Pound the streets in the historic inner precinct of Ballarat, visiting the multiple locations hosting exhibitions for the 2023 International Foto Biennale. Travel via public transport is possible. First action will be to collect FREE maps of the displays (indoor and outdoor) at the Biennale Office on Lydiard Street (just up the street from the Station); which is also a venue for some of the smaller exhibitors.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 6 km, circuit walk on flat paths.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Ballarat is home to the National Centre for Photography (NCFP) housed in the old Union Bank building on Lydiard Street North. It's the base for the team behind BIFO. The Ballarat International Foto Biennale was founded in 2005 and attracts significant international and Australian photographers as one of Australia's pre-eminent photographic festivals. The multiple exhibitions, both free and ticketed, are housed in various historic buildings, laneways and cafes. Full details of the program are available online at ballaratfoto.org. Most exhibitions are open daily from 10am to 5pm.  The featured ticketed events this year include an international plus a local exhibition that may be of interest to NOMADS Members: Instant Warhol (56 images) at the Art Gallery of Ballarat (a BIFB exclusive), and Cruising For A Bruising - an exhibition of work by Wiradjuri queer photographer, Kyle Archies Knight, at the Mining Exchange. Check ballaratfoto.org for details of purchasing 1-day passes to visit the multiple ticketed events. BOOKING: By Thursday 7th September. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:45am at the Ballarat Railway Station, Lydiard Street North. Travel options are (1) by train (see details below) or (2) driving and parking on the fringes of the Ballarat CBD, as on-street parking in the CBD is time limited and fees may be payable. MAP REFERENCES: Southern Cross Station - Melway map 1A grid A7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/s6DUsRG8CWz2K97eA  Ballarat Station - Melway map 611 grid A12 | Google map goo.gl/maps/KjS3JEEYfng9UvaE7. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 114 km, approximately 1 hour 25 minutes to drive, 1 hour 29 minutes by public transport. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The trip is on the train departing Southern Cross Station at 9:14am arriving at 10:43am. It's suggested that we gather in the first carriage (North Melbourne end). Return trains depart Ballarat every hour, for example: 3:20pm, 4:20pm, 5:20pm and 6:20pm. Weekend fares for Myki money are capped at $7.20 (Full) and $3.60 (Concession & Seniors) per day. FOOD: A booking will be made for a 12:30pm lunch at Sporting Globe Bar & Grill, 201 Mair Street, Ballarat (opposite the Art Gallery of Ballarat) for those interested. Otherwise do your own thing in between visiting exhibition sites. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Garry Oliver | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: Garry Oliver     HOME | BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS | MEMBERSHIPS  

Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Temperance Hotel. 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. New members are especially invited to our social nights as an orientation to Nomads activities.  Tuesday night is Parma Night at the Temperance Hotel - $20 parmas. Or you can order from their regular menu. BOOKING: By Monday 4th September. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure whether you have booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Temperance Hotel, 426 Chapel St, South Yarra. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2L grid J8. Google map goo.gl/maps/8jh5oWmraU2Vn1BE6. PUBLIC TRANSPORT and PARKING: The Temperance Hotel is well served by public transport, but parking is limited. Suggested options: Tram 72 to stop 30 (Prahran Market / Commercial Rd) Tram 6 to stop 30 (Prahran Station / High St) Tram 58 to stop 128 (Chapel St / Toorak Rd) Tram 78 to stop 48 (Wilson St / Chapel St) Train: Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston or Sandringham line to South Yarra LEADER: Garry O. | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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  

Sunday 3rd to the 10th September. Note: Gay Ski Falls Creek is on from the 1st to the 10th September. A full week of cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and/or snowboarding, staying in a cosy lodge at Falls Creek. Stay the full week, or part thereof. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Your choice (choose slopes and equipment to match your skills) – cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and/or snowboarding.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: A full week, or part thereof, ski trip to Falls Creek is planned for dates to be confirmed depending on accommodation availability. We will be staying at the cosy Cosela Alpine Lodge, which provides ski-in ski-out access from Wombats Ramble with no oversnow transport requirements. This will be a cross-country ski, downhill ski and/or snowboard week leaving Melbourne on Sunday and leaving Falls Creek the following Sunday. BOOKING: Please register your interest by Monday 22nd May, or ASAP. Accommodation will be booked once bed availability and size of the group is known. To register your interest, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.cosela.com.au/Winter/index.html. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Sunday afternoon, Cosela Alpine Lodge, Falls Creek.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway Map X922 grid H10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/V7fBUEiNBb62.  GETTING THERE: There are coach services from Melbourne, Mt Beauty and many other locations to Falls Creek. There are long-term parking facilities in Mt Beauty if you don’t wish to take your car up the mountain. If driving, take the Hume Freeway (M31) to Wangaratta then the Great Alpine Road (B500), turning off to Mt Beauty. On arrival at Falls Creek you should request to unload your luggage at the steps beyond the CFA station, which is lit at night. As you are staying at Cosela, you don't need oversnow transport. After unloading, you will return to the attendant to be directed to a parking place. Cosela Lodge can then be reached by travelling up the steps and across Snowgum Lane (see map at www.cosela.com.au/Winter/Map.html). DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 391 km, 4.5 hours. FOOD: It's advisable to bring food for the period of your stay; group catering arrangements will be organised after registration. Breakfast cereal, milk, bread, jam, condiments, tea and coffee are provided by the lodge. There’s a local food store for last minute supplies and oversights. COST: The accommodation cost for September is $102 per Nomads member per night for Sunday through Thursday, and $246 for Friday plus Saturday night (i.e. $123 per night, but payment is required for both nights if either is required). You can come for the full time or part thereof. Get a ticket to indicate your intention to attend. The leader will then contact you to confirm dates and times, and to organise payment. Not a Nomads member? Purchase a temporary one-month membership before getting your tickets (cost $8). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bring sheets and pillowcases, towel, washer and toiletries, plus ski gear to suit all possible conditions (or hire it in Mt Beauty or Falls Creek). Don’t forget warm, comfortable clothing for after-ski activities. If driving you will be required to carry chains (these can be hired in Mt Beauty), and you should ensure your radiator has antifreeze. LEADER: Les B. | Email LeaderLesB.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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  

Enjoy a gentle semi rural urban ramble alongside the Werribee River, and parks, before joining the Lollipop Creek, and on to Wyndham Vale Station. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: An easy 12 km point-to-point walk with public transport links. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk from Werribee Station follows the Werribee River up-stream passing by natural vegetation including some impressive river red gums. Circuiting Presidents Park and floodway, offering a combination of parkland and natural landscapes to enjoy, we cut through Ballan and Greens Roads briefly to meet up with the Lollipop Creek trail. Making our way up-stream to Manor Lakes Linear Park, which takes us into the Lollipop Creek Reserve, with the opportunity to take in some of the re-vegetation and conservation measures along the creek and surrounding wetlands. The croaking of frogs and chirping of birds are likely to be often heard. From there, it is only a short walk on to Wyndham Vale Station for a homeward train, normally running every 20 minutes. NB. For this event, trains appear to be running normally as today (Friday). BOOKING: By Thursday 31st August. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Meet at Flinders Street 9.15am (usually platform 9, but check monitors upon arrival) for 9.27am Werribee train, front carriage, alighting at Werribee Station at 10:16am for walk departure at 10.20am, or meet the group en route by arrangement with the event leader. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 43 grid E9 | Google map goo.gl/maps/bCGTVY7pXX72. DISTANCE / TIME FROM GPO: The walk commences at Werribee Railway Station which is 35 km and 45 minutes by train from the city. Our return journey takes 35 minutes from Wyndham Vale Railway Station which is 40 km from the city. TRANSPORT: Access to and from this walk is by public transport only. We will travel to Werribee Railway Station in the front carriage departing Flinders Street Railway Station at 9.27am, arriving at Werribee at 10.16am, or you may choose to meet the group en route by arrangement with the event leader. For the return journey trains depart Wyndam Vale Railway Station (Geelong Train) every 20 minutes. All travel is within Myki zones 1 & 2 with weekend daily caps of $7.20 full fare, $3.60 concession and free for seniors. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and water for your needs throughout the day. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Wear comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress to meet the forecast weather conditions. LEADER: Michael C. Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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  

Play a game or two of 500 cards online via the Trickster Cards website, with fellow Nomads 500 card players.  TYPE: Social ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy playing a social game of 500 cards, in groups of four, from anywhere in Australia or even overseas, from the comfort of your own home, while enjoying your favorite beverage or nibbles. You will be able to see and hear the other players and enjoy the banter of your fellow Nomads members.  BOOKING: By Monday 28th August. To register click on Get Tickets. You will be e-mailed the link to play the game prior to 7pm on Tuesday 29th August.  Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: At 7pm click on the link that will be e-mailed to you on Tuesday prior to the game.  LEADER: Stephan C. | Email LeaderStephanC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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 pleasant Sunday walk from Wendouree Railway Station to Ballarat Station via the Ballarat Tram Depot and Lake Wendouree. NOTE: This event has booked out. Apologies if you missed out - but it is hoped to run it again in the future.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 7 km walk into Ballarat along gravel and bitumen tracks.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: An easy walk to visit the Botanical Gardens and view a line of Australian Prime Ministers' statues before a visit to the Ballarat Tram Depot (Ballarat Tramway Museum) for an informative history of Ballarat trams. Have a picnic lunch beside Lake Wendouree or at the nearby cafe/restaurant. An easy walk back to central Ballarat via the imposing cricket ground stadium and historical buildings. A 3:14pm departure from Ballarat Station should arrive back at Southern Cross at 4:48pm. BOOKING: By Friday 25th August. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 9am at Southern Cross Station, in time to catch the Wendouree train that departs at 9:14am. We'll travel in the front carriage. Alternatively, meet the train when it arrives at Wendouree Station at 10:51am. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: This event is designed to use public transport to travel to the start, and from the end of the walk. All travel will be within the Myki zone, so you will require a valid Myki card to travel. Outbound: the Wendouree train that departs from Southern Cross Station at 9:14am arrives at Wendouree Station at 10:51am.  Return: trains depart hourly for Southern Cross from Ballarat Station, for example at 3:14pm, 4:14pm, 5:04pm and 6:14pm. The journey takes 1 hour 34 minutes.  MAP REFERENCE:  Southern Cross Station: Melway map 1A grid A7 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/eZyC4YRk3dDhQq51A Wendouree Station: Melway map X909 grid A11 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/tGN7yMLurs3cthVm7 COST: The Weekend Saver cap now applies for travel anywhere within Victoria, hence you will pay $7.20 full, or $3.60 concession, for the entire trip (with no additional charge for any other trips you make the same day). FOOD: Carry lunch (unless you plan to get lunch at the cafe), snacks and some drinking water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: John T. | Email LeaderJohnT.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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  

Favourite country of Heidelberg School of painters, a very pleasant Saturday walk from Lower Templestowe, through parklands trail following the Yarra River up-stream, before joining the Diamond Creek parklands trail up to Eltham shops/station. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A Moderate 12 km walk between Lower Templestowe and Eltham with a few inclines from time to time. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Catching the 905 bus from CBD (optional) to Omar St/Parker Street stop just before the Templestowe Hotel, Lower Templestowe for 11.10am start (meet in front of the hotel).  We walk into Finn's Reserve taking the Yarra Trail, we continue into Westerfold and Candlebark Parks, following the Yarra upstream, before crossing it into Diamond Creek country, taking its trail through picturesque parks past the mini rail, and nature reserves up-stream to Eltham for optional social in cafe/bar before catching a city bound train homewards. BOOKING: By Friday 25th August. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11.10am in front of Templestowe Hotel, Parker Street, Lower Templestowe.   MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X33 grid C4 | Google map goo.gl/maps/64X3eBAxq6xtWPnu6.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 35 km, approximately 1/2 hour from CBD driving to Templestowe. As we are using a Hurstbridge/City train to get home later, it may pay to take the bus option from the city out to Templestowe. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: I would suggest picking up the 905 bus, departing CBD (e.g. King St/Lonsdale St at 10:20am) to get you to Templestowe Hotel, Parker St, Lower Templestowe for 11.10am (bus stop Omar St/Parker St). I'll be picking this bus up from Johnston/Hoddle Streets bus stop at 10.37am. Homeward train later from Eltham, city bound every 20 minutes.  FOOD: Carry alfresco lunch, snacks and plenty to drink. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes, wet weather gear, and dress for warmth according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Michael Cowan | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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 circuit walk in the North East of Melbourne, near Kinglake. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy/Mod 6 km circuit walk - total rise 190m. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This is a great short walk with beautiful views of Masons Falls and peaceful scenery with lots of wildlife to spot. The track is equal part in slopes and flats, with a quite steep slog back to the cars, so there are some moderate challenges in sections good for all fitness levels.  The track can get muddy after the rain, so be sure to set out with good footwear if there's been recent rainfall.  BOOKING: By Friday 18th August. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at Blackwood Picnic Area, Kinglake West VIC 3757 PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport is not viable. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map  X910 N 11   | Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/A7ZLcvjgQaP48uwZA 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.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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  

Enjoy a FREE event where art and technology merge, the Now-or-Never 4-day evening Festival is part of the City of Melbourne's city revitalisation program. Set against the backdrop of twinkling city lights above the shimmering harbour, the Now or Never is a 1.2 km Art Trail. Share your critics views with other NOMADS - its a fun away to enhance your artistic skills !!!! There is the option to enjoy a pre-event meal at the nearby Cargo Bar and Eatery overlooking Victoria Harbour. Thursday evening has been selected to avoid football crowds at the nearby Marvel Stadium on Friday and Saturday nights. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Social and Easy - 5 km circuit walk (if you partake in the pre-event meal).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Curated by the Melbourne based cutting-edge arts and technology organisation, Experimenta, https://experimenta.org , the works from visionary Australian and international artists featured along this meandering trail inspire curiosity, awe and connection. From a never-ending parade of friendly AI-generated monsters to an epic light beam that reaches towards eternity, this magnificent audio-visual journey encourages visitors to contemplate our place in the future. BOOKING: By Tuesday 15th August. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Event Outline Now-or-Never Art Trail   MEETING TIME | LOCATION DINNER: At 6 PM - Cargo Bar & Eatery, 55A NewQuay, Docklands.  MEETING TIME | LOCATION ART TRAIL: At 8 PM - Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands.  MAP REFERENCE: Dinner Location: Melway map 2E grid E4 | Google map goo.gl/maps/hHS75Xih1zvvUEGb8 Art Trail: Melway map 2E grid E7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/6ewhp1LxyJF5U2Yy7  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 1 km, approximately 15 minutes via trams on either Bourke, Collins or Flinders Streets. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: To access the Dinner venue - Tram Stop D2 - Central Pier/Harbour Esplande via Routes #30 + 35 + 70 + 75 + 86    To meet up for the Art Trail - Tram Stop at the terminus for routes #11 and 48 at the intersection of Bourke and Collins Stret. FOOD: Check food options via Cargo Food Range. To participate in the group booking at Cargo Bar and Eatery, please register via the following e-mail link and ensure you include you name to match up with ticket purchases: Dinner 17 August. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.  LEADER: Garry Oliver. | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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  

Enjoy a surprisingly scenic walk in Melbourne's west, following the Laverton Creek then the Altona foreshore.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 8 km point-to-point walk on flat terrain with Metro train connections at each end. Some of the paths could be wet and slippery after rain. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: From Laverton Station we take the cycling path to the nearby Laverton Creek and follow that to where it flows into Port Phillip Bay. From that point we follow the Altona foreshore around to the Altona Pier, where we'll head slightly inland to Altona Station, with the option of taking post-walk refreshments at one of the many cafes in Pier Street, Altona. The walk takes us through Ramsar-recognised wetlands and past the Truganina Explosives Reserve, where some remnants of the former explosives depot and wharf are still visible. BOOKING: By Friday 11th August. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at Laverton Station. Public transport is recommended for this walk.  MAP REFERENCE: Laverton Station: Melway map 53 grid D10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/rRmCCYNPnS6P85ux6?coh=178571&entry=tt.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Werribee line train that departs from Flinders Street (usually platform 9) at 9:47am arrives at Laverton Station at 10:24am. Our group will travel in the front carriage of the train. The weekend daily caps apply: $6.70 full fare, $3.35 concession and free for seniors. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.  LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Photo: Peter T, October 2017.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

A very pleasant, and satisfying day's walk in mixed bush and wetlands with views over the Plenty River and its gorge and hills beyond, providing indication of what much of Victoria must have looked like before arrival of the Europeans. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A medium 17 km walk, with a few steep inclines to negociate at times as per Leaders Guide - Appendix A: Activity Grading Guidelines. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: A short walk from Hawkstowe Station, we enter the Plenty Gorge Park with stunning bush, wetland vistas and views of the hills and mountains to the NE. There it is likely we'll see a variety of bird and wildlife associated with this sort of habitat. After our al-fresco lunch, and circuit of wetlands, we'll make our way across open country northwards with further views of the Plenty River and its gorge, coming out near Mernda Station.    Handy post event refreshment options will be looked into (if any) before homeward bound train journey back into the city, for those interested. BOOKING: By Friday 11th August. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/plenty-gorge-parklands. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10.15am in front of Hawkstowe Station (Mernda Line).  Please note that there are works being done on the Mernda line.  I will endeavour to update before event, and in case of last minute disruptions, will change walk to a Clifton Hill to Bundorra walk that day, with trains running as far as Clifton Hill and city bound trams running back from Bundorra MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 183 grid H4 | Google map goo.gl/maps/q1LeoQZfirRHcEn29. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 50 km, approximately 1 hour train journey from GPO & Flinders Street Station to Hawkstowe on the Mernda line. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Catching the 9.09am Mernda train (front carriage) from platform 1 at Flinders Street Station, will bring you into Hawkstowe for 10.07am and meet-up point. Homeward trains from Mernda run every 20 minutes from 3.44pm.  Please check for nuisence lines works with bus replacements closer to the date. FOOD: Carry own alfresco lunch (hot soup to be recommended for a winter walk), snacks and water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Owing to possible wet and muddy conditions, comfortable and good walking boots recommended, dressing according to the weather forecast. Light/removable wet weather gear and optional walking stick also to be recommended; it could be cold.  LEADER: Michael C. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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 Victoria Hotel.  NOTE: This was originally scheduled for 4th July, but was moved to 1st August due to transport difficulties in the Footscray region in July due to the school holidays "Big Build Blitz". PLEASE take a few moments to book a FREE ticket to (1) ensure there are adequate seats available and (2) you can be included in confirmation emails (that sometimes include important updates). 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. Everyone is welcome to these monthly Nomads social evenings. Check out the Victoria Hotel Menu - Tuesday nights are parma nights. BOOKING: By Monday 31st July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure whether you've booked already? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm on Tuesday 1st August at the Victoria Hotel, 43 Victoria St, Footscray. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2S grid C9. Google map goo.gl/maps/MCvdPVENFaUDWKEv7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Victoria Hotel is close to Middle Footscray Station on the Watergardens/Sunbury line. LEADER: Garry O. | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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  

Play a game or two of 500 cards online via the Trickster Cards website, with fellow Nomads 500 card players.  TYPE: Social ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy playing a social game of 500 cards, in groups of four, from anywhere in Australia or even overseas, from the comfort of your own home, while enjoying your favorite beverage or nibbles. You will be able to see and hear the other players and enjoy the banter of your fellow Nomads members.  BOOKING: By Sunday 30th July. To register click on Get Tickets. You will be e-mailed the link to play the game prior to 7pm on Monsday 31st July.  Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: At 7pm click on the link that will be e-mailed to you on Wednesday prior to the game.  LEADER: Stephan C. | Email LeaderStephanC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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 circuit walk in the North East of Melbourne, near Watsonia. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 8 km circuit walk. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Gresswell Nature Conservation Reserves, made up of Gresswell Forest, Gresswell Hill and Gresswell Habitat Link, protect 70 hectares of important flora and fauna habitat. Experience the area's diverse vegetation and abundant wildlife on the reserves' many walking trails, and explore this precious pocket of wilderness in Melbourne's north-east. Opened by Latrobe University, the Gresswell Forest Wildlife (or Nature) Reserve has been opened to the public as a walking track, a historical site, and a sanctuary for fauna and flora. It aims to restore and preserve the land in a state as much as possible like that known to Aboriginals who lived in the area 200 years ago.   BOOKING: By Friday 28th July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary Indigenous Nursery carpark in Bundoora. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram 86 or 250 bus to La Trobe University, with an 6-700m walk. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 19 grid G5 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/DPkLQ6VB1pUdxKGm8. 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.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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 very pleasant, and satisfying day's walk in mixed bush and wetlands with views over the Plenty River and its gorge and hills beyond, providing indication of what much of Victoria must have looked like before arrival of the Europeans. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A medium 17 km walk, with a few steep inclines to negociate at times as per Leaders Guide - Appendix A: Activity Grading Guidelines. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: A short walk from Hawkstowe Station, we enter the Plenty Gorge Park with stunning bush, wetland vistas and views of the hills and mountains to the NE. There it is likely we'll see a variety of bird and wildlife associated with this sort of habitat. After our al-fresco lunch, and circuit of wetlands, we'll make our way across open country northwards with further views of the Plenty River and its gorge, coming out near Mernda Station.    Handy post event refreshment options will be looked into (if any) before homeward bound train journey back into the city, for those interested. BOOKING: By Friday 28th July. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/plenty-gorge-parklands. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10.15am in front of Hawkstowe Station (Mernda Line). MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 183 grid H4 | Google map goo.gl/maps/q1LeoQZfirRHcEn29. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 50 km, approximately 1 hour train journey from GPO & Flinders Street Station to Hawkstowe on the Mernda line. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Catching the 9.09am Mernda train (front carriage) from platform 1 at Flinders Street Station, will bring you into Hawkstowe for 10.07am and meet-up point. Homeward trains from Mernda run every 20 minutes from 3.44pm.  Please check for nuisence lines works with bus replacements closer to the date. FOOD: Carry own alfresco lunch (hot soup to be recommended for a winter walk), snacks and water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Owing to possible wet and muddy conditions, comfortable and good walking boots recommended, dressing according to the weather forecast. Light/removable wet weather gear and optional walking stick also to be recommended; it could be cold.  LEADER: Michael C. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com 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