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The Backpackers Condiment

by admin on 30 May, 2012

What’s this all about? I’ll give you a clue: some here at the Arts Factory Lodge call it the sack of death, some say it’s a silver bag of wonder – the backpackers condiment! That’s right guys we’re talking about the infamous boxed wine or more commonly known as… GOON!

“Its a bitter-sweet experience that seems to get better the more you drink. Slurring words & double vision is what you can expect. In the morning you’ll be struggling to think. Just a little over $10 will cause great stories for the next day: key singing, goon spew, and many more – a guarantee for a sweet time!” [click to continue…]

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London Marathon

by admin on 28 May, 2012

Introducing Sorrell: This gorgeous blond woman from London, is a well-known staff member down at the Arts Factory Lodge! She’s been working at the hostel for 14 years and runs the café together with her husband. Guests love to come down and see her smiling face in the mornings & get the best coffee in Byron Bay.

When I met up with her to ask her some questions about the London Marathon she ran in April, I could see her eyes lighting up as it was one of the best experiences in her life. [click to continue…]

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Why the winter period is better than the summer period in Byron Bay!

May 24, 2012

Days are getting colder… it is time to conjure up your favourite jeans and sweater! But no worries because there are many advantages about the winter period in Byron Bay! First of all during daytime the weather is still good enough to lay on the beach or chill in the sun anywhere you like and [...]

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Introducing… The Amazing Staff that give The Arts Factory its Mojo!

May 17, 2012

Here at the Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge our reception, travel, cafe, volunteer and admin staff really are the bones of this wonderful backpacker location. As soon as you walk in to reception you can feel the flow of good vibes, hear the killer tunes they’re playing in the background and get to know the awesome [...]

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Bus to town!

May 14, 2012

The Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge has many amazing free activities such as Didgeridoo lessons, Cockatoo Pauls BushTucker Walk, our Weekly Talent show, Yoga classes and even our Mad Travel Desk has free wine and cheese from time to time. All these events are greatly recognized and loved by everyone here at The Arts Factory Lodge. [...]

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Mad Hatter Tea Party in aid of The Cancer Council

May 9, 2012

The Cancer Council NSW has been doing research into cancer for years now, it has been a trusted cancer charity for over 50 years. They receive no direct government funding so they are dependent on generous donations from the community. Each year The Cancer Council organises a Morning Tea Party and to support this worthy cause [...]

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Artwork at The Arts Factory Lodge Byron Bay

May 8, 2012

The most unique hostel in Byron Bay (and maybe also in New South Wales or even east Australia!) is without a doubt the Arts Factory Lodge! There is this special relaxed atmosphere, people singing and making music around the hostel, everybody is friendly and nobody judges. But there is a reason it is called The ARTS Factory [...]

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One more thing to cross off the bucket list

May 4, 2012

What started as a nice road trip ended weeks later in a terrifying happening. It all began when my colleague and I went on a two day road trip to Noosa! Which was quite a big deal for us because until then we had only seen the lovely Byron Bay, because we are both doing our [...]

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Nimbi MardiGrass 2012

May 3, 2012

Want something a little different to do while cruising the East Coast of Australia? Then take a few days to stop and enjoy Byron Bay and join in the Nimbin MardiGrass 2012.

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Week of good (cheap) food without cooking!

April 24, 2012

Don’t feel like cooking for yourself? So you go out for dinner or get a takeaway! Only problem is… you’re a backpacker, so where can you have cheap but delicious food in Byron Bay? We from the Arts Factory Lodge feel for you so we put together a ‘menu’, so you can go out for [...]

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