Join us for the annual Nomads Winter Solstice Dinner.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Treat your taste buds to the exciting flavours of Syrian cuisine at Shamiat, a family-run restaurant bringing the taste of Syria to Melbourne. From kibbeh to falafel and hummus, they offer a variety of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options for everyone to enjoy! Their chef, Helda, has been perfecting Syrian dishes for more than 20 years! Come along for an authentic, home-made-style spread. We will be indulging in a 3 course banquet. For any special dietary requirements please contact the event leader. This is a BYO wine (or beer) restaurant, with a $5 corkage fee per bottle of wine. You can pick up a wine or beer on the way at the Wine Republic, 226 High St, Northcote or BWS Northcote, 2 Charles St, Northcote. Non alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the restaurant. BOOKING: By Friday 19th June. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: shamiat.com.au MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 6:30pm with a plan to start eating around 7 pm. Shamiat Restaurant, 60 Victoria Rd, Northcote.  MAP REFERENCE: Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/1URxBZxyAKU6rFh46. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Catch the Hurstbridge line train that departs from Flinders Street Station at 5:59pm and arrives at Dennis Station at 6:23pm. The restaurant is a 5 minute walk from there. LEADER: Greg W. | Email LeaderGregW@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Suburban park in northern Melbourne, near La Trobe University. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy-Moderate 6-10 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Vast grassy plains and panoramic views from the highest point in metropolitan Melbourne define this accessible circuit through Bundoora Park. Centred around Mount Cooper, this loop offers a straightforward escape into the northern suburbs' largest parkland. The main Boondurra loop is 5.5km, with optional 4km loop through the Gresswell Forest. The trail provides a varied mix of surfaces, including paved shared paths, the shoulders of quiet internal roads, and open stretches across the grass. While much of the route skirts the local golf course and residential edges, the climb up Mount Cooper is a highlight, offering clear vistas across the city skyline and the surrounding ranges. Because the trail is quite open, there is very little shade along the way. BOOKING: By Friday 26th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at Bundoora Park entrance near tramstop.  There is parking inside the park to the left. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Number 86 tram to Bundoora Park/ Plenty Road tramstop. MAP REFERENCE: Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jurs4swBQc2MNeuf7 FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: Richard C. | Email LeaderRichardC@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Preparing the draft Spring program of events - online via Zoom. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The bulk of the planning for the upcoming Spring program will be done in this pre-planning meeting via Zoom in readiness to present the draft program the next night at the Social Evening, where attendees will be invited to provide additional suggestions and help fill any gaps. BOOKING: By 5pm Monday 6th July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Alternatively, simply click on the Zoom link in the reminder email sent to members a few days prior to the event. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. DRAFT PROGRAM: Nomads Draft Program. You may add your suggestions to this online spreadsheet - be sure to click to some other cell once you've finished, so that your suggestion gets saved. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm online via Zoom. Those who registered will be sent the Zoom link by 6pm on Monday evening. LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Photo by Bich Tran from Pexels.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS