This part of the GVRT (Great Victorian Rail Trail) walk is an especially scenic section of this popular rail trail. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, 16 km point-to-point walk on formed track.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: From the Bonnie Doon Hotel we will carpool to the start of the walk at Merton. From there we'll walk the Great Victorian Rail Trail to Woodfield, after which Lake Eildon comes into sight. The trail follows the lake shoreline into Bonnie Doon and after passing through town, we cross Lake Eildon on the former 280 metre rail bridge, a highlight of the whole rail trail. We will then have refreshments at the Bonnie Doon Hotel before heading home. COVIDSafe Checklist: Checklist 210117 GVRT Part 8 Walk BOOKING: By Saturday 16th January. To register, click on Get Tickets. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au. or www.bonniedoonhotel.com.au. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am for a 10:15am departure from the Bonnie Doon Hotel / Motel car park.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway Map X910 Grid U6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/TQoteuvonXuDAVAi8.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 169 km, 2 hours 11 minutes via Healesville (best option for Eastern/Southern suburbs), or 188 km, 2 hours 24 minutes via Hume Fwy (best option for Western/Northern suburbs). CAR POOLING: If anyone would like to car pool – get a ride or give a ride – from around your local area please let me know ASAP or at least a week in advance at the latest, as it can take a while to arrange. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 2 litres of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and camera. Dress for the weather forecast. LEADER: Paul K. | 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  

(There have been two cancellations so there are still two tickets available - 3.30pm on 15/1/21.) A naturist walk in a scenic, remote location not too far from Melbourne. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium, approximately 9 km circuit walk. About 3 hours walking time plus 1 hour lunch and swim stop. We walk on 4WD tracks, single lane walking trails and kangaroo pads. About 3 km is on kangaroo pads and the walking speed is quite slow. There are some moderate hills but they are not that long.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This event is for Naturists. A lovely remote spot, not far from Melbourne where we can shed our clothes and enjoy naturist walking and swimming. The reservoir is quite a large body of water and there is plenty of water there all year round. The reservoir is hidden in the Pyrete Forest and is most picturesque. We have visited this reservoir two or three times before and are hoping to find a different way in to it this time. Afternoon Snacks and Drinks: After the walk we will return to the Toolern Vale General Store to collect the cars that we didn't take to the start of the walk. If desired, we can have a cool off drink or coffee there, or if some would prefer we could drive to Melton for a beer or coffee at Mac's Hotel, 322 to 332 High St, Melton (11 km and 10 minutes drive from Toolern Vale). COVIDSafe Checklist: Checklist 210116 Djerriwarrh Walk & Swim BOOKING: By Wednesday 13th January. To register, click on Get Tickets. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Meet at 10:15am at the Toolern Vale General Store for coffee and registration. The exact address is 1486 Diggers Rest-Coimadai Rd. We plan to drive to the start of the walk at about 10:45am. There is a good car park opposite the General Store.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 331 grid G5 | Melway Key Map 7 grid E3 | VicRoads Map 78 grid B3. | Google map goo.gl/maps/nZfzrbFUSJr. WALK LOCATION: Entry is via a private farm property north west of Toolern Vale. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 50 km, 45 minutes. Travel via the Calder or Western Highways. FOOD and BEVERAGES: Lunch, snacks, water/drink to take on the walk. APPAREL: Comfortable shoes/boots. Shorts or similar to wear at the start and finish of the walk, while on private property. Sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses. Towel to dry off after swimming. If the day is a bit cool or you need protection from the sun, clothes can be worn to keep you comfortable. Lightweight sandals or thongs would make it easier to walk on the small stones at the edge of the reservoir when you go in for a swim. LEADER: Russell W. | 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  

Enjoy a relaxing mid-week lunch and a stroll around Geelong's beautiful foreshore. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, 8 km point-to-point walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Travel will be by train (car optional). On arrival at North Geelong Station we disembark and will make our way through Rippleside Park to Corio Bay then follow The Esplanade around to Cunningham Pier and the Carousel, then to the hotel for lunch. Afterwards we make our way to the Eastern Beach Swimming Promenade then to the Geelong Station to catch a train home. Trains run every 20 minutes. BOOKING: By Monday 11th January. To register, click on Get Tickets. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.ptv.vic.gov.au or www.vline.com.au MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at Southern Cross Station. The Waurn Ponds train departs at 10:10am. Check monitors for platform. We will travel in the front car. MAP REFERENCE: Melway Map 1A grid A6 (or North Geelong: X911 grid E7) Google map goo.gl/maps/sQW3xtAkTpaPCJvc9 (or North Geelong: goo.gl/maps/cEqNhMGUhrHgbrFj6). DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 74 km, 52 minutes by train. FOOD: Bring two litres of water. Lunch is planned at the Phoenix Hotel. COST: Myki full fare return: $19.04 (off peak) | Concession $9.52 (off peak). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera. Dress for weather forecast LEADER: Paul K. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: City of Greater Geelong   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Our Planning Night followed by the monthly social night - this month in Richmond.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:  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? Come along to the planning meeting, and then stay for our monthly social evening where members talk about upcoming events and compare notes on past activities. All members are welcome – you don't have to volunteer for an activity. New members are especially invited to this meeting as an orientation to Nomads activities. BOOKING: By Monday 11th January. Click on Get Tickets to book. 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 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  

Enjoy a day with some naturist friends on one of Victoria’s most beautiful surf beaches. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium, approximately 0.5 km walk from the car park to our spot on the beach. There are quite a few steps from the road down to the beach which are quite steep, but you can always take your time. The hike is graded as Easy. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This event is for naturists. Enjoy a pleasant nude beach day, with a leisurely lunch and swim. Optional activities include, body surfing in a moderate surf and a beach walk to one of the rocky headlands nearby. If the tide is out we can walk around the headland to the next beach (Addiscot Beach). The sandstone cliffs along the beach are quite spectacular. An optional late afternoon /early evening clifftop hike through the ironbark basin will take place after the official beach day finishes. You do not need to make a separate booking to come along, you can decide at the end of the beach day if you wish to join us for the hike. At the conclusion of the walk, all participants are invited to an optional dinner (approximately 7pm) at the local Chinese Restaurant in Torquay to end a most enjoyable day out. Day Runsheet: 10:30am - Start of beach day/swim at Southside Beach 4:00pm/4:30pm Approx- Start of the IronBark Basin Hike (Optional) 7:00pm - Head to the local Chinese restaurant in Torquay for Dinner. (Optional) 8:30pm Approx - Leave Torquay bound for Melbourne Early Evening Hike (clothed or optional nude): Jarosite Mine and Dam Hike (3 km round trip) This walk is part of the Surf Coast Walk and curves inland through ironbark forest as you work your way through some wonderful grasstree and stringybark forest. After a short look at the Jarosite Mine Dam we reach the site of the old abandoned Jarosite Mine. The mine workings once covered an area of 100ha before it closed in 1927. Bird life is usually rich and varied with honeyeaters, robins, fantails and wattlebirds being the most common in the area. Clifftop views are also given. We will also take a nude hike detour to a special location for cliff face views and optional photo shoots. BOOKING: By Thursday 7th January. To register, click on Get Tickets. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at the carpark located at SouthSide beach (Marked Bells Beach Car Park) on Google/Apple Maps. Note there are 2 Bells Beach Car Parks, park at the second closer to Anglesea. Beach Parking: We plan to park at the Southside car park (located off Bells Beach Road), The car park is quite small and by the time we arrive it will probably be full. In that case you may need to park at the second Bells Beach car park and walk an extra 15 minutes along the walking track to reach the second car park. We will then wait for everybody at the top of the stairs to walk down to the beach together. MAP REFERENCE: Melway orange Key Map 15 grid A21  | Google map goo.gl/maps/n8JFCk4FmTw7pBVZA. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 109 km | 1 hour 20 minutes. COST: This Beach Day is free for Visitors and Members. However, please be sure to obtain a ticket (a COVID-19 official requirement). FOOD: Bring lunch, snacks, water, drinks. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunscreen, hat, dark glasses, repellent, towel, footwear if sand is hot. Shorts etc. required to get from the car park to the appropriate section of the beach. Beach umbrella or shade equipment would be useful. LEADER: Jason T. | 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  

Explore some of the sights in South Melbourne, then follow the scenic Bay Trail to Brighton for lunch, and optionally continue to Mordialloc. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, 16 km cycling (or medium grade 37 km if continuing to Mordialloc).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This easy ride will take us from Federation Square along Southbank, past South Melbourne Market and Town Hall then round Albert Park Lake, after which we'll follow the Bay Trail to Brighton where you can order lunch at the Brighton Beach Hotel (Milano's Tavern) looking out over the Bay. The distance to lunch is approximately 16 km.  After lunch, your options are to return by train from Brighton Beach Station (which is beside the restaurant); to continue a further 21 km on the cycling path to Mordialloc (then return by train); or to cycle back towards Federation Square.  We'll be riding almost entirely on cycling paths, and there are no hills! If it's a warm day, you can cool off with a refreshing dip in the Bay. BOOKING: By Thursday 31st December. To register, click on Get Tickets. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at the Birrarung Marr bike parking, located beside the river on Birrarung Marr (between Swanston Street and the MCG, and between the river and the Federation Square Car Park).  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2F grid H6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/NmbeA36Ya9u6wHQA7.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: any train line to Flinders Street Station. FOOD: lunch will be ordered from the Brighton Beach Hotel. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: You'll need a bike and helmet, and should carry some water - there are a few refill points along the way. Dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Alan D. | 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  

Raise a beverage to farewell the "Annus Horribilis" that was 2020 and celebrate the start of a, hopefully, fantastic 2021 with your Nomads friends. Travel via public transport is possible. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, social event with self guided walks around the gardens and associated Beckett Park.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Maranoa Gardens is considered to be one of the most thoroughly curated public dedications to Australian native flora in Victoria. Started by John Watson who in 1901 purchased 1.42 hectares to plant Australian and  New Zealand native trees and shrubs. Watson's Maranoa Gardens differed from other 20th century garden designs which were instead modelled after European trends. In 1922 the gardens were obtained by the former City of Camberwell and by 1926, Maranoa Gardens opened to the public. By 1962, Maranoa Gardens had doubled in size when it was twinned with the adjacent Beckett Park; the latter being an important revegetation site for indigenous species where visitors can walk through patches of grassy woodlands similar to those that existed more than 100 years ago. Maranoa Gardens is divided into various zones which take into consideration soil type, irrigation, geology and climate preferences. The seven zones include the cottage garden, rainforest, arid zone, arboretum and the Indigenous display. BOOKING: By Wednesay 30th December. To register, click on Get Tickets. FURTHER INFORMATION: boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/parks-and-gardens/beckett-park and boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/parks-and-gardens/maranoa-botanic-gardens. https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/about-council/news-and-media/boroondara-news/maranoa-botanic-gardens-florilegium-now-available MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From 12 noon in the main lawn area within Maranoa Gardens. Enter via Parring Road (main entrance) or directly into Maranoa section off Kireep Rd, Balwyn. NOTE: Maranoa Gardens close at 5 pm and Beckett Park at sunset.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 46 grid F7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/1pESMtyY8VmfzFCK8  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 17 km, approximately 30 minutes to drive, 50 minutes by public transport. Parking is available inside the combined parks via Parring Rd plus on-street parking in either Parring or Kireep Roads. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram 109 (Collins Street) to stop #50 (Wharton Street).  FOOD: BYO picnic supplies and beverages. Recommend you bring either a rug or chair to sit on. Water and toilets are in situ. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast PLUS sunscreen. LEADER: Garry Oliver. | 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  

A leisurely, scenic walk in the goldfields region, taking in a little history and some great country culinary offerings (COVID-19 permitting).  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, 13 km circuit walk that hopefully will include lunch at the Radio Springs Hotel, 1 High St, Lyonville.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting at the former Trentham Railway Station (now a museum), we will follow The Domino Rail Trail (part of the original railway from Daylesford to Carlsruhe) to Lyonville for lunch. After lunch we will return via The Domino Trail, with a small diversion, back to Trentham. Afternoon tea will be taken in the RedBeard Historic Bakery for those still hungry.  BOOKING: By Saturday 5th December if you wish to have lunch at the Radio Springs Hotel (bookings can be made for the walk up until Thursday 17th December, but in that case you would need to BYO lunch to have lunch within the Lyonville hamlet). To register, click on Get Tickets. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at the car park next to the Trentham Railway Station, Victoria St, Trentham.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 grid E10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/ihriH1C764TTSeCc8.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 95 km, 1 hour and 30 minutes. LUNCH: The Leader will arrange for those participants who wish to do so to have lunch at the Radio Springs Hotel in Lyonville. This requires an advance booking be made. Therefore all participants who wish to have lunch at the hotel must register by 5th December. The day before the walk the leader will confirm the booking arrangements with all participants. The Radio Springs Hotel menu can be viewed on the website. Main courses range from $24 to $35, or there is also a Thai menu that is quite a bit cheaper. Members who do not wish to lunch at the hotel can BYO their own food and beverage and find a suitable rest spot within the Lyonville Hamlet. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Suitable boots are recommended, as the ground may be wet/damp. Layered clothing as this is an event in the high country that can see low temperatures in the open and warm inside the hotel. LEADER: Cahal F. | 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  

An easy walk of part of the Yea Wetlands, including the John Cummins Reserve, in conjunction with the Tallarook to Alexandra cycling weekend. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 8 - 10 km, circuit walk. An easy, short walk is also planned for Sunday morning. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: For this trip we will be joining the cyclists on the Tallarook to Alexandra cycling weekend. Over the past 10 years, the Yea Wetlands have been transformed from an inaccessible floodplain wetland to become one of Yea’s best kept secrets. Just a short walk from High Street you can lose yourself in the peace and tranquility of the natural bush and riverine floodplain wetlands. BOOKING: By Thursday 10th December. The accommodation option has now booked out. To register for the walk(s), click on Get Tickets.  ACCOMMODATION BOOKED OUT: If you are planning to stay at the Yea accommodation, you must also book accommodation via Get Tickets in the Tallarook to Alexandra cycling weekend event, selecting "Walking" as your Preferred Activity.  FURTHER INFORMATION: www.ywatercentre.com.au/the-wetlands MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at the Yea Riverside Caravan Park, 1 Court St, Yea.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X910 grid Q8 | Google map goo.gl/maps/u8cnJnZnAJDEFPBXA.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 110 km, 1 hour 45 minutes, by car from Melbourne.   PUBLIC TRANSPORT: It’s not feasible to take public transport if you wish to do the day trip only. There is a bus from Southern Cross Station on Friday night if you wish to stay the two nights in Yea. ACCOMMODATION: Two well appointed 2-bedroom villas have been reserved at Yea Riverside Caravan Park at 1 Court St, Yea. Each villa can accommodate six persons as they comprise one bedroom having four bunk beds and the other having a single queen bed. The villas have their own shower and toilet. They also have air conditioning, TV, kitchen and dining amenities. Towels and linen are supplied. The park also has communal showers and toilets that can be used. Check it out at yeariverside.com.au/accommodation/2-bedroom-villas. Price per bunk space: $68 for the 2 nights, assuming cabins fully booked Price per private room with queen size bed: $136 for the 2 nights, assuming cabins fully booked (maximum of two rooms available. Two persons can share the private rooms for $34 each per night, which would optimise beds for 6 persons per cabin per night). Accommodation Provisos:  If not fully booked, there may be a surcharge of at most $16 per bunk space per night (or $32 per private room per night). If the event needs to be cancelled due to COVID-19 regulations, any payments made would be fully refunded. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Richard C. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: VisitVictoria.com   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

A three day cycling circuit of part of the Great Victorian Rail Trail, incorporating the Cheviot Tunnel and lunch in Alexandra, with both nights spent in the picturesque town of Yea. ** The accommodation options are now booked out, but you can still attend the event if you can organise your own accommodation (or you can just attend the Yea - Alexandra - Yea cycling circuit on Saturday) ** GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Hard grade 154 km cycling circuits with public transport access.   Friday and Sunday are graded Medium, with a distance of 40 km each day.   Saturday is graded Hard, due to both the distance (74 km) and some hills, though the hills are relatively small, you’ll only be carrying what’s needed during the day and the whole day will be available for the cycling. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This is a three day cycling circuit of part of the Great Victorian Rail Trail, with both nights spent in the picturesque town of Yea. It will not be a race or a test of endurance. We will look after each other and stick together. Saturday’s ride is particularly picturesque, with lunch in the beautiful town of Alexandra. Friday: 40 km: train to Tallarook departing 8:25am + cycle Tallarook to Yea (Friday night in Yea) Saturday: 74 km: cycle from Yea to Alexandra via Cathkin, and back to Yea (Saturday night in Yea) Sunday: 40 km: cycle from Yea to Tallarook + 4:15pm depart by train back to Melbourne arriving 5:27pm. BOOKING: By Wednesday 9th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. This event is for Nomads members only, but visitors can take out a Temporary 1-month membership (cost $8) then make their booking FURTHER INFORMATION: Great Victorian Rail Trail: www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Before 8am for an 8:25am departure from Southern Cross Station. The Seymour train that departs Southern Cross at 8:25am arrives in Tallarook at 9:53am.  MAP REFERENCE: Southern Cross Station: Melway map 2E grid K6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/ekQKfLrhCcy.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 1 hour 26 minute train journey from Southern Cross Station. FOOD: Bring snacks if required and a water bottle - there are some water refill points along the way. We will be utilising modest cafes, bakeries or pubs for meals when and where possible. You will need money for this. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bring suitable bike attire to match the weather forecast, and to cater for all possible contingencies. Be sure to bring at least one spare tube and ensure your bike is in good working order. Bring something suitable to wear in the evenings, and perhaps for the return train trip (for the wellbeing of your fellow travellers)! Bring minimal personal effects for the trip as you will have to carry everything with you on your bike. ACCOMMODATION: Two well appointed 2-bedroom villas have been reserved at Yea Riverside Caravan Park at 1 Court St, Yea. Each villa can accommodate six persons as they comprise one bedroom having four bunk beds and the other having a single queen bed. The villas have their own shower and toilet. They also have air conditioning, TV, kitchen and dining amenities. Towels and linen are supplied. The park also has communal showers and toilets that can be used. Check it out at yeariverside.com.au/accommodation/2-bedroom-villas. Price per bunk space: $68 for the 2 nights, assuming cabins fully booked Price per private room with queen size bed: $136 for the 2 nights, assuming cabins fully booked (maximum of two rooms available. Two persons can share the private rooms for $34 each per night which would optimise beds for 6 persons per cabin per night). Accommodation Provisos:  If not fully booked, there may be a surcharge of at most $16 per bunk space per night (or $32 per private room per night). Two cabins have been booked. If we need to cancel one cabin (very unlikely), the last people registered may miss out on accommodation.  If the event needs to be cancelled due to COVID-19 regulations, any payments made would be fully refunded. Researched in mid August 2020, additional accommodation can be arranged by directly contacting Yea Riverside Caravan Park Ph 5797 2972 - they have queen bed studio suites at $125 per night, or close by at Tartan Motel Ph 5797 2202 for a one person per bedroom at $95 a night, or 2 persons in one bed per room $110 per night or 2 persons in separate beds for $120 per night. These places are not far from Yea Riverside Caravan Park. There are other places too, and most also offer “family rooms”, but it would be wise to book direct ASAP. LEADER: Kevin K. | 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

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 9.7 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 saw mills 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 end at the starting point, but attendees will then be invited to go to the nearby Radio (Radium) Springs Hotel, once owned by Ernie Sigley, that will hopefully be able to welcome us for after-walk refreshments and a little more history. If it's not open, a plan B will ensure you get some refreshments prior to heading back home. BOOKING: By Thursday 3rd December. Click on Get Tickets to register. FURTHER INFORMATION: Bushwalking Victoria: Babbington Hill Wombat State Forest. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am on the corner of Tram St and the C137 Daylesford-Trentham Rd.  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 9:02am Echuca train from Southern Cross to Woodend, then transfer to the Daylesford coach service, arriving at Main St/Daylesford-Trentham Rd, Lyonville at 10:46am. 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 the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. All bookings must be made via GET TICKETS on the Nomads TidyHQ website. Visitors, including Meetup Members, need to pay a $5 fee per event, (or an $8 one month Temporary Membership) except where shown as a free event.    HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Join us for the popular annual Christmas BBQ beside the Yarra River in a tranquil, little-known park in Hawthorn.  GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join your friends on the banks of the Yarra River at Hawthorn for a pre-Christmas BBQ in lieu of our monthly indoors social evening. The venue is a secluded spot that is protected from wind and extreme sun. The reserve has four tables with bench seats and two BBQs. Water is on-tap and a public toilet is located on Creswick St. BOOKING: By Sunday 29th November. Click on Get Tickets to register. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From 6:30pm in Yarra Bank Reserve, on the Hawthorn side of the Yarra River (“under” the Bridge Rd bridge).  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2H grid H6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/mjZWxZRLASy.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 5 km by car – enter the reserve via the corner of Creswick and Denham Streets, Hawthorn or park in Creswick St. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Trams are best, to tram stop 23 (Burwood Road / Church Street junction) via either route 48 (from Collins St) or route 75 (from Flinders St). FOOD and BEVERAGES: The Nomads will supply pre-meal nibbles plus bread and salads to accompany the main meal. You need to BYO your preferred main meal item for the BBQ. All beverages are BYO. A limited supply of disposable plates, cups and cutlery will be available. You are recommended to bring your preferred utensils. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Daylight saving will be active. Bring insect repellent plus a lightweight and waterproof jacket if showers are forecast. It is likely to turn cool once the sun sets. LEADER: Garry O. | 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  

