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The Nomads Outdoors Group Inc.

Greensborough to Hurstbridge Ramble

Sat, 8 Oct 2022
10:10 - 16:00

A green and semi urban walk in Spring through parks, green belts and trails between Greensborough and Hurstbridge.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate approximately 17 km, mostly on off-road paths, with some initial steep climbs earlier in the walk. 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting on the park side adjacent to Greensborough Station, we will briefly follow the Plenty River upstream, passing by playing fields before climbing uphill, skirting adjacent urban estates, keeping to greenbelt and parkland as much as possible, crossing a few serious roads, before coming down to join up with a mainly flat Diamond Creek Trail We will follow this upstream towards a proposed alfresco luncheon (BYO) stop, before continuing along the trail as far as Hurstbridge. Spring will provide much nature to admire along this route.  Opportunity to socialise afterwards at Pub before catching homeward train.

BOOKING: By Friday 8th October. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:10am at park side exit of Greenborough Station. 

MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 21 grid A2 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/3voz4YXEUQituGKP7.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

  • Outbound Train: Hurstbridge line (usually platform 1) Flinders Street Station, front carriage, 9.12am, reaching Greensborough 9.58am. 
  • Home bound trains: depart 3.28pm, 4.28pm and 5.28pm from Hurstbridge. 
  • Note: The walk participants will be contacted in the event of changes to train times and line works etc.  

FOOD: Carry lunch (soup always a good option), snacks and at least 1 litre of water. 

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots (it could be muddy/slippery in places) and dress (layers to put on/take off and wet weather gear) according to the weather forecast.  

LEADER: Michael C/Jason T. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com or LeaderJasonT.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
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WAIVER: By purchasing this ticket, I agree to the following:

  1. I declare that I am at least 18 years of age.
  2. I undertake to observe the Rules and By-Laws of the Nomads Outdoors Group Inc. (the Association) in force at any time.
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  3. In voluntarily participating in an activity of the Association, I acknowledge that this activity may expose me to risks that could lead to my injury, illness, death or to loss of or damage to my property. I also acknowledge that I may also be found to have contributed to injury or illness or death of others or to the loss of or damage to their property.
  4. I acknowledge that I will take responsibility for my own actions while participating in any activity of the Association.
  5. I agree that no refund is available if I cancel my booking less than 24 hours prior to the event. However, if I cancel at any time due to COVID-19, or the event is cancelled by the leader, a refund will be provided. 
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