$9500
Auckland
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Mitsubishi Express Green Self Contained
Tiny and reliable campervan - Ready to go
Added: 05/08/2026
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Travel Guide
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Working In New Zealand
Check out our guide to what you will need to work in New Zealand.
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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
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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.
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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.

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
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping