Backpackers youth hostels blog

Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel in Wellington has just been re-inspected this week by Qualmark*

The Wellington Youth Hostel staff and Nomads Management are extremely please to announce that we’ve retained our 5* Qualmark rating! A tremendous achievement and a testament to the quality of our accommodation and our friendly and knowledgable staff.

Come and stay with us at Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel to see what all of the fuss about…

*( “Qualmark® is New Zealand tourism’s official mark of quality (…) All accommodation and tourism businesses (which) carry the Qualmark®, (…) means they’ve been independently assessed as professional and trustworthy, so you can book and buy with confidence”)

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 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

Melbourne Backpackers Hostel Nomads Industry wishes Angie from Esplanade Backpackers Hostel in Cairns a very Happy Birthday today as she clocks in at 25.

Angie recently joined the Nomads Esplanade Cairns Backpackers Hostel Team after spending 5 months in Wellington at Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel where she bought drunken chaos and uproarious laughter into the lives of all the staff and guests.

Angie left quite the legacy behind at Nomads Capital and tales of her drunken misadventures still echo in the hallways of this Wellington Backpackers Hostel. Angie, the reigning Queen of fancy dress, and her reception cronies would often wreak havoc on Blend Bar kitted out in some ridiculous attire as they chased boys in skirts and vodka with jaeger.

Sorely missed by her Wellington counterparts Angie is now leading the team at Nomads Esplanade Backpackers Hostel in Cairns where she is no doubt doing her utmost to lead those Cairns Backpackers into temptation..

If you’re cruising around Cairns today don’t forget to stop by Nomads Esplanade Backpackers Hostel to wish Angie a Happy Birthday and to partake in what is sure to be another raucous party Angie-styles.

A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Angie from all of the Nomads Industry Backpackers Hostel crew in Melbourne!

Winter has arrived so why not make the most of Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel Wellington’s May promotions; stay for 4 nights and only pay for 3!!!

This deal applies to the Wellington Backpackers 4 or 6 bed dorm rooms, as well as in our private Elite Double/Twin rooms. Now that’s a sweet deal and certainly beats sleeping outside on these long cold nights.

While you’re here snuggle up in Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel’s cosy lounge and watch a DVD or hang out in Blend Bar and warm yourself from the inside out with one of the many drink specials each night.

Email Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel for more details

Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel staff and its Wellington Backpackers are keen to make the most of New Zealand Music Month.

New Zealand Music Month is a good chance for many promising bands to make a name for themselves and for us to celebrate the music and make the most of all the free concerts. All of the following bands are playing at venues within walking distance of Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel in Wellington:

The Harbour City Electric, HDU, Psycroptic Ruins w/Backyard Burial, Slave Cadavar & Gortology, Dick Johnson - album release tour, Charlie Ash with MC Stormtroopa, Trimasterbate, Heat, Like Me, Cosmic Rays of Death, DJ T-Bones, The Hot Grits - album release tour, Pacific Base Culture, Otis Mace, Greg Franco, NZ String Quartet w/ Philip Green, NZSO May Subscription Tour ft. Bonk by Peter Scholes, The Constituents, Antix (DJ set), Baby Pops Wellington ft. Marc Taddei, Vector Wellington Orchestra, Janet Roddick, Flowz and The Usos, Wilberforces, Sharpie Crows & Rifles, Twig Records Night, Grayson Gilmour, The Have, Reson8 and Faster She Said, Black Eyed Suzie, Kabanaz… 

just to name a few.

Nomads Capital Backpackers youth hostel is conveniently located within a few minutes walk from all the venues as well as the major pubs and clubs. So come and celebrate New Zealand Music Month with us. Email Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel for more information

ANZAC weekend was another huge one for Wellington and Nomads Capital Backpacker Youth Hostel being located just a stones throw away from the water front and Homegrown the biggest New Zealand music concert ever.

Homegrown consisted of 4 different genre specific stages with over 30 different bands and DJ’s including Minuit, Sunshine Sound System, The Black Seeds, Tiki Taane, Salmonella Dub, Shihad, Mint Chicks, Opshop, The Feelers and Kora just to name a few.

Wellington really turned on the weather with a perfect hot sunny day and not even any wind! Nomads Capital Wellington Backpackers made the most of the day with many of them attending the concert to soak up the sun and beats.    

Monday

Nomads Capital backpackers hostel Wellington bar Blend has some new and very excited nightly specials.

Hospitality Night

- Come let your hair down after a long weekend, dance on tables, play games, win prizes, and enjoy our drinks specials.

2 4 1 Coronas, 2 4 1 Smirnoff (House pour & RTDs)

Tuesday

Wine & Dine 

 - Enjoy great music, excellent wine and scrumptious food at Blend Bar Wellington. With Wines of the Month, Food Matching, and a late night party.

Wine of the Month, Food Matching, $4 House drinks from 9pm – 11pm

Wednesday

Student Night 

 - It’s a midweek party, with hot music, hot drinks deals, and even hotter games. With free pool, 2 4 1 Corona, 2 4 1 Tuaca, and $4 Smirnoff, Blend is the perfect place to socialise with your mates.

2 4 1 Corona, 2 4 1 Tuaca, $4 Smirnoff (House pour), $9 Pizzas

Thursday

Ladies Night! 

- Flowers, Facials, & Manicures, all surrounded by flowing Sparkling wine, free chocolate tastings, tapas platters, and sexy bartenders. Why not relax and unwind, then get on the tables and dance your ass off?

$4 Willowglen Sparking, $4 Tuaca, $4 Smirnoff

Free Tapas platters, Free chocolate platters, & Wine Tastings (wink wink, nudge nudge)

Friday

The Usual Suspects 

-  With 2 4 1 house drinks 7pm – 9pm, 2 4 1 Corona 9pm – 10pm & 2 4 1 house drinks again at 10.30 – 11pm, 20% for council workers, tapas platters & kick ass music and atmosphere.

2 4 1 House Drinks (7-9pm & 10.30 – 11pm)

2 4 1 Corona (9pm – 10pm)

Free tapas platters (7pm – 9pm)

Saturday

One Minute Behind the Bar

- One minute Behind the Bar – Pure drinks for you or your mates for free! Every hour on the hour 7-11pm!

Get on the 10:30pm Jager Train!!!!

$7 Jagerbombs for the 10:30pm departure

$9 Jagerbombs

$4 Tuaca

$4 Smirnoff

 Sunday

Happy Day

- Come and unwind at Blend Bar Wellington…..

Happy hour all night long 5pm – 11pm

Blend Bar - Ground Floor at Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel Wellington