Because of heavy rain forecast, it has been decided to postpone this walk. 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  

Owing to changing weather forecast and likelyhood of attrocious conditions, this event had been moved to the following Saturday.  I hope that all those who have signed up, will be able to attend revised date.  Sorry for any disapointment caused - mc.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, social day with short walks along the beach. Some rocks to walk over to get from the carpark to the naturist beach. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a leisurely day sunbathing, walking, swimming and socialising with other Nomads on the beach. Sunnyside is the only officially designated clothing optional beach on Port Phillip Bay, and the closest legal naturist beach to Melbourne. Sunnyside Beach (North) is a very popular beach with naturists from all over Melbourne and beyond, for very good reasons. It is a safe beach, easy to get to, and offers good swimming and general beach fun. There are a number of rocky areas and reefs close to shore which may also provide snorkelling opportunities if you wish. Most of the beach is sandy with scattered small rocks. This is a family friendly beach, so behaviour needs to be appropriate at all times. The naturist beach is a very popular location on any sunny day, and the car parking spaces closest to the beach fill up quickly. Arrive early if you would like the best chance of a close park. There are additional all-day parking spaces along the side of Sunnyside Road, but ensure that you read the parking signs carefully as parking inspectors have been known to work over the weekends. We strongly suggest not leaving valuables visible in your car, which of course is good practice everywhere. And, as is common sense, do not leave anything unattended on the beach. High tide will be at 9:54am and Low tide will be at 3:45pm on 25 November. You are free to do as much or as little as you want on the beach, it is your day, so make the most of it. There is no planned finishing time, you are free to spend as much or as little time as you wish on the beach. If the weather forecast for the day is determined as unsuitable by the leader, this beach day may be cancelled by 8pm on the evening prior to the event, or alternatively may be changed to the following day. This is a free event, but to assist with planning, it is requested that you register your attendance. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on this naturist beach day. BOOKING: By Thursday 23rd November. To register to attend, click on Get Tickets (no charge for this event). Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.melbourneplaygrounds.com.au/sunnyside-beach-mount-eliza#.XVd7kOgzZPY. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10.30am at the Northern end of the main beach carpark at the end of Sunnyside Rd, Mt Eliza. If you arrive late, no problem, just follow the rocky track north until the next sandy beach, you will have no problem locating and joining our group. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 104 grid K5 | Google map goo.gl/maps/ggsox7nN4KDiCa5z9.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 66 km, 1 hour 10 minutes via M1 and M3 | 79 km, 1 hour 20 minutes via M3. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: From Flinders Street Station, catch the 8:57am Frankston line train to Frankston, arriving at 10:04am. The #781 Dromana bus departs from Bay C at Frankston Station at 9:09am. Get off at the George Vowell Institute Blind/Nepean Hwy, Mt Eliza at 10:24am. From there it is a 22 minute (1.3 km) walk to the Sunnyside Beach car park. FOOD | APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: In the main beach carpark are several modern individual toilets, but once we move to the clothing optional beach, there are no facilities at all. You need to be self-sufficient and bring your own food and drink (including ample water), esky, sun shelter or wind protection if desired, sunscreen, sunnies and hat. Clothing must be worn between the carpark and the beach. Also, we recommend suitable footwear to protect your feet from the sometimes sharp rocks along the short walking track to the beach. 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  

Please Note: This event is now fully booked with 33 registered (Tuesday 14th Nov). Also there are 5 people on the Waiting List which means there is little chance of anyone else being able to come on this event, sorry. If vacancies DO become available we will reopen the tickets. This event is for naturists. Come and climb up the large "white elephants" to reach the top of the White Elephant Range for great views into the valleys north and south. The "elephants" won't move, they are very large white clay cliffs which were mined in the 1950s and 1960s. Visit a small museum hidden in the forest where you can see photos of the early days in this area (no clothes needed). Please Note: Running naturist walks in Spring is quite risky weatherwise. Should Sunday 19th November be totally unsuitable weather, our backup date is Sunday 3rd December. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 6 to 7 km circuit walk. Comfortable footwear is recommended as the track varies from smooth white clay to small rocks, to 4WD tracks and kangaroo pads. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We are meeting at the BP Service Station at 65 Grant St, Maddingly, a suburb on the south side of Bacchus Marsh for a coffee and short catch up before we go on the walk. (This is very close to the Bacchus Marsh Railway Station). The BP Service Station has very good rolls and sandwiches. The coffee is from a push button machine, but is quite good. If you want barista coffee you could get it in Bacchus Marsh before arriving at the meeting place. From the BP Service Station we will car pool 18 km (18 minutes) to the start of the walk. The reserve is surrounded by private land, which we have permission to drive through to get to the front gate. Once there we can get suitably unattired for a comfortable naturist walk. We can first check out the large white elephants before doing a gentle climb to the top of the range for views and lunch. Following lunch we plan to visit a small museum with photos from the early days in the area. The museum is reserved for us so we can do a naked tour. We will then make our way back to the cars before returning to the BP petrol station to collect cars which had been left there in the morning, and then go to Flanagans Border Inn Hotel in Bacchus Marsh for cool drinks, coffee, snacks and dinner if you wish to stay on. BOOKING: Preferably by Thursday 16th November. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10.30am in the car park on the service road outside the BP Petrol Station at 65 Grant St, Maddingly (a southern suburb of Bacchus Marsh). MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X911 grid F2 | Google map goo.gl/maps/hU4LTE1V9aeejdnG9.  ADDRESS FOR AFTER-WALK REFRESHMENTS: Flanagans Border Inn, 139 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 61 km, approximately 55 minutes. Various routes are possible but probably using the Western Fwy is the easiest. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take the 9:14am train towards Ballarat from Southern Cross. Alight at Bacchus Marsh Railway Station at 9.58am. From there it is a 550m (7 min) walk to the meeting place. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks, water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses. Comfortable walking boots / shoes, which have a good sole with grip and padding.  We are hoping for a warm and sunny day so that you will need very little clothing. While walking we will probably be warm enough, however if there is a breeze at lunchtime you may need something to keep you warm. LEADER: Russell W. | Email LeaderRussellW.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  

Escape the city and enjoy a full-day spring hike through the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, on what will be a unique event, taking in the lush scenic forest, birds, views of the city, walking tracks, waterfalls and the crisp/fresh air. This event caters for the experienced/ fit hiker who demands a 'real hike' and wants to break out a sweat. This event is graded 'hard to challenging' with a number of steep short inclines throughout. This event is not suitable for first timers or those with limited fitness abilities. If in doubt, contact the leader prior to booking to discuss your fitness levels/suitability for the hike.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Hard -> Challenging (in limited sections), approximately 16 km, this event caters for experienced hikers and those with fitness levels that are able to climb short steep tracks, and terrain. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We will meet at Croydon Station before boarding a bus for our first section of the hike at Kalorama.   Part 1: Kalorama GPO to Olinda Falls via the May Moon track and main roads. We will explore Olinda Falls and take a well deserved morning tea break.  Part 2: From here we take a hike to Trig/Kyeema Track via Falls Rd and will explore the Kyeema crash site, followed by views near Burke's lookout. We will stop here for lunch and enjoy the views across Melbourne and the Macedon Ranges. Part 3: We will hike downhill along the Dandenong Creek Track and make our way through an incline to arrive at Olinda Township to stop for afternoon tea and drinks.  From here we will head back to Croydon Bus Station. This is intended to be a public transport friendly event where the start and end points will be accessible by train. There is no carpooling for this event, however, you may organise your own lift with fellow walkers if you wish. BOOKING: By Friday 17th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've booked already? Click View my bookings (log in required). FURTHER INFORMATION: explorethedandenongs.com.au/western-slopes-trail-mt-dandenong. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 09:45am at Croydon Train Station, Railway Grove. Exact meetup points will be provided prior to the event by email.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 50 grid J3 | Google map goo.gl/maps/LhvezYQ8CpHcSDoy7. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 35 km, approximately 35 minutes to drive, 50 minutes by public transport. There is car parking available at the train station for those who wish to drive. We will all take the bus to the starting point regardless of whether you drive to the meeting spot or not. You will need a Myki card for this event.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: This is a public transport friendly event. By Train: Take the Lilydale train from Flinders Street and get off at Croydon Station. We will then catch the 688 bus to the starting point as a group. At the conclusion of the walk, the same bus will take us back to Croydon, with a connecting train back to the CBD. FOOD/DRINKS: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1-2 litres of water. Also bring sunscreen and a hat. Bring your Myki card for the return trip by train/bus. We will stop briefly at a coffee shop where you can buy a coffee, and there may be options to purchase food for lunch (although this may be costly). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Suitable boots/hiking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast (layering). The mountains are usually a few degrees cooler but you will quickly warm up as you begin the hike! Ensure your shoes are waterproof as some of the paths most likely will be a little wet/muddy and a bit slippery if it has rained heavily prior to the event. Your boots will get some dirt/mud on them! LEADER: Jason T. | Email LeaderJasonT.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 The Osborne Hotel in South Yarra.  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 The Osborne Menu - they have steak specials on Tuesdays ($25 for 300 gm rump with chips and salad). BOOKING: By Sunday 12th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure whether you've booked already? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm on Tuesday 14th November at the Osborne Rooftop and Bar, 119 Commercial Road, South Yarra (cnr Osborne Street). MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2L grid G9. Google map goo.gl/4w7yuYKF3GXuxme7A PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram #72 stops right out front. Alternatively, it's an 5 minute walk from Tram #78 along Chapel Street. Bus #604 runs along Commercail Road. The bar is half way between South Yarra Station (4 lines) and Prahran Station (Sandringham line).  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  

A varied walk traversing magnificent rainforest gullies with ferns and very old myrtle beech trees and towering mountain ash.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 10 km circuit walk. There are some ascents and descents, and the tracks could be muddy and slippery. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We'll meet up at the Healesville Bakery Healesville, so you can have a beverage, and/or snack before and after the walk if you wish.  The Tanglefoot Track runs through huge stands of mountain ash and manna gums, interspersed with beautiful fern gullies. We’ll also take in the Wirrawilla rainforest boardwalk, which takes about 20 minutes to explore the rainforest area and read the excellent interpretative signs. BOOKING: By Friday 10th November. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Bushwalking Victoria: Tanglefoot Track Circuit from Tanglefoot Track Picnic Area. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 9:30am at the Beechworth Bakery Healesville, 316 Maroondah Highway, Healesville. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 270 grid D12 | Google map goo.gl/maps/R5dGFnF55GTcevpG8.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 70 km, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes via M3 (Eastern Freeway) and B360 (Maroondah Highway). FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast. Tracks could be muddy and slippery. LEADER: Roger H. | Email LeaderRogerH.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 29th October. To register click on Get Tickets. You will be e-mailed the link to play the game prior to 7pm on Monday 30th October.  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 Monday 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  

Enjoy a pub lunch at the Mornington Hotel on the Nepean Highway before a 30-minute walk to the Mornington Peninsula Regional Art Gallery for the ONLY exhibition in Victoria of the final selection of entries for the 2023 Archibald Portrait Art Prize. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Social and Easy - 6 km circuit walk to/from the Pub.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This event is designed to be accessed by public transport, optionally starting with a pub lunch at the Mornington Hotel, followed by a walk to the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery to view 57 portraits from the Archibald Prize 2023, for the viewing period starting at 2pm. You may also go directly to the gallery if you're not planning to dine with the group.  The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (MPRG) is welcoming enthusiastic art lovers for the prestigious and popular Archibald Prize 2023 from 15 September to 5 November 2023, with an extraordinary display of 57 portraits, featuring public figures and cultural identities from all walks of life, reflecting the stories of our times. MPRG will be the first stop on the Archibald Prize 2023 regional tour, and the only Victorian venue.  The walking tour will also visit the historic Mornington Railway Station and the Mornington Peninsula Rose Gardens. BOOKING: Art Gallery: ASAP via Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery for the 2pm time slot. The Nomads: By Friday 27th October - to register click on Get Tickets. You will be asked to indicate whether or not you wish to be included in our lunch group booking. Unsure if you've already booked with The Nomads? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: DINNER: 12 noon at Mornington Hotel, 917 Nepean Highway, Mornington; next to Toyota Dealership (traffic lights control a right-hand slip lane off Nepean Highway into the Hotel).  ART EXHIBITION: 2pm at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington. MAP REFERENCE: Lunch (Mornington Hotel): Melway map 145 grid G1 | Google map  goo.gl/maps/v8zzVZo2KVvjPDXR9. Gallery: Melway map 145 grid G3 | Google map goo.gl/maps/kQr94se5AYgJ6DRb6. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: You can use ptv.vic.gov.au to plan your journey. Suggested options: Outbound: Catch the Frankston line train departing Flinders Street (probably platform 8) at 10:17am, arriving in Frankston at 11:24am. Move quickly to Bus Bay F to catch the 11:29am #788 Portsea bus, and alight at Beleura Private Hospital / Nepean Highway at 11:50am. From there it's just a 3 minute walk to the pub. (To be sure of getting to the bus stop in time, you could catch the train departing from Flinders Street at 9:57am, which arrives in Frankston at 11:04am, and perhaps get a coffee in Frankston while you're waiting). Return: The option selected will depend on timing. Bus lines 784, 785, 781 or 788 connect to Frankston Station, from where trains depart regularly for Flinders Street, typically every 10 minutes. FOOD: Check food options via Mornington Hotel Bistro Menu.  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 scenic walk from Mordialloc to Seaford, with an early exit option at Carrum, following creeks, wetlands, canals and the Patterson River. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy to Moderate 10 km, or Moderate to Medium 16.5 km point-to-point walk with public transport connections. The route is entirely flat on a mixture of sealed and gravel paths. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Travelling to this event by public transport is recommended. Upon arrival at Mordialloc Station, we'll head for the Mordialloc Creek Path, following that, then the Long Beach Path, through Aspendale, Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach to Carrum (10 km) where we can have lunch on or overlooking the beach. If you're overheating at that point, you may be tempted by the beautiful white sands of Carrum Beach, or you could catch a train from the new skyrail Carrum Station. Those hardy souls wishing to carry on will follow the Patterson River a short distance upstream then wander through the canals and suburban streets of Patterson Lakes to reach the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands, and follow that virtually to the end, to exit via McKenzie St to get to Seaford Station. Some light refreshments can be partaken at the nearby Spanish Bar, just beside the station in Station St, prior to boarding a train replacement bus to Cheltenham, and train from there to city (with departures every 10 minutes). BOOKING: By Thursday 26th October. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11:09am at Mordialloc Station, upon arrival of the Frankston-bound train that departs from Flinders Street Station at 10:02am. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 92 grid F1 | Google map goo.gl/maps/drjYPuUttpK9bVwS8.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 1.7hr/minutes by train, or 26 km / 35 minutes by car. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Owing to works on the Frankston line, train that departs Flinders Street Station at 10:02am goes as far as Cheltenham, bus replacements 2 stops further on arriving in Mordialloc Station at 11:09am. The group will travel in the front carriage. For the return trip, trains depart Seaford (or Carrum) Stations every 10 minutes. The train is free for those with a Myki Pass or a Seniors card. Myki Money daily weekend fares are capped at $7.20 full fare and $3.60 for concession holders. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. 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. Image: Part of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands near Austin Road, Seaford, taken in 2007: Wikimedia Commons.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

PLEASE NOTE: There is now 1 place available for the overnight at this event. We received a cancellation overnight. The next event at this venue is scheduled for around the end of March 2024. __________________ This is a weekend and bushwalk for naturists. The walk is of medium difficulty through the back hills of our host's very large property - we have never walked to this area before. From the quite high hills you can see into the valley where the Hume Freeway runs and even further across to Mt Hickey sitting on the horizon. If we are hot when we finish we can cool off in the creek swimming pool, or warm up in the spa or in front of the open fire, all in our birthday suits. In the evening we will be able to relax with a BBQ dinner, spa, massage, and socialising around an open fire. Please Note: Running naturist walks in Spring is quite risky weatherwise. Should Sat & Sun 14 & 15 Oct be totally unsuitable weather, our backup dates for this event are Sat & Sun 28 & 29 Oct. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium 6 to 7 km naturist circuit walk. There will be walking through grassy paddocks along sheep and kangaroo pads. The hills are moderate and not that steep. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: SATURDAY WALK: This walk is for naturists. We will meet and unload the cars at the overnight farmhouse anytime between 10am and 10:30am. Hot drinks and nibbles will be available until 11am. We will then have a briefing for the day and do a short car pool to the start of the walk. Lunch will be eaten at a good spot along the way when we get hungry. After lunch we will continue on for a bit to get more views and then circle around to get back to the cars to return to the farmhouse. If the day is hot we can then go for a nude swim in the lovely Mollison Creek swimming hole, or if cool have a soak in the hot tub. There will be drinks and snacks available at the farmhouse after the walk. It is planned to start the BBQ around 6pm. OVERNIGHT: Optional evening BBQ, overnight, breakfast and lunch at the farmhouse. After the Saturday walk we have been invited back for further naturist socialising at the very comfortable farmhouse with its great open fire. There will also be a spa and massage tables to use. SLEEPING: For those staying overnight, there is floor space for 14 people in the house. There is carpeted floor space in the library, lounge room and dining room - please BYO sleeping bag, sleeping mat/lilo, pillow etc. There is a spare double air mattress, a single air mattress, one spare doona, some blankets, a few sleeping bags and a couple of spare foam sleeping mats at the property. Or if you like, you can put up your tent on the back lawn. There is also room for campervans etc. BBQ: BYO meat and drinks. Basic salads and bread will be supplied. Dinner desserts or morning tea snacks would be appreciated. TOWELS: Please BYO towels about 3 or 4 of them. 1. for sitting on. 2. for the massage table. 3. for your shower or spa. 4. after swimming. BREAKFAST: Breakfast is supplied, including eggs and bacon, cereal, toast and spreads, tea and coffee, and for Sunday lunch there are always plenty of leftovers from the night before. SUNDAY MORNING SHORT WALK: For those who would like a further walk, we will arrange a short walk either to the Gorge, along picturesque Mollison Creek or elsewhere in the area. This will be followed by lunch to eat up the spare food. BOOKING: By Wednesday 11th October. To register, click on Get Tickets. Choose the ticket that provides the options you wish to participate in. RSVP FOR OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION: If you wish to stay overnight, you will need to SEND AN EMAIL TO COLIN, our farmhouse host, on LeaderColinP.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com to book your accommodation. Please state what accommodation you would like - floor, tent or campervan. Please also include a contact phone number. Sleeping places in the house are limited to 14. The number of people staying overnight is limited to 22 so that we can all sit down to eat inside the house. There is no limit on tents and campervans. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. COST: There are two ticket types available for this event. Please choose the ticket that suits your wishes. 1. Walk & overnight with bbq, spa, massage, breakfast: Nomads members $30 | Non-members $35 2. Walk only: Nomads members $0 | Non-members $5 The cost of the overnight tickets covers the cost of a spa for all those staying overnight. For Day Walkers who would like to use the spa before they leave on the Saturday could you please pay $10 cash to Colin on the day. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Any time between 10am and 10.30am at the farmhouse 15 km north of Lancefield. The exact address will be sent to those who have purchased a ticket by 10am on Thursday 12th October. We plan to drive off from the farmhouse at about 11.20am. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided at the farmhouse on Saturday morning. If you'd like egg and bacon sandwiches/rolls and a latte etc before you arrive at the farmhouse on Saturday morning, the best place to get these would be from a cafe in the towns of Romsey or Lancefield. Sandwiches for Saturday lunch are generally available from the Ampol Petrol Station Foodary in Romsey, 29-31 Main St Romsey. Sandwiches are also available at the Shell Service Station in Lancefield (hiding on the bottom shelf in their fridge), though the Romsey sandwiches are better. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909/609 grid J7 | Google Map: goo.gl/maps/5tjy71DBz9waYR9a6. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 87 km and 1 hour 15 minutes from the GPO. The farm and the town of Lancefield are due north of Tullamarine Airport. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Catch the 7:48am Metro train from Southern Cross to Sunbury station arriving at 8:32am. At Sunbury catch the 8.50am regional bus to Lancefield, arriving 9.24am at the corner of High St and Main Rd. From there we will need to arrange a ride to the farm for you. It probably would be easier for you to email the leader, Russell, on LeaderRussellW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com to see if he can arrange a lift for you from Melbourne. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and water for the Saturday naturist walk. BYO meat and drinks for the BBQ on Saturday evening. Sunday breakfast is supplied by our host. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. Wear comfortable walking shoes/boots. A day backpack is useful for carrying your food and water. LEADERS: Russell W. and Colin P | Email LeaderRussellW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com or LeaderColinP.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  

** Bookings have now closed on the FedWalks website ** Participation in the annual Federation Walks event is one of the benefits of our membership of Bushwalking Victoria. Bookings for the Federation Walks weekend based at Trentham on 21-22 October are now open. Don't miss this popular annual event that brings together members of our bushwalking communities for a fun weekend of walks and social activities. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: 20 different walks are available, ranging from Easy 8 km to Hard 17+ km. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The FedWalks weekend happens in a different part of Victoria each year. This year provides an opportunity for participants to visit sections of the Wombat State Forest that have reopened after the devastation of the 2021 storms. The program this year will include visits to Lyonville Springs, Garden of St Erth, Blackwood township and Mineral Springs, Lerderderg River, Nolan’s Creek Picnic Ground, Balt Camp and Yankee Mine. The forest offers an extensive network of trails, varying in difficulty levels and length - from steep ascents to rocky descents. It promises a diverse range of terrains for us to explore and a variety of flora and fauna to discover. There will be free-camping options in Trentham for those who wish to stay overnight on Friday and/or Saturday nights. BOOKING: ASAP to ensure you don't miss out. This event is open to members of all clubs affiliated with Bushwalking Victoria. The steps for booking are: Check out the BWV Walks Program to decide which walk(s) you would like to do. On the TryBooking Registration page, pay the Registration Fee ($35) then select the walks you wish to do on Saturday, and on Sunday (or select the NO ACTIVITY option if you don't plan to walk on one of the days). Select Get Tickets on this Nomads events listing, so we know who is attending, to help with coordination. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: More information is available on fedwalks.org.au. MEETING TIME | LOCATION:  Friday Registration (optional): 3pm-6pm Saturday - Registration from 7am ~ Mustering (for walks) 7:45am-10am (depends on walk) ~ most walks return by 3:30pm Sunday - Registration from 7:30am ~ Mustering (for walks) 7:45am-10am (depends on walk) ~ most walks return by 4pm MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/dm1DwU6bdJdt7QDG9.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 93 km, between 75 and 90 minutes to drive via the M79 Calder Fwy.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport options are available via the Southern Cross / Bendigo V/Line train service to Woodend or Kyneton, plus a bus to Trentham. Myki cannot be used on the bus service - tickets should be purchased online in advance. You may need to travel the night prior to your first walk. Use the PTV Journey Planner to plan your public transport trip. ACCOMMODATION: There will be room for up to 8 people to camp on the property of a Nomads member who lives in Trentham. The FedWalks group will also probably organise free-camping at the Trentham Sports Ground. Contact LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you're interested in a camping option. FOOD: For your walks, you will generally need to carry lunch, snacks and drinking water. Afternoon tea will be provided at the end of your walk. There are several dining options in Trentham - the Cosmopolitan Hotel is highly recommended. We will organise group dining options closer to the date. There is also a Saturday dinner option organised by FedWalks that you can select when you make your booking. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Be sure to bring plenty of warm, waterproof layers. Trentham is in the Great Dividing Range and can be several degrees cooler than Melbourne. LEADER: The walks will be organised by different leaders from the FedWalks team. For queries about participating in activities with other Nomads over the weekend, email Alan D. on LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

** This event has been postponed to a future date due to the wet, slippery conditions at present ** A classic walk in Taggerty starting with a warm-up then a steep climb, a high peak, a spectacular ridge walk, a gully descent and a river flat walk to complete the circuit in the Cathedral Range, a spectacular seven kilometre long ridge of sharply upturned sedimentary rock. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Hard grade (due to the steepness) 12 km circuit walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: From Cooks Mill car park there is a warm-up walk for about 1 km up Cerebus Road, followed by a steep climb up a well marked track. Before reaching the top, turn north and head around a gully to another track junction. Follow the right hand track to detour to North Jawbone Peak. Return to the main track and continue north to the Cathedral Ridge. Follow the ridge to The Cathedral (Cathedral Peak) and then north again to Cathedral North, the highest point in the walk. Return, and having passed The Cathedral again, find the steep rocky track east and down to Neds Saddle. Take care as this section can be slippery, especially in wet weather. Continue further east and up to Neds Peak, then on and down to rejoin Neds Gully Track. Down in the Little River flat and before the river, turn right at the Little River Walking Track and head upstream (south) to the start at Cooks Mill car park. BOOKING: By Friday 12th October. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Bushwalking Victoria: Neds Gully – Cathedral Peak – Neds Peak – Neds Gully. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am in the car park of Cooks Mill Campground, Little River Track, Rubicon.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X910 grid T10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/mBC4SXbNzUYoEdU5A.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 122 km, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes via M3 and B360 (Black Spur Drive) to Taggerty, then Cathedral Lane and Little River Road to St Bernards Track. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast. The weather can be more changeable in the Cathedral Ranges, so layers are advised. LEADER: Subra N. | Email LeaderSubraN.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