Check out Fitzroy Island with Raging Thunder
A little short on cash but looking for something fun to do for the day? Want to take a break from the city? Head out to Fitzroy Island with Raging Thunder for a day of snorkelling, kayaking, and relaxing on the famous Nudie Beach Right now, Raging Thunder has heaps of great packages… Save $10 and get your return ferry to Fitzroy for only $58! Otherwise pay the normal price to have the use of... [Read more]
Earth Hour 2010 at Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers Hostel
This year Nomads Hostels in Australia and New Zealand are involved in the Earth Hour project on the 27th of March 2010. It is going to be a spectacular evening with candles everywhere to create an amazing atmosphere. Having fun and creating a great night while helping to save to save the environment – how cool is that? Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers Hostel will be completely in the dark and the... [Read more]
The Sea My Soul – Surf Art in Byron Bay Gallery
Surfing is an iconic part of Australian history, intertwined within our culture and synonymous with our way of life. Byron Bay remains one of the most popular surfing towns within Australia, tourists come to learn to surf, locals regard it as a lifestyle choice rather than a hobby. It is a subject you may choose at school and the rules out on the waves are regarded as the law. Thus it comes as no surprise... [Read more]
Nomads Auckland on the road with Stray Travel, part 4
Stray Backpacker Bus | Auckland to Christchurch Day 4 Maketu – Taupo (via Rotorua) After spending the night at Uncle Boi’s and finishing our included breakfast we started the journey to Taupo via Rotorua. We left Maketu at around 8am (the group having now realised that there is a pattern with early morning starts) and headed on our way to the New Zealand destination renowned for its volcanic... [Read more]
Celebrate St Paddy’s Day at Melbourne!
Paddy’s Day, also called Saint Patricks Day or St. Paddy’s Day is a day of Irish Celebrations around the world. There will be great and especially GREEN Irish Events in Melbourne on Wednesday 17th March. In the Young & Jackson Hotel, located at the corner of Swanston & Flinders Streets will have Irish Bands & Promos all day long! Or go to the European Bier Caf’e on Exhibition... [Read more]
Viva La International Comedy Festival in Auckland – 23 April ‘10-
Time to come out for a laugh again people staying in Auckland!!! NZ International Comedy Festival is back in town. There will be laughter throughout Auckland for 3 week starting in 23 April! We’ve got the full official program at the reception of Nomads Auckland. Haven’t booked any accommodation for those days? For the best accommodation in Auckland located only a 5 – 10 minute... [Read more]
Groovin The Moo!!! Biggest Festival in North Queensland
Well kids its that time of the year again when Townsville (just south of Cairns) puts on one of the biggest festivals of Far North Queensland. The Groovin The Moo concept is a bit different from your average Aussie festival – instead of travelling to the major cities, it heads through regional centres such as Bendigo, Townsville, Maitland, Canberra and Bunbury. Complete with a massive double stage... [Read more]
Nomads Auckland on the road with Stray Travel – part 3
Stray Backpacker Bus | Auckland to Christchurch Day 3 Raglan – Maketu (Maori Cultural Experience) Today was another early start. Everyone who was meant to be on the bus was up and ready by 7:45am which considering the amount of alcohol that had been consumed the night before was quite impressive, although it was clear that some individuals were struggling. Today we were heading to Maketu... [Read more]
Super 14 Rugby | Eden Park Tickets on sale at Nomads Auckland
Since the sport of Rugby went professional in 1996, following the success of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the Super 14 Rugby Competition (previously Super 12) has been attracting rugby fans from across the globe. The Super 14, for those who aren’t sure, is an annual rugby competition played between regional teams of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The teams are made up of many famous All... [Read more]
Almost time for L’oreal Fashion Festival in Melbourne
It’s almost Fashion week in Melbourne! L’oreal is organizing the fashion week again this year and a lot of designers are coming to Melbourne! It starts this Sunday the 14th and ends Sunday the 21th. There are lots of things to do, you can see some fashion shows on the runway, find the perfect outfit in a collection of one of the designers or check out a make-up workshop. Some of the... [Read more]
