A short walk within historic Trentham and part of the Wombat Trail, a loop that goes around the edges and through Trentham along well made paths. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 10 km, circuit walk on formed paths.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Trentham is a small town on the edge of the Wombat State Forest. There are a number of reserves and walking trails around this historic area, including part of the Wombat Trail, a loop taking the walker around the edge of the Victorian town into the surrounding bushland. The path runs upstream along Stony Creek and its native bush reserve. After leaving Stony Creek, you reach the historic Trentham Cemetery (est. 1870). Crossing over the Trentham-Blackwood Road, we enter Rahills Rd and Golden Point Rd past the Trentham Racecourse, where the last race was run 110 years ago. Returning to Trentham we will make our way back to town via the old Police Camp Reserve, in Camp St (no pun intended), containing a preserved old jail built in 1866. Back into the Trentham township past the historic Red Beard Bakery (run continuously since the 1890s) and then onto the 1880s Trentham Railway Station and along the railway line. We return to the Quarry St/High St intersection for the end of the loop and picnic lunch/BBQ facilities within the Quarry Street Reserve. BOOKING: By Friday 28th April. To register, click on Get Tickets. If you wish to stay on Saturday night, select Saturday from the Accommodation Nights question when booking. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am on the south side of the Quarry St / High St intersection, Trentham.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 grid E10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/76ktsq5uc4igUVdr5.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 93 km, between 75 and 90 minutes to drive via the M79 Calder Fwy. Parking is available in Quarry St, on the north and the south side of its intersection with High Street (the main Trentham throughfare and just downhill from the Cosmopolitan Hotel). PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport options are available via train between Southern Cross station and Woodend (or Kyneton), plus a bus to Trentham. Myki cannot be used on the Daylesford bus service - tickets should be purchased online in advance. Recommended options: Getting There: From Southern Cross, catch the 9:06am Echuca service and alight at Woodend at 10:04am. Transfer to the Daylesford bus service that departs from Woodend at 10:14am and arrives at Trentham Milk Bar/Market St at 10:36am. The bus stop is about 300 metres from the meeting point - from the bus stop head north, then turn left into High St (C318). The second High St intersection is Quarry St, the meeting point. Returning: either Trentham 2:39pm arriving Southern Cross 4:24pm or Trentham 6:39pm arriving Southern Cross 8:29pm. For either of these services, catch the Daylesford-Woodend bus service from Trentham Milk Bar/Market St, which should arrive in Woodend to connect to the V/Line train service to Southern Cross Station, departing Woodend about 15 minutes later. OVERNIGHT OPTION: There is the possibility of staying overnight on Saturday, as there is space to pitch your tent, campervan etc in the grounds of the leader's home in Trentham, with access to bathroom facilities. There are also a couple of spots available inside the house for lilos.  FOOD: Saturday Dinner: for those choosing to spend Saturday night in Trentham, a BYO BBQ will be held at the leader's property in Trentham. BYO everything. Sunday Lunch: a BYO BBQ will be held at Quarry Street Reserve. BYO meat or vegetarian options for a BBQ lunch beside the meeting point. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots and warm, waterproof layers. Trentham is at 700 metres elevation, so it's likely to be cooler and wetter than Melbourne and the trails may be muddy.  LEADER: Robert H. | Email LeaderRobertH.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  

### CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NUMBERS - EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED LATER IN 2023 - FULL REFUNDS WILL BE MADE TO THOSE WHO BOOKED TICKETS ###   Join us for a fun evening of nude 10 pin bowling at a location in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. We have hired the entire venue. The event is open to Nomads members and visitors. Ticket holders will receive address details of the venue by Wednesday 26th April 2023. We are only able to share the venue details, including the suburb, with confirmed ticket holders. DINNER AFTER THE BOWLING: Some of us may like to go for dinner after the Bowling night, so we have booked a table with a local Chinese Cafe/Restaurant in Box Hill - everyone is invited to come along. The table is booked for us under the name of "Russell" from 10.20pm to midnight. You will have to wear your clothes in this venue, sorry. If you could send an email to Russell and Michael to let us know that you would like to come along that would help with the seating arrangements. Please send your email to Assistant Leader Russell The restaurant is Hills BBQ Noodle Shop, 586 Station St, Box Hill. There is some parking in Station St and also around the corner in Bank St.  See you there. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We will meet out the front of the venue at 7.30pm if the weather is fine, or inside the foyer if it is raining. Please do not block the entrance, as other patrons may be leaving the building. We would ask that everyone is respectful of the venue staff, who are assisting us to make this event happen. Facemasks are not required to be worn but you may wear a mask if you would prefer. Hand sanitiser will be provided. Once introductions are completed, we will proceed to the bowling area. When advised by the Event Leader, everyone may then undress. All clothes can be left at the rear of the bowling alley. You may wish to bring a small bag for your clothes. There should be no problem with security, but we recommend that you do not bring valuables into the venue, as we are unable to take responsibility for any losses. The time allocated for bowling is 8pm until 10pm. Bowling shoes will be provided for all. You will each be able to select a suitable bowling ball to use during the evening, and then can join in with others at any one of the lanes. Do not worry if you are on your own, we will ensure that everyone finds a group to bowl with. You do not need to be experienced in 10 pin bowling. This is all about having fun with like minded people. Depending on the number of bowlers at each lane, you can typically expect to complete up to two games. There will be a small competition with prizes which will be awarded based on the individual scores of the first game.  In order to maintain everyone's privacy, please note that no photographs will be permitted except as advised by the Event Leader on the night. Phones are not to be used during the evening, and we thank you for assisting us with this. Please see the Event Leader if you have any concerns. It would be appreciated if everyone could promptly depart the venue at 10pm. We would welcome the assistance of a few people to help the organisers with packing up after the night. BOOKING: By Thursday 13th April 2023. To register, click on Get Tickets. Tickets may sell out for this event, so book early. Tickets will be allocated on a "first come, first served" basis. No tickets will be available for purchase at the venue. Ticket prices for this event are the same for Nomads members and visitors to cover the cost of hire of the venue. Please note that the event will be cancelled and full refunds will be made if we are unable to achieve sufficient numbers by 13th April 2023, as we need to fully cover the cost of hiring the venue. No refunds on tickets will be available after 13th April 2023, except for inability to attend due to illness including Coronavirus, or if the event is cancelled by the Event Leader.   If the event is a sellout, a wait list will be created. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7.30pm at the entrance to the venue, ticket holders will receive address details by Wednesday 26th April 2023. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 20-25 km, approximately 30 minutes to drive, or 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport and walking. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The venue is accessible by public transport. Approx 50min train journey from Flinders Street railway station, followed by a 30min walk. More precise public transport details will be provided to ticket holders by Wednesday 26th April 2023. FOOD: You may bring your own drinks to the venue. Alcoholic drinks for personal consumption are permitted in the supper room adjoining the bowling area, but not in the room where we are bowling. No glass, please for safety, and ensure that no drinks at all are taken into the bowling lane area. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: This is a naturist event, not clothing optional, so everyone is asked to be naked while bowling. The only exception is for women during their periods, who may wear a bikini bottom or similar. Bowling shoes will be provided and must be worn. Please bring your own towel to sit on for hygiene reasons. LEADER: Michael J. | Email the Leader 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  

On Anzac Day, enjoy an easy cycle ride from Federation Square for lunch in Williamstown, travelling via Port Melbourne, Westgate Park and the Westgate Punt.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 15 km cycling, mostly on off-road trails. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We'll gather at the bike racks between Federation Square and the Yarra River. If you wish, you can get a take-away coffee from Flinders Street Station to have while you're waiting for others to arrive. From Federation Square we'll cycle via Southbank to the cycling path beside the 109 tram line, which takes us to Station Pier in Port Melbourne. There we'll turn right and cycle along the coast and through the astonishing Westgate Park - if we're lucky, the pink lake may be truly pink, though this summer has probably not been hot enough for it to show its true colours! Still in the park, we'll pass under the Westgate Bridge to get to the Westgate Punt, which will take us across the river to land near the Scienceworks Museum. From there it's a short ride along the coast to Williamstown, for lunch at Al Porto Vecchio, 175 Nelson Place, Williamstown. After lunch, you can catch a train from Williamstown Station, cycle back to the CBD along the Coastal Trail then Dynon Road (or return via the punt), or take one of the other cycling trails (for example, the Capital City Trail northbound). Note that the Footscray Road Cycling Trail is currently closed, but there's an excellent detour via Dynon Road. BOOKING: By Sunday 23rd April. To register, please click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at Princes Walk, beside Federation Square. We'll meet at the bike parking on Princes Walk - Princes Walk runs beside Federation Square between Swanston Street and the MCG. If coming from Flinders Street Station, cross Swanston Street and cycle straight ahead about 200m towards the MCG. You'll see the bike parking on your right (just before the silver public toilets).  