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Nomads Fat Camel Hostel & Bar went off last night! Everyone in the bar was treated to a Polynesian music extravaganza.

We’re very lucky to have a group of 17 people from Tahiti staying with us at the moment and after chatting to them we discovered that they were a band with dancers.

The night was fantastic and Toa Ura (the band) were loved by all and are now famous at The Fat Camel Hostel Auckland. A huge thanks to all of the band who made a Tuesday night in the bar unbelievable. Related website: hair drug test and detox.

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  The horses have got over their bout of flu so Melbourne Cup Day is going ahead!  And to celebrate we’re starting the day with a champagne breakfast at 8am in the Fat Camel Bar Auckland.There’ll be prizes for best dressedand the most outrageous headwear…

So get creative and make a hat to impress us all. We’ll have a fashion parade in the evening judged by our very own shopaholic (I’ve never met anyone with so many clothes!) Renee Boyle.

The jazz band hasn’t confirmed yet but we’re secretly optimistic that they’ll be playing!

If you can’t join us during the day because you have to do something boring like work, then come along in the evening, the race starts at 5pm so get your gladrags on and come and join in the fun

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Esplanade Backpackers Cairns receptionist had the pleasure to join Taka on their awesome trip to the Cod Holes and Ribbon Reef. Nothing less than 10 dives including 2 night dives spread over 4 days and 3 nights. For someone who hasn’t done a night dive before, a bit scary in the beginning. What if there is a shark *freak out*!!!

Pfiew, you’re not a shark
The trip is definitely something that dive fans have to do whilst in Cairns. The dive spots are amazing, large variety of coral, too much fish to get bored, impressive Cod feet and the boat is amazing. Comfy couches, great crew and the food….. oh my god…. can they come and cook for me all the time! Orgasmic:D

Cod feed

Keep on swimming

The tour-desk at Esplanade Backpackers Cairns can help you plan a trip like this, or anything else you’re interested in!!!

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Nomads Capital Backpacker Youth Hostel staff joined their cherished Wellington backpacker receptionist Adnin in her Eid festivities on Sunday to celebrate the end of Ramadan, the fasting month.

The Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington team all soaked up the rare Wellington sunshine rooftop while we feasted on the delicious Malaysian delicacies prepared by Adnin.

Looking gorgeous in her traditional Malay cultural outfit, Wellington youth hostel receptionist Adnin, a.k.a Noodle, surprised the crowd with her marvellous Stevie Wonder imitation.

sing it sista!

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Last weekend we both celebrated and farewelled in one of the most anticipated evenings in Nomads Industry Melbourne Hostel Backpacker’s recent history - Karaoke night! It had been rumoured for weeks with the yaying and naying of organisation with the whole night almost falling to pieces when we couldn’t find a karaoke machine. Not one to be beaten, Industry Melbourne bar manager Nick thought outside the box and bought karaoke DVD’s to play on the internal sound system. Karaoke was a go!

Jordi De Vries, a piece of the Nomads Industry Melbourne Backpackers furniture, was turning 29. As a much loved member of the Melbourne backpackers, we all wanted to make it a night to remember. Coupled with this very justifiable reason to party, our very own Hannah Nickerson was moving on after spending many months not only staying at the Melbourne youth hostelbut also working her cute little english butt off cleaning, food serving and night wardening. To add a little spark, a school days theme was embraced by all.

We started the evenings festivities with the traditional chocolate birthday cake that , despite no-one being able to keep a secret, caused Jordi to tear up with joy and humility.

The school days theme was not embraced by all. Some could not participate due to work commitments. However, even with all the warning, the costumes still shocked and baffled those remaining sober.

Then, without ANY further delay, the karaoke could begin…

The enthusiasm was inspiring.

The night woudn’t end without a touching moment between two good friends, Jordi and Kenny.

So from all of us here at Nomads Industry Melbourne Backpackers Hostel

“YAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!”

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Nomads Fat Camel Bar in Auckland is all about FUN!!!

But we want you to know that we care and we hope you do too…

We are raising money for The Starship Foundation on the 9th November. It’s going to be a huge night and we’ve been given some amazing things to auction off.

