Australia / Rum Rebellion Day at Blanchfields 26 January

Enjoy a casual picnic on Tuesday 26 January at the property of a Macclesfield member, which includes an expansive outdoor picnic area, historic features and some delightful walking trails.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Social - picnic with optional camp out overnight at "Blanchfields", a private home overlooking the Yarra Valley. 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We are very privileged to be invited to a picnic in the private and beautiful gardens of the home of member Robert A. It is a rural property with a large garden of exotic trees and shrubs, grasslands and some bushlands overlooking the Yarra Valley. Robert has also invited guests to stay the night after the day of revelry if you wish. You are welcome to set up your tents or trailers in the gardens and leave the next day. In that case, Robert will direct you where you can set up camp.

The event starts from midday onwards. There are a limited number of chairs and tables as well as a toilet and bathroom for use. Note – this is not a barbeque. Fires are not allowed in a high fire danger area. Stay over in your tent or camper if you wish. There will be access to the oven/stove if anything needs cooking or heating up. Plus, the vegetable garden should be in full production if we need additional ingredients. Updates will follow closer to the date. There will be a short walk around the property later in the afternoon.

BOOKING: by Sunday 24th January. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From midday onwards at the private home of member Robert A., located in Macclesfield (past Emerald). Address will be forwarded once you have booked a ticket.

MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/KBZiiJpW2uj.

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 1 hour – about 60 km.

TRANSPORT: No public transport. Travel by car and carpool with someone else if you can. Take the Monash or Eastlink Freeway and exit at Wellington Rd then continue to Macclesfield. The full address and travelling directions will be provided to you upon receipt of your RSVP.

FOOD: Bring your own food and drink. For those staying the night, there will be shared drinks, nibbles and meal on the deck at sunset. Until we know how many will be taking part, let’s just call it a “potluck dinner”, any contributions gratefully received.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bring your own hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Dress according to the weather forecast.

LEADER: Robert A. | Email LeaderRobertA@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
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