** This event has been postponed to Sunday 6 September because the ferry service from Geelong has been suspended until 5 September.  ** Enjoy a pleasant winter's walk on the Geelong foreshore, travelling there and back via public transport: a V/Line train to the North Geelong Station, returning to Docklands by ferry (or optionally by train).  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2 Easy 7 km point-to-point walk, optionally extended to a Grade 3 Moderate 13 km walk via an additional 6 km circuit walk along the foreshore to Eastern Park (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We'll catch a V/Line train to Geelong's North Geelong Station, from where we'll walk to the interesting Federal Mills complex for a quick visit. Afterwards, a short stroll will take us to the foreshore, which we'll follow all the way round to Cunningham Pier and the picturesque Geelong waterfront. Lunch can be taken in this vicinity, either in one of the cafes facing the foreshore, or you can BYO lunch for a picnic in the park. Suggested lunch options are The Geelong Boathouse (for fish and chips) or Hecho en Mexico.  After lunch you'll have the option to stroll with us along the waterfront around to Eastern Beach, and back via parklands and Malop St, or alternatively to check out the nearby Geelong CBD on your own - there is also an excellent Art Gallery located on Johnstone Park and the National Wool Museum (open daily 9am-5pm) is quite close to Cunningham Pier. To return to Melbourne, we'll catch the 4pm Port Phillip Ferries service to Docklands via Portarlington, with excellent views of the Bellarine Peninsula coastline. If you prefer though, you can catch a V/Line train (at no additional cost) from the nearby Geelong Station.  BOOKING: By Friday 21 August. To register with The Nomads, click on Get Tickets. To book your ferry ticket, go to Port Phillip Ferries (this can be done on the day from your phone). Bookings can't be made for the V/Line trains, but you'll need a Myki card. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: See V/Line Trains for timetables. Docklands-Geelong-Portarlington ferry service: Port Phillip Ferries.  For our approximate route, see the North Geelong - Federal Mills - Eastern Beach - Port Phillip Ferries Google map. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:50am at the North Geelong Station, 109 Victoria St, North Geelong.  If travelling by train from Southern Cross, you should get to Southern Cross Station by around 9:35am, ready to board the Waurn Ponds service that departs at 9:50am (arriving at North Geelong Station at 10:47am). MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/o4VS9PPy3MBH8KAq8.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 67 km, 59 minutes by train (or approximately 1 hour to drive, but public transport is recommended).  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Outbound: Board the front carriage of the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) service that departs from Southern Cross Station at 9:50am, and should arrive at the North Geelong Station at 10:47am. Return: We'll need to get to the Port Phillip Ferries terminal by 3:45pm, to board the ferry that departs from Geelong at 4pm.  Return via V/Line: Trains bound for Southern Cross depart from Geelong Station at 3:35pm, 3:55pm, 4:15pm, 4:35pm, 4:55pm etc. COST: TRAIN: Train, tram and bus travel is capped at $4 per day (or $2 for Concessions or FREE for Seniors) for travel anywhere in Victoria. FERRY: If the 20% fuel surcharge is still in effect, the Geelong-Docklands service will cost $31.80 one-way (or $29.40 for Seniors/Concessions) on weekends. NOTE: You can leave purchasing your ferry ticket until close to the time of travel - there will be ample space on board. FOOD: Carry snacks if you wish and some drinking water. Bring your lunch if you plan to have a picnic, or there are many options along the Geelong foreshore to purchase lunch. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.  LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

A series of interconnected walks to check out Warrandyte’s gold mining past. The focal point of our walk will be a memorial cairn that has been erected on Fourth Hill. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 3 Moderate (due to hills and terrain (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). The estimated total walk distance is around 9 km. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The first activity will be the circuit walk around Fourth Hill area with ample time to inspect the eight protected sites in this sector. The walk will proceed along the Wildcat Gully and Whipstock Gully Tracks to another circuit walk around the site of the Victory Mine. The area is well sourced with storyboards. Additional walks will be taken along the many interconnecting management vehicle tracks. The first discovery of gold in Victoria was in 1851 at Warrandyte; now an outer suburb. Detailed mining of the area did not occur until other areas in the state were exhausted. Many of the mining sites are available for observation. Optional Afternoon Tea in the nearby village of Warrandyte will be organised at the conclusion of the walk. BOOKING: By Thursday 27th August. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/sites/fourth-hill---gold-memorial Above Photos: taken circa 1926 by John T's father. See originals in Nomads Photo Gallery. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at Gold Memorial Picnic area, Gold Memorial Rd, Warrandyte - located on the left when coming from Harris Gully Rd, shortly after the Gold Memorial Cairn.  MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/5tVTg1yDFjVJybjR9.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 25 km from Melbourne CBD, 1 hour by car using the Eastern Freeway, Springvale Rd, then Old Warrandyte Rd into Tindals Rd then Harris Gully Rd. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Three bus options are available: #364 (Ringwood Station) / #578 (Eltham Station) / #906 (City via Victoria Pde, Hoddle St then Eastern Freeway) to Warrandyte Rd/Harris Gully Rd followed by a short walk to the entry point. To plan your journey see: transport.vic.gov.au/journey. Weekend travel is currently half price, capped at $4 full, $2 concession & free for seniors. FOOD: Picnic facilities are available, however there are no food or drink shops in the park, so bring your lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water if it is a warm day. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Dress for Winter (layers are recommended). Check the weather forecast on www.bom.gov.au. Wear solid footwear (boots recommended) as the tracks are steep in parts and may be slippery, especially after rain. LEADER: John T. | Email LeaderJohnT@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Royal Oak, Richmond.  GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Nomads hold a social night each month, where members and guests can enjoy a meal, talk about upcoming events, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. Do you want to see more of a particular activity, or do you have a particularly favourite area of Victoria you would like to share with others? Do you have an idea for a walk we haven't done before? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Everyone is welcome – new members are especially invited to any of the monthly Nomads social evenings. Tuesday nights are $20 Parma Nights - served with chips and salad. And there's a Seniors Menu for those who qualify. Check out the Royal Oak Menu.  BOOKING: By Sunday 30th August. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure whether you've booked already? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm on Tuesday 1st September at the Royal Oak, 527 Bridge Rd, Richmond. MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/9Khwm5nFWqB4Y93z9. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The tram stop of the #48 and #75 trams is right at the door. LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS