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Capital City Trail Cycling
Jun
27
2021 Past Event
Capital City Trail Cycling
Birrarung Marr Playground
11:00 – 16:00
Enjoy a relaxing urban bike ride around the Capital City Trail, which encircles Melbourne's CBD. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium, 30 km cycling circuit on flat paths, or Moderate 19 km if exiting at the lunch point.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The ride starts from the Birrarung Marr bike parking, between Federation Square and the river, and follows the Capital City Trail comprising the Main Yarra Trail, Inner Circle Rail Trail, Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and Docklands Trail in an anticlockwise direction, with lunch at the Great Northern Hotel, 644 Rathdowne St, Carlton North. After lunch we continue around the Capital City Trail back to the starting point, or whatever point you decide to exit. There are many train station exit points, and connections to many other cycling trails. BOOKING: By Saturday 26th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. View my bookings (log in required). NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210627: Capital City Trail Cycling. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am departure from the Birrarung Marr Bike Parking, located on the upper level beside the river on Birrarung Marr (between Swanston St and the MCG, and between the river and the Federation Square Car Park). This is pictured above - photo taken from the Birrarung Marr Bike Parking, looking towards Flinders Street Station. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X893 grid J10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/QYhwgWKdck2v3qeRA.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Any train to Flinders Street Station. FOOD: View the menu for the Great Northern Hotel. They offer a $28 Sunday Roast special plus a good selection of pub fare. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: In addition to your bike and helmet, bring a face mask and warm layers (scarf and gloves recommended also), including a waterproof layer if the forecast indicates a chance of rain. 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  
CosmeX Clothing Optional Swim, Spa, Sauna & Massage Night
Jun
26
2021 Past Event
CosmeX Clothing Optional Swim, Spa, Sauna & Massage Night
Laverton Swim & Fitness Centre
18:00 – 20:45
20/06/2021 UPDATE:  This event is scheduled to run as intended next weekend running under the current Vic Gov Covid19 restrictions and regulations (unless increased restrictions are announced prior to the event).  An update will be provided on Wednesday 22nd June if the government changes its restrictions during the week.  At this stage, we are anticipating it running as planned using the venue's Covid Safety Plan.  CosmeX is an acronym for Clothing Optional Swim Massage Exchange. Events are run at Laverton, usually twice a month, at the Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre. You can enjoy a relaxed evening socialising in the spa, heated pool, sauna, or with a massage. The pool is a 6 lane 20-metre lap pool, and you will be able to do laps, exercise or partake in organised games in the pool. There will be a massage workshop, where you can learn and practice a relaxation massage technique. This is a non-sexual social event. Join in whatever activities and level of undress you choose.   TYPE: Social. Some people just relax and socialise in the spa, sauna, and pool. Others do laps or partake in a massage exchange.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join our friends at CosmeX on a special combined night at the Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre. If you are new to the CosmeX, you will be welcomed with an induction to the facility and some guidelines to follow so that all can enjoy the facilities.   There will be eight massage tables available to use throughout the night. At 7:15pm there will be a free massage workshop where Steve will demonstrate a relaxation massage technique, which you can then practice with guidance. Massage oil is provided, but you must use a towel that is large enough to cover the table. Allergy warning: massage oil provided may contain nuts.  CosmeX is an all-inclusive event. All are welcome. You can choose whatever level of undress you are comfortable with. The rules of public society also apply at CosmeX. Inappropriate behavior in any part of the complex by anyone, and the taking of photographs, will not be tolerated.   BOOKING: By Thursday 24th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. View my bookings (log in required). FURTHER INFORMATION: Please check out their website at: cosmexmelbourne.com for more information. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 6:00pm at Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre, Jennings St, Laverton.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Approximately 20 km, 15 minutes. Due to roadworks on the Westgate Freeway, time from Melbourne CBD may be longer.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Laverton train station is 1 km from the venue. If you walk along Maher Rd, and Watts St, you can cut across McCormack Park to the swim centre. To get back to the station afterwards, someone may be able to give you a lift - just ask one of the organisers.  FOOD: There is to be no sharing of food for this event, however you can bring your own food. Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks (no glass due to safety considerations around the pool). Tea, coffee and water are supplied.  COST: $15 for Nomads members and visitors alike. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bring two or more towels, one to dry yourself and another to sit on and use for massage. Thongs and a small bag to keep your belongings would also be useful. Swimwear if you choose. Please do not bring valuables to the venue.  COVID SAFETY: You will be required to log in at the venue via QR code or by providing your name and phone number. Social Distancing is still required, and there are limits in the spa and sauna. Hands must be sanitised before and after giving a massage.   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            
