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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 480 job vacancies listed!

20/09 - Stocktakers Required Wanaka
20/09 - Hospitality All Rounder Start Now
20/09 - Chef De Partie
20/09 - Kumara Workers
20/09 - Kumara Workers
19/09 - Cleaners In Queenstown
19/09 - Front Of House
19/09 - Exchange Work Country Hotel
19/09 - Wine Bottling Staff For Dayshift
19/09 - Chef 40+hours Per Week

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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
$10990
Tauranga & Bay Of Plenty
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Roof Rack Self Contained Buyback Guarantee
Self-contained Estima with roof rack, Buyback Guarantee 5050 Repair Warranty
Added: 17/09/2026
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$8000
Auckland
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2008 Nissan Vanette Camper Van Offers
2008 Nissan Vanette Camper Van offers
Added: 17/09/2026
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$14000
Auckland
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Honda Stepwagon 2010
FOR SALE Honda Stepwagon 2010 Fully Equipped Campervan Self-Contained Auckland
Added: 15/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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Top 10 Reasons to Stay in a Hostel
Unsure on whether a hostel is right for you? Then check out our Top 10 reasons why it might be
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New Zealand Health Service
Read our quick guide to all things New Zealand health related such as how to seek medical advice.
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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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Transport Options
Boat, bus, plane, train or car - take your pick! Our guide gives an overview of your different options.

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
Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping