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Aussie Nomads

18564 Bruce Highway, Bowen, Queensland 4805, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012 via mobile

Would never stay this place again as you arrive they take your passport you pay bond of 150 rent is very much 220 the share bathroom always dirty so are kitchens close at 9 can't get your own food after its shut the pool was never really clean some of the staff are really unfriendly and don't talk to people... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

Stayed here 2 years in a row. First year to get my 2nd visa (stayed 6 months) and this year for the money (another 6 months). Great place, great job and the best people. So many people here stay for a long time like me. Came alone but leaving with some good friends. The place is so busy it's hard... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

Easy place to find work. nice pool, ping-pong table and pool table etc. so you can entertain yourself. Bar and bistro sells you good food and drinks, so no need to cook always after long working days. Rooms are pretty new and in good conditions. Like the whole place. Staff was nice and helpful.

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Bowen, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

avoid if u can!!! everybody here hate this place and complain of the bad value u get. they call it a resort! no ides why... kitchen is terrible, after day at work u aonna cook your dinner and it's just a nightmare... no cooking equipment, stoves barely work and wayy too littte. no one ever clear the fringe room which... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012 via mobile

Stayed here for 6 weeks. Kitchens were cleaned once a day & not very well. Had cockroaches in the room. Worst thing about the hostel is the staff, rude & unhelpful. Being told constantly 'if backpackers used their brain they'd kill themselves'. They get you work & it's a good laugh but the owner & some of his staff are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012 via mobile

Great place to stay, lively atmosphere in the evenings that doesn't go on all night so you can get an early night if you are working in the morning. The kitchens are very clean considering the volumes of people using them. They are cleaned every evening by cleaners unlike most hostel kitchens I've stayed in. Bathrooms are shared downstairs but... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012 via mobile

Stayed for four horrendous weeks and was glad to see the back of the place. Ridiculous rent($230) Filthy kitchens with no cooking utensils/pans(had to buy my own) Impossible to get any sleep due to the noise levels every night. The so called cleaners go through your lockers and belongings looking for booze! Only two bus runs a week to town... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012 via mobile

got here on the friday at this working hostel with the promise of work but it turns out the farmers around here only employ girls. We asked when the next jobs for guys are and they told us 6 weeks. If you stay here at $230 a week you will run up debt to the hostel and as they have... More

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Additional Information about Aussie Nomads

Address: 18564 Bruce Highway, Bowen, Queensland 4805, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Bowen
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #8 of 11 Speciality lodging in Bowen
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Aussie Nomads Bowen is more than just your average backpackers, we guarantee work placement within the Bowen area, which has a bountiful supply of seasonal work with quality local growers and farmers. We supply everything from job training to transport, and everything in between that the hardy working backpacker needs. But we're not all about work, you can have fun too! Explore the local heritage, take a trip down to the local, and enjoy in house activities as well. You can come "home" after a days hard work and enjoy a good old fashioned Aussie BBQ, relax by the resort style pool, catch up with family and friends at the Internet Cafe or with our Wifi supplied to every room.If you're looking for a great working backpackers, Aussie Nomads Bowen is your new "home away from home"! ... more   less 

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