Brisbane Ranges - Ted Errey Circuit
Jun
20
2021 Past Event
Brisbane Ranges - Ted Errey Circuit
Anakie Gorge Picnic Area
10:00 – 16:00
The circuit involves a small twisting gorge, a historic reservoir and four scenic lookouts.  ** Thanks to eased government restrictions, this event IS PROCEEDING. Limit of 20 participants. ** GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, approximately 11 km, 4 hour circuit walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The walk follows a circuit ending back at the meeting point. We will have a picnic lunch on the way.  BOOKING: This event is now full.  Sorry. Get Tickets. View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210620: Brisbane Ranges - Ted Errey Circuit. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/brisbane-ranges-national-park. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at the Anakie Gorge Picnic Area. Follow the Western Freeway to Bacchus Marsh and then follow the Geelong Road (C704) south for 27 km. Turn right into Granite Rd and follow it to the end to Staughton Vale Rd. Turn right and after 2 km, turn left into Gorge Rd and continue to the Anakie Gorge picnic area. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X911 grid E3 | Google map goo.gl/maps/zriEJwpmpXktFauCA.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 83 km | 1 hour 10 minutes. FOOD: Bring lunch, snacks and water (nothing substantial enough to spoil your appetite for the Winter Solstice Dinner). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Dress for the occasion. Bring warm clothing if needed and certainly bring wet weather gear in case inclement weather is forecast. Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat may be needed. Sturdy walking footwear. LEADER: Roger H. | Email LeaderRogerH.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: www.parks.vic.gov.au    HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  
Bacchus Marsh by Train and on Foot
Jun
19
2021 Past Event
Bacchus Marsh by Train and on Foot
Bacchus Marsh Station
10:58 – 16:00
Take a train journey out west for a wintertime wander around Bacchus Marsh. ** Thanks to eased government restrictions, this event IS PROCEEDING. Limit of 20 participants. ** GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 9 km circuit walk on sealed and unsealed footpaths (with optional shortcuts to reduce the total distance).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: It’s wintertime and it’s cold, so let’s rug up and head off to do Bacchus Marsh by train and on foot. This is a relatively short and easy walk with shorter options for anyone who chooses. The Werribee River flows between the township and the railway line and we’ll take a wander along the foot tracks alongside the river. From Bacchus Marsh Station our walk takes us westwards through Maddingly Park diagonally to the main road and bridge, taking us left (station side of river) along the picturesque track along the Werribee River upstream to the next bridge crossing, returning along the opposite side of the river to arrive at approximately noon at our luncheon stop (undercover benches in the park) for a 40 minute break. Afterwards, for the second loop we head back across the main road and bridge to start a loop in an easterly direction along the Weribee River, passing some market gardens, to the end of the track at Frisken St. Following this street northwards, we skirt the town as far as Mason Lane Reserve with stunning views over the countryside, returning through interesting township main streets with a coffee break/food opportunities before continuing back to the station (30 minute walk from town centre) in time to catch a Ballarat train back to Melbourne. BOOKING: By Thursday 17th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210619: Bacchus Marsh by Train and on Foot. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at Southern Cross Station to catch the 10:14am Wendouree (Ballarat) train, or 10:58am at Bacchus Marsh Station.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X911 grid F2 | Google map goo.gl/maps/q9Cjr3Nhb3xoiskB6.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 57 km, approximately 55 minutes to drive via the M8 freeway, or 44 minutes by train from Southern Cross Station. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The group will meet at Southern Cross Station to travel in the front carriage of the Wendouree train departing Southern Cross at 10:14am, arriving at Bacchus Marsh at 10:58am. For the return to Southern Cross Station, the 2:56pm service from Bacchus Marsh arrives at 3:48pm, or the 3:56pm service arrives at 4:48pm. All travel is within Myki zones 1 & 2 with weekend daily caps of $6.50 full fare, $3.25 concession and free for seniors. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and drinking water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Michael C. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  
Queen's Birthday Walk and Picnic
Jun
14
2021 Past Event
Queen's Birthday Walk and Picnic
Bellbird Park
10:04 – 16:00
Take a scenic stroll from Collingwood Station to Bellbird Park for a Queen's Birthday Picnic, then on to Fairfield Station afterwards. ** This event will proceed, but with a limit of 20 attendees, split into two groups of up to 10 per group. The first group will start at 10:04am and the second group at 10:14am. Those who register will be emailed their starting time on Sunday. The group members are asked to please not mingle with the other group(s) in order to comply with current COVID-19 guidelines! ** GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, approximately 10 km, point-to-point walk with public transport connections, though this is at the Easy end of the Moderate scale. Some sections of the path are rocky or could be slippery after rain, and there are some short, steep sections. It's possible to take shortcuts to reduce the distance and eliminate some hills. The distance to lunch is approximately 6.6 km, and after lunch about 3.5 km. It's also possible to drive to the park for a purely social event, but due to current COVID-19 restrictions you would need to not mingle with the walking groups. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: From Collingwood Station we'll head to Yarra Bend Park via Gipps St, crossing the river to head northwards on the less-travelled side, all the way round to Galatea Point, with views towards Dights Falls from the opposite side of the river. We'll then walk past Studley Park Boathouse and continue beside the Yarra to Bellbird Park. After lunch, we'll continue beside the Yarra around to the pipe bridge near the Fairfield Boathouse, using that to cross to Fairfield and follow some quiet streets to Fairfield Station.  BOOKING: By Saturday 12th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. View my bookings (log in required). NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210614: Queen's Birthday Walk and Picnic. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:04am or 10:14am at Collingwood Station to walk to the picnic. You will be notified by email which group you are in. David's group will drive independently to Bellbird Park. MAP REFERENCE: Collingwood Station: Melway map 2C grid J10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/oxNDvH46Fk1c9jUT9. Bellbird Park: Melway map 2D grid K6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/8yGh9nw8npMneKeB9.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Mernda line train that departs from Flinders Street platform 1 at 9:48am arrives at Collingwood at 10:04am, and the Hurstbridge line train that departs from Flinders Street platform 1 at 9:58am arrives at Collingwood at 10:14am. After the picnic, you can return via a Hurstbridge line train from Fairfield Station (departures every 20 minutes). FOOD: BYO Everything – a picnic lunch is recommended as the BBQs will probably not be operating due to post-lockdown COVID-19 restrictions. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. 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  
Play 500 Cards Online with fellow Nomads - Tuesday 8th June
Jun
08
2021 Past Event
Play 500 Cards Online with fellow Nomads - Tuesday 8th June
19:00 – 21:00
Although locked down at home, you can still socialise online with Nomads friends using the Trickster Cards program. Groups of four or six players per game can play 500 online - and with video and sound enabled, it's almost like being in the same room!  If you're new to the 500 card game, but would like to learn about it, check out our 500 Cards Tutorial Notes. For some other ideas of things to do during lockdown, see Socialising Online. GRADE: Social.  BOOKING: Click Get Tickets ASAP. You will be asked to specify your experience level, and we'll attempt to group you on a (virtual) table with others of the same level of proficiency. The sooner you book, the better will be your chances of being well matched! View my bookings (log in required). MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm online. You will be sent the link by 6pm on Tuesday 8th June to join a game. 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  
Online Quiz and Trivia Night - Saturday 5th June
Jun
05
2021 Past Event
Online Quiz and Trivia Night - Saturday 5th June
19:00 – 21:00
Join fellow Nomads and friends for an online general knowledge quiz night this Saturday - an evening of fun and socialising from the safety, warmth and comfort of your own home! Bring your food and drinks and get ready for two hours of socialising online. Play in teams as you try and outsmart your opponents with a Trivia Game. You select answers anonymously from Zoom Poll options. Participate in a game of Jeopardy to score points for the questions hidden behind various categories of boxes. Play starts at 7pm when everyone will be placed into teams. Ensure you register for this event in order to receive an email with your link to join on the night! We will be using the online Zoom program and some specialised gaming software to run the event. TO BOOK: Click Get Tickets, preferably by Friday 4th June so you get an invitation email on the day with your link to join the game. If you haven't used Zoom before, be sure to register for a FREE Zoom account prior. See: zoom.us/freesignup View my bookings (log in required) to check what bookings you currently have. TO PLAY: At 7pm on Saturday 5th June, click on the Zoom link in your invitation email. (Tip: add a reminder in your phone)! Once you've joined, sit back and relax. Your quiz and game master will run all the behind-the-scenes work. LEADER: Jason T. | Email LeaderJasonT.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  
