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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 400 job vacancies listed!

05/09 - Kitchen And Front Of House Support
05/09 - Front Of House Staff
04/09 - Food Truck Operator In Wellington
04/09 - Kiwifruit Summer Work
04/09 - Dairy Farm Help
04/09 - Cleaners/ Laundry Staff
04/09 - Woofering House Cleaning
04/09 - Skilled And General Labourers
04/09 - French Teachers Auckland Wellington
04/09 - Spanish Teachers Auckland Wellingto

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$10995
Auckland
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Selfcontained2006 Nissan Elgrand
Low MileageNEW WOFFully EquippedSelf-contained
Added: 03/09/2026
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$5800
Christchurch
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Toyota Kluger Nz5800christchurch
This car was an amazing companion for my journey I only traveled with it for 3 months, bu
Added: 03/09/2026
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$13000
Christchurch
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Toyota Hiace Fully Selfcontained Campervan
New WOF, no mechanical issues Paperwork with recent maintenance included
Added: 03/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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Best Beaches - South Island
With so much amazing coastline on the South Island its always going to be hard to choose what the best beaches are, but here is our pick of them.
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Best Hikes in New Zealand
Fancy getting out and stretching your legs while taking in some amazing scenery? Here are some of the best.
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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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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

Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
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
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping