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Nomads Industry Backpackers Hostel in Melbourne got their first taste of fame last weekend when they featured on the well-known Australian travel show Coxy’s Big Break.

Nomads Industry guests and staff were excited to see our beloved hostel on the TV show and were busy craning their necks trying to catch a glimpse of themselves hanging out in the background.

Take a piece of Coxy’s advice and come and stay with us at Nomads Industry Backpackers Hostel next time you’re in Melbourne! Contact us for room rates and more information.

Nomads Industry, Melbournes flashest backpackers hostel has different types of budget accommodation tailored to suit the needs of every traveller.

The Warriors take on Ireland on June 14th and Nomads Industry Backpackers Hostel in central Melbourne is only a few minutes walk from the Telstra Dome and the perfect place to base yourself during the big game. Rug up and catch the match live or pull up a pew at Industry Bar and Lounge and make the most of our great drink specials as you watch the game on our big screens.

Whether you’re looking for dorm room, en-suited family room or decide to splash out on our luxurious King En-suite we have something to cater to your every need.

Please contact us at Nomads Industry Flashpackers Hostel to book in.

The Arts Factory Backpackers Hostel is even more fun now that the Buddha Bar has reopened. One of the only Byron Bay Backpackers to have it’s own bar on site.

Nights at the Backpacker Bar include Wednesday Night Trivia Night, Thursday Night Coackatoo Paul’s Australian Music Show, Friday Night Live Acoustic Music and DJ grooves on Saturday Nights. Check out some pics below of great nights at the Arts Factory Backpackers Hostel and Buddha Bar, Byron Bay.

This weekend the All Blacks were in town for a friendly against Ireland. It was a busy weekend here at Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel with the youth hostel full up with over half of the backpackers being Irish rugby team supporters.

This meant Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel was filled with green and singing and the recycling bin was filled with empties!

Not even the rain or the icy winds or that Ireland was defeated 21-11 could dampen anyone’s party moods with the Wellington Backpackers partying long into the night.

Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel in Wellington supported World Environment Day, which happened on the 5^th of June, by promoting eco friendly living in the Wellington youth hostel. The elevator was only used when necessary, the TV was turned off for most of the day and more effort was made to recycle.

Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel Staff plan to keep up these habits and continue to reduce Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostels‘ carbon foot print.

Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel and Bar in Auckland is going to go off next week!

On Friday 13th June Pay and Display will be playing LIVE in the Fat Camel Backpackers bar followed by a DJ spinning some tunes! What’s the occasion? Well one of our regular Backpackers Bar customers is turning 21 so we’re having a big party for her. Happy Birthday Tia!

On Saturday 14th June not only will we be playing the Aussie V Ireland Rugby Game on the Fat Camel Backpackers Bar Big Screen, we’ll be showing the All Blacks V England Game to the Auckland Backpackers that we’re not taking to Eden Park to see it in person!

After the Games we’ll be celebrating Michelles 25th Birthday by inviting our DJ to return to The Fat Camel Backpackers Bar to spin some more tunes!

Phew! It’s going to be huge!

If you’d like any information on how Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel and Bar can take you to watch the All Blacks England Game at Eden Park give us a call on 0800 220 198 or email us!

Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel staff in Auckland were very sad to say goodbye to one of the Auckland Backpackers favourite receptionists at the end of last week.

Annie, who was only a receptionist at Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel for a short while, became a much loved member of staff very quickly. The Auckland Backpackers will miss her smiling face and the youth hostel staff will miss her hugs!

All the best Annie on your travels to America and we look forward to your return in August to Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel in Auckland.

Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel Wellington is excited to be named a finalist in the Tourism Industry Award’s Budget Accommodation section.

This is recognition for the hard work that all the dedicated staff at Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel put in to help make every backpackers experience of our youth hostel and Wellington the best it can be.

Tribute ‘08 is happening this weekend! Tribute ’08 is a public event to commemorate and acknowledge the veterans form the Vietnam War. Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington is proud to be accommodation some of the veterans and there families while they take part in this memorable event. The weekend is jam packed with events such as;

Saturday 31 May 2008

The Honour March to Parliament. From 10am veterans and families march from Civic Square to Parliament via Willis Street and Lambton Quay – be there to cheer them on.

The Whakanoa Ceremony at Parliament. From 11am to around 12.30pm; a Parliamentary Welcome and very special ceremony acknowledging the Kiwis who gave their lives in Vietnam.

Sunday 1 June

The Memorial Service. 9.30am service at the National War Memorial, Buckle Street. This will be followed by a march to The Basin Reserve.

The Commemoration and Celebration. From 10.30am to 1pm; Vietnam veterans and their families will be honoured by the public and dignitaries followed by a NZDF ceremony and entertainment.

Good Night Vietnam – the Public Concert. 7.30pm at the TSB Bank Arena; a nostalgic 60s – 70s show featuring Australian pop legend Russell Morris, New Zealand’s own Ray Columbus, Suzanne Lynch of The Chicks, Charlotte Yates, Supermodel, the New Zealand Army Band and Frankie Stevens will perform and MC the concert. Tickets, $25 - $45.00 through Ticketek on 0800 842 538.

As well as other events such as;

The Exhibition – Vietnam: Not Just a 12 Month Tour. Throughout the weekend at The Academy of Fine Arts at Queens Wharf . The full season runs from Thurs 29 May to 8 June, open from 10am to 5pm daily.

Theatre performances of ‘Ka Mate, Ka Ora’. At Capital E Theatre, season, Wed 21 May to Sun 1 June and is open to the public outside of the Tribute08 weekend. Public Show times are Wed 21 May to Fri 30 May at 7:30pm (no show Thurs 29 May). $21.50 waged. $16.50 unwaged. $11.50 under 18 years. Public bookings through Capital E

The Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge in Byron Bay has some fantastic artwork on the walls. Check some of it out here…

The Arts Factory Lodge has often had backpackers staying at the Byron Bay youth hostel who have asked “Hey can I paint that wall or can I contribute in some way, just for the fun of it!”

You can see some of the Byron Bay Backpackers work here, some of these guys are super talented and we have been blessed to have ther work on the Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge walls.