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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 335 job vacancies listed!

07/08 - General Labourer
07/08 - Caregivers / Healthcare Assistants
07/08 - Skilled And General Labourers
07/08 - Gardener Maintenance
07/08 - Housekeepers Nelson
07/08 - Temporary Office Roles
07/08 - Cherry Orchard Workers
07/08 - Cafe Assistant Manager
07/08 - Housekeeper Christchurch
07/08 - Urgent Staff 7th And 8th August!

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$11500
Queenstown/Wanaka
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2004 Toyota Ipsum
recently self-contained incl kayak, guitar and much more
Added: 07/08/2026
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$15000
Wellington
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Mitsubishi L300 Ready For Your Trip
Need a van for your trip around NZ Vandalf is ready and fully equipped
Added: 06/08/2026
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$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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Travel Guide
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Accommodation Options
NZ has loads of accommodation options, from wild camping to couch surfing. Check out to all your options.
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Food & Drink
Let us take you on a little journey through the food and drink delights of New Zealand.
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Rotorua on a Budget
If you are running low on travelling funds then check out our guide to grabbing a bargain in Rotorua.
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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

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

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
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping