This week at The Camel Bar in Auckland I have been going frantic mixing up different infusion style spirits to use at our ‘Candyman:Nothing beats vodka mixed with candy’ party this Thursday 22nd April.
For those of you not in the know on bar-terms, an infusion is where you mix a flavour and a highly alcoholic [...]
The New Zealand International Comedy Festival is back for another year in Auckland and its the biggest yet! This 3 week festival will feature hundreds of world class comedians from Ireland, USA, our very own NZ and so many more.
I cant wait till it starts, if it anything like last years festival, then this years you really cant [...]
A lot of backpackers don’t fancy spending much time in Auckland, because “its not real New Zealand” and doesn’t offer that much of natural beauty as the rest of the country does.
However, that is completely wrong (and a lame thing to say as well since there is so much to do!!). Waitakere Ranges to the west [...]
If your looking for something to do while you are staying in Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel, Auckland why not catch an early winter and head out to Snow Planet for an early start to the ski/snowboard season. Snow Planet is Auckland’s very own indoor snow centre with hours of fun to be found inside [...]
Pohutakawa Tree Armchair Caver Flickr
Wow, what can I say? There’s heaps of things to do in Winter in Auckland butI feel in the mood for a little reflection of the classic Auckland summer. By the way, for those of you out there thinking about touring New Zealand this is gonna be a grand motivator which may [...]
The next game in the Super 14 Rugby Tournament is the Mighty Auckland Blues Vs The Perth Western Force on 17th April here in Auckland. Both teams have had a good season so far, a bit of intense Trans-Tasman Competition will make an awesome game.
The Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel is taking a busload of backpackers to this [...]
John Mayer is coming to play at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Wednesday 28th April. Touring with his new album Battle Studies, the show is bound to be filled up with young girls dying to get a glimpse of the star. His supporting act is a surprise and still to be announced.
With a number of awesome songs [...]
Our favourite Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel Manager of all time Renee is leaving us to cross the ditch back home. So to celebrate the awesome time we’ve had with her here, we are going to throw a wicked party at The Camel Bar tonight and you are all invited!
Renee has been here for 3 years between both [...]
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On a budget? Need accommodation in Auckland?
Well Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel on Fort Street in downtown Auckland has possibly the best accommodation deals in town!
Double rooms ONLY $55.00
Stay 3 Nights and get the 4th Night FREE*
Book 7 Nights and get a FREE jug of beer*
In addition to these incredible [...]
Talib Kweli via last.fm
On April 8th Talib Kweli and Jean Grae, two of the more gifted MCs from the Underground US Hip-Hop scene, are coming to Auckland to play a one off gig at the Powerstation in Mt Eden, Auckland.
Kweli, famous for his meaningful messages, rose to fame as part of Blackstar: a collaberation with [...]
