Bob the Builder, Pocahontus, Sheet Man, Double D Dangerous Dave and a 118 Man were just some of the costumes sported at this years QSB Party. There was prizes for best male and female dress, Island Punch, Bobbinf for apples and buffett finger food for everyone who attended. It was truley an epic night. For the prizes of best male and female dressed contestants had to do a cat walk down our Red(blue)Rug(carpet) and were scored by our ever so tough and stoned faced staff Mitzy and Marcos Smith. Best male costume in the end going to Anthony who was dress to impressed as a 118 Man. Best female was fierecly competed but finally won by Bex who looked very authentic as a white American Indian :).

The night was a huge success and enjoyed by all who attended and partied on till the wee hours of the following morning.

Check out some of the photo's and videos below from the 2010 QSB Halloween night(more to follow).

After a lazy Saturday afternoon I decided to go for a quick fish on the East of Auckland (can't say where though ;) ). Fishing Sat night was a little hit and miss with a couple of runs but no hook ups. After deciding to do an all night fish I headed down to local McD's for a quick dinner and then back into it again.....well so I thought. With a biting southerly wind cutting through I decided to hide in my car till it calmed down a bit, unfortunately I fell asleep and woke to find it was nearly morning again. So off down to another one of my local spots for another quick two hour fish. This time round the fishing was more productive and kept me busy with some nice runs and a few hook ups. By the time I packed up I had caught one small KY and a couple of nice size snappers. All three were photo graphed and released for another day. The rod which is in the photo with the two snappers has a measurement from base to the end of the red tape of 48cm's or 18.9 Inches.



For backpackers who enjoy a bit of fishing, then summer in Auckland can prove to be a fishing dream come true, with easily accessible spots for those who wish to fish from land to very cheap individual charters with companies like Abalone Cruises who run summer trips through out summer for those who don't want the hassle of trying to fork out anywhere between $600-$1200 for an all day fishing trip on Auckland Harbor. For individual trips you would look at about $85 for the trip and rod hire.

The East and West coast of Auckland provides some spectacular Snapper, Trevally and King fish fishing during the summer. The West Coast providing the additional enjoyment of fishing for Gurnard.

What an awesome weekend. Concert, sun, beach and fishing. As most know, the weather in Auckland has been anything but exceptional over the last two months. We've had rain, followed by more rain finished off with a storm which hit the country the size of Australia. But, the weekend gone has been a blinder for us Jafas(Just another friendly Aucklander for those who aren't in the know, and yes the F is for friendly no matter what anyone says :P)with Friday being headlined by a free concert on Fort Street hosted by Vodafone and Dane Rumble. The event kicks off 30 days of music. The month of music is part of Vodafone’s countdown to the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards (VNZMAs) . There were some very surprised people including us, for some reasons we all missed the huge billboard which gave us ample warning of the live concert. The live concert was attended by Young and old alike and a couple of odd looking people in full body green and purple tights who were giving out LOL energy drinks. The concert went on for just over an hour or so and was a great event enjoyed by all.

WHAT AN AMAZING NIGHT!

Well once again Tom aka Bula has pulled off another amazing mid year Christmas dinner party here at Queen Street Backpackers. The mains was amazing, the deserts exquisite devoured by hungry frenzied guests, our English Santa who gave out presents and the games that kept everyone entertained and in particular, one German guest feeling very sick, but that's another story best described by one of the below pics.

A huge thanks needs to go out to Bula who ultimately organized the Christmas Party, Tim who helped cooked the massive meal enjoyed by all, Andy who provided the live entertainment and had everyone singing alone to his silky smooth renditions of acoustic favourites and Mike who was our mid year(and very skinny) Santa Claus.

Check out the pictures below, there might be someone you know ;).

 

Bob the Builder, Pocahontus, Sheet Man, Double D Dangerous Dave and a 118 Man were just some of the costumes sported at this years QSB Party. There was prizes for best male and female dress, Island Punch, Bobbinf for apples and buffett finger food for everyone who attended. It was truley an epic night. For the prizes of best male and female dressed contestants had to do a cat walk down our Red(blue)Rug(carpet) and were scored by our ever so tough and stoned faced staff Mitzy and Marcos Smith. Best male costume in the end going to Anthony who was dress to impressed as a 118 Man. Best female was fierecly competed but finally won by Bex who looked very authentic as a white American Indian :).

The night was a huge success and enjoyed by all who attended and partied on till the wee hours of the following morning.

Check out some of the photo's and videos below from the 2010 QSB Halloween night(more to follow).

After a lazy Saturday afternoon I decided to go for a quick fish on the East of Auckland (can't say where though ;) ). Fishing Sat night was a little hit and miss with a couple of runs but no hook ups. After deciding to do an all night fish I headed down to local McD's for a quick dinner and then back into it again.....well so I thought. With a biting southerly wind cutting through I decided to hide in my car till it calmed down a bit, unfortunately I fell asleep and woke to find it was nearly morning again. So off down to another one of my local spots for another quick two hour fish. This time round the fishing was more productive and kept me busy with some nice runs and a few hook ups. By the time I packed up I had caught one small KY and a couple of nice size snappers. All three were photo graphed and released for another day. The rod which is in the photo with the two snappers has a measurement from base to the end of the red tape of 48cm's or 18.9 Inches.



For backpackers who enjoy a bit of fishing, then summer in Auckland can prove to be a fishing dream come true, with easily accessible spots for those who wish to fish from land to very cheap individual charters with companies like Abalone Cruises who run summer trips through out summer for those who don't want the hassle of trying to fork out anywhere between $600-$1200 for an all day fishing trip on Auckland Harbor. For individual trips you would look at about $85 for the trip and rod hire.

The East and West coast of Auckland provides some spectacular Snapper, Trevally and King fish fishing during the summer. The West Coast providing the additional enjoyment of fishing for Gurnard.

What an awesome weekend. Concert, sun, beach and fishing. As most know, the weather in Auckland has been anything but exceptional over the last two months. We've had rain, followed by more rain finished off with a storm which hit the country the size of Australia. But, the weekend gone has been a blinder for us Jafas(Just another friendly Aucklander for those who aren't in the know, and yes the F is for friendly no matter what anyone says :P)with Friday being headlined by a free concert on Fort Street hosted by Vodafone and Dane Rumble. The event kicks off 30 days of music. The month of music is part of Vodafone’s countdown to the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards (VNZMAs) . There were some very surprised people including us, for some reasons we all missed the huge billboard which gave us ample warning of the live concert. The live concert was attended by Young and old alike and a couple of odd looking people in full body green and purple tights who were giving out LOL energy drinks. The concert went on for just over an hour or so and was a great event enjoyed by all.

WHAT AN AMAZING NIGHT!

Well once again Tom aka Bula has pulled off another amazing mid year Christmas dinner party here at Queen Street Backpackers. The mains was amazing, the deserts exquisite devoured by hungry frenzied guests, our English Santa who gave out presents and the games that kept everyone entertained and in particular, one German guest feeling very sick, but that's another story best described by one of the below pics.

A huge thanks needs to go out to Bula who ultimately organized the Christmas Party, Tim who helped cooked the massive meal enjoyed by all, Andy who provided the live entertainment and had everyone singing alone to his silky smooth renditions of acoustic favourites and Mike who was our mid year(and very skinny) Santa Claus.

Check out the pictures below, there might be someone you know ;).