A full week of cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and/or snowboarding, staying in a cosy lodge at Falls Creek. Stay the full week, or part thereof. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Your choice (choose slopes and equipment to match your skills) – cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and/or snowboarding.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: A full week (or part thereof) ski trip to Falls Creek is planned for Sunday 25 to Sunday 31 August 2024. We will be staying at the cosy Cosela Alpine Lodge, which provides ski-in ski-out access from Wombats Ramble with no oversnow transport requirements. This will be a cross-country ski, downhill ski and/or snowboard week leaving Melbourne on Sunday and leaving Falls Creek the following Sunday. BOOKING: Please get a Nomads ticket ASAP to indicate your intention to attend. The leader will then contact you to confirm dates and times, and to organise payment. Accommodation will be booked once bed availability and size of the group is known. To register your interest, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.cosela.com.au/Winter/index.html. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Sunday afternoon, Cosela Alpine Lodge, Falls Creek.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway Map X922 grid H10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/V7fBUEiNBb62.  GETTING THERE: There are coach services from Melbourne, Mt Beauty and many other locations to Falls Creek. There are long-term parking facilities in Mt Beauty if you don’t wish to take your car up the mountain. If driving, take the Hume Freeway (M31) to Wangaratta then the Great Alpine Road (B500), turning off to Mt Beauty. On arrival at Falls Creek you should request to unload your luggage at the steps beyond the CFA station, which is lit at night. As you are staying at Cosela, you don't need oversnow transport. After unloading, you will return to the attendant to be directed to a parking place. Cosela Lodge can then be reached by travelling up the steps and across Snowgum Lane (see map at www.cosela.com.au/Winter/Map.html). DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 391 km, 4.5 hours. FOOD: It's advisable to bring food for the period of your stay; group catering arrangements will be organised after registration. Breakfast cereal, milk, bread, jam, condiments, tea and coffee are provided by the lodge. There’s a local food store for last minute supplies and oversights. COSTS: You can come for the full period or part thereof: ACCOMMODATION MON-THU: The accommodation cost is $120 per Nomads member per night. ACCOMMODATION FRI-SAT: $270 for Friday plus Saturday night (i.e. $135 per night, but payment is required for both nights if either is required). BOOKING FEE: There is also a $3.50 service booking fee. BUS - MOUNT BEAUTY TO FALLS CREEK: The bus fee is $88 Mount Beauty to Falls Creek return if you decide to park in Mt Beauty. FALLS CREEK PARKING: The parking fee at Falls Creek is $448 for the 7 nights (plus you will need to carry snow chains). NON MEMBERS: Not a Nomads member? Purchase a temporary one-month membership before getting your tickets (cost $8). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bring sheets and pillowcases, towel, washer and toiletries, plus ski gear to suit all possible conditions (or hire it in Mt Beauty or Falls Creek). Don’t forget warm, comfortable clothing for after-ski activities. If driving you will be required to carry chains (these can be hired in Mt Beauty), and you should ensure your radiator has antifreeze. LEADER: Les B. | Email LeaderLesB.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  

Enjoy a pleasant winter's walk on the Geelong foreshore, travelling there and back via public transport: a V/Line train to the North Geelong Station, returning to Docklands by ferry (or optionally by train).  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 7 km point-to-point walk, optionally extended to a moderate 13 km walk via an additional 6 km circuit walk along the foreshore to Eastern Park (graded according to the Leaders Guide - Appendix A: Activity Grading Guidelines).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We'll catch a V/Line train to Geelong's North Geelong Station, from where we'll walk to the interesting Federal Mills complex for a quick visit. Afterwards, a short stroll will take us to the foreshore, which we'll follow all the way round to Cunningham Pier and the picturesque Geelong waterfront. Lunch can be taken in this vicinity, either in one of the cafes facing the foreshore, or you can BYO lunch for a picnic in the park. Suggested lunch options are The Geelong Boathouse (for fish and chips) or Hecho en Mexico. There is limited indoor seating at The Geelong Boathouse, so if it's raining, Hecho en Mexico would be best.  After lunch you'll have the option to stroll with us along the waterfront around to Eastern Beach, and back via parklands and Malop St, or alternatively to check out the nearby Geelong CBD on your own - there is an excellent Art Gallery located on Johnstone Park and the National Wool Museum is quite close to Cunningham Pier. To return to Melbourne, we'll catch the 4pm Port Phillip Ferries service to Docklands via Portarlington. If you prefer though, you can catch a V/Line train from the nearby Geelong Station, which will effectively be cost-free since weekend train travel is capped at $7.20 per day (or $3.60 for Seniors/Concessions).  BOOKING: By Friday 23rd August. To register with The Nomads, click on Get Tickets. To book your ferry ticket, go to Port Phillip Ferries (this can be done on the day from your phone). Bookings can't be made for the V/Line trains, but you'll need a Myki card. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: See V/Line Trains for timetables. Docklands-Geelong-Portarlington ferry service: Port Phillip Ferries.  For our approximate route, see the North Geelong - Federal Mills - Eastern Beach - Port Phillip Ferries Google map. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:50am at the North Geelong Station, 109 Victoria St, North Geelong.  ** Note: this is a change from the formerly advertised starting point of North Shore Station ** If travelling by train from Southern Cross, you should get to Southern Cross Station by around 9:35am, ready to board the Waurn Ponds service that departs at 9:50am. MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/o4VS9PPy3MBH8KAq8.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 67 km, 59 minutes by train (or approximately 1 hour to drive, but public transport is recommended).  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Outbound: Board the front carriage of the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) service that departs from Southern Cross Station at 9:50am, and should arrive at the North Geelong Station at 10:49am. Return: We'll need to get to the Port Phillip Ferries terminal by 3:45pm, to board the ferry that departs from Geelong at 4pm.  Return via V/Line: Trains bound for Southern Cross depart from Geelong Station at 3:32pm, 4:12pm, 4:52pm, 5:32pm, etc. COST: TRAIN: Train, tram and bus travel is capped at $7.20 per day (or $3.60 for Seniors/Concessions) for travel anywhere in Victoria. FERRY: The Geelong-Docklands service costs $26.50 one-way (or $24.50 for Seniors/Concessions) on weekends. NOTE: You can leave purchasing your ferry ticket until close to the time of travel - there will be ample space on board. FOOD: Carry snacks if you wish and some drinking water. Bring your lunch if you plan to have a picnic, or there are many options along the Geelong foreshore to purchase lunch. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/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  

A gem of a short coastal winter ramble, taking in some lovely vistas of Port Phillip Bay, Frankston, and Kananook Creek bushlands following beachside boardwalks and riverside trails to Seaford, with a post luncheon option of continuing on to Carrum. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 8 km walk (Seaford), Moderate 15 km if continuing to Carrum. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Commencing the walk from Oliver's Hill after a train journey to Frankston and bus up to Oliver's Hill Lookout, we will make our way down to Frankston beachside boardwalks before getting on to the picturesqe Kananook Creek trail, arriving at Seaford in time for optional lunch/refreshments at the Spanish Bar.  At this point, participants have the option of pulling out to go homeward via the nearby Seaford Station, or time permitting and depending how people are feeling, we can continue on to Carrum, adding another couple of hours to the walk.  BOOKING: By Friday 16th August. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11:15am at the Grange Rd / Nepean Hwy bus stop (near the Oliver's Hill lookout), Frankston. MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/Na1PSzP94BEqNLYH7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: From the Bay C bus stop outside Frankston Station, we'll take the #781 Dromana bus at 11:09am to Grange Rd/Nepean Hwy (we'll ask the driver to drop us off at the 1st stop past the Oliver's Hill lookout).  GETTING TO FRANKSTON BY TRAIN: Suggested train: Frankston line train departing Flinders Street at 9:17am, arriving at Frankston at 10:24am. That allows 40 minutes for a leisurely coffee and walk to the bus stop Alternative train: Frankston line train departing Flinders Street at 9:37am, arriving at Frankston at 10:44am, which may allow time for a quick take-away coffee, or NOT recommended train: Frankston line train departing Flinders Street at 9:57am, arriving at Frankston at 11:04am, and run to the Bay C bus stop. If this train is late, you'll miss the bus! FOOD: Carry some snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. The Bay can be a  few degrees cooler than Melbourne in the wind. LEADER: Michael Cowan | 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  

After driving along the Geelong Road just looking at the You Yangs, why not go on a walk there to be rewarded by the splendid views? GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium, 12.5 km circuit walk, climbing up and down 400M (this is optional and you don't need to go all the way to the top). It is on formed tracks, and undulates, but there is no sustained climbing. There are options to shorten the walk if required. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk includes climbing 450 steps to the top of Flinders Peak at 350M, the highest point of the You Yangs. It traverses a number of varying trails including West Walk, Northern Range Walk, Branding Yard Trail, Saddleback Track and East Track. There are rewarding views over Port Phillip Bay and the CBD on clear days. There are no facilities during the walk, and we will have a picnic lunch along the way. BOOKING: By Friday 9th August. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at the Turntable Car Park, Little River.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X911 grid F5 | Google map goo.gl/maps/cMZRVzpzn5bcCwbg6.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 60 km, approximately 1 hour to drive. Travel via the Geelong Road (M1, Princes Fwy) and take the Little River exit. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: There is no public transport to the You Yangs, but if you would like to be collected from Werribee Station, contact leaderRogerH.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com. FOOD: Bring lunch, and also at least 1 litre of water. There are no shops on the way. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Light, comfortable walking footwear and dress according to the weather forecast. It can be quite cold and windy. 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: Only 1 In Village.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Junction Club in Moonee Ponds.  GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Nomads hold a social night each month, where members and guests can enjoy a meal, talk about upcoming events, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. Everyone is welcome to these monthly Nomads social evenings. Tuesday night is pasta night - for $20, choose your pasta and receive a complimentary glass of red wine.  BOOKING: By Monday 5th August. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure whether you've booked already? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm on Tuesday 6th August at the Junction Club, 740 Mount Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 16 grid J7. Google map maps.app.goo.gl/VmZhjqUhFnbjMKWQ9. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take tram #59 (Flinders Street Station to Airport West) to stop 32. Alternatively, the Junction Club is a 640m walk from Moonee Ponds Station, on the Craigieburn line. 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  

Follow the route of Bass’ voyage of discovery along the Victorian coastline.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium grade, 15 km walk (graded according to the Leaders Guide - Appendix A: Activity Grading Guidelines). As this walk follows a coastal path, it is undulating with a few steep sections. It is mainly on established grass coastal paths though there is some walking on sand. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The George Bass Coastal Walk goes from San Remo to Kilcunda (and back on the same trail), offering panoramic coastal views from a narrow winding path along cliff tops with expansive views of the turbulent Bass Strait, dipping down to secluded beaches. BOOKING: Preferably by Friday 2nd August. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Parks Victoria park note - George Bass Coastal Walk (PDF). MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at the car park at the end of Punch Bowl Rd, San Remo. Punch Bowl Rd is on the way to Phillip Island - turn left from Phillip Island Rd (B420) 2 km after the B460 junction.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X912 grid Q11 | Google Map: goo.gl/maps/j6bSiQzYrgNaAVmJ7.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 122 km from Melbourne - allow 1.5 hours. FOOD: Bring your own lunch and at least 1 litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sturdy walking footwear, dress for the weather forecast and bring a raincoat just in case! LEADER: Cahal F. | 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 circuit walk west of Melbourne, near Melton. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 9 km circuit walk (graded according to the Leaders Guide - Appendix A: Activity Grading Guidelines). A fairly easy hike with just a few spots having more challenging sections. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk has just enough changes in the surroundings to make it interesting. Quite active birdlife around the sections near the creek. Nice varied trail, great hike. Think of it as Werribee Gorge Lite! The track can get muddy after rain, so be sure to set out with good footwear if there's been recent rainfall.  BOOKING: By Friday 26th July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am on Canopus Circuit, off Long Forest Rd. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport is not feasible. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 329 C10 | Google map goo.gl/A8gCdrr2rjz5JnVc9 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.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  

A pleasant winter's day stroll along the Melbourne foreshore, finishing at Bay Street, Port Melbourne. Highlights include Brighton bathing boxes, Elwood Beach, St Kilda Beach, life saving clubs and million dollar real estate. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A Moderate, mainly flat 12.5 km walk (graded as per Leaders Guide - Appendix A: Activity Grading Guidelines). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Meeting outside Brighton Beach station (on the seaward side) at 10.50am, a pleasant walk along foreshore paths, promenades and beaches, offering lovely vistas out over Port Phillip Bay towards the city and coast. Alfresco, BYO lunch at a park adjacent to St Kilda Marina, before continuing on to the event's termination at Bay Street, Port Melbourne for an optional pub liquid refreshment, or to catch the light rail/tram, opposite Station Pier, back into the city.   BOOKING: By Friday 19th July. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10.50am at Brighton Beach Railway Station (seaward side) ready for a 10.55am departure. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 76 grid C3 | Google map maps.app.goo.gl/V6HnvnGzJSAQVcam9.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Train from Flinders Street Station 10.17am, reaching Brighton Beach Station at 10.42am. The light rail/tram from Port Melbourne back into the CBD runs every 15 minutes or so. FOOD: Owing to $$$ menus with a Sunday 15% surcharge of most beachside establishments, I've decided on the BYO/Alfresco option, local parks providing some shelter if required. Carry lunch (hot soup an idea), snacks and a litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. The foreshore can be chilly and few degrees colder than town if there's a southerly wind. LEADER: Michael Cowan | 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  

Based on Dja Dja Wurrung country, Clunes is where Victorian gold rush fever was sparked in July 1851, making Australia (for a short time) the richest country in the world. Evidence of those boomtown days remain in the pictureship streets and beautifully preserved architecture of this charming little town (population around 1,881) which is considered the best collection of 19th century buildings in Australia. Given the architecture of the town, Clunes is a popular location for filming movies and TV shows; including such classics as Mad Max (1979), Ned Kelly with Heath Ledger (2003), and the TV series The True History of the Kelly Gang (2018).  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate (hilly terrain) 11 km circuit walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The trip coincides with the monthly street market (9am to 1pm). It's an 18 minute walk from the train station to the town centre. Time will be allocated to explore the town area including the option of visiting the local museum (closes at 2pm). Lunch break will be taken in the square (live music is provided on market days). Post lunch will be a tour of old mine sites, history story boards, a lookout and local walking tracks. Returning back to the town centre, departure will be at 2:55pm to return to the train station via a different route to further explore the town prior to catching the 3:40pm train. BOOKING: By Friday 12th July. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Visit Clunes — Wikipedia Entry. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:40am at the public square in Fraser Street, Clunes (car-free for market).  MAP REFERENCE: Southern Cross Station - Melway map 1A grid A7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/s6DUsRG8CWz2K97eA  Clunes - Melway map X927 grid B2 | Google map goo.gl/71mPV9eyxtSkVabz7  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 138 km, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes via Western Freeway/M8 to Wallace, exit at Ormond Road onto C291 via Creswick then into Clunes. Travelling by train it's a journey of 2 hours and 5 minutes (via Ballarat on the Ararat service). PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The trip starts on the train departing Southern Cross Station at 08:14am arriving, via Ballarat, into Clunes at 10:19am. The return train departs Clunes at 3:40pm arriving back at Southern Cross at 5:48pm. Day return weekend fares are capped at $7.20 (Full) and $3.60 (Concession & Seniors). Note #3 - paper tickets are required for this day-return trip. Advance purchase (covers metro travel to/from Southern Cross) or buy on arrival at Southern Cross. To pre-purchase, visit Where-to-buy-tickets or purchase online then present your booking number at any manned Metro station to have your tickets printed. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. There are limited food trucks in the market area; primary food shop is the local IGA supermarket (open on Sundays). Clunes RSL volunteers run an on-street sausage sizzle and an indoors Devonshire Tea service ($5.00) both until 1pm. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Clunes can be several degrees cooler than Melbourne. LEADER: Garry Oliver | Email LeaderGarryO.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  

Travel through the Latrobe Valley by train with views to the Baw Baw Plateau, a pub lunch, two short river walks with historic rail bridges and a bat colony.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy to Moderate 13.5 km walk, slightly undulating/flat on a paved, shared cycle rail trail and partly gravel on the river walks. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: A long day of travel but the current low fares makes venturing further out to new areas more appealing. Travel by train to Bairnsdale, then a short bus ride to Nicholson where we will have lunch on arrival at the Nicholson Hotel. After lunch we walk to the Nicholson River, past the small marina and to the East Gippsland Rail Trail with views of the rail bridge along the way. This part of the rail trail is on the far western end and 9 km long, and is part of the former Bairnsdale to Orbost rail line (opened 1916 and closed 1987) that mostly carried timber and farming produce. Passenger trains ceased in the 1930s and the line was dismantled in 1994. This part of the trail passes through open farmland predominantly for cattle and horse grazing with some long straight stretches and distant views to the Gippsland Lakes in some sections until we reach Howitt Park and the Mitchell River, just east of the main part of Bairnsdale. We view what's left of the former rail bridge across the river and the Little Swing Bridge across Clifton Creek, then we cross the river on the Princes Highway bridge (1958). We will walk along part of the Mitchell River walking track to view the small fruit bat colony (Grey-headed flying fox) - if we have time, then backtrack a little bit before cutting across town to the station. We may stop at the Grand Terminus Hotel (1889) for a quick drink, again, if we have time, before catching the train home. BOOKING: By Friday 5th July. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: East Gippsland Rail Trail; Mitchell River loop walk; Nicholson Hotel; The Grand Terminus Hotel;  V/Line; PTV; Metro Trains; Major Disruptions - Trains and Trams.  MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 0745am at Southern Cross Railway Station for a 0754 Departure or meet 1142 at Bairnsdale Railway Station or enroute. MAP REFERENCE: Southern Cross Station: Melway map 2E grid K6 | Google map goo.gl/q5zh11z1QWAXDDNX8 Bairnsdale Station: Melway map X928 grid J5 | Google map goo.gl/XYs4bALf6xTteksJ6 DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 281 km, 3 hours 48 minutes by train from Southern Cross or approximately 3 hours 45 minutes via Monash Fwy/Princess Hwy/M1 to Bairndale by road.   PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Depart Southern Cross Station at 7:54 am to Bairnsdale, arriving at 11:42. We then conect to a road coach for a 10 minute drive to Nicholson. The train is a 6 car Vlocity with no cafe car so BYO any refreshmemts that you might like including dinner on the return trip. Cars B & D have reserved seating, we will travel in car F the last car which is unreserved and on the North Melbourne end. The coach is also unreserved and is the service to Marlo. Note: Please be aware of any bus replacement on your Metro train or tram line and plan accordingly. Major Disruptions - Trains and Trams.  FARE: Return Ticket Melbourne  / Southern Cross to Nicholson (Paper Ticket only - No Myki ) - Full $7.30; Concession/Senoirs $3.65. Includes Metro Suburban zones 1 & 2 (if bought in advance), V/line train and coach travel. V/Line - Where to buy tickets. Also available online for station pickup. FOOD: Carry snacks and a litre of water. Lunch will be at the Nicholson Hotel Bristro. Dinner BYO to have on the train as there is no cafe car or wait until you get home for a late dinner. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Bairnsdale/East Gippsland usually has a better winter climate than Melbourne. LEADER: Paul K. | Email LeaderPaulk.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  

EVENT UPDATE: Please note that we are fully booked out for this event. We have created a wait list in case there are cancellations which free up attendance spaces. Details are provided in the ticketing area. Thank you to all who have booked and paid for tickets. Join us for a fun evening of nude 10 pin bowling at a location in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. We have hired the entire venue. The event is open to Nomads members and visitors. Ticket holders will receive address details of the venue by Wednesday 3rd July 2024. Location given is approximate. We are only able to share the venue details, including the suburb, with confirmed ticket holders. Participants are not permitted to share the venue name or location. Please leave that to the organisers. SUPPER AT BOWLING VENUE: There was going to be an optional meal at a local restaurant after the bowling, but we now have an alternative, probably better, idea. We are now planning a bring-and-share supper in the room next to the bowling alley. This has been popular during previous similar events.  FOOD: You may bring your own non-alcoholic drinks to the venue to drink between bowls. Alcoholic drinks for personal consumption are permitted in the supper room adjoining the bowling area, but not in the room where we are bowling. No glass, please for safety, and ensure that no drinks at all are taken into the bowling lane area. Everyone is requested to bring a plate of food to share for supper. If you bring food that needs to be heated, please be aware that we only have access to a pie warmer. Please do not bring food on non-reusable plastic plates as these are not allowed at this type of event. It would be appreciated if everyone could bring your own cold drinks. Free tea and coffee will be provided. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We will meet out the front of the venue at 7.30pm if the weather is fine, or inside the foyer if it is raining. Please do not block the entrance, as other patrons may be leaving the building. We would ask that everyone is respectful of the venue staff, who are assisting us to make this event happen. Facemasks are not required to be worn but you may wear a mask if you would prefer. Hand sanitiser will be provided. Once introductions are completed, we will proceed to the bowling area. When advised by the Event Leader, everyone may then undress. All clothes can be left at the rear of the bowling alley. You may wish to bring a small bag for your clothes. There should be no problem with security, but we recommend that you do not bring valuables into the venue, as we are unable to take responsibility for any losses. The time allocated for bowling is 8pm until 10pm. Bowling shoes will be provided for all. You will each be able to select a suitable bowling ball to use during the evening, and then can join in with others at any one of the lanes. Do not worry if you are on your own, we will ensure that everyone finds a group to bowl with. You do not need to be experienced in 10 pin bowling. This is all about having fun with like minded people. Depending on the number of bowlers at each lane, you can typically expect to complete up to two games. There will be a small competition with prizes which will be awarded based on the individual scores of the first game. Once everyone has finished the first game, we will stop for presentation of prizes, and to share supper together. ACTIVITIES AFTER THE PRESENTATIONS: Once presentations have been made, you are free to continue with supper and talking to people, you may return to bowling, or for a fee of $8.20 payable at the front desk, you can have a swim in one of the indoor heated swimming pools on site. It would be appreciated if everyone could promptly depart the venue at 10pm. We would welcome the assistance of a few people to help the organisers with packing up after the night. PHOTOGRAPHY: In order to maintain everyone's privacy, please note that no photographs will be permitted except as advised by the Event Leader on the night. Phones are not to be used during the evening, and we thank you for assisting us with this. Please see the Event Leader Michael if you have any concerns. BOOKING: By 1pm on Wednesday 3rd July 2024. To register, click on Get Tickets. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Tickets may sell out for this event, so book early. Tickets will be allocated on a "first come, first served" basis. No tickets will be available for purchase at the venue. Ticket prices for this event are the same for Nomads members and visitors to cover the cost of hire of the venue. No refunds on tickets will be available after 18th June 2024, except for inability to attend due to illness including Coronavirus, or if the event is cancelled by the Event Leader.   If the event is a sellout, a wait list will be created. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7.30pm at the entrance to the venue, ticket holders will receive address details by Wednesday 3rd July 2024. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 20-25 km, approximately 30 minutes to drive, or 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport and walking. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The venue is accessible by public transport. Approx 50min train journey from Flinders Street railway station, followed by a 30min walk. More precise public transport details will be provided to ticket holders by Wednesday 3rd July 2024. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: This is a naturist event, not clothing optional, so everyone is asked to be naked while bowling. The only exception is for women during their periods, who may wear a bikini bottom or similar. Bowling shoes will be provided and must be worn. Please bring your own towel to sit on for hygiene reasons. LEADER: Michael J. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.

Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Arcadia Hotel. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Nomads hold a social night each month, where members and guests can enjoy a meal, talk about upcoming events, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. July is planning month, where we sketch out the program of events for the upcoming september quarter. Most of the planning will have been done via a Zoom pre-planning meeting the previous night, but in this social evening we also welcome additional suggestions to fill any gaps. 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 a walk we haven't done before? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Everyone is welcome – you don't have to volunteer for an activity. New members are especially invited to any of the monthly Nomads social evenings. The Arcadia Hotel has an extensive menu offering a range of pizzas and bar snacks, popular pub classics, healthy salads and weekly specials - Tuesday is $16 parma night (including vegetarian parmas). BOOKING: By Monday 1st July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure what you've booked for? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Arcadia Hotel, 2 Toorak Rd, South Yarra. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2L grid E5/F5. | Google map goo.gl/maps/kp7jhogCy5kXQLzeA. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram #58 to stop 125 (Punt Rd & Toorak Rd) Train: Sandringham, Frankston, Cranbourne or Pakenham line to South Yarra Station Bus: #246 (Elsternwick to Clifton Hill) along Punt Rd to Punt Rd & Toorak Rd LEADER: Garry O. | Email LeaderGarryO.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