Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers Hostel has a VIP night with Cheeky Monkeys Byron Bay every Tuesday. We get a free pick to Cheeky Monkeys, free entry, cheap yummy food, free beer and garlic bread. Cheeky Monkeys also has a Coyote Ugly dance competition this Tuesday 22nd of December! So all you groovers get your dancing shoes [...]

This year Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel, Auckland is spreading the Christmas spirit through the staff with a secret santa special!
Every member of staff is taking part. I cant’ tell you who I have but I’ll give you a hint. He really loves his cat. Well actually that’s probably kind of an underestimate, I think he [...]

Our local radio station in Byron Bay is Bay FM. Bay FM gives away loads of free stuff for around Byron Bay. You have to be listening to win!
It is definitely the best radio station around, we may be biassed though as  we have our very own Bay FM DJ working here at Nomads Byron [...]

Here is a run down on the top 5 summer vacation spots in New Zealand:
1. Gisborne
Did you know that Gisborne is the first city in the world to see the sun each day? Also the city has the benefit of being very close to the white sand beaches of Waikanae and Midway. Only a short distance from [...]

Byron Bay once again will play host to Amp Fiddler, back with his full band. Amp Fiddler is one of the hottest soul acts on the scene today, having played with everyone from Prince and George Clinton to Primal Scream and underground Detroit producer Moodyman. To date Amp Fiddler has released three full albums – [...]

Top five alternative things to see or do in Wellington:
5.Find Blanket Man (google for more information, I’m not giving away his secrets until you visit me on reception)
4.Walk up Mount Victoria and photograph the view
3.Find Nomads Capital Wellington Flashpackers Hostel from this view!
2.Taste coffee better than Saint Marco’ Sq Venice, Italy (I can certify Wellington [...]

We are in full swing of our Christmas spirit in Byron Bay. Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers Hostel has a beautifully decorated tree with presents for every staff member underneath. We also have Christmas tunes for everyone to listen to. We also now have hats implemented into our uniform, very special red and white ones that flash [...]

The Countdown has STARTED! EVERYDAY till Christmas, MAD Travel Melbourne has a DEAL for YOU!!!
- On Tuesday you can get a free room upgrade with every MAD Travel shop booking you make.
- On Wednesday you can get a free MAD Card with every NZ Bus pass.
- On Thursday you get 5% off on all Mad Travel Shop [...]

I am sure all of your heard of the Rhythm & Vines annual music festival near Gisborne, New Zealand.  Last year the legendary Public Enemy, The Kooks & Franz Ferdinand rocked the festival like never before. Will Moby, Empire of the Sun &  John Butler Trio top that this year?
Well, you can find that out [...]

And that is exactly the plan! No noodles, pasta with plain sauce or plain crackers for Christmas this year. On the 24th of December, Christmas Eve, we’re having a proper dinner at Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers! And I can see you thinking, what would that be, a proper dinner?!
Well, I’m pretty sure you’ll like it, [...]