Many backpackers try to leave the busy Australian cities in search of a more relaxed Christmas experience in the beautiful countryside of New Zealand.  If you are one of those chosen few remember to book your travel and accomodation before you leave to avoid disappointment as it  has already reached peak season.
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Ever since I saw the Disney Movie Finding Nemo I became obsessed with this little orange and white fish and really wanted to see him the wild. I’m a little embarrassed to admit that yes, I thought I would find him playing with his companions Dory the fish suffering from short term memory loss and [...]

We have all been there…  you need money for booze, so the weekly shop consists of packets of noodles.
Here at Nomads Beach House Backpackers Hostel on a Tuesday we have all been throwing away our reliable but tasteless noodles and enjoying a full size, mouth watering Pizza. All for the unbelievable price of $5.50 ( [...]

The recent phenomenon of crocodile hunters has captured the imaginations’ of backpackers (and regular people) throughout the world as a real Aussie experience.  The familiar phrase “Crikey, isn’t she a beauty” has become as synonymous with Australia as Home and Away was 10 years ago.
Crocodile hunting has become a must with today’s backpackers and the must do activity from [...]

Nomads Beach House Backpackers Hostel , Cairns was full of ROCK STARS last week when we held a Guitar Hero Comp in the bar.  The night kicked off with a beautiful rendition of “Sweet Child of Mine” played by our very own Cairns Guitar Hero pro intern Nick. With the score set at an inspiring 153400 [...]

Want to experience the Aussie bush and spectacular rainforest in a unique way whilst your in Cairns? With Blazing Saddles you can relax by horse riding while enjoying the view of the beautiful Tablelands. If its adventure you are after, why not try wizzing around the trails on one of their All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s).

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Yes it’s jelly wrestling time again at Nomads Beach House Backpackers Hostel, Cairns, yes you may have seen it before, yes some might say it is demeaning to women but honestly do we really care?
The couple of hundred people (both backpackers and locals) who eagerly watched the contestants battle it out most certainly didn’t have a problem with it. [...]