Suburban park in northern Melbourne, near La Trobe University. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy-Moderate 6-10 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Vast grassy plains and panoramic views from the highest point in metropolitan Melbourne define this accessible circuit through Bundoora Park. Centred around Mount Cooper, this loop offers a straightforward escape into the northern suburbs' largest parkland. The main Boondurra loop is 5.5km, with optional 4km loop through the Gresswell Forest. The trail provides a varied mix of surfaces, including paved shared paths, the shoulders of quiet internal roads, and open stretches across the grass. While much of the route skirts the local golf course and residential edges, the climb up Mount Cooper is a highlight, offering clear vistas across the city skyline and the surrounding ranges. Because the trail is quite open, there is very little shade along the way. BOOKING: By Friday 26th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at Bundoora Park entrance near tramstop.  There is parking inside the park to the left. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Number 86 tram to Bundoora Park/ Plenty Road tramstop. MAP REFERENCE: Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jurs4swBQc2MNeuf7 FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: Richard C. | Email LeaderRichardC@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  

Preparing the draft Spring program of events - online via Zoom. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The bulk of the planning for the upcoming Spring program will be done in this pre-planning meeting via Zoom in readiness to present the draft program the next night at the Social Evening, where attendees will be invited to provide additional suggestions and help fill any gaps. BOOKING: By 5pm Monday 6th July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Alternatively, simply click on the Zoom link in the reminder email sent to members a few days prior to the event. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. DRAFT PROGRAM: Nomads Draft Program. You may add your suggestions to this online spreadsheet - be sure to click to some other cell once you've finished, so that your suggestion gets saved. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm online via Zoom. Those who registered will be sent the Zoom link by 6pm on Monday evening. 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. Photo by Bich Tran from Pexels.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS

Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Vic Hotel - Footscray.  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. Check out the Victoria Hotel Menu Tuesday nights are $25 pie nights - served with mash and peas. BOOKING: By Sunday 5th July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure whether you've booked already? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm on Tuesday 7th July at the Victoria Hotel, 43 Victoria St, Footscray. MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/MCvdPVENFaUDWKEv7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Vic Hotel - Footscray is very close to Middle Footscray Station on the Watergardens/Sunbury line. LEADER: TBA. | Email Info@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