If coming from the Federation Square main square, proceed along or beside Swanston Street and take the cycling path immediately after the pedestrian crossing (and just before Princes Bridge). Cycle about 200m towards the MCG and you'll see the bike parking on your right (just before the silver public toilets).   MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X893 grid J10 or map 1B grid Q12 | Google map goo.gl/maps/u9QcMkma1kbuHoDD8. COST: There will be a $5 charge for the Westgate Punt (credit card only, no cash accepted). The lunch cost will depend on what you order. FOOD: We will have lunch at Al Porto Vecchio, 175 Nelson Place, Williamstown.  APPAREL: Bike, helmet and appropriate attire based on the weather forecast. Layers are your best weapon against the vagaries of Melbourne's changeable weather! A spare tube is advisable. 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. Image: by Peter F - Midsumma 2020 cyclists at the  Fed Square meeting point (Yarra on left; Flinders Street Station at rear)   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

A pleasant Autumn walk that circumnavigates the reservoir. At most times the water is within view as we walk through open bushland and more heavily timbered areas. Pass Eagle Point and a long gradual climb to the highest point, providing views of the city and Yarra Valley. Kangaroo sightings possible. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 18 km circuit walk. The length of the walk makes this a higher grade than Easy. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Sugarloaf Reservoir has a total capacity of 96 gigalitres and was completed in 1981. Sugarloaf uses water pumped from the Yarra River at Yering Gorge and water transferred from the small Maroondah Reservoir via the Maroondah Aqueduct. Sugarloaf is important in meeting peak summer demand in the northern parts of Melbourne. The walk will take between 4-5 hours to complete and is well marked all the way. Lunch will be taken near the site of an old homestead.  BOOKING: By Thursday 20th April. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Parks Victoria Guide MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am in the Saddle Dam Car Park (3rd and final car park in the complex); right next to the Treatment Plant.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 273 grid A 7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/xmsDVcTK2ke6iwMX6  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 48 km, approximately 1 hour from central Melbourne, via either Bulleen, Doncaster or Heidelberg then Eltham, Research, Kangaroo Ground and Watsons Creek. Continue on Eltham-Yarra Glen Road (C 726) to Simpson Road.  The entrance is well signed - opposite the Rob Roy Hill Climb Track. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport is NOT an option. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least a litre of water (no water refills on the walk). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. The hills around Eltham can be slightly cooler than central Melbourne. 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  

Overnight backpacking through the Otway Ranges and along Victoria's Surf Coast. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Hard, 104 km, 7 days, 6 night overnight backpacking - you will need to carry all your food, tent, bedding and clothing etc. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a full week of leaving the world behind as you hike along Victoria's beautiful, rugged south coast. A complete description of the planned itinerary will be provided to participants who have registered. This event is only open to Nomads members who have recently participated in at least one other outdoor event with The Nomads. Car pooling will be maximised, with the group travelling together to the start of the hike and returning together from the end of the hike. A car shuffle will be required between Apollo Bay visitor centre and the 12 Apostles visitor centre in order to leave vehicles at the end of the hike to drive back to Apollo Bay visitor centre. A draft itinerary is presented below, though the details may change as further organising and plans are made. START: Apollo Bay Visitor Centre (start hiking around 12noon) Wed 19 April - DAY 1: Apollo Bay to Elliot Ridge ⇒ 10 km ~ walk grade: medium.  Elliot Ridge Great Ocean Walk Campsite - 2 sites booked $31.20 Thur 20 April - DAY 2: Elliot Ridge to Blanket Bay ⇒ 12 km ~ walk grade: easy  Blanket Bay Great Ocean Walk Campsite - 2 sites booked $31.20 Fri 21 April - DAY 3: Blanket Bay to Cape Otway ⇒ 11 km ~ walk grade: easy/medium, then Cape Otway to Aire River ⇒ 10 km ~ walk grade: medium. Note: combining 2 day-hike sections.   Aire River Great Ocean Walk Campsite - 2 sites booked $31.20 Sat 22 April - DAY 4: Aire River to Johanna Beach ⇒ 14 km ~ walk grade: medium.   Johanna Beach Great Ocean Walk Campsite - 2 sites booked $34.80 Note: Will pick up our food drop at Johanna beach. Sun 21 April - DAY 5: Johanna Beach to Ryans Den ⇒ 14.2km ~ walk time 4-6 hrs ~ grade: medium/hard.  Ryans Den Great Ocean Walk Campsite - 2 sites booked $34.80 Mon 22 April - DAY 6: Ryans Den to Devil’s Kitchen ⇒ 14.4km ~ walk time 5-6 hrs ~ grade: medium/hard.  Devils Kitchen Great Ocean Walk Campsite- - 2 sites booked $34.80 Tue 23 April - DAY 7: Devil’s Kitchen to Twelve Apostles ⇒ 15.1 km ~ walk time 4-6 hrs ~ grade: medium/hard.  END: Twelve Apostles visitors centre (finish hiking around 3pm) The Twelve Apostles kiosk is open 10.00 am to 5.00 pm daily. The kiosk sells a range of items including tea, coffee, cold drinks, confectionery, ice creams, souvenirs, and a small range of hot/cold food. Sunscreen, hats and insect repellent are also sold. Toilets and parking are available. Dinner option: There is the option of having a beverage and dinner together on the drive home at a pub or brewery at Lorne or Anglesea. Recomendation or suggest of places are welcome.    FURTHER INFORMATION: Parks Victoria - The Great Ocean Walk The Great Ocean Walk - Complete Guide BOOKING: By Wednesday 12th April, or ASAP to ensure you don't miss out. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 9.00am, the car shuffle and food drop will take approximately 3 hours, the hike should start around 12ish. Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre, 100 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay, Victoria.   MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X927 grid A10 | Google map https://goo.gl/maps/8EHarCTjmu71Ye7n8  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 196 km, approximately 2 hour 35 minutes via Prices Fwy/M1 towards Corio, then bypassing Geelong and on through Winchelsea to turn left onto C119 to Skenes Creek and turn right to Apollo Bay. FOOD | APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: You will need to carry enough food for 4 days - we will have a food drop at Johanna Beach, so you won't need to carry food for the entire week! Comfortable walking boots are essential plus clothing layers to keep you comfortable in all possible weather possibilities, from cold and wet to relatively warm. Those who have registered will be provided with detailed instructions and a packing list, organised to ensure we share as much equipment as possible to minimise the load that each person will need to carry. COST: The costs for the expedition will be shared equally between the participants. There will be charges for camping in National Parks as well as for the food drop to be delivered to the mid-point of the hike.  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  

RE-SCHEDULED TO SUNDAY 23 APRIL DUE TO WET WEATHER ON BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - SLIPPERY CONDITIONS A pleasant Autumn walk that circumnavigates the reservoir. At most times the water is within view as we walk through open bushland and more heavily timbered areas. Pass Eagle Point and a long gradual climb to the highest point, providing views of the city and Yarra Valley. Kangaroo sightings possible. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 18 km circuit walk. The length of the walk makes this a higher grade than Easy. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Sugarloaf Reservoir has a total capacity of 96 gigalitres and was completed in 1981. Sugarloaf uses water pumped from the Yarra River at Yering Gorge and water transferred from the small Maroondah Reservoir via the Maroondah Aqueduct. Sugarloaf is important in meeting peak summer demand in the northern parts of Melbourne. The walk will take between 4-5 hours to complete and is well marked all the way. Lunch will be taken near the site of an old homestead.  BOOKING: By Thursday 13th April. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Parks Victoria Guide MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am in the Saddle Dam Car Park (3rd and final car park in the complex); right next to the Treatment Plant.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 273 grid A 7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/xmsDVcTK2ke6iwMX6  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 48 km, approximately 1 hour from central Melbourne, via either Bulleen, Doncaster or Heidelberg then Eltham, Research, Kangaroo Ground and Watsons Creek. Continue on Eltham-Yarra Glen Road (C 726) to Simpson Road.  The entrance is well signed - opposite the Rob Roy Hill Climb Track. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport is NOT an option. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least a litre of water (no water refills on the walk). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. The hills around Eltham can be slightly cooler than central Melbourne. 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  

Join the regular Friday cyclists on Easter Monday (in lieu of a ride on Good Friday). The weather forecast for Monday is looking cool and possibly a little damp, but hopefully will hold off for us to enjoy a pleasant ride. The plan is to have a leisurely start to this Easter Monday ride, with coffee, or even breakfast, at the Convent Bakery before doing a suburban loop up Darebin Creek and back down St George’s Rd. Along the way we will explore the recently opened trail under the new skyrail between Murray Road and Oakover Road. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: This is a medium grade ride of 40 km. It is all on sealed paths, mostly offroad and with only one short substantial hill heading into Darebin Parklands. The lunch cafe is at the 31 km mark. The route is shown on the Abbotsford Convent to Rushall Station via Darebin Creek, the Ring Road and St George's Rd Google map. We should have a tail wind heading north but there will probably be a head wind on the way back. If needed, there are easy train bailout options at Alphington, Reservoir and Rushall Stations.   ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We will initially ride along the Yarra Trail to the start of the Darebin Creek Trail, which we will then follow up to the Ring Road.  There we will swing west and ride a few kilometres to Dalton Rd, where we will start to head back south. This will lead us to Cheddar Road and on to our lunch spot, the Northside Cafe, 251/255 Broadway, Reservoir. After lunch, we will head down High St, then St George’s Rd to Rushall Station, where the ride will finish, checking out the new section of train under the skyrail along the way. BOOKING: By Sunday 9th April. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: The ride will depart at 10:30am from Abbotsford Convent, St Heliers St, Abbotsford. Come earlier if you want a coffee, or even join some of us for breakfast at the Convent Bakery. FOOD: Lunch will be taken at the Northside Cafe, 251/255 Broadway, Reservoir, so no need to bring food unless you think you might like a snack along the way. A litre of water is recommended. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Your bike and helmet, and dress according to the weather forecast. Layers are recommended, including a rain protection layer. A spare tube for your bike's wheel size is also advisable. LEADER: George W. | Email LeaderGeorgeW.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 the comfort of a home base, together with access to the world class Wilsons Promontory National Park for day walks. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy/Medium – day walks and beach activities.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We have a private house at Yanakie overlooking Corner Inlet just outside the park entrance. You can come down for as many days as you like. It is quite flexible. There are many nice day walks in the area. We will decide where to walk each day taking into account the condition of the weather and the participants. The house offers a hot shower, comfortable accommodation and a log fire to warm up if it is cold.  Shower and toilet facilities are available in the house. Camping is available on the property. Bed and floor space is limited in the house, so it will be allocated on a needs basis. Alternatively you can look for accommodation close by, but book early as Easter time is busy. There is very limited shopping in the area. Bring your own breakfasts and lunches. On Friday night a BBQ is offered. Bring your own meat/veggie burger and anything you like to accompany that. Saturday and Sunday night meals are provided for a small donation. Roger no longer owns the property, so there is now a small fee of $7 per person, per night (Fri/Sat/Sun) to cover costs. To make things simple it is the same fee whether you camp, or squash into the house. Visitors should take out a Temporary 1 month membership (cost $8) prior to selecting Get Tickets. BOOKING: By Friday 31st March. To register, click on Get Tickets. There is a limit of 30 people, and it is on a first-booked first-served basis. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. If you are feeling unwell prior to departing for the event, please do not attend as you could spread something. Contact the leader and your ticket cost will be reimbursed. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/wilsons-promontory-national-park. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: You can arrive any time from Thursday as arranged with the leader. You will be given location details after registering.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X928/628 grid C10 | VicRoads map 103 grid D7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/A8fupz5R28HgD9Ec9. Detailed directions will be provided after the RSVP date.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Approximately 195 km. Yanakie is 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne towards Wilsons Promontory. TRANSPORT: Public transport not available. We will try to maximise car-pooling as parking is limited at the house. FOOD: Bring supplies for your own breakfast and lunch. Communal night meals will be arranged once the numbers are known. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Warm waterproof gear and changes of clothing. Summery attire is also likely to be needed. It might be warm enough to dive into the sea. Light comfortable walking footwear. ACCOMMODATION: There are a limited number of beds, some floor space, and plenty of tent space in the garden. Bring linen and towels or a sleeping bag if sleeping inside. COST: Accommodation charge of $7 per person per night (to be paid when you "Get Tickets"). Free entry to the National Park. Cash donation towards any meals that are provided. 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  

Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Palace Hotel, Camberwell.  GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join us for our monthly social evening where members can enjoy a meal, talk about upcoming events, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. April is planning month, where we sketch out the program of events for the upcoming winter quarter. Most of the planning will have been done via a Zoom pre-planning meeting the previous night, but in this social evening we also welcome additional suggestions to fill any gaps. 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 – you don't have to volunteer for an activity. New members are especially invited to any of the monthly Nomads social evenings. See the Palace Hotel website for more details, including their reasonably priced menu.  BOOKING: By Monday 3rd April. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Rd, Camberwell. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 45 grid J11. Google map goo.gl/maps/crgZLRcfdTs2GPSN6. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Palace Hotel is directly opposite Camberwell Station. Alternatively, catch tram 72 to stop 64 (Camberwell Station). 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  

Preparing the draft Winter program of events - online via Zoom. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The bulk of the planning for the upcoming Winter 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 3rd April. 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: 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. Photo by Bich Tran from Pexels.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS

Visit some little-known inner Melbourne gems via a walking tour that includes a meander through the Burnley Gardens, punt rides to/from Herring Island to see an outdoor art exhibition, and a wander through Como Park and Kensington Road South Yarra. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 8 km point-to-point walk on varied surfaces, mostly off-road and with no significant hills.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Our visit is designed to be accessed by public transport, beginning at Riversdale Junction Tram Stop - #29 (Routes #70 and #75) on the corner of  Power Street and Riversdale Road (opposite the old Hawthorn Tram Depot) and finishing at South Yarra Station. From Riversdale Road we'll head to the nearby nine-hectare Burnley Gardens, home to nearly 1000 different species of plants, including some of the oldest trees in Melbourne. After exploring the gardens, we'll follow the Main Yarra Trail around to the Como Landing (beside the Kanteen cafe), where a free punt ride will get us onto Herring Island (an island in the Yarra River). The Herring Island Summer Arts Festival runs until 10 April, with an outdoor art exhibition on Herring Island celebrating the diversity of contemporary art produced by artists from all across the states and territories of Australia. Over 193 artists have contributed to the colourful, enchanting and imaginative exhibition of over 600 affordable artworks in the show. In addition we will explore the Island's permanent sculpture collection, a must-do for anyone visiting the island. There are many pleasant locations for lunch, either on the island, beside the Yarra, or in Como Park. You can optionally get a coffee and snack from the Kanteen cafe beside the punt jetty. After lunch we'll wander through Como Park prior to making our way to the South Yarra Station. As well as visiting the expansive Como Park, you can optionally visit the National Trust listed Como House (charge applies) if you wish. BOOKING: By Thursday 30th March. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION:  Herring Island - Parks Victoria Notes, Friends of Burnley Gardens. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at Riversdale Road outside the old Hawthorn Tram Depot.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 45 grid B 12 | Google map goo.gl/maps/aTtEtdxkc6kYib3eA  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Catch either a tram #70 or #75 along Flinders Street or a Belgrave, or Lilydale line train to Hawthorn Station to catch a South Vermont bound #75 Tram. The Belgrave line train that departs Flinders Street at 10:05am is scheduled to arrive at Hawthorn at 10:23am. Note that the bus replacements scheduled on the Belgrave line should only affect services between Camberwell and outer suburb destinations. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.  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. Image: Visit Victoria.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

A naturist walk of medium difficulty through a couple of farms in the spectacular granite boulder country north of Lancefield. We have often admired a small white house in the forest, high on a nearby hill on the Great Dividing Range. We now have permission to walk there in our birthday suits. The views should be great. If hot, we can cool off afterwards in a lovely creek pool with a sandy beach. In the evening we will be able to relax with a BBQ dinner, spa, massage, and socialising around an open fire. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium 6 to 7 km naturist circuit walk. There is some easy walking through grassy paddocks, but a bit more effort will be required to walk up the farm hills for a view. We will also pass through an open native forest and then down a 4WD track for great views of the farmland below. 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. If the day is hot we can have a nude swim after the walk in a farm dam, or the great waterhole in Mollison Creek. Following the walk and swim we plan to head back to the overnight farmhouse for drinks and snacks a bit after 4pm. The spa should be operating by then with the BBQ to follow 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, 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 Friday 31st March. 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 attending the event 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 $25 | Non-members $30 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 please pay $15 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 30th March. We plan to walk off from the farmhouse at about 11am. 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 small towel to dry off after a swim in the farm dam or creek swimming hole if it's warm enough. 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