So come along on the 9th November to see if your bid wins a trip around New Zealand, a trip around Viti Levu, Fiji, a whitewater rafting trip, a skydive, a 2-4-1 bungy jump or dinner for two at a gourmet restaurant!!

If we raise $2000 then our boss has to bungy off the Harbour Bridge and our Travel Manager will shave all of his hair off.

Visit our website to find out more about the FATTY FUNDRAISER.

See you there

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Nomads Fat Camel Auckland Backpackers Hostel is extremely pleased to announce that we can arrange your accommodation AND your concert ticket at Vector Arena.

We are literally a 2 minute walk from the brand spanking new Vector Arena, so if you stay at Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Hostel Auckland  you don’t have far to stumble to (or from) watching your favourite artists play!

More than that if you can’t be bothered to hang on the line waiting to buy your ticket just email us or call (Freephone 0800 220 198) and we’ll do it for you!!!

All this just cos we love you!

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Blend Bar and Cafe Wellington has been experiencing some rowdy behaviour lately, primarily as a result of their latest and greatest drink specials.

The Wellington backpackers from next door at Nomads Capital Backpackers  Wellington have been coming over in droves for their free nightly meal and a few cheeky drinks.

 Shotski taken table top!

The latest trend at this Wellington barhas been the impulsive displays of dancing.. table top. Participants range from our German wellington backpackers to Blend Bar staff and even the Nomads director couldn’t resist the urge to showing off his madcap dance moves.

 Shake it Caitlin!

 The Germans work off that beer

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Wellington backpackers lurking around Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington corridors sick of the blustery weather should head up to Rotorua for a holiday of sorts. Come chat with your friendly Wellington backpacker receptionists about booking you a bus to the heart of the country to immerse yourself in Maori culture or indulge in some exciting adventure activities.

Known for the stark beauty of its geothermal areas a visit to Rotorua is an opportunity to explore some of the world’s most extraordinary earth forces. As the distinctive smell of sulphur welcomes you, you could head off to explore  the geothermal area that is Te Puia and be mesmerised by the bubbling pools of mud and the hissing Pohuto geyser.

 Pohuto geyser erupts!

Hollie gets excited for the geyser

Definitely not the place to go stumbling off the beaten track you must admire the stark beauty of this volcanic landscape from the safety of the walkways…

Wellington backpacker receptionist Hollie takes advantage of the safety gear provided

Rotorua has plenty to offer all you Wellington backpackerthrill seekers with adventure activities galore to keep you on your toes. Try a rafting expedition with Kaituna Cascades for some soaking fun.

After a day of indulging yourself in extreme sports soothe those tired limbs by wrapping yourself in mud or relaxing in pools of natural hot mineral water at the Polynesian Spa.

Come see Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington’s travel desk for more information about your next weekend getaway.

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It was with much sadness and alcohol that we said goodbye to two of our longest guests here at Nomads Industry Backpackers Melbourne, Mark and Louise, this week.

 Having first stayed at the Melbourne youth hostel in February this year, Louise and Mark have been the international face of Nomads Melbourne Backpackers for more than half the year. To mark the auspicious occasion, Louise organised a party with a pirate theme in the Industry Melbourne backpackers bar. Needless to say, our Melbourne backpackers went all out with tattoos (real and fake) eye patches and swords. The only thing missing was the wooden leg!

Louise and Mark

As with all Nomad Backpackers Melbourne parties, there were games, prizes and much much drinking. The most popular and anticipated announcement being that of best dressed. With so much effort going into so many costumes, counting proved many contenders. More than six were in the running for best dressed, five for ‘tried hard’ and seven for ’shiver me timbers, you’re costume is making me sea sick’.

Although, even with so many worthy combatants, there were clear winners in each category.

Tried hard was the night’s MC and our resident entertainer - George English (from Ireland!!)

The guest making us sea sick was our longest resident Dutchman, Jordi Di Vries!

Best dressed went to Kipper!!!

In the end, the backpackers joined together for a group sing along of Jordi’s theme song, Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York!

 Including one of our own receptionists (making the most of reading the roster incorrectly and finding herself with a free Saturday night!), Haley Berryman!

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