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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 297 job vacancies listed!

26/07 - Support Worker Central Wellington A
26/07 - Support Worker Central Wellington H
26/07 - Support Worker Central Wellington O
26/07 - Dairy Farmhand/ Calf Rearer
26/07 - Cafe Work And Barista Position
25/07 - Cleaner
25/07 - Cleaner For Accommodation
25/07 - Kitchenhand At Iconic Luxury Lodge
25/07 - French Teachers Auckland Wellington
25/07 - Spanish Teachers Auckland Wellingto

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$6000
Christchurch
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
Battery replaced and full service done in May
Added: 24/07/2026
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$4200
Auckland
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2006 Honda Odyssey Absolute $4200
Find it in detail via car jam httpswwwcarjamconzcarplateJGA225
Added: 23/07/2026
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$6500
Christchurch
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2008 Toyota Isis Campervan
Low mileage campervan with camping gear included
Added: 23/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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New Zealand History Through Art
An exploration of New Zealand's art can yield a greater understanding of the country's history, and the many cultural influences which has helped shape it.
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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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Ski the Scenery – Enjoying New Zealand from the Slopes
There's only so much of New Zealand's majesty you can appreciate from sea level. Strap on your skis and hit the slopes to get a Kea's eye perspective of this beautiful land.
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NZ Best Beaches - North Island
You are spoilt for choice, but here are a few of our favourite spots.

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

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping