Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Spotswood Hotel.  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. 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 – new members are especially invited to any of the monthly Nomads social evenings. Tuesday night is Burger Night at Spotswood Hotel: free drink + fish/chicken/beef/vegan burger for $25. See menu. BOOKING: By Sunday 1st March. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at Spotswood Hotel, 62 Hudsons Rd, Spotswood. MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/AZLHg5XEob5ApP3x7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Catch a Werribee or Williamstown line train to Spotswood Station. LEADER: Stephan C. | Email LeaderStephanC@nomads.org.au 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 IS FULL. GET A WAITLIST TICKET IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. IF THERE IS A CANCELLATION YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED.  Barefoot Bowls, Beers or Wine & Burgers ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The cost per person includes a hamburger each as well as a stubby of beer, or glass of house wine, or a cold drink. Persons under 18 will only be permitted a cold drink. We get to play in bare feet or flat shoes/sandals/thongs – no heels or shoes that will damage the bowling green. The bowls are supplied and a brief lesson will be given to people who have not played bowls previously. Then we will play a few games.  The bar will be open till a bit later and the prices of drinks are very reasonable. BOOKING: By Wednesday 25th February. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Barefoot or flat shoes/sandals/thongs – no heels. Drinking, smoking or eating is not permitted on the green. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the booked day will not receive a refund. If there is inclement weather, you will have the option of postponing your booking to another date or getting a full refund. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 6.00pm at the Williamstown Bowling Club, Dennis Reserve, 40-58 Melbourne Rd, Williamstown.  MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/sN9vcnPh1wLFKd8M6.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Williamtown line to Williamstown Beach Station.  Flinders Street station 5:10pm train to Williamstown, arriving at Williamstown Beach Station at 5:37pm. Then a 6 minute walk to Williamstown Bowling Club.  FOOD: A burger. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available.  The burgers are generally served between 6.30 to 7.00pm Each person will be given a voucher for 1 burger, to hand in and get their burger BEVERAGE: A stubby of beer, or glass of house wine, or a cold drink. Each person will be given a voucher for 1 drink that can be used at anytime during the event.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Barefeet or flat shoes/sandals/thongs – no heels. Dress comfortably according to the weather forecast.  LEADER: Stephan C. | Email leaderstephanc@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

A circuit walk in the west of Melbourne, from Werribee Station.  This walk will go downstream from Werribee Station. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 3: Moderate walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).  UPDATE: The planned walk was longer than originally thought, so we will now return to Werribee Station from Werribee Mansion by bus.  This now makes the walk ~11km long. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This easy and pleasant walk follows the Werribee River, then passes around the Open Range Zoo, Werribee Mansion, and then back by bus to the start. It is an easy, paved path with hardly any elevation, and it's a beautiful track along the river.  We will probably have lunch in the Mansion grounds (Rose Garden?). Highlights of the trail include: Victorian State Rose Garden Grotto Pond Werribee Mansion. We will be going through the property, but not inside the Mansion.  You could independently visit the mansion, taking a later bus. Werribee River BOOKING: By Friday 20th February. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at southern side of Werribee Station. This is on Station Place at the top of the ramp. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Werribee train from Flinders Street Station leaving at 10:10am arrives at 10:58am, so we’ll wait for that, but if you want to buy anything in Werribee, take the earlier 9:47am train. We’ll be in the first carriage.  Note that with the Metro train being introduced, this may change. MAP REFERENCE: Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/Khz7KwjjYoFkVZYZ8 FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: Richard C. | Email LeaderRichardC@nomads.org.au 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  

** The accommodation for this event has booked out. If you'd like to attend, please get a Waiting List ticket and answer the "Further details about what you want" question (2 or 3 nights? Solo room? Shared room?) ** Mt Buffalo National Park offers spectacular scenery, moderately challenging walks through varying terrain, and rich diversity of flora and fauna, as well as unique geological formations. This Nomads walking and social weekend in group accommodation in Victoria's North-East has been held annually since February 2016, and David R. will again head up the walk leaders' team. Bookings are limited and it always books out, so book now to ensure you don't miss out! GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Arriving Thursday for those joining the Friday and weekend walks, or arriving Friday for those doing the weekend walks only. Walks are graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System. FRIDAY: For those arriving Thursday night and wishing to do the optional Friday walk. It will be a relatively hard grade 3 or grade 4 walk on Mt Buffalo, in an area to be decided depending on weather and park conditions. A shorter walk may be offered also. Alternatively, you can have a restful day at Restaway or visit local wineries, the brewery or the Bright region. Dinner will be at the Porepunkah Pub, or you can self-cater in your unit. SATURDAY: On Saturday there will be two day walks offered (grade 2 plus probably a grade 3) on Mt Buffalo followed by the communal BBQ dinner at Restaway on Saturday evening. SUNDAY: We plan to offer a relatively short walk (probably grade 2) in the Ovens Valley / Bright area, which will make it easy to return home on Sunday afternoon.   SAFETY POINTS: APPAREL: Walkers must carry enough clothing and gear for all weather eventualities irrespective of the starting weather and forecast, as mountain weather can change very rapidly; you should wear comfortable walking boots or shoes and carry a minimum of a sun hat, a warm hat and a rain and wind proof jacket.  BRIEFING: Attendance at the daily briefing is a requirement and a prerequisite for participation on that day. WALK LIMITS: The number of attendees in each walk will be limited to help keep everybody safe; inclusion in the group for each walk will be at the discretion of the leaders. FUEL: Please note that there is no fuel available on the mountain; anyone driving up must have adequate supply from the valley.   ACCOMMODATION: The weekend will follow the popular formula of previous years based on accommodation at Restaway Holiday Units in Porepunkah. Accommodation is in shared holiday units, with each unit having two bedrooms (generally one with a queen bed, the other with 2 single beds), a living area, a bathroom and a kitchenette.  The booking for this event is for Friday and Saturday nights, and Thursday is an optional extra. Depending on room options selected, Restaway accommodates about 24 people, so there is limited capacity for up to six off-site campers (e.g. local caravan park of your choice). Confirmed bookings will be on a first booked basis, booking will be closed when capacity is reached, and a wait list will be available. Cancellations will be offered in the order of wait-listed bookings. We expect to book out all of Restaway again, so we will have exclusive use of the swimming pool, large garden and BBQ area, within walking distance of Porepunkah village. Some may want to extend their stay at Restaway, arriving early or staying beyond Sunday. If you remain in your weekend unit (with no room service) for the duration, the owners are offering a "special whole-unit rate". Please email LeaderAlanD@nomads.org.au for questions on accommodation, meals or booking, or if you wish to extend your stay.   FOOD & MEALS: Porepunkah village has only a pub, daytime cafe and service station, and no food store, so it is essential to bring all your food and drink needs with you. Bring your own breakfasts, lunches, drinks and snacks for all days. During the walks it is essential you carry your own lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water; no food is available on the mountain. Dinner Thursday and Friday night: Either bring your own dinner and eat in (BBQ available on-site, and each unit has a basic kitchenette), or eat out at the local hotel. A group booking will be made for 7pm on Friday night at the Porepunkah Pub for those who select that option when getting tickets to the event. Dinner Saturday night: Your payment includes the famous Nomads communal BBQ dinner (including meat or vegetarian option, plus dessert) on Saturday night, but BYO drinks. Those staying at Restaway are asked to bring a small salad or pre-dinner nibbles.   Sunday: participants may need to carry lunch.   BOOKING: To join this weekend you need to book and pay ASAP by clicking Get Tickets. Note: This is a popular event; in every previous year the event has been fully booked. A booking can only be made through the Nomads website, and needs to include full payment; if you find it is fully booked, please take out a free WAITING LIST ticket and you will be contacted (in the order of ticketing) if there is a cancellation. The event is a mixed social and bushwalking event, based on accommodation at Restaway and walks on Mt Buffalo.  Visitors: This event is not open to Visitors.  Roles: The roles are being split again this year. David is organising leadership of the walks and the Saturday BBQ, while Alan is taking care of all administrative matters and enquiries. Booking Guide: Bookings are taken in the order of registration. To book, click on Get Tickets. The Ticket includes participation in the walks, the cost of accommodation and Saturday night's BBQ dinner. Cancellations within a month of the event will only receive a refund if somebody else is able to take their place.  NIGHTS? Firstly, decide if you will be arriving on Thursday or Friday. SHARED? Secondly, choose if you want 'Shared bedroom' accommodation, in which you will share the room with one other person (separate beds, or, sharing a queen bed with your partner or friend), OR, want a 'Solo room' which gives you a room for your use only. GET TICKETS: Buy the ticket(s) you want. You will be asked to specify a number of preferences when booking: * Bed Partner: if you are sharing your bed please name your bed partner.   * Non-bed partner: If you already know the person you wish to share your room (but not your bed) with, please list them. If you elected to share a room but haven't specified a room-mate, we will allocate a room-mate for you.  IMPORTANT: A separate ticket needs to be purchased for your bed or room partner (on which they name you as their bed or room partner). * Do you need transport to the event? If you need, or can provide, transport, please indicate your suburb also. * Friday Dining Preference: Choose either the Porepunkah Pub group booking or else Own arrangements.  * Saturday Dietary Preference: for Saturday night: vegetarian, meat or other? (for 'other', please email the leader with your needs) * Saturday Meal Contribution?: indicate the type of salad or pre-dinner nibble you have in mind to bring. (Only one contribution per couple; off-site participants are not expected to bring any contributions). Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings.   FURTHER INFORMATION: Walks: www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mount-buffalo-national-park  Accommodation: www.restawayholidayunits.com.au. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Arrival time is from 3pm onwards on either the Thursday or Friday at Restaway Holiday Units, 6852 Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah. Car pooling arrangements from Restaway to Mt Buffalo will be organised each day at the compulsory pre-walk briefings held at Restaway prior to leaving for each day's walk. MAP REFERENCE: Meeting point at Restaway Holiday Units: Google map www.google.com.au/maps/place/Porepunkah+VIC+3740. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 320 km, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes driving time, via Hume Hwy, Snow Road, Myrtleford to Porepunkah. TRANSPORT: Car sharing or public transport is preferred - we'll try to avoid single-occupant car trips. There is a V/Line bus stop in Porepunkah, with connections to Wangaratta Station. FOOD: See above. Bring your own food for breakfasts, lunches, drinks and snacks for all days, there is no food store in Porepunkah, only a pub and service station. During the walks you must carry your own lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  LEADERS: David R. and Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. NOTE: David R (LeaderDavidR@nomads.org.au) will be organising the walks and the Saturday evening meal, but please contact Alan D with any enquiries about administration of the event or requests for information. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: by Alwin L — Nomads at Mt Buffalo in February 2024.    HOME  BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS  MEMBERSHIPS  

Nomads Financial Members are welcome to attend the February meeting of the committee of The Nomads Outdoors Group.  GRADE: Social. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Nomads committee holds four online meetings each year, generally on the third Monday in the months of February, May, August and November. The meetings are held online via Zoom, and Nomads Members are welcome to attend (though are not able to vote). A fifth committee meeting is held in person prior to the AGM (Annual General Meeting), which is usually held on the first Tuesday in May. Much of the business associated with running the club is performed via email throughout the year, but the committee meetings provide the opportunity for further discussion, and to formally adopt and record any decisions made within the previous quarter. BOOKING: By Sunday 15th February. To register click on Get Tickets. Only current financial members of The Nomads are eligible to attend. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to current committee members and to any members who register by the RSVP date. LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image designed by rawpixel.com / Freepik   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

A pleasant walk along an undulating rail trail through open farmland with some coastal views. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate, 13 km point-to-point walk, along an undulating rail trail (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).   ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: After meeting in Kilcunda we will carpool to the Wonthaggi Vistor Infomation Centre then start our walk past the restored Wonthaggi Railway Station and Museum (closed today). The station was opened in 1912 and closed in 1978 and was made in Queen Anne style of Hoffman brick and rough casting. From here we will walk along the rail trail taking a short detour through the Wonthaggi Wetlands Reserve. Shortly after rejoining the trail, we will stop to view the ruins of the Wonthaggi Coal Mines Central Area then continue on, crossing the Powlett River near Dalyston. Nearing Kilcunda, we will stop at the Kilcunda Surf Beach, then cross the Bourne Creek Trestle Bridge. We can also visit Elephant Rock before finishing back at the Ocean View Hotel for refreshing drinks or the Kilcunda General Store, next door. BOOKING: By Friday 13th February. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at the front entrance of the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel, 3531 - 3533 Bass Hwy, Kilcunda.  MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/24saT5VKz1PJ4amp7 DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 122 km, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes via Monash/Princess Fwy/M1 to Pakenham, then take M420 / B422 exit towards Koo Ree Rup (bypass), then left onto the South Gippsland Highway M420 then the Bass Highway (also M420) to Kilcunda. Follow Phillip Island then Wonthaggi signs. Alternative route via Cranbourne, about 10+ minutes longer. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: V/Line coach times are not suitable for this event. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and 2 litres of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Kilcunda/Wonthaggi can be cooler than Melbourne. LEADER: Paul K. | Email LeaderPaulK@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: Google Maps   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

This event is postponed until there sufficient interest in this event. Escape the city and enjoy a full-day autumn hike through the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, taking in the lush scenic forest, birds, walking tracks, reservoir and 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 Grade 4 'hard' with a number of steep short inclines during the second part of the hike. 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: Grade 4: Hard (in limited sections), approximately 13.5 km, this event caters for experienced hikers and those with fitness levels that are able to climb short steep tracks and terrain (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). 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 Silvan Reservoir Lookout - Downward descent through the forest 400m to 300m elevation. (3.2 km) Part 2: Explore the Silvan Reservoir walking along the west side enjoying the views and stop for lunch. (Flat elevation) (5.11 km) Part 3: Start our ascent making our way to the Olinda township 300m to 560m elevation (4.84 km). At the end of the walk, we will explore the township and enjoy tea/coffee and afternoon tea. 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 Thursday 12th February. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've booked already? Click View my bookings (log in required). FURTHER INFORMATION: Silvan Reservoir Park MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 9:45am 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. There will not be an opportunity to buy food and drinks during the walk. We will stop for late afternoon tea at the conclusion of the walk. 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.@nomads.org.au 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  

You can optionally have a quick pub meal at the Victoria Hotel nearby, then watch the movie ​Call Me by Your Name (2017) surrounded by your Nomads friends. We'll have exclusive use of Cinema 1 of the Henkel Street Cinema in Brunswick. GRADE: Social. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Either join us at 5:45 pm at the Victoria Hotel, 380 Victoria St, Brunswick for a pub meal, or come directly to the Henkel Street Cinema, 10/102 Henkel St, Brunswick at 7pm in readiness for the screening to start at 7:15pm.  For the cinema, you can pre-order food and drinks online, order at the bar upon arrival at the cinema, or order via a QR code near your (comfortable) seat. Available options at the cinema include cinema snacks (popcorn, choc tops and sweets), vegetarian pizza, arancini balls, beer, wine, cider and soft drinks. MOVIE: Call Me by Your Name (European co-production 2017): In the summer of 1983, 17-year-old Elio is spending the days with his family at their villa in Lombardy, Italy. He soon meets 24-year-old Oliver, an intern working for Elio's father. They discover the heady beauty of awakening desire. BOOKING: By Wednesday 11th February or ASAP to ensure you don't miss out (only 22 seats available). To register click on Get Tickets and indicate whether you're planning to attend the pub or just the cinema. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Either: 5:45pm at the Victoria Hotel, 380 Victoria St, Brunswick to dine with us prior to the film. Table is booked in the name of Colin Crohan from 5:30 pm, or 7pm at the Henkel Street Cinema, 10/102 Henkel St, Brunswick. Both venues are located close to the Brunswick train station. MAP REFERENCE: Victoria Hotel Brunswick Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/VkTs3ctbZx4HaWZ16 Henkel Street Cinema Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/uVUXzSXGLBT8ReE49. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Train: Upfield line to Brunswick Tram: 19 to stop 33 (Victoria St/Sydney Rd) FOOD: Dinner can be purchased at the Victoria Hotel Brunswick. Snacks and drinks can be purchased at the Henkel Street Cinema. LEADER: Colin C. | Email LeaderColinC@nomads.org.au 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 will go ahead, note new time of 10:45am (Meet and Greet)  You may arrive anytime after this and meet us on the beach following the instructions in the email. This event is for naturists. Enjoy a pleasant clothes-free beach day, enjoying games, swimming and socialising. An optional naturist beach hike during the day with an optional Thai/Chinese dinner at a local restaurant is also on offer. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy, approximately 400m walk from the car park to the beach (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). There is a ramp down to the beach which is rather steep in parts. Beach walk is graded 2: easy subject to tides.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a pleasant clothes-free beach day, with a leisurely lunch and swim. The event date may be changed to Sunday 8 February if that has a better weather forecast. Optional activities include body surfing in a moderate surf and beach walk to the rocky Jarosite Headland. A beach game or two will also be enjoyed. At the conclusion of the walk, there will be an optional cliff top walk or visit to another local beach followed by dinner at a local popular Thai or Chinese restaurant in Torquay (at 6pm). BOOKING: By Friday 6th February. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:45am at SouthSide car park. Google "Southside car park" for the exact location.  If you arrive later, you can meet us on the beach proper. Instructions will be emailed prior to the event on the exact spot if you wish to join later. MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/DaoEh41aTQkm5U5N6. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 107 km, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to drive via the M1 freeway. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Apollo Bay coach has a stop at Pt Addis Rd, from Geelong but it is strongly encouraged not to use public transport. Carpooling is an option for those without a car, please make your own arrangements.  FOOD: Bring lunch, snacks and drinking water. There are no kiosk facilities at the beach. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunscreen, hat, repellent, beach towel, footwear if the sand is hot. Shorts required to get from the car park to the appropriate clothing optional section of the beach. Beach umbrella or shade equipment could be useful as there is limited shade at the beach. LEADER: Jason T. | Email LeaderJasonT@nomads.org.au 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 Arcadia 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. 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. The Arcadia Hotel has an extensive menu offering a range of pizzas and bar snacks, popular pub classics, healthy salads and weekly specials - Tuesday is $16 parma night (including vegetarian parmas). BOOKING: By Sunday 1st February. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure what you've booked for? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Arcadia Hotel, 2 Toorak Rd, South Yarra. MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/kp7jhogCy5kXQLzeA. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram #58 to stop 125 (Punt Rd & Toorak Rd) Train: Sandringham, Frankston, Cranbourne or Pakenham line to South Yarra Station Bus: #246 (Elsternwick to Clifton Hill) along Punt Rd to Punt Rd & Toorak Rd LEADER: Richard C | Email LeaderRichardC@nomads.org.au 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  

Gather your family and friends together, and your Nomads polo shirt, and head along to Fitzroy St, St Kilda to march with The Nomads in the annual Midsumma Pride March. GRADE |  TYPE: Grade 1: Easy, social (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). Contact the Event Leader if you wish to purchase a NOMADS Polo shirt (sizes from SX up to XXL, discounted cost $25). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Come along to march with us, or cheer us on from the sidelines.  The best view of the parade is always from within it though, so register via Get Tickets to join The Nomads in marching proudly down Fitzroy Street. See the Midsumma Pride March event for details of "do's and don'ts" such as staying hydrated, sun protection, etc. Closer to the date, registered participants will receive an email from the NOMADS with instructions, such as our position in the march and time to arrive at the Ian Johnson Oval. BOOKING: By Friday 30th January. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: probably from 10 am onwards - we will be notified of our assembly time closer to the event | Ian Johnson Oval, Fitzroy St, St Kilda. MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/rNZFmL1Pz16aCqD18. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram #12 to stop 143 | Tram #96 to stop 132 | any St Kilda Rd Tram to stop 30 (these tram stops will be serviced even while the march is proceeding) and Bus #246 along Punt Rd/Barkly St to the Princes St/Barkly St bus stop. LEADER: Garry Oliver. | Email LeaderGarryO.nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: Zack M.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Enjoy a casual picnic on Monday 26 January at the property of a Macclesfield member, which includes an expansive outdoor picnic area, historic features and some delightful walking trails. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Social - picnic with optional camp out overnight at "Blanchfields", a private home overlooking the Yarra Valley.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We are very privileged to be invited to a picnic in the private and beautiful gardens of the home of member Robert A. It is a rural property with a large garden of exotic trees and shrubs, grasslands and some bushlands overlooking the Yarra Valley. Robert has also invited guests to stay the night after the day of revelry if you wish. You are welcome to set up your tents or trailers in the gardens and leave the next day. In that case, Robert will direct you where you can set up camp. The event starts from midday onwards. There are a limited number of chairs and tables as well as a toilet and bathroom for use. Note – this is not a barbeque. Fires are not allowed in a high fire danger area. Stay over in your tent or camper if you wish. There will be access to the oven/stove if anything needs cooking or heating up. Plus, the vegetable garden should be in full production if we need additional ingredients. Updates will follow closer to the date. There will be a short walk around the property later in the afternoon. BOOKING: by Friday 23rd January. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From midday onwards at the private home of member Robert A., located in Macclesfield (past Emerald). Address will be forwarded once you have booked a ticket. MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/KBZiiJpW2uj. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 1 hour – about 60 km. TRANSPORT: No public transport. Travel by car and carpool with someone else if you can. Take the Monash or Eastlink Freeway and exit at Wellington Rd then continue to Macclesfield. The full address and travelling directions will be provided to you upon receipt of your RSVP. FOOD: Bring your own food and drink. For those staying the night, there will be shared drinks, nibbles and meal on the deck at sunset. Until we know how many will be taking part, let’s just call it a “potluck dinner”, any contributions gratefully received. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bring your own hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Robert A. | Email LeaderRobertA@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS