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 [...]
Stray Backpacker Bus | Auckland to Christchurch
Day 2 Hahei to Raglan
Read Nomads Auckland on the road with Stray Travel – part 1
The group again started early with all of us getting on the Stray backpacker bus by 8am before heading off to our next over night location in Raglan. This beach side town is located [...]
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Kelly Clarkson is coming to Auckland to play at Vector Arena!
Yes that Kelly Clarkson! Winner of two Grammy Awards, Two MTV Awards, 11 Billboard Awards and also winner of some little TV show called American Idol, Kelly Clarkson will be performing live at Aucklands Vector Arena.
Come check her out on the 11th April at [...]
I work at Nomads Auckland Backpackers Hostel and I’m lucky enough to currently be on a Stray backpacker Bus from Auckland to Christchurch… if you’ve ever wondered what’s in store for you on a Stray Travel trip then I’ll be keeping you posted on what I’ve been up to and where the Stray Bus stops [...]
Nomads Auckland Backpackers Hostel Gets 4 1/2 Star On Qualmark Assessment!
Nomads Auckland Backpackers Hostel is proud to announce that as of the 04-03-2010 we have been given a 4 1/2 star Qualmark rating. The hostel would like to thank everyone involved in achieving this high standard. We didn’t quite make it to 5 stars but [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Auckland and especially Nomads Auckland Backpackers Hostel is buzzing with the excitement of the newest Auckland restaurant ‘Nachos’ that has just opened. Nachos can found on Wyndam Street, just off of Queen Street before the Skytower.
This Mexican Cafe and Restaurant is making a big impression with its opening deals including 2 for 1 lunches, $5 [...]
There are some drivers that are just seriously unlucky and here is a clear example of one of them, who sadly happens to be a staff member at Nomads Auckland Backpackers Hostel. For backpackers thinking of driving their way around New Zealand it may be wise to have a read of this and remind yourselves [...]
Documentary Edge Festival Auckland 2010 (The Unnatural History Of The Kakapo)
If you are in Auckland from the 27th of February to the 14th of March you might be interested to know that Rialto Cinemas in Newmarket, Auckland are hosting a number of screenings of various New Zealand Documentaries. The documentary of particular interest to myself was [...]
