Enjoy a very pleasant day out at Bacchus Marsh experiencing frequent sightings of native birds and trees as well as colonial era deciduous treed avenues,travelling there by train, then on foot exploring the area surrounding the Werribee River and some colonial points of interest -including Bacchus Marsh's connection to Captain Moonlight-Australia's only known gay bushranger and the Georgian home of Captain William Bacchus after whom Bacchus Marsh is named. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 10 km, circuit walk on sealed and unsealed footpaths, with shorter options of 6.5 km or 4 km available. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This is a relatively easy walk with shorter options of 6.5 km and 4 km available for anyone who chooses. The Werribee River flows between the township and the railway line and we’ll walk along the foot tracks beside the river and enjoy magnificent specimens of River Red Gums.  A reserve on the banks of the river with undercover picnic tables will be our lunch spot. After lunch we’ll head in an easterly direction along the river then turn to flank the township passing by market gardens and several handsome Edwardian and Victorian houses including Captain William Bacchus's Georgian home.  We’ll head through to Masons Lane Reserve and