Update: Hi Everyone Given the poor weather forecast for this Sunday, (17 cool rain and windy), we have made a decision to move the beach day to this Saturday 4th Jan. We apologise for the late notice and the fact that some of you may have other plans but you will agree that we need a reasonably warm day to fully enjoy this wonderful beach. The following weekend is also looking rather dreary weather wise so we are left with this Saturday. We will be assisting those who require car pooling shortly. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding this event.  Hope to see you there!  In the nude Jason, Peter & Russell.  Enjoy a pleasant naturist beach day, with a leisurely lunch and swim. An optional late afternoon/evening clifftop hike with spectacular views with dinner following is also being offered as part of this event. 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/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. The evening hike is proposed to run from about 4.30pm/5pm to about 8pm following a visit to the Great Ocean Rd Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery (a short car trip from the beach) as part of our afternoon tea and chocolate tastings. The hike route chosen will be one of two options that will be decided upon on the day subject to interests from those attending and the time the walk commences. (Weather conditions permitting). At the conclusion of the walk, all participants are invited to an optional dinner (Approx. 8pm) at the local Chinese Restaurant in Torquay to end a most enjoyable day out. Option 1 Evening Walk (Clothed): IronBark Basin Hike: (3km return trip) 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! Option 2 Evening Hike (Clothing Optional): Jarosite Mine & Dam Hike: (4km round trip) This walk curves inland through Iron Bark Forest and you work you way uphill on a long gradual climb 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 the most common in the area. Clifftop views are also given. Day Runsheet: 10:30am - Start of beach day/swim at Point Addis 3:30pm - Leave the beach for an optional visit to the the Great Ocean Rd Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery for afternoon tea and tasting. (Optional) 4:30pm/5pm Approx- Start of the IronBark Basin Hike (Optional) 8pm - Head to the local Chinese restaurant in Torquay for Dinner. (Optional) 9pm 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). Departure from beach at 3:30pm for optional visit to the Great Ocean Rd Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery. MAP REFERENCE: Melway key map 15 grid A21 | Google map goo.gl/maps/w3hMeN4CigLwvQiV6  COST: There is no charge for this special beach day. 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 3rd January. Click on Get Tickets to book. LEADERS | BOOKING: Jason T & Peter H. | Email the leaders: Jason T & Peter H 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

How to use up the leftover food from Christmas celebrations combined with some post Christmas exercise via a relaxing Sunday visit, not too far from Melbourne, to view the stunning Australian gardens at the Cranbourne site of the Royal Botanical Gardens. Travel via public transport is possible, but a bit slow. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, up to 8 km walking around the site.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We have visited the Cranbourne site of the Royal Botanical Gardens a number of times in the past and each time there has been expansion and new developments to explore. There will be two sessions to explore the garden area with a lunch break in between. Lunch will take place at one of the two picnic areas (Stringybark or Woodlands depending on space availability). This will provide an opportunity to use up leftover food from Christmas.  MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am outside the Visitor Centre (in the Boon Wurrung Cafe complex). Entry to the gardens is via Ballarto Rd - if coming from Cranbourne on the South Gippsland Highway, turn right into Ballarto Rd about 500 metres past the racecourse.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 133 grid F10  | Google map goo.gl/maps/mHyVFk3BqhH2.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 56 km, approximately 1 hour to drive via the Monash Freeway, 1 hour 49 minutes by public transport. TRANSPORT: Train to Cranbourne then bus #796 from the Station to the intersection of Ballarto Rd and the South Gippsland Highway followed by a walk to the Gardens. FOOD: Bring lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water and other beverages of choice. NB: You must take home all your rubbish, etc. Optional afternoon tea in the on-site Boon Wurrung Café at 4pm sharp (it closes at 4:45pm). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent if you have sensitive skin, plus your camera. Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. FURTHER INFORMATION: rbg.vic.gov.au/visit-cranbourne. The gardens are open from 9am to 5pm. No pets allowed. BOOKING: By Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day) via Get Tickets.  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  

Coastal wetlands and birdlife feature in this casual walk from Altona Pier to Point Gellibrand. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: An easy 11 km point-to-point walk with public transport links. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk follows the coast from Altona Pier to Point Gellibrand at Williamstown. Along the way we will pass through Altona Coastal Park on the site of the former Williamstown Racecourse, Jawbone Nature Conservation Reserve, Williamstown Beach and Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park. A large amount of coastal birdlife can be observed in the area. The coastal salt marsh ecosystems we pass by are unusual to find so close to a major city. The industrial, residential and boating activities of the area add to the variation of landscapes to be observed throughout the walk. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: In the front carriage of the Werribee train departing Flinders Street Railway Station at 10:07 am or meet the group en route by arrangement with the event leader. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 43 grid H9 | Google map goo.gl/maps/NMdRVJfVevp.  DISTANCE / TIME FROM GPO: The walk commences at Altona Railway Station which is 17km and 35 minutes by train from the city. The return journey takes 37 minutes from Williamstown Railway Station. TRANSPORT: Access to and from this walk is by public transport only. We will travel to Altona Railway Station in the front carriage of the Werribee train departing Flinders Street Railway Station at 10:07am. For the return journey trains depart Williamstown Railway Station every 20 minutes. All travel is within myki zones 1 & 2 with weekend daily caps of $6.40 full fare, $3.20 concession and free for seniors. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and water for your needs throughout the day. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Wear comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress to meet the forecast weather conditions. LEADER: Peter Tocknell - Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members->Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. BOOKING: This event is limited to a maximum of 12 participants. Obtaining a ticket from The Nomads website is essential. Visitor tickets are available up to Thursday 5th December unless shown on the website as "Sold Out". Members are encouraged to obtain their ticket by Thursday 5th December however member free tickets will remain available after this date unless shown on the website as "Sold Out" or "Sale Ended". Please confirm that you have obtained a ticket by visiting thenomadsinc.tidyhq.com/member/events or by checking your "Order confirmation" email. HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Enjoy a naturist walk through the forest, and a jaunt along the top of the Great Dividing Range. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy to medium 8 to 9 km circuit walk along 4WD tracks, the occasional walking track 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, especially for those frustrated by the lack of sunny days on the weekends recently. On Saturday 30th November the forecast for Saturday 7th December was going to be sunny and 24C - too good to miss!! By Sunday, the max temp for Saturday 7th December from different forecasters ranged from 17C, 21C to 26C! So who knows what it's going to do. However it's not supposed to rain, and there's supposed to be quite a bit of sunshine, so let's go! The tracks are generally easy walking with only a few short steep bits. We are hoping to visit some of the old tree logging camps, set up many years ago and now abandoned. We may even get a few views from the top of the range if the trees haven't grown too much, though the forest is now quite tall. The walk is planned to finish by 4pm. We know this event will unfortunately clash with a few other naturist events on this weekend. However this walk is for those who can't attend these. For those who miss out we can run this event again in a future season. Afternoon Tea/Drinks: After the walk we will return to the Blackwood township, where we can have cool drinks, a beer or a coffee at the Blackwood Hotel at 22 Martin St, Blackwood. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:15am in the car park or in the cafe of "The Garden of St Earth" at 189 Simmons Reef Rd, Blackwood. Good coffee, tea and snacks are available. This cafe is 5 minutes west of the Blackwood township on a narrow bitumen road, blind corners, be careful. At the start of the Blackwood township turn left on to Simmons Reef Rd. From the meeting place we can do a car convoy, or take your car to the start of the walk which is about 5 km away on a good gravel road. Mobile coverage at the cafe is poor. If necessary you could try a text, or phone the cafe on (03) 5368 6514.  MAP REFERENCE: Meeting point Melway map 909 grid E11 | Google map goo.gl/maps/trokqyqR2rpfuxn29. The walk start is located west of the cafe, probably on Lerderderg Rd.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 91 km. Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: V/Line train leaves Southern Cross Railway Station at 8:16am and arrives in Ballan Railway Station at 9:21am. From here we will need to arrange a pick up for you. If you'd like a lift from Melbourne, send an email to Russell and we can probably arrange a ride for you. FOOD: Lunch, snacks, water/drinks to take on walk. COST: $7, free for Nomads members. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfy shoes/boots.  Sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses. Small towel to dry off if we find a swimming hole. Shorts could be needed at the start and finish of the walk. You could probably share a day pack between two if you like. BOOKING: Preferably by Thursday 5th December. 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  

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. 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 is 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 | BOOKING: Garry O. | by Sunday 1st December. 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 day at the beach with a Port Phillip Bay vista in the distance.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, social day with short walks along the beach.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a leisurely day sun baking, walking, swimming and socialising with other Nomads on the beach. Sunnyside Beach is the only officially designated clothes-optional beach on the east side of Port Phillip Bay. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.melbourneplaygrounds.com.au/sunnyside-beach-mount-eliza#.XVd7kOgzZPY. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am in the Sunnyside Beach Car Park at the end of Sunnyside Rd, Mt Eliza.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 104 grid K5 | Google map goo.gl/maps/ggsox7nN4KDiCa5z9.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 66 km, 1 hour 10 minutes via M1 and M3 | 79 km, 1 hour 20 minutes via M3. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: From Flinders Street Station, catch the 8:23am Frankston train to Frankston, arriving at 9:28am. The 785 bus departs from Bay D at Frankston Station at 9:40am. Get off at the George Vowell Institute Blind/Nepean Hwy, Mt Eliza at 9:55am.  From there it is a 1.3 km walk to the Sunnyside Beach Car Park. Alternatively, contact the leader, who may be able to arrange car sharing for you. FOOD: Lunch, snacks, plenty of water/drinks as there are no local facilities immediately available. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: : Beach towel, shade (no shade available on beach), shoes (to cross small rock outcrop to beach location), sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, shorts (even if you intend to be naked, to get to the nude section of the beach). LEADER | BOOKING: Michael C. | by Wednesday 20th November. 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

Join a group of Nomads on either a 5-day or 10-day option of this year's Great Vic Bike Ride: Robe – Port Fairy – Torquay (ride from Robe to Port Fairy between the 22nd and 26th of November and/or from Port Fairy to Torquay between the 27th of November and the 1st of December). GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A challenging 348 km point-to-point ride from Robe to Port Fairy with mechanics and medical support. A challenging 304 km point-to-point ride from Port Fairy to Torquay with mechanics and medical support.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The annual Great Vic Bike Ride this year has ten days of riding, camping and exploring with new and old friends. Starting in Robe and finishing in Torquay you’ll see the best of Victoria and South Australia by bike, all in the one adventure! A number of Nomads will be participating, so this is a great opportunity to join them on one of Victoria’s most scenic cycling routes through the beautiful coastal and forest landscapes along the Limestone Coast, the Great Ocean Road and through the Great Otway National Park.  FURTHER INFORMATION: bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/great-victorian-bike-ride. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Various. Coach transport for you and your bike are available from Melbourne or various regional locations to the start and end points of your ride.  COST: The standard price includes all meals, a camping spot, wash facilities, luggage transfer, en-route mechanical support and entertainment. Optional extras include coach transfers to and from Melbourne or regional locations, tent hire, non-tent accommodation, car parking, charging facilities (e-bike or phone) etc. Refer to bicyclenetwork.com.au for details. FOOD: all provided, including en-route drinks and snacks. APPAREL | EQUIPMENT: Take your bike and cycling gear suitable for any weather conditions. Choose clothing each day based on the latest forecast for that day. Unless hiring accommodation, take your own tent, bedding, towel and toiletries. LEADER | BOOKING: Kevin K. | Book and pay on the Bicycle Network website (bicyclenetwork.com.au). It is possible to book up until 5pm on Friday 22nd November, but you should book ASAP to ensure you don’t miss out on the options you would like. After booking, please contact the leader Kevin K. so he can coordinate the group. 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 energetic walk up in the snow gums with great views over Melbourne and beyond. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium 12 km point-to-point walk, with a 350m climb at the start. Approximately 5 hours.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We need to do a 6 km car shuffle at the start as this is a point-to-point walk. This prevents us having to do a steep downhill at the end of the day. We will start with a 350m ascent up to the memorial cross on the top of Mt Macedon. This will be done slowly at the pace of the slowest walker, so no-one gets left behind. Near the cross we will have morning tea at the Top of the Range Café. From there we will walk to McGregors Picnic Ground for lunch. After lunch we will continue around the Camels Hump, with the option of climbing to the top at 1008m, the highest point in the area. From there we will walk to Sanatorium Lake, which is where the cars were placed before the walk. There are great views of the surrounding country, and a lot of interesting history in the area. Anticipate afternoon tea back at Macedon. FURTHER INFORMATION: parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/macedon-r.p. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Meeting time 10am at the base of Mt Macedon (the leader will contact you with details). MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 657 grid G1 | VicRoads map 285 grid R6 / 634 grid F5 | Google map goo.gl/maps/3Xj2qnX9W9X7TUFu7. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 65 km. Allow 1 hour 15 minutes drive. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Not available. We will maximise car pooling. FOOD: Bring own lunch and water. We will have morning tea at the Top of the Range Café near the cross. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Check the weather, but it can get quite cold on the top. Warm clothing and rain jacket should be taken. Light comfortable walking footwear. It could be slippery if wet. LEADER | BOOKING: Roger H. | by Thursday 14th November. 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  

Our regular monthly social night - this time at the Mountain View 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. The menu special on Tuesdays is $16 burgers - beef, pork, chicken or veggie, served with chips. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm | Mountain View Hotel, 68-70 Bridge Rd, Richmond. 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 | BOOKING: Alan D. | by Monday 11th November. 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 the comfort of a home stay, together with access to the world class Wilsons Promontory National Park for day walks. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy – day walks and beach activities.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:We have a private house at Yanakie overlooking Corner Inlet just near the park entrance. You can come down for as many days as you like. It is quite flexible. There are many nice day walks in the area. We will decide where to walk each day taking into account the condition of the weather and the participants. The base offers hot showers, comfortable accommodation and a log fire to warm up if the day is cold. There is a range of gay themed movies to watch in the evening for movie buffs. FURTHER INFORMATION: Park Notes: parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/wilsons-promontory-national-park. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: You can arrive any time from Thursday as arranged with the leader. You will be given location details after registering.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X928/628 grid C10 | VicRoads map 103 grid D7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/Pf13PDTA4bqdHaDW8.  Detailed directions will be provided after the RSVP date.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Approximately 195 km. Yanakie is 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne towards Wilsons Promontory. TRANSPORT: Public transport not available. We will try to maximise car-pooling as parking is limited at the house. FOOD: Bring supplies for your own breakfast and lunch. Communal night meals will be arranged once the numbers are known. There are staples at the house like sugar, tea etc. COST: Free entry to the National Park. Donation towards any meals that are provided. ACCOMMODATION: There are a limited number of beds for the early birds, some floor space and plenty of tent space in the garden. Bring linen and towels. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Warm waterproof gear and changes of clothing. Summery attire is also likely to be needed. It might be warm enough to dive into the sea. Light comfortable walking footwear. LEADER | BOOKING: Roger H. | by Monday 28th October. 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 is now FULLY BOOKED (Fri 4 Oct) for the BBQ and Overnight. Any further RSVP's will be placed on a WAITLIST. There are still 3 places left for the Day Walk. ________________ A naturist walk of easy to medium difficulty through three new farms in the granite boulder Stonehenge country north of Lancefield. A picturesque creek, some untouched forest and great views from two of the nearby hills. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy to Medium 6 km naturist circuit walk. There is some easy walking on kangaroo mown pastures, a little bit of log hopping along the creek and a few moderate inclines. To get to the views from the hills will take a bit more effort, but if you like you can travel around the bottom of the hills and we will meet you again as we come down. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:15am at a farmhouse 15 km north of Lancefield. The exact address will be sent to those who have purchased a ticket, replied on Meetup or emailed the Leader by 10am on Thursday 24th October. We plan to drive 3 km to the start of the walk at about 11am. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided at the farmhouse. If you'd like egg and bacon sandwiches/rolls and a latte etc, the best place to get these would be from a cafe in Romsey, 8km before Lancefield. Lancefield has a Farmers Market on Sat 26th. Parking will be difficult, with often long queues in the coffee shops. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909/609 grid J7.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 87 km and 1 hour 15 minutes from the GPO. The farm and the town of Lancefield are due north of Tullamarine Airport. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Catch the 8:02am Metro train from Southern Cross to Sunbury station arriving at 8:47am. At Sunbury catch the 9am Regional Bus to Lancefield. From there we will need to arrange a ride to the farm for you. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses. Wear comfortable walking shoes/boots. Shorts may be required to walk on one of the hills - not sure yet. A small towel to dry off after a swim in the farm dam. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: SATURDAY WALK: This walk is for naturists. After meeting and parking all the cars at the overnight farmhouse, we will take some of the cars 3 km to a neighbouring property. From there we should be able to get ourselves comfortably unattired and start our walk through the picturesque countryside along the creek and up into the forest with the huge granite boulders. There are a couple of neighbouring properties with partially cleared hills which provide great views across this unique countryside. If the weather is warm enough we can have a dip in a farm dam. After our day in the outdoors we can then head back to the overnight farmhouse for drinks and snacks at around 4pm. OVERNIGHT: Optional evening BBQ, overnight, breakfast and lunch at the farmhouse. After the walk we have been invited back for further nude socialising at the very comfortable farmhouse with its great open fire. SLEEPING: For those staying overnight, there are two made-up queen size beds. Other people can sleep on the carpeted floor in the spare bedroom or the lounge room - please BYO sleeping bag, sleeping mat/lilo, pillow etc. There are a couple of spare doonas and a couple of spare foam sleeping mats at the property. Or if you like, you can put up your tent on the back lawn. There is also room for campervans etc. BBQ: BYO meat and drinks. Basic salads and bread will be supplied. A few desserts and other snacks would be appreciated. TOWELS: Please BYO towels for sitting on and for a shower. BREAKFAST: is supplied, and for Sunday lunch there are always plenty of leftovers from the night before. OTHER OPTIONS: For those who would like to have a look around the very picturesque scenery at the overnight farm on the Sunday morning, we may be able to do a short walk of about 1 to 2 hours along Mollison Creek or to the Gorge. If you are unable to come on the Saturday walk you may still like to come for the BBQ, overnight stay and Sunday activities. You may arrive at the farmhouse any time after 2pm on the Saturday. COST: $7, free for Nomads financial members. (Please note, the cost for the event has increased to $7 as we now need to fund our use of the Melbourne Naturists Meetup site). LEADER | BOOKING: Russell W. One ticket covers all activities you may wish to participate in - walk, BBQ and/or overnight. Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. RSVP FOR OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION: If you wish to stay overnight, you will need to SEND AN EMAIL to our farmhouse host on colinpat7@bigpond.com to book your accommodation. Please state what accommodation you would like - bed, floor, tent or campervan. Please also include a contact phone number. Sleeping places in the house are limited to 18. There is no limit on tents and campervans. There a limit of 40 on the number of day trippers. Alternative Accommodation. Lancefield has a Motel, and a Bed & Breakfast place.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS

Discover two lesser known gems of the Mornington Peninsula with this scenic walk through The Briars Park Wildlife Sanctuary and Balcombe Creek Estuary Boardwalk. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: An easy 11 km point-to-point walk with public transport links. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: A bus journey from Frankston takes us to Craigie Road in Mount Martha where we take a track through a bushland reserve to reach The Briars Park. Upon entering the park we’ll take the short Wetland Walk stopping briefly at the Boonoorong and Chechingurk bird hides. We’ll return to the park’s visitor centre where there is a choice of undercover or outdoor picnic tables for our lunch break. After lunch we head off through the park’s Wildlife Sanctuary on the 4 km Ker-Bur-Rer Walk. Leaving The Briars Park, we'll then head through to the Mount Martha township on the Balcombe Creek Estuary Boardwalk. A coffee or a rest on the beach will fill the time should we need to wait for a bus to commence the homeward journey. FURTHER INFORMATION: The Visit Mornington Peninsula website has further information about The Briars Park Walking Trails & Balcombe Creek Estuary Boardwalk. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Arrive in time to catch the 785 Mornington East Bus departing at 10:40am from Bus Bay D in Young Street at Frankston Railway Station. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 102 grid D2 | Google map goo.gl/maps/dNCfwu7kcbmndAH87.  DISTANCE / TIME FROM GPO: The train journey between Flinders Street and Frankston Station takes just over 1 hour. By road the drive to Frankston is approximately 55 km, allow at least 1 hour. TRANSPORT: Access to and from this walk is by public transport only. We will catch the 785 Mornington East Bus departing at 10:40am from Bus Bay D in Young Street at Frankston Railway Station. Ample parking is available in the station carpark on the opposite side of the station accessed from Fletcher Road. For public transport from the city, take the Frankston train which departs Flinders Street Railway Station at 9:23am and meet and travel with the group in the front carriage if you wish. The bus journey from Frankston to Craigie Road Mount Martha takes 35 minutes. For the return journey we will take a bus from the Mount Martha township for a 45 minute journey to arrive back at Frankston Railway Station before 5:00pm. Trains depart Frankston Railway Station every 10 minutes for the journey back to the city. All travel is within myki zones 1 & 2 (zone 2 only for the bus from Frankston) with weekend daily caps of $6.40 full fare, $3.20 concession and free for seniors. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and water for your needs throughout the day. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Wear comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress to meet the forecast weather conditions. LEADER: Peter Tocknell | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members->Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.  BOOKING: This event is limited to a maximum of 12 participants. Obtaining a ticket from The Nomads website is essential. Visitor tickets are available up to Thursday 10th October unless shown on the website as "Sold Out". Members are encouraged to obtain their ticket by Thursday 10th October however member free tickets will remain available after this date unless shown on the website as "Sold Out" or "Sale Ended". Please confirm that you have obtained a ticket by visiting thenomadsinc.tidyhq.com/member/events or by checking your "Order confirmation" email.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS