The walks and accomodation are now fully booked. If you wish to join the wait-list for this event please email Ian G. Waitlisted members will be considered in the date order they join the wait-list, in the event there are any cancellations.   SUMMARY Booking and full payment by Thursday 5th December is essential to participate in this popular February 2020 Nomads weekend of walking at Mt Buffalo, socialising and exclusive-use accommodation in Porepunkah. 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 popular Nomads weekend in Victoria's North-East is now in its fifth year, and David R. will head up the walk leaders' team. Bookings are limited to 30, and last year it was over-subscribed; bookings are managed on a first in - first served basis! GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Each day we will drive from our group accommodation in Porepunkah to Mt Buffalo, enjoy the walk, and return in the late afternoon. (Optional) Friday 28th February walk: Hard; approx 6-8 hrs; Saturday 29th February walk: Medium-Hard; approx 5-6 hrs; probable circuit walk. Booking includes the BBQ communal dinner at our accommodation. Sunday 1st March walk: Easy; approx 2 hrs; After departing Restaway, a circuit walk ending with lunch at Lake Catani and opportunity for a swim. This enables a drive back to Melbourne after lunch on Sunday. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The weekend will follow previous years' successful model. The walking and social weekend is based on accommodation at Restaway Holiday Units in Porepunkah (we will make a pre-paid block booking for Nomads exclusive use) for the nights of Friday 28th and Saturday 29th February 2020. The maximum number of people for the walks is 30; depending on room options selected Restaway accommodates about 24 people, so there is only limited capacity for off-site campers. (Those wanting the limited camping off-site places, please email the Leader on the link below - managed on a first come basis.) There will be a one-day walk on Mt Buffalo on the Saturday, the communal BBQ on Saturday evening, and a shorter half-day walk on Mt Buffalo on the Sunday. Following Sunday's walk we will have a picnic lunch at Lake Catani, with the opportunity for a swim (bring towel) before you leave. This schedule enables people to drive up after work on Friday and return Sunday afternoon or evening. In addition, for those who wish to arrive a day earlier, on Thursday 27th February, the Nomads will book your accomodation for Thursday night at Restaway too, and there will be a one-day walk (rated hard) on Friday 28th February. Some people might want to stay at Restaway for Sunday evening or longer. Please contact the event Leader (below) for details. If fully booked, (as it has been for each year), we will be the only group staying at Restaway and will have exclusive use of the swimming pool, large garden and BBQ area. Each holiday unit has a small kitchen, living room, bathroom and 2 bedrooms - one bedroom has a queen bed, the other has 2 single beds (some have bunks, but to keep walk numbers at a manageable level of 30, the top bunk will generally not be used). It is a big big task organising this weekend, so the roles are being split again this year. David is organising leadership of the walks, and Ian Gould is organising the accommodation and communal Saturday dinner. Bookings can only be made through the Nomads website. To join this weekend you need to book and pay by Thursday 5th December 2019; this enables the Nomads to secure the booking. We understand that commitment now for a February 2020 event does not suit some people - if you are one of these, we expect you will understand that when the Nomads uses commercial facilities we have to conform to usual business booking requirements of advanced booking and payment. Please note: (i) This is a popular event; in previous years the event has been fully booked. (ii) A booking must include full payment for accommodation and be by our website. (iii) Maximum walking group size is 30, limited to ensure a quality environmental experience and individual and group safety. (iv) The event is based on accommodation at Restaway and walks on Mt Buffalo. Please contact the Leader (email below) if you wish to register or discuss staying elsewhere; only a small number can camp or stay off-site. This event is generally not open to Visitors. Please contact the Leader (below) if you are a Visitor and would like to attend. Booking instructions: (a) Firstly, choose if you wish to arrive Friday 28th or Thursday 27th February 2020. (b) Secondly choose if you want 'Shared room' accommodation, in which you will share the room with one other person (separate beds, or share a queen bed with your partner), OR, want 'Single room' accommodation, which gives you a room for your use only. The Ticket includes the cost of accommodation, Saturday night's BBQ and participation in the walks. (c) Buy the Ticket you want, noting: if you and your partner wish to share a booking, you will need to buy two 'Shared room' tickets (see (d) below); please indicate if you prefer vegetarian or non-vegetarian communal BBQ; and, if you are wanting to 'hitch a ride' with a Nomad for the drive up. (d) If buying Shared accommodation and you wish to share with a particular person, it is necessary to email the Leader using the link below to advise him of the name of the person you will be sharing with, and preferred room sharing arrangements. i.e. (i) are you wanting to share a Queen bed with your partner (who needs to buy a Ticket too), OR (ii) have a preference to share a twin room with a particular person. If you buy Shared accommodation and do not send the Leader an email, he will allocate you with another person in a shared room. FURTHER INFORMATION: parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-buffalo-national-park and www.restawayholidayunits.com.au/. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Arrival time is from 3pm onwards on Friday 28th February at Restaway Holiday Units, 6852 Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah. For those taking the option of staying Thursday 27th February and joining the optional Friday walk, arrival time at Restaway is from 3pm onwards on Thursday 27th February. Car pooling arrangements to Mt Buffalo will be organised and pre-walk briefings held at Restaway prior to leaving for each day's walk. MAP REFERENCE: Meeting point at Restaway Holiday Units: Melway map X922 grid F9 | Google map www.google.com.au/maps/place/Porepunkah+VIC+3740. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 320km, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes driving time, via Hume Hwy, Snow Road, Myrtleford to Porepunkah. Public transport possible, but Sunday options are limited. TRANSPORT: Car sharing preferred. FOOD: For all days bring your own breakfasts, lunches, drinks and snacks. During the walks carry your own lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water. Only very limited food was available in the nearby Porepunkah service station last year, so it is essential to bring all your food and drink needs with you. Friday night (and optional Thursday): Bring your own dinner (bbq available on-site; limited kitchen in each Unit) or, eat out at the local hotel. Saturday night: Booking and payment includes the famous Nomads communal BBQ dinner (including meat or vegetarian option, plus dessert) on Saturday night, but BYO drinks. The Organiser will ask you to contribute a salad to this dinner. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots, walking poles (if needed), sun hat / wool beany and rain/wind proof jacket. While weather forecasts are useful, cold, windy and wet weather can occur in any season, so walkers must be prepared even in February. LEADER | BOOKING: Ian Gould. | by Thursday 5th December 2019. Email the Leader if you have any questions and advise on Shared acommodation. If you are a Visitor, contact the Leader as this event is not generally open to Visitors. Members can access leader contact details under Members->Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.

Enjoy a clothes-free walk through the forest, and swim in a picturesque river. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium 8 km circuit walk along 4WD tracks, animal pads beside the river and through the open forest. There are a couple of steep sections, but we will take our time.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This event is for naturists.  Enjoy the freedom of walking without clothes through the forest to reach the Moorabool River (East Branch) for a relaxed lunch and stroll along the picturesque riverside. Hopefully we'll find a large waterhole for a good swim and sunbake. Afternoon Tea/Drinks: After the walk we will return to Ballan where we can have cool drinks, a beer or coffee at the Commercial Hotel, 151 Inglis St, Ballan. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at Zest Cafe 1/130 inglis St Ballan,main street (changed from The Tin Plate Cafe, 1/132 Inglis St, Ballan which is closed on Sundays). This is opposite the little park with rotunda and toilet block. Suggested parking is in Fisken St near the little park. Coffee and eats are available at the cafe. Car convoy to the walk start (about 30 minutes) leaves at about 10:30am. Optus mobile coverage in Ballan can be poor. If necessary, try a text.  MAP REFERENCE: Meeting point map 911 grid D1 | Google map goo.gl/maps/uVohzYNi5yYBE5F8A. The walk start is located 21 km SW of Ballan in the Bungal State Forest.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 75 km. Approximately 1 hour 5 minutes. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: V/Line train leaves Southern Cross Railway Station at 8:16am and arrives in Ballan at 9:18am. The meeting place is 7 minutes walk from Ballan Railway Station. FOOD: Lunch, snacks, water/drinks to take on walk. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfy shoes/boots.  Sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses.  Small towel to dry off after swimming.  Maybe you could carry a fig leaf (or shorts), though it's very rare to see anyone else in this forest. COST: $7. Free for financial members of the Nomads Outdoors Group. BOOKING: By Thursday 13th February. Click on Get Tickets to book. LEADER | BOOKING: 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  

A scenic inner urban ride almost entirely on cycling paths starting from Federation Square. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium, 30 to 40 km point-to-point cycling, with public transport links.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This bike ride is part of Midsumma Festival - starting in the heart of Melbourne, we'll cycle beside rivers and creeks, through parkland and along a scenic rail trail for lunch at the Fairfield Park Boathouse. The route is almost entirely on cycling paths with no hills of note (except for a gradual climb, then steep descent down to the boathouse), but is graded as medium because it's about 26 km to lunch. There are many train exit options if needed. After lunch there are various cycling paths or train options for returning home. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at Beer Deluxe, Federation Square (meet in the Atrium Bar, diagonally across from the Ian Potter Gallery entrance). The best bike parking option is beside the river on Birrarung Marr (between Swanston St and the MCG, and between the Federation Square Car Park and the river). The ride will be starting from that bike park. The first image of the image carousel in the Nomads Scenic Urban Cycling event on the Midsumma website shows the bike park. To get from the bike parking to the cafe, walk away from the river up several flights of stairs (with the car park to your right) and through the door at the end. Continue into the Atrium - the Ian Potter Gallery will be immediately on your right and the cafe about 30 metres ahead on the left (don't go up the stairs on the left to the main Federation Square area).  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 1B grid Q10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/28MV8t4p6BwdTqhw5.  FOOD: Lunch will be purchased at the Fairfield Boathouse. Carry water and snacks if needed. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bike, helmet and spare tube if possible. Dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER | BOOKING: Alan D. | by Thursday 6th February. Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. You can also book tickets via the Nomads Scenic Urban Cycling event on the Midsumma website (if available).   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Given the changing unpredicable Melbourne weather, we are choosing Saturday 8th Feb. The forecast is for a humid partly cloudy day, SW 15km/h breeze and a pleasant top of 28 degrees forecast. Enjoy a pleasant naturist beach day, with a leisurely lunch and swim. An optional late afternoon clifftop hike with spectacular views with dinner following is also being offered as part of this event. This is a repeat event with a different hiking track and an extra visit to another beach from the previous Jan 4th beach event. This day will also give those who could not make the previous event, a chance to come along, and to invite our returning friends for another pleasant beach day! GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 1.5 km walk from the car park to the lunch spot on the beach. There are quite a few steps from the road down to the beach, but you can always take your time. The afternoon/evening hike is graded as Medium (Iron Bark Forest is rather flat with a few uphill steps and tracks on a long gradual climb with a few steeper sections through the basin and along the cliffs). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a pleasant clothes-free beach day, with a leisurely lunch and swim. Optional activities include body surfing in a moderate surf and a 1 km beach walk to the rocky headland towards Southside. As the tide will go out during the day, we could if you like walk around the headland for another kilometre to the very end of the naturist beach at Southside. The optional afternoon clifftop hike through the IronBark basin will take place after the official beach day finishes. If time permits and there is enough interest we will also visit the red ocre rocks at Black Rock beach about 2km away. This beach boasts amazing rich red and black rocks, with a secluded beach and plenty of photo opportunities to be had. This beach will require a 2km walk (easy to medium walk with some steps) along the surfcoast track to get to. The evening hike is proposed to run from about 4.30pm/5pm to about 7pm. At the conclusion of the walk, all participants are invited to an optional dinner (Approx. 8:30pm) at the local Chinese Restaurant in Torquay to end a most enjoyable day out. IronBark Basin Hike (Clothed): (3km return trip) - (This is a different route from the Hike on Jan 4th) A very pleasant hike through the Ironbark Basin, which is part of the massive Great Otway National Park.  A mostly sheltered forest trail with features of spectacular clifftop views of Addiscott Beach. At first the trail enters a Stringybark woodland, scattered with Ironbark trees and an understory of Wattle, Grass Trees and ground covers. The walk affords not only spectacular views of the coast, with opportunities for animal and birdwatching, with insights into the local indigenous culture explaining the use of bush food by the local Koori people. Bring your cameras! Day Runsheet: 10:30am - Start of beach day/swim at Point Addis 4:00pm/4:30pm Approx- Start of the IronBark Basin Hike (Optional) 6:30pm/7pm - Proposed drive and exploration of Black Rocks beach if there is sufficient interest.(Optional) 8pm/8:30pm -  Head to the local Chinese restaurant in Torquay or another venue of choice for Dinner. (Optional) 9:30pm Approx - Leave Torquay bound for Melbourne MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at Point Addis beach car park in Pt Addis Rd (this is on the right hand side of the road and is about 500 metres before the end of the road on the Pt Addis headland). There will be limited car pooling options for those who need transport. Reach out to the leader for further assistance. MAP REFERENCE: Melway key map 15 grid A21 | Google map goo.gl/maps/w3hMeN4CigLwvQiV6  COST: This event is free, however, you should still book via the Nomads website to attend - see below.  FOOD: Lunch, snacks and drinking water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunscreen, hat, repellent, towel, footwear if sand is hot. Shorts required to get from the car park to the appropriate section of the beach. Beach umbrella or shade equipment could be useful. BOOKING: By Friday 7th February. Click on Get Tickets to book. LEADERS | BOOKING: Jason T  Email the leaders: Jason T 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. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:  Join us for our monthly social evening where members can enjoy a meal, talk about upcoming events, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. Tuesday night is $12 Parma Night at the Arcadia Hotel - ten styles of parma to choose from, including vegetarian. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm | Arcadia Hotel, cnr Toorak and Punt Rd, South Yarra. PUBLIC TRANSPORT and PARKING: The Arcadia Hotel is right beside stop 125 on tram route 58 or the Toorak Rd stop of the 246 bus, and is a 10 minute walk from the South Yarra Station. Parking is available in Toorak Rd or many nearby side streets. LEADER | BOOKING: Garry O. | by Monday 3rd February. 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  

Gather your friends together and head along to Fitzroy St, St Kilda to march with The Nomads in the annual Midsumma Pride March. See Midsumma Pride March closer to the date for comprehensive details. GRADE | TYPE: Easy, social.  MEETING TIME | LOCATION: The march begins at 11am, with assembly prior to that on the Ian Johnson Oval, cnr Lakeside Drive and Fitzroy St, St Kilda. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes, your Nomads t-shirt and anything to add some colour and interest - whistles, streamers, rainbow garlands etc. BOOKING: By Saturday 1st February. LEADER | BOOKING: 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  

This event was originally scheduled to occur in 2019, but was re-scheduled to 1-2 February due to poor weather in November then a clash for HELIOS in January. Tickets purchased for November or January have been automatically transferred to February. If you're unable to attend in February, please contact the leaders for a refund. ______________________________________________ A very pleasant Medium Grade 10km (return) mixed naturist bushwalk in the Gembrook Forest 80 km east of Melbourne, followed by an optional evening, overnight and Sunday at the Helios Nudist Club nearby. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium 10km circuit walk mostly through the open forest and on wide 4WD tracks with some narrower tracks in the dense green scrub along the creeks. The 4WD tracks and shrub tracks contain a number of small grading hills and slopes. An optional more challenging return track is available for those who wish to be challenged and be rewarded with splendid views of the open valley, or you may choose an alternative easier return walking track to be decided during the walk - we have two leaders for the return walk.  MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Saturday between 10:15am and 10:45am at the Helios Nudist Club for morning tea and coffee. (Morning tea contributions welcome). The Helios Nudist club is close to Gembrook.  The exact address will be emailed to everyone who has booked by 9pm on Wednesday 29th January. If you have bought a ticket on the Nomads website there are no difficulties for us to email the address to you.  If you have only RSVP'd on Meetup, please make sure your "Meetup" settings allow you to receive messages from the Organisers or you won't get the address from us. At approximately 11am we will car pool and drive 3km on a good gravel road to the start of the walk. We expect to finish the walk between 4pm and 4:30pm. All walkers are invited back to Helios for clothes-free cool drinks, tea/coffee and nibbles after the walk. If you'd like to stay on after this and enjoy the facilities, dinner, overnight, breakfast and Sunday, please see the details below. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 310 grid G12 | Google map goo.gl/maps/MbtzhCrShmK1hvHS8.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 80 km. Allow 1 hour 20 minutes. TRANSPORT: There is no public transport to our meeting place at Helios. You may be able to organise a lift with a fellow hiker, or alternatively contact the Leader by Tuesday 28th January. They can possibly assist to arrange a lift for you. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This mixed event is for Naturists. Located a short distance east of Melbourne, the forest is in the Dandenong Ranges. Saturday Walk: We have located a number of remote tracks in this area where we can enjoy the tranquil forest and varied landscape in complete privacy. Lunch will be enjoyed beside the picturesque river with an optional medium/hard return mixed trek with splendid views of deep valleys and farm land. There is an easier return route if you're getting a bit tired - we have two leaders. During the walk you will experience the park’s varied landscape, from the Mountain Ash forest, open 4WD tracks, and a section of the walk where we will hike through some very lush and green areas, with many tree ferns. The area supports a rich flora and contain the rare plant Long Pink-bells, Tall Astelia and Brick makers Saw-sedge. The diversity of plant life attracts a range of wildlife including wombats, swamp wallabies, deer and echidnas. Birdlife includes lyrebirds, honeyeaters, parrots and kookaburras.  Saturday Evening & Overnight Camping Option: After afternoon tea, those staying overnight will need to put up their tents and can then enjoy the wonderful amenities of the Helios Nudist Club, which includes a spa, sauna, solar-heated pool, table tennis and tennis and a large grassed area for lawn and ball games. There is a large deck to relax on with views over the valley. Sunday Morning Short Naturist Walk: Meet at 10am for the short naturist walk. A leisurely easy-grade stroll of approximately 90 to 120 minutes around the camp site is scheduled for Sunday morning. This walk will highlight the many views of the rolling valleys that can be enjoyed around the camp site. Sunday Afternoon: Relax at Helios. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: For the Walk: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses. Wear comfortable walking shoes/boots. Insect propellant would be ideal to bring just in case! Some tracks may be muddy/soft if it has been raining. A pair of shorts or similar as there is one house at the start of the walk.  For the Overnight: 2 towels, one to dry yourself with and one to sit on. Easy to remove footwear. Maybe a robe for outdoors if it is a bit cool. FOOD: For the Walk: Carry lunch, snacks and plenty of water (1 to 2 litres) especially those wishing to take the optional harder return track. A 45-60 minute well deserved lunch will be enjoyed by the river located approximately half way through the walk. Saturday Dinner: We are planning to have a shared dinner at around 6:30pm. There is a large commercial kitchen at Helios and if you need to heat food you can give it to Yetti (female) and her helpers to heat up for you. (Unclothed people are not allowed in the kitchen.) Plates, cups and cutlery are all supplied, as well as hot water, tea, coffee and milk.  There is also an outdoor food preparation area on the edge of the deck. It consists of a BBQ, 4 burner stove and oven. Food and Drinks for dinner can be left in the many fridges & freezers available to residents.  Besides main course a few desserts to share could be nice too. Sunday Breakfast: We would like to have a cooked breakfast available at about 8.30am on Sunday morning, bacon, eggs etc. We will need five volunteers to help with breakfast. Please email Russell on leaderrussellw.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you can help. The cost for the cooked breakfast is $5 cash payable at the counter. Tea, coffee, toast and spreads will be supplied. COST Please click on GET TICKET then choose the type of ticket you require and pay (if necessary) to secure your booking. The number of overnight guests at Helios is limited to 50 attendees. If you have bought a ticket and then can't attend, please let us know in advance and we can arrange a refund for you. The costs are: Walk Only: $7 for visitors, free for Nomads financial members.  Walk + Saturday Evening & Overnight: $20 for visitors, $13 for Nomads financial members. This is for the use of Helios' facilities and overnight camping. LEADER | BOOKING: Russell W. and Jason T. | by Wednesday 29th January.  Email the leaders if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. If you have any questions, or would like to contact a leader for help with transport, you can email the leaders through the Nomads website, or send an email to Jason T. on leaderjasont.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com or Russell W. on leaderrussellw.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Step back in time as you explore architectural treasures and parklands between Royal Park and the Botanical Gardens. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, 10 km point-to-point walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:Marvellous Melbourne is a garden city plus an architectural treasure. Walk from Royal Park Station to the Botanical Gardens via parks viewing heritage sites and memorials in Parkville, the General Cemetery, Carlton and East Melbourne. Access to water refills and toilets along the route. BYO snacks and lunch plus sunscreen. Wear sensible footwear and a hat. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at Royal Park Station, Parkville.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 29 grid E11 | Google map goo.gl/maps/mHMZSGUKuwhwx38S7.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 6 km, approximately 20 minutes to drive, 15 -25 minutes by public transport. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Upfield line train to Royal Park Station or tram 58 to stop 27. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and drinking water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for sealed or gravel paths, and dress to meet the forecast weather conditions. LEADER | BOOKING: Garry O. | by Friday 24th January. Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. You can also register via the Nomads Parklands and Heritage Tour event on the Midsumma website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Enjoy a casual picnic on 26 January on the property of a Macclesfield member, which includes a swimming pool, 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 those who wish, to stay the night after the day of revelry. 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. Enjoy the swimming pool and 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. 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: Melway map X912 grid R4 | 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 | BOOKING: Robert A. | by Thursday 23rd January. 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  

Have a heap of fun meeting new people, and promoting The Nomads club at Midsumma Carnival. We have obtained a stall, and need some volunteers to man it. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Your club has got a stall at Midsumma Carnival, and needs members to volunteer an hour or two of their time on Carnival Day. You only need to be your enthusiastic self, and tell people about the benefits and fun of participating in our outdoors activities. Guidance will be provided on what to say and do. We hope to have a minimum of two people manning the stall at any time throughout the day. All members that volunteer can take home (and wear on the day) one of our new branded shirts. FURTHER INFORMATION: https://www.midsumma.org.au/info/midsumma-carnival/ MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Shift times are 10am-noon, noon-2pm, 2-4pm or 4-6pm. When you register, please indicate when you might be available to volunteer (drop down options). Location is Alexandra Gardens (hard to miss on Carnival Day). MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2F grid K7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/mHyVFk3BqhH2.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 1 km south of the GPO. Walking is recommended, or take public transport, as there is very limited parking. TRANSPORT: Take a train to Flinders St, or a tram to Federation Square or the Arts Centre in St Kilda Rd. FOOD: There are plenty of food stalls and free water fountains. Remember to stay hydrated. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Wear something that looks outdoorsy. Members who register their time will be given a Nomads shirt to wear, that they can take home. LEADER | BOOKING: Garry O. or Roger H. | by Saturday 18th January. 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  

THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 1 & 2 FEBRUARY 2020, DUE TO BAD WEATHER IN NOVEMBER AND A CLASH FOR HELIOS IN JANUARY. Tickets purchased for November or January have been automatically transferred to February. If you're unable to attend in February, please contact the leaders for a refund. Jason T. on leaderjasont.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com or Russell W. on leaderrussellw.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com. Let's hope we get good weather for an enjoyable and relaxing weekend in February.

** NOTE: last-minute change of venue to Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Rd, Hawthorn East. Our quarterly planning night, in conjunction with the regular monthly social night, at the Palace Hotel, East Hawthorn (opposite the Camberwell Station). 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, share a meal 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. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm | Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Road, Hawthorn East. LEADER | BOOKING: Garry O. | by Monday 6th January. 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