The Byron Bay Triathlon is one of Australia’s most famous triathlons. It is an Olympic distance event consisting of a 1.5 kilometre ocean swim, a 40 kilometre bike ride and a 10 kilometre run. It is being held this year on 8th May and our awesome sister hostel, Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers, is even one [...]
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When you stay at the Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge in Byron Bay you will notice that there are a lot of bush turkeys. Bush turkeys life on the mainland and in the trees. They love to jump from fences in front of your feet just to scare you! You will also find out [...]
Last weekend I went to Murwillumbah with the rugby team of Byron Bay. Murwillumbah is a new team in the competition and they have some really good guys walking around in their team. The first game of the rugby season is always one of the heaviest games because you miss game rhythm and nobody want [...]
Once you’ve arrived at Nomads Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge in Byron bay, you are asking yourself ‘ what can I do while I’m here?
Go and see our lovely staff at the MAD travel desk and go snorkeling at Julian Rocks.
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After you arrived at the Dive center they will explain how [...]
Just across the car park from Nomads Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge is the Byron Bay Brewery and Buddha Bar/ restaurant. The brewery is open for informative tours. Tour includes tasting of current beers and is approx 30 minutes in length.
Everyday from 17.00 – 19.00 is Happy hour at the Buddha bar, they serve their [...]
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How is it to be a Dutch intern at the Nomads Arts Factory Backpackers lodge? People ask me how I got this internship in the best place in Australia, after which I always ask them; why is the Arts Factory the best place in Australia? I mean, Australia is such a big country [...]
Once you arrived in The Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge in Byron Bay one of the first things you want to do is go to the beach. But which beach shall you choose? And how many beaches are there?
Well in total there are 9 beaches. Off course they are all good for sun tanning, but not [...]
Looking for a place to eat or dine in Byron Bay.. Stop looking, we will tell you all the good places to go to.
Byron Bay is a fun and spiritual community. Dining out is a vibrant and affordable experience.
The restaurants have a lot to offer, from fine dining to takeaway, your appetite will be satisfied [...]
If you are feeling active why not rent a mountain bike to go up to the Minyon Falls from Byron Bay. From Byron Bay to the Minyon falls and back is a 70+km cycle tour which goes over three nice mountains with a great ocean view from the tops of these mountains.
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I rented [...]
Since the start of the Byron Bay Bluesfest in 1990 at the Arts Factory backpackers lodge, the festival has became a famous and big festival that attracts visitors, bands and musicians from all over the world. This year the Byron Bay Bluesfest 2010 will be holding at their own land. After seeking a permanent home [...]
