I’m so excited, Avenue Q is coming to Auckland.  I saw this twice in London’s Westend and literally haven’t stopped laughing since.  On first glance the show strikes you as a children’s TV series as the entire performance makes use of hand puppets similar to the ones used in sesame street however, dont’ be fooled.  [...]

Fat Freddys Drop is playing on March 5th 2010 in Auckland at AUT University, Hikuwai Plaza.
Fat Freddys Drip is good old New Zealand music and always put on a good show for everyone to enjoy. They will be supported by one of the best MC’s that New Zealand has to offer PDiggs from Shapeshifter.
Before the concert come [...]

Hey Mickey (Avalon) your so Fine.
One, two, three, four
Get your booty on the dance floor.
Work it out, shake it little momma
Let me see you do the Jane Fonda.
So if you’ve come to Byron Bay looking to party (shock horror) make sure you get yourself to The Great Northern Hotel on the 7th of march and [...]

Are you traveling with your best friend from back home? Or maybe you have a new best mate found here in Australia then why not check out some of our great specials for mates here at Nomads Esplanade Backpackers Hostel, Cairns!
Right now we have twin rooms on special for only $35 per night including a [...]

Crowded House , Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall 08-04-2010 At 8.00pm
The legendary band Crowded House predominantly from New Zealand although they originally formed in Melbourne are going to be playing a ‘one off’ in an intimate gig in Auckland’s Town Hall.  The band itself re-formed in 2007 after a 10 year split and are in the process of releasing a [...]

Attention all wine lovers in Melbourne!! That time of the year is fast approaching us! When the Yarra Valley (50mins from Melbourne), holds its annual “Grape Grazing Festival“. With over 80 Wineries in the Yarra Valley it’s a fantastic way to celebrate Wine, Music, food and enjoy the scenery of the rolling hills. The festival [...]

Clean Up Australia Day is a National event that is held once a year, all over Australia. It is a great initiative to keep our beautiful country clean. Here in Byron Bay the Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge and Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers Hostel have signed up to participate in Clean Up Australia Day.
We have nominated [...]

If you want to get up close and personal with a few of Australias ‘friendly’ animals then you should come along to our Thursday night animal show at Serpent Bar in Nomads Cairns Backpackers hostel.
Check out some of the photos of hostel staff and backpackers at one of our popular Thursday night animal shows with [...]

The Byron Bay Artisans Night Market is unique to Byron Bay, and showcases the very best of local arts and crafts that our Byron Bay artists have to offer. The night markets are located just around the corner from Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers Hostel at Railway Park on Jonson Street, and runs every Saturday from 5pm-9pm from December through to [...]

So Cairns backpackers, looking to chill out after a hectic weekend of parties and day trips? Or maybe you just arrived and are wondering how to make some friends to hang out with? Why not check in with the gang at Nomads Esplanade Backpackers Hostel..who will be sure to help you out with our weekly [...]