** DUE TO WEATHER AND FLOODING, THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED ** This is a circuit of one area of Warrandyte State Park. The trail is rocky, varies in width from wide in some sections to narrow in others, and features views across the surrounding green rolling Warrandyte hills and of the serene Yarra River. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 8 km circuit walk. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This route passes through hills with large grey kangaroo populations, who often might take a minute to shuffle off the track before you proceed to pass. This section also passes an abandoned farm house, before reaching a sitting bench to stop and rest overlooking the bend of the Yarra River.  BOOKING: By Friday 18th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11:00am at the Jumping Creek Sandy Bay Carpark. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport is not viable MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 24 grid A10 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/tAWe7GwgHhpcdhhj9. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, 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  

** This event has been postponed to Sun 4 Dec, when it's hoped the weather will be much better ** Enjoy a naturist walk along old logging trails amongst the tall timber just east of the Dandenongs. We will also get the chance to walk along some narrow forest trails through lush and atmospheric fern gullies and view picturesque ponds and creeks. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, approximately 8 km, circuit walk, mostly along wide 4WD disused logging tracks though with some of the route being along narrow forest trails requiring a bit of careful foot placement. There are some moderate inclines requiring a medium level of fitness. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We shall meet at the Yellingbo Central Store where we can register our arrival, have a cup of tea or coffee, catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Unfortunately on Sundays the Central Store is closed, so the walk organisers will provide some refreshments for us when we meet. Hot water, tea, coffee, milk etc. will be provided, also a few light snacks such as a Boston bun or fruit loaf. If you think you may be very hungry, feel free to bring some extra. From the Yellingbo Central Store we can car pool approx. 11 kms to the start of the walk on the edge of the forest, where we can strip off and head off on our naturist walk. We will stop in a suitable place in the forest to have our lunch. Around 4.30pm we should be back at the cars. After the walk we have all been invited back to a nearby country homestead for afternoon tea. Tea, coffee, nibbles, slices will be provided. If you'd like any other drinks could you please BYO. If the day is warm we could sit on the patio and admire the mountains in the distance. There's even a pool for a dip if you'd like a cool off. BOOKING: By Thursday 17th 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 next to the Yellingbo Central Store at 1942 Healesville - Koo Wee Rup Rd, Yellingbo VIC 3139 MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 306 grid A8 | Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/edU9iXE53kM7NDcC7 DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Via Eastern Fwy and Maroondah Hwy 59 km, 1 hour 10 minutes FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunscreen, sunhat, dark glasses, comfortable walking boots/shoes. Day pack to carry your lunch, water and shorts etc. Shorts could be required if we wish to visit an old forest tourist attraction which occasionally has visitors.  The majority of the walk however can be done with no clothes. LEADERS: Jason T, Russell W and Robert A - refreshnents before and after the walk. If you have any questions you may email the leaders. Email addresses are as follows: LeaderJasonT.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com  LeaderRussellW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com  LeaderRobertA.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  

** Due to thunderstorms predicted for Sunday 13th November, this event has been postponed to Sunday 5th March 2023 ** A climb to the top of Babbington Hill in the Wombat State Forest, passing by a hidden reservoir and an historic mineral spring.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 10.5 km circuit walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This scenic walk highlights some of the interesting history of Lyonville, located in the Daylesford Spa Country. The farmlands at the start quickly give way to the densely treed Wombat State Forest, which is what originally attracted James Lyon, after whom the town is named, to build large sawmills in the region. We pass by, and hopefully around, the Bullarto Reservoir then climb Babbington Hill (822m) before descending to the historic Lyonville Spring to taste its waters. The walk will start and end at the Radio (Radium) Springs Hotel, once owned by Ernie Sigley, which will be able to welcome us for after-walk refreshments and a little more history.  BOOKING: By Friday 11th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Bushwalking Victoria: Babbington Hill Wombat State Forest. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am in the car park of the Radio Springs Hotel, 1 High St, Lyonville.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 grid D10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/AcrfAxJF7GPZj8Pt6.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 102 km, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes via Calder Fwy/M79 to Woodend, then follow directions to Daylesford, taking the Tylden-Woodend Rd, then the C318 Kyneton-Trentham Rd, and finally the C317 Trentham-Daylesford Rd to Lyonville. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take the 9:06am Echuca train from Southern Cross to Woodend, then transfer to the Daylesford coach service, arriving at Main St/Daylesford-Trentham Rd, Lyonville at 10:45am. From the bus stop walk south 350m along Main St to the Radio Springs Hotel. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Lyonville can be several degrees cooler than Melbourne. 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  

Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Nixon Hotel, Docklands.  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. Tuesday night is Parma Night: $20 parma + pot. See the Nixon Hotel website for more details, including their menu.  BOOKING: By Monday 7th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Nixon Hotel, 757 Bourke St, Docklands. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2E grid H6 | Google map g.page/nixonhotel?share. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Nixon Hotel is very close to Southern Cross Station. Alternatively, catch tram 11 or 48 to stop D16 (Harbour Esplanade/Collins St) or catch tram 35, 70 or 75 to stop D3 (Harbour Esplanade/Bourke St). 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  

CANCELLED DUE TO TRAIL CLOSURE FROM FLOODING ** This event has booked out. You can get a (free) WAITLIST ticket to establish your place in the queue in case cancellations occur, or additional accommodation in Heathcote can be found ** Cycle through box ironbark and yellow gum woodland, and grazing farmland, across the Campaspe River and past Lake Eppalock. Start with a two hour morning train ride from Melbourne to Bendigo, ride 25 km to The Axedale Tavern for a country pub lunch then ride on 25 km to Heathcote to stay overnight at The Commercial Hotel. Back to Bendigo the same way the next day for the train back to Melbourne. It will be good exercise and good fun! GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium grade cycling of 50 km in each direction on the O'Keefe Rail Trail. This is a well established easy, gravel, rail trail of 50 km each way between Bendigo and Heathcote. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Catch the Bendigo train from Southern Cross Station at 9:06am Saturday 5 November to arrive at Bendigo Station at 10:57am. Upon alighting at Bendigo Station, we'll take Railway Place, then Mollison and Williamson Streets to get to Rosalind Park. From there we follow the Bendigo Creek Trail to just past Weeroona Oval, where the O'Keefe Trail starts. We follow the rail trail for 21 km to get to Axedale, where we'll stop for lunch at the Axedale Tavern. After lunch we rejoin the rail trail to cross the Campaspe River and make our way to Heathcote via Knowsley Forest, the Moorabbee Hill Rest Stop (with views to the Great Dividing Range), Lake Eppalock and Derrinal. A purpose-built causeway and the 90m Mt Ida Creek bridge allow the trail to stay on the original railway alignment (hence easy riding)! In Heathcote we will stay overnight at the Commercial Hotel. After breakfast at one of the bakeries on the main street the following morning, Sunday, we'll retrace our steps, with lunch once again at the Axedale Tavern, then onward to Bendigo, where we expect to catch the 4:26pm train, arriving back in Melbourne at 6:24pm. There are regular train services departing from Bendigo to Southern Cross. We expect to catch the 4:26pm service but other options depart at 3:26pm, 5:26pm, 7:02pm or 9:00pm. BOOKING: by Thursday 15 September. To register, click on Get Tickets to book either a Full Room or a Half Room (i.e. a bed): Book by Thursday 15 September to ensure you don't miss out, and to enable the rooms to be paid for by the leader and secured as available. A block of 6 rooms of 2 beds each has been reserved. Refer room description at the Commercial Hotel. Each full room has two beds, one single and one double bed. This event is only available to Nomads members. Note: visitors can get a 1-month membership for $8, then click on Get Tickets to purchase their ticket for this weekend. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking and cycling events. COSTS: Accommodation: A private room costs $103 including Nomads gateway charges for you to occupy as you like. Alternatively, you can buy a half room ticket for $52 and share with another person who has a half room ticket (sort out between you who gets the single or double bed). V/Line Trains: The off-peak one-way fare between Southern Cross and Bendigo, and vice-versa, is $24.08 full or $12.04 concession/seniors. You can use your Myki card but ensure it has enough money on it for both way travel. Meals: lunch will be purchased each day at the Axedale Tavern (see menu), and dinner on Saturday night in Heathcote. Allow for bringing or purchasing additional drinks or snacks if required. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 8:30am at Southern Cross Train Station so that we have time to ascertain the departure platform from the billboard and get all our bikes on the train. MAP REFERENCE: Southern Cross Station: Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/fWTegBv6chDK1M1X9 FOOD: Carry snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  WHAT TO BRING: Face mask, hand sanitiser, sunscreen, insect repellant, sun glasses and dress according to the weather forecast. The hotel supplies towels and linen. You will need to bring with you all you need for the two days to fit in a panier or back pack. Don't bring too much! Bring waterproof jacket and warm jumper. Bring neat casual clothes for dinner Saturday night. Bring a spare tube and your tool kit in case of a puncture. Bring front and rear bike lights for safety and night travel if necessary. Make sure your bike is in good working order. LEADER: Kevin K | Email LeaderKevinK.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 challenging overnight backpacking trek in the Victorian Alps.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Challenging 5-day (4 nights camping) overnight backpacking trek.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This challenging overnight backpacking trek in the Victorian Alps is likely to incorporate Mt Hotham, the Razorback, Mt Feathertop, Diamantina Spur, Cobungra River, Mt Jim, Bogong High Plains and Dibbins hut. The trek itinerary will be fine tuned closer to the date depending on the weather, number of attendees and inclination of the group. More details will be provided to attendees as they are confirmed.  BOOKING: ASAP. To register your expression of interest, click on Get Tickets. Even if uncertain that you can attend, please register and the event leader will contact you with further information. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Monday 31 October (or possibly the night before) at Mt Hotham. Further details to be provided once confirmed. MAP REFERENCE: TBC  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 370 km, approximately 5 hours drive. FOOD | APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: All food for the period will need to be carried in your pack. A suggested packing list, including food requirements, will be sent to those who register. Weather conditions can vary significantly and rapidly in alpine regions, so you will need to be prepared for all possibile eventualities, including the potential for snow falls. 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 delightful ramble on boardwalks and paths along the Hastings foreshore, through unrivalled coastal wetlands, including mangroves.  NOTE: Some details may change after a recce is done in September. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 12 km, out-and-back walk, almost entirely on off-road paths and board walks, with no hills. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a relaxing day out on the Westernport coast, in this public transport accessible event, walking along coastal tracks and board walks around Hastings. Travel via car or Metro train to Frankston, from where the group will catch the #782 bus to the northern outskirts of Hastings to begin the walk. From the bus stop on the corner of Thornhill St and Marine Parade, we walk via paths and board walks to the Westernport Marina. From there we continue, through open parklands, to Warringine Park to follow the Bittern Coastal Wetlands Boardwalk through woodlands and coastal marshes, all the way to Jacks Beach. We'll have lunch at Jacks Beach, nestled amongst the trees, and right on the coast.  After lunch we retrace our steps to the Westernport Marina via the boardwalk. In Hastings there should be plenty of time for refreshments at one of the local establishments, prior to heading to Hastings Station to catch the 4:10pm V/Line train back to Frankston. From Frankston, there are Metro trains every 10 minutes at that time of day to return towards Flinders Street Station. BOOKING: By Friday 28th October. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking and cycling events. FURTHER INFORMATION: VisitMorningtonPeninsula.org: Warringine Park and Bittern Coastal Wetlands Boardwalk. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at Bus Bay B, Young Street, Frankston (in front of the Frankston Station, opposite the 7-Eleven store), to catch the #782 bus. MAP REFERENCE: Frankston Station: Melway map 100A grid B7 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/raJ2h5EdrT3PRw9Q7 PUBLIC TRANSPORT: This walk is designed to be accessed via public transport. You can travel via Metro train to Frankston Station, or drive and park at Frankston Station. Flinders Street-Frankston: The Frankston line train that departs Flinders Street Station at 8:37am should arrive in Frankston at 9:44am. (If you like taking risks, the Frankston line train that departs Flinders Street at 8:57am should arrive in Frankston at 10:04am, leaving just enough time to catch the 10:09am bus). Frankston-Hastings: Take the #782 bus that departs from Bus Bay B at 10:09am and alight at Thornhill St/Marine Parade at 10:40am. Hastings-Frankston: Catch the Stony Point V/Line train that departs from Hastings at 4:10pm, arriving in Frankston at 4:35pm. Frankston-Flinders Street: departures every 10 minutes. Cost: This is a Myki zone 1-2 fare, which on weekends is capped at $6.70 full, $3.35 concession, free for Seniors. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots 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: VisitMorningtonPeninsula.org   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Take a scenic walk through forests, parks and some urban streets in Melbourne's north. This walk is designed to be accessed by public transport. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate semi-urban approximately 12 km walk through open parklands, forest and nature reserves, mostly on off-road paths, mainly easy walking with a few steep inclines around Greswell Forest and Hill.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Meet/Start 10:30am at the main entrance of Bundoora Park on Plenty Road, adjacent to Tram Stop 61 out from CBD. We will initially head up through open Bundoora Park loop to Mt Cooper before calling in at John Smith's Queen Anne Mansion house for a little bit of history and optional coffee/tea break. We continue across Plenty Road, onto Grange Road, skirting the golf course down onto Main Road and entrance into the Greswell Habitat Reserve, before working our way up into Gresswell Forest. From the forest's Arcadia Track, we exit the forest and take a steep track to the summit of Greswell Hill with CBD and Dandenongs views through the bush and optional BYO luncheon break at the water tower. We then work our way down through Cherry Creek and Portage Reserves into MacLeod for approx 2pm, and optional final coffee before catching a homeward bound train at nearby station (Hurstbridge Line); trains every 20 minutes. BOOKING: By Friday 21st October. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10.30am at the main entrance of Bundoora Park on Plenty Road, adjacent to Tram Stop 61 out from CBD; Trams every 10 minutes. MAP REFERENCE: Melway maps 19 & 20 | Google map: www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.7195839,145.0403807,14z DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Approx 25 km; Collin's Street Bundoora/La Trobe Uni tram 1 hour out to Bundoora. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress 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  

Celebrate the re-start of Daylight Saving for 2022-2023 with a point-to-point coastal walk along a scenic section of Port Phillip Bay. You will see suburban streets, a picturesque track to Mills beach, rocky headlands, rugged cliffs, secluded beaches, marshland boardwalk and a small bayside village GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate approximately 11 km, point-to-point walk, mostly on off-road paths, steep at times.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting from the car park at Bunnings Mornington, located on the corner of Nepean Highway and Bungower Road, the walk will cross the Highway to pick up Tallis Drive, passing the Mornington Golf Course to traverse Carrara Creek Lane that leads to the Bay. The walk along the Bay passes through/past Mills Beach, Mornington Pier, Schnapper Point, Fishermans Beach and Linley Point. Prior to reaching Mount Martha, the route heads inland to experience the different environments around the Balcombe Creek, Swamp and Estuary, mostly on the excellent boardwalk. The walk ends at the intersection of The Esplanade and Bay Road Mount Martha to catch Bus #781 back to Bunnings or Frankston Railway Station. There will be a stop for lunch at a suitable spot overlooking Port Phillip Bay.  BOOKING: By Thursday 13th October. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am in the car park at the Bunnings Mornington on the corner of Nepean Highway and Bungower Road, Mornington. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 104 Grid J11 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/DrJL9sPGZopUscBP6. DISTANCE | TIME FROM CITY: Via Monash Freeway 72 km, 1 hour 10 minutes | via Mornington Peninsula Freeway 67 km, 1 hour 33 minutes. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Event timings have been factored around use of public transport to/from the start/finish. Outbound: A Frankston bound train departs Flinders Street at 09:17am arriving at 10:24am. A #785 bus departs from Frankston Station at 10:40am arriving at Bunnings at 10:58am. If the train is late, a #788 bus departs at 10:49 arriving at 11:04am. Return: From Mount Martha, bus #781 departs on the hour from the Bay Road/The Esplanade stop at 16:05pm and 17:04pm. Cost: Myki Money fares for the day (both train and bus) are capped at $6.70 (full rate) or $3.35 (concession). Seniors enjoy free travel!!! FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast. Being early Spring season, layering is recommended as the weather can be variable.  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 green and semi urban walk in Spring through parks, green belts and trails between Greensborough and Hurstbridge. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate approximately 17 km, mostly on off-road paths, with some initial steep climbs earlier in the walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting on the park side adjacent to Greensborough Station, we will briefly follow the Plenty River upstream, passing by playing fields before climbing uphill, skirting adjacent urban estates, keeping to greenbelt and parkland as much as possible, crossing a few serious roads, before coming down to join up with a mainly flat Diamond Creek Trail We will follow this upstream towards a proposed alfresco luncheon (BYO) stop, before continuing along the trail as far as Hurstbridge. Spring will provide much nature to admire along this route.  Opportunity to socialise afterwards at Pub before catching homeward train. BOOKING: By Friday 8th October. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:10am at park side exit of Greenborough Station.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 21 grid A2 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/3voz4YXEUQituGKP7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Outbound Train: Hurstbridge line (usually platform 1) Flinders Street Station, front carriage, 9.12am, reaching Greensborough 9.58am.  Home bound trains: depart 3.28pm, 4.28pm and 5.28pm from Hurstbridge.  Note: The walk participants will be contacted in the event of changes to train times and line works etc.   FOOD: Carry lunch (soup always a good option), snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots (it could be muddy/slippery in places) and dress (layers to put on/take off and wet weather gear) according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: Michael C/Jason T. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com or 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  

** Event booked out. If you would like to attend, please get a WAITLIST ticket, and you will be contacted if a cancellation occurs. ** Explore Central Victoria by bike for a two or three day weekend, cycling from Shepparton to Tallarook with overnights in Mooroopna (Shepparton) and Murchison. This event is designed to be accessed via public transport.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate to Hard cycling of up to 70 km per day on widely varying surfaces. Day 1: Moderate: leisurely cycling around Shepparton, ending in the suburb of Mooroopna. Day 2: Medium, 40 km cycling from Mooroopna to Murchison. Optional 20 km extension (10 km out and 10 km back) on the Murchison-Rushworth Rail Trail. Day 3: Hard, 69 km cycling from Murchison to Tallarook via Nagambie. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: A challenging, exploratory cycling trip in North Central Victoria. There will be an element of adventure, as we've never done this trip before and, although the route is well documented, it's not an official cycling trail. There will be the option to join the group in Shepparton on Friday night for those who need to work on Friday. Daylight saving will be in effect, giving us a bit more light at the end of the day. The event will proceed even if rain is forecast for the weekend, as there are some train station bailout options should conditions turn extremely nasty. Upon arrival in Shepparton on Friday we'll immediately have lunch in central Shepparton, then explore some of Shepparton's many cycling paths, particularly those beside creeks and the Goulburn River, as we slowly make our way to our accommodation in Mooroopna. We'll probably dine locally in Mooroopna on Friday evening (or have a BBQ at our cabins).  On Saturday we'll follow assorted trails, tracks and quiet roads via Toolamba to Murchison, where we'll spend the night at the Murchison River Road Caravan Park. After having lunch in Murchison, those who wish to can cycle the short but scenic Murchison-Rushworth Rail Trail. Dinner on Saturday night will be at the Railway Hotel Murchison East. On Sunday, the plan is to cycle from Murchison to Tallarook, with some fine dining at the Muse Restaurant (Mitchelton Winery) in Nagambie. From the restaurant it's a rather long, mostly on-road 33 km trek to Tallarook Station, from which there are trains approximately hourly. Alternatively, the Nagambie Station is only about 14 km away, but the only viable train service from there departs at 4:47pm.  BOOKING: By Friday 30th September, or ASAP to ensure you don't miss out on accommodation or lunch at the Mitchelton Winery. To register, click on Get Tickets. Accommodation costs will be collected during the event by the leader. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. FURTHER INFORMATION: Yellowbelly Track: video, gpx files and detailed notes describing the route and amenities along the way. Murchison-Rushworth Rail Trail: extensive notes about this short but scenic trail. Acacia Gardens Caravan Park: our accommodation in Mooroopna (Shepparton). Murchison River Road Caravan Park: our accommodation in Murchison. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: You should get to Southern Cross Station 30 minutes prior to the service you plan to catch. You can depart on Friday morning (to explore Shepparton on Friday) or Friday evening if you need to work on Friday:  Friday Riders: catch the 9:26am service from Southern Cross to Shepparton on Friday 7 October, arriving at 12:12pm. Non Friday Riders: Catch either the 4:07pm or 7:07pm Shepparton service from Southern Cross on Friday 7 October, and alight at Mooroopna at 6:50pm or 9:38pm. MAP REFERENCE: Southern Cross: Melway map 1A grid A6 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/e6eUQM5Ws7GHKRiF6 PUBLIC TRANSPORT: This event is designed to be accessed by public transport. Some services are listed below. Alternatively, look for additional options via the ptv.vic.gov.au journey planner.  Fri 7 Oct: Southern Cross 9:26am - arriving Shepparton 12:12pm  Fri 7 Oct: Southern Cross 4:07pm - arriving Mooroopna 6:50pm Fri 7 Oct: Southern Cross 7:07pm - arriving Mooroopna 9:38pm Sat 8 Oct: Southern Cross 9:16am - arriving Murchison 12:00pm Sun 9 Oct: Tallarook 3:03pm, 4:03pm, 5:15pm, 6:43pm - arriving Southern Cross 4:17pm, 5:15pm, 6:37pm, 7:57pm Sun 9 Oct: Nagambie 4:47pm - arriving Southern Cross 6:37pm (for those wanting to shorten the Sunday ride) FOOD: We'll purchase meals along the way, but carry some snacks and ample water each day, especially on Sunday.  COST: There will be transport, meal and accommodation costs for this trip. Some representative costs and conditions are provided below: Outgoing V/Line fare: Southern Cross to Shepparton (or vice-versa): $26.80 full | $13.40 concession & seniors (though train travel will be free for Seniors this week - Seniors Week) Return V/Line fare: Tallarook to Southern Cross: $11.34 full | $5.67 concession & seniors Friday Night Accommodation: $50 per person, includes linen. Saturday Night Accommodation: between $40 and $50 per person, depending on the number of people, includes linen. Friday/Saturday Lunch: at a pub, cafe, bakery or takeaway venue (cost depends on attendees' selections) Friday Dinner: at a cafe or pub in Mooroopna (or else a few kilometres away in central Shepparton; cost depends on attendees' selections) Saturday Night Meal: Murchison East Hotel - see menu  Sunday Lunch: Muse Restaurant, Mitchelton Winery - see menu. We will have the $60 fixed price group menu option. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, cycling gear (including lights) and dress according to the weather forecast. It's recommended that you bring wet weather gear, and a warm layer, even if the forecast indicates these shouldn't be needed. Don't forget something suitable for dining out on Friday and Saturday nights, but keep clothing minimal to reduce the weight you'll need to carry on your bikes. This event is not suitable for road bikes - hybrids or mountain bikes are required. 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.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Our quarterly planning night, in conjunction with the regular monthly social night - this month at the Mt View 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. At the quarterly planning meetings, in addition to the monthly social activities the draft program, which will have been prepared via a Zoom pre-planning meeting the previous night, is presented so attendees can make suggestions or fill in 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 something apart from the regular walks? 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 this meeting as an orientation to Nomads activities. We'll meet in the rooftop bar, which has great views of the CBD skyline. See mtviewhotel.com.au for further details and the menu.  BOOKING: By Monday 3rd October. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure what you've booked for? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm | Mt View Hotel, 68-70 Bridge Rd, Richmond - Rooftop Bar. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2G grid H6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/E7uvkw4KKwaVTD5w5. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram #48 (via Collins St) or #75 (via Flinders St) to stop 15. 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