Please note: This event has been moved forward from it's original date of Sunday 4th October due to the ongoing Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions and regulations.  Follow the route of Bass’ voyage of discovery along the Victorian coastline.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium grade, 15 km walk from San Remo to Kilcunda (and back on the same trail).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The George Bass Coastal Walk offers panoramic coastal views from a narrow winding path along cliff tops, with expansive views of the turbulent Bass Strait dipping down to secluded beaches. BOOKING: By Thursday 26th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. FURTHER INFORMATION: Parks Victoria: George Bass Coastal Walk (2010). MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at the car park at the end of Punch Bowl Rd, San Remo. Punch Bowl Rd is on the way to Phillip Island - turn left from Phillip Island Rd (B420) 2 km after the B460 junction.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X912 grid Q11 | Google Map: goo.gl/maps/j6bSiQzYrgNaAVmJ7.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 122 km from Melbourne - allow 1.5 hours. FOOD: Bring your own lunch and at least 1 litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sturdy walking footwear, dress for the weather forecast and bring a raincoat just in case! LEADER: Cahal F. | 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  

Please Note: We are very pleased that from 23 Nov the Covid restrictions have been eased so that we now take up to a limit of 50 walkers on our Bamganie hike. However walking in a very large group can be difficult, so at this stage we are planning to walk in two goups of up to 25 each and each with a different leader. (As of Sun 22 Nov there are 20 spots left.) Looking forward to seeing you all on Sun 29th. Enjoy a day out in the buff in a small out-of-the-way state forest not too far from Melbourne. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, approximately 7 to 8 km circuit walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk is for naturists. Enjoy a nude day out in a small and remote state forest. There are pleasant tracks through the open forest, some 4WD tracks and some animal pads to follow, with the occasional challenge of having to cross a small creek or two. This forest is a favourite habitat of the echidna and it's quite usual to see them fossicking around for a tasty ant lunch. After the Walk: If you feel like a cool drink or a coffee after the walk we could go to The Royal Hotel, 16 Wallace St, Meredith (COVID-19 restrictions permitting). BOOKING: By Thursday 26th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at the Meredith Corner Store and Cafe, 17 Wallace St, Meredith. This is on the corner of the A300 Midland Hwy.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X911 grid C4 | VicRoads Map 522 grid H9 | Google map goo.gl/maps/NK7PsTMqbbqk1nsX6.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 105 km, 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes depending on the route taken. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: There is no public transport arriving in Meredith in time on Sundays. Please email the leader who should be able to arrange a lift for you. In your email please state 1) your suburb of residence and 2) a contact phone number. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and approximately 1.5 litres water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes, hat, dark glasses, sunscreen, repellent, a small towel in case there is water in the creek. A pair of shorts should be carried, but it's unlikely we'll need them. LEADER: Russell W. | 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  

Spend a day in the glorious ironbark forests behind Aireys Inlet, with views over the sea. Maximum of 12 participants. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium 12.5 km circuit walk on formed track. It undulates, but there is no sustained climbing. The walk climbs up to 230m.   ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This very scenic walk passes through rainforest, and dry forests behind Aireys Inlet. We will all meet at the General Store in Aireys inlet (on the left on the main road). From there we will drive in convoy to the start. There are no facilities during the walk, and we will have a picnic lunch along the way. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at the Aireys Inlet General Store, 40 Great Ocean Rd, Aireys Inlet. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X911 grid C10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/Ue4ekLE1NbvK5ZqL7.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 130 km from Melb GPO. Allow 1 hour 40 minutes to drive to the meeting point (head towards Geelong, then past Anglesea along the Great Ocean Road).  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Not available on Sunday morning. FOOD: Bring lunch, and also at least 1 litre of water depending on how hot the day is. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Light comfortable walking footwear and dress according to the weather forecast. Check the weather forecast before leaving. It can be very hot and sunny, or quite cool and wet near the ocean. BOOKING: By Friday 20th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. LEADER: Roger H. / Alan D. | 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