Not sure how to celebrate this ANZAC Day*? Why not join us this weekend here in Cairns.
We’ll kick the long weekend off with a blast at Rhinobar Cairns on Friday night with a Top Gun party! This is your chance to experience some of your own high flying with several chances to win a skydive [...]

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Planning a trip up to Cairns in the next couple months? Are you an avid diver looking for something extra special? The staff at Nomads Cairns Backpackers have got just the thing to satisfy your diving adventure!
During the months of June, July & August, there is an amazing opportunity to encounter [...]

A couple of days ago I did my first intro dive for my PADI on the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, and it was plain to see why it’s one of the most  sought activities going round. With so much to see like ship wrecks, coral gardens, the thousands of species of marine animals and under water canyons.

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After an abso-bloody-lutly party on Monday at Rhinobar, Cairns, you might thinking about a nice evening plan for Tuesday, hey?
I’ve got a wicked idea for you… What about a evening with lot of games and giveaways?
Play with us! Starting at the Nomads Carins Backpackers Hostel in the Serpent Bar with Wii Bowling and $7 for ALL [...]

Looking for a different way to start your day here in Cairns? Why not try a sunrise balloon trip over the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest with views of the Great Barrier Reef with Raging Thunder.
For a truly memorable experience, Raging Thunder offers a balloon flight at dawn over the Atherton Tablelands. Spend the early morning hours gliding [...]

What a great way to explore Green Island! Instead of  taking a ferry, sail your way to Green Island!! I booked a trip through Mad Travel at Nomads Cairns Backpackers Hostel and got a pleasent surprise when the travel agent suggested the  Ocean Free day trip. This amazing 16 meter schooner cut its engines and sailed gracefully [...]

Because I wrote the last times about the differences between the Netherlands and Australia, I’m going to tell you more about that. After I got my package, which is already empty right now, is the next package already on my way! (I love my family). Further, is the biggest difference ofcourse the language. Last week [...]

Honestly, I already did some really wild parties in my life, but when I came to Cairns two month ago to do my internship at Nomads Cairns Backpackers Hostel and join a party at Rhinobar,wild get a new sense. Partying at Rhinobar Cairns is every time incredibly funny, enormously exciting and spectacular!

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Looking to have some fun this Easter weekend?… then look no further than your MAD Nomads Crew here in Cairns! Nomads Cairns Backpackers Hostel has some great activities planned:
It starts on Good Friday…While most bars will be closed for the holiday, we will be having an awesome special! For $10 enjoy bar entry and a 2 hour [...]

The last time I wrote about my first month in Nomads Cairns Backpackers Hostel, and the differences between Holland and Australia. But what I really found out is that I really miss the dutch food.
My family was so sweet to sent me a package. In the package was some good dutch Mayonaisse, and of course [...]