Monthly Social Night - June - Online via ZOOM
Jun
01
2021 Past Event
Monthly Social Night - June - Online via ZOOM
Victoria Hotel
19:00 – 21:30
This event will be held online via Zoom due to the Victorian 7-day circuit-breaker lockdown. Please get a ticket in the normal way, and you will be sent the Zoom link by 6pm Tuesday 1 June. Our regular monthly social night - this month in multicultural Footscray  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. This month we’re venturing west again, to a new venue with a good reputation viz the Victoria Hotel in Middle Footscray. Transport and parking is excellent. Unfortunately, the previously selected venue P O O F (Pride Of Our Footscray) no longer offers the arrangement to order food and have it delivered from a range of local cafes. BOOKING: By Monday 31st May. Click on Get Tickets to book. View my bookings (log in required). MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm | Victoria Hotel, 43 Victoria St, Footscray (5 minute walk from Middle Footscray Station). MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 42 grid B 5 | Google map goo.gl/maps/axtK861t7Zhf5k849. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Train: Sunbury/Watergardens line to Middle Footscray | Buses along Buckley Street: 223 to Victoria St stop and Buses 411, 412 and 414 to Middle Footscray Station stop. 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. Image: Victoria Hotel courtesy broadsheet.com.au.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  
Play 500 Cards Online with fellow Nomads
May
29
2021 Past Event
Play 500 Cards Online with fellow Nomads
19:00 – 21:00
Although locked down at home, you can still socialise online with Nomads friends using the Trickster Cards program. Groups of four or six players per game can play 500 online - and with video and sound enabled, it's almost like being in the same room!  If you're new to the 500 card game, but would like to learn about it, check out our 500 Cards Tutorial Notes. For some other ideas of things to do during lockdown, see Socialising Online. GRADE: Social.  BOOKING: Click Get Tickets ASAP. You will be asked to specify your experience level, and we'll attempt to group you on a (virtual) table with others of the same level of proficiency. The sooner you book, the better will be your chances of being well matched! View my bookings (log in required). MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm online. You will be sent the link by 6pm on Saturday 29 May to join a game. 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  
The Nomads at Midsumma Pride March
May
23
2021 Past Event
The Nomads at Midsumma Pride March
Ian Johnson Oval
10:30 – 16:00
Gather your 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: Easy, social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: It's been a helluva ride since the last Midsumma Pride March. The Midsumma Pride March couldn't proceed as originally planned on 31 January, but unless a COVID-19 breakout occurs, it will be occurring as a physical march on 23 May. Marching groups are being encouraged to march as normal, though there may be some restrictions on maximum group sizes. Audiences are encouraged to either watch the parade from any Fitzroy Street venue, or else to watch the live-streamed version from home. Yes, it will be streamed live around the world!  The best view of the parade is always from within it, so register via Get Tickets to join The Nomads in marching proudly down Fitzroy Street. See midsumma.org.au closer to the date for comprehensive details. BOOKING: By Saturday 22nd May. To register, click on Get Tickets. ** IMPORTANT: In addition, you need to Book a Midsumma Pride March ticket - specifying promo code NOMPM21 to ensure the booking is for the Nomads marchers. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Approximately 10:30am at the Ian Johnson Oval, cnr Lakeside Drive and Fitzroy St, St Kilda. Those who have registered will be advised, by the day prior, of the exact meeting time (which depends on where The Nomads group is positioned within the parade). MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2P grid B3 | Google map goo.gl/maps/cNxNT994v3Aek5iR9.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Cycling or public transport is recommended. Trams will stop running along Fitzroy St at 10:30am, but tram access will remain possible throughout. TRAM: Route 96 tram to Stop 132 (St Kilda Station), Route 12 to Stop 143 (Park St/Fitzroy St), or any St Kilda Rd tram to Stop 30 (St Kilda Junction). BUS: Route 246 to St Kilda Rd/Barkly St, Route 600/922 to Robe St/Grey St, or Route 623 to Luna Park/The Esplanade. FOOD: There will be food stalls and water refill stations at both the start (Ian Johnson Oval) and finish (Catani Gardens) of the parade route. There are also many food and drink options from the traders along Fitzroy St. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots/shoes, hat or rainbow parasol, your Nomads polo shirt and anything to add some colour and interest - whistles, streamers, rainbow garlands etc. 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  
Whiskey Creek Circuit Walk
May
22
2021 Past Event
Whiskey Creek Circuit Walk
Square Bottle Track & Mount Blackwood Road
09:30 – 15:00
This interesting, varied walk in the Lerderderg State Park passes an area of grass trees, gold diggings, a water race and views of the Lerderderg Gorge. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Hard, 11 km, circuit walk. Generally on good tracks but with some steep sections, river crossings and some sections with loose gravel. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The circuit walk involves three river/creek crossings which requires some rock hopping and possibly wet feet when crossing the Lerderderg River. The walk will be cancelled if there has been recent heavy rainfall in the area. There are two quite steep ascents and descents into the Lerderderg River and Whiskey Creek. Most of the circuit is on quite good tracks. There will be sections which will be gravelly. BOOKING: By Thursday 20th May. To register, click on Get Tickets. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210522: Whiskey Creek Circuit Walk. FURTHER INFORMATION: bushwalkingvictoria.org.au/item/whiskey-creek-circuit and walkingdroid.com.au/whiskey-creek-lerderderg-state-park. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Meet at 9:30am for a 9:45am start at the junction of Square Bottle Track and Mt Blackwood Rd, Greendale. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 grid E12 | Google map goo.gl/maps/YdDioaTtEuyw1qTN7. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 78 km, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Melbourne GPO by car. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 2 litres of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Strong sturdy walking boots are recommended, and dress according to the weather forecast. Walking poles recommended, particulally for the river/creek crossings where at least one pole would be useful. I have two spare poles if you don't have any. Don't forget face mask and hand sanitiser. Note: Please ensure that your boots are clean from any mud or soil so as to keep cinnamon fungus at bay from affecting the grass trees. LEADER: Geoff L. | 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  
Andrews Hill Circuit Walk, Kinglake NP
May
16
2021 Past Event
Andrews Hill Circuit Walk, Kinglake NP
11:00 – 16:00
This walk follows tracks over the forested summit of Andrews Hill in Kinglake National Park in the Great Dividing Range, north-east of Melbourne.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, 11 km circuit walk. Although this walk is short, the area is hilly, with a total rise of 333m.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Kinglake National Park is the largest national park close to Melbourne. It has 22,360 hectares of tall forests, fern gullies and rolling hills, and an extensive network of walking tracks, located about 60 km north-east of Melbourne. The area was logged in the early part of the 20th century, till 1980, and some remnants of logging remain. It also suffered badly in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, but the vegetation has mostly recovered. Parks Victoria recorded a video on the park's recovery, see youtube.com/watch?v=b2sIam8qpcQ.   This walk is in a lesser-known loop through regenerated bush in the northern section of the park, north of the Diving Range, and is less likely to be affected by bad weather. Starting from The Gums Camping Area the trail begins by following the Island Creek valley upstream where it passes close to the creek in places and offers a mix of ferns and forest. This section of the trail eventually reaches the Island Creek Picnic Area from which we follow management access trails upwards on the Stringybark Track. Along this section of the trail there's a mix of scrubby bush, forest and occasional ferns. This trail then joins Dusty Miller Track where you'll get your final cardio workout for the day climbing to the highpoint of the trail. From here there is a gradual descent back to The Gums. BOOKING: By Thursday 13th May. To register, click on Get Tickets. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210516: Andrews Hill Circuit Walk, Kinglake NP. FURTHER INFORMATION: visityarravalley.com.au/activity/andrew-hill-circuit. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at The Gums Campground, Kinglake-Glenburn Rd, Kinglake West.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X910 grid Q11 | Google map goo.gl/maps/fy2qz63pa1DPNxG26.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 65 to 70 km, 1 hour 45 minutes. The way out of Melbourne is a bit complicated, so we strongly recommend using Google Maps or eq.  1. The least complicated route is Lwr Heidelberg Rd, Rossanna Rd (State Route 46), Greensborough Bypass, Diamond Ck Rd, Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd (C746), then Kinglake-Glenburn Rd. 2. The quickest route is probably via M3, Thompsons Rd (State Route 42), Fitzsimons Ln (State Route 47) to Main Rd, then C728 and C746 to Kinglake-Glenburn Rd, as above. 3. If coming from further east, M3, Maroondah Hwy, Melba Rd, C746.  This route goes around the park. FOOD: Pack food for lunch and snacks; there are no places to buy anything along the walk. At least 1 litre of water should be carried. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bring facemask and hand sanitiser. Wear a hat, clothing to meet the forecast weather conditions and footwear suitable for walking along open forest pathways. 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.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS