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When planning your trip to New Zealand, leveraging Facebook’s social power could be a great option!
Facebook is a platform with numerous groups tailored for tourists and backpackers seeking advice and the exchange of goods or just information about a specific topic.
At Travel Cars, we’ve cultivated a robust network of Facebook groups where you can explore specific groups and communities dedicated to buying and selling campervans or connecting with fellow travellers from your home country.
- Let’s see first what the benefits of these groups are. Then, we will navigate them one by one!
📝 What are The Benefits of Joining a Travel Cars Facebook Groups?
✅ Join is FREE, and approval takes a maximum of 24 hours.
✅ Keep you informed about news, events, and activities in your area.
✅ Multiple groups and different topics for members to seek and give advice in anything related to New Zealand.
✅ If you are interested in hiking, cooking, photography, or any other hobby, there are likely Facebook groups where you can share your passion, exchange tips, and organize meet-ups.
✅ They can help you connect with like-minded individuals, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
⚠ What Are The Restrictions on These Facebook Groups?
❌ You won’t be able to list your car or campervan for sale unless you have it listed first at Travel Cars NZ; it should be shared from the website and then approved within 24 hours at any of these groups.
❌ No job offers are allowed, and you will be banned without warning because there are many SCAM jobs on Facebook.
❌ Any inappropriate language, offence to other members or negative comments towards someone listing. Reason for straight BAN without notice.
🔍 The 16 Must Join Facebook Groups [Updated in April 2025]
1. Backpacker Cars in New Zealand
Join our thriving group of over 43,000 members dedicated exclusively to buying and selling backpacker cars.
We filter out unrelated content to maintain focus. With, 50-60 new members daily, you’ll always find a diverse selection of backpacker cars available.
- An average backpacker car price ranges within the $10,000 to $12,000 mark ($NZD)
2. Backpacker VANS & Cars under $10,000
Focused exclusively on facilitating the buying and selling of vehicles, especially cars and campervans priced under $10,000 NZD.
It counts with over 17,000 members and average of 30 new members daily.
3. New Zealand Backpackers
Join our dynamic community dedicated to many topics related to backpacking in New Zealand, the sale of goods and vehicles is NOT allowed.
It counts with over 63,000 members and more than 150 new ones daily.
4. French in New Zealand / Français en Nouvelle Zélande
Exclusively for French backpackers and tourists, but members from other countries are welcome as well.
It’s important to note that the primary language utilized within the group is French.
This french group counts with over 6300 members, and 10-15 new ones daily.
5. Vans / Campervans | Buy, Sell & Swap
A group with over 100,000 members, the biggest group for buying and selling cars, campervans, motorhomes and caravans in New Zealand.
It is really active with over 50 posts and around 150 new members. (every day)
6. My WHV New Zealand
While the majority of our members hail from Malaysia, many others have joined with Working Holiday Visas.
This inclusive community welcomes discussions on any topic related to New Zealand.
Feel free to share and explore various aspects of NZ with our diverse and engaging group!
7. Car Market in Auckland, New Zealand
A tiny group with over 600 members but very specific, as it focus on the buy and sale of cars only in Auckland.
A good complementary group you can join and add to your car group list.
8. Españoles en Nueva Zealanda / Spanish in New Zealand
Exclusively designed for Spanish individuals, our group warmly welcomes travelers from other countries.
It’s significant to note that the primary language used within the group is Spanish, it also has over 7000 members.
Additionally, we have a diverse membership with many participants coming from countries such as Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay.
9. Chilenos en Auckland / Chileans in Auckland
Mainly designated for tourists and residents from Chile, the group has over 17,000 members, and many locals are willing to help others. The primary language of the group is Spanish.
People from all countries are welcome, but only Spanish is allowed in the group.
10. Chilenos en Nueva Zelanda / Chileans in New Zealand
A similar group to Chileans but all over New Zealand, it has over 29,000 members and the same rules as the Auckland one applies.
It is quite active, with around 30-40 new members joining daily.
11. Chinese in New Zealand
A group for Chinese speakers in New Zealand who are willing to visit the country or are already living; it currently has over 8,000 members.
Publications are restricted to members and local businesses only.
12. Latinos in Auckland
The biggest Latin group in New Zealand, with over 64,000 members, is very active, with around 40-50 new members joining daily.
Only Spanish language is allowed.
13. Campervans in Auckland, New Zealand
As the name states, it’s only for buying, selling and renting campervans in Auckland.
That’s the only topic allowed, and like most of the groups here, it is restricted to Travel Cars NZ customers.
14. Campervan Camping Accessories, Buy and Sell, NZ
Slightly different and created in 2024, it’s for posting camping stuff and accessories for sale.
It does not have restrictions, so anyone is welcome to put their gear on sale.
15. Responsible Camping & Self Containment, NZ
This group offers advice from locals on responsible camping, self-contained camping and freedom camping in general.
You can also check this guide if you want to learn more about self-contained in New Zealand.
16. Backpacking Neuseeland - 2024/2025
Created exclusively for Germans coming to New Zealand, the primary language is German, and all topics are welcome.
It does not have restrictions. However, the number of members is low.
Explore the richness of our groups, and for additional New Zealand content, visit the Travel Cars Blog or follow our Travel Cars Facebook Page for weekly updates.
Thank you, and may your travels be safe and enjoyable!
