If you thought that the Auckland Zoo only offers a wide range of animals to look at then you were wrong as from January onwards the Zoo will show a new side of live music after the official day activities are finished and all animals gone to sleep.  A stage will be open and following acts will [...]

I’m sure you all have heard of Andy’s amazing day trips and activities here at Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel, Auckland but we have a new addition to the activities family and it is an awesome wine tour to the Matua Valley Vineyard, here in Auckland
This wine tour visits 3 Auckland Vineyards, sampling 22 Wines from [...]

Big Day Out is New Zealand’s biggest music festival and its back in Auckland for another year on 15th January. The Big Day Out  2010 is drawing near with one of the best music line ups ever.
You can bet that all New Zealanders have heard about the Big Day Out, and no doubt they will all flock up to Auckland [...]

Nomads Auckland Backpackers Hostel is turning green.. Well not literally but we’ve decided it about time we did something to help and keep New Zealands clean green image!
We’re getting recycling bins put EVERYWHERE.
We’re putting coke bottles in our toilets (Yeah i don’t really get it either but apparantly it helps to save water!)
Every last sunday of [...]

Pearl Jam is coming back to New Zealand after 3 years to play for us at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland. They are touring in support of their new album Backspacer which released here in September. Coming with them is Liam Finn, Ben Harper and Relentless7.
Tickets are available from Ticketek and cost around $99.50-$150.
If you are coming to Auckland [...]

Tis the season to be jo…..saving that hard earned backpacker cash for some awesome backpacker specials.
Just arrived in beautiful sunny New Zealand? Not sure where to go or what to do? Come and see Sian at our Travel desk  at Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel. She can help out with any questions you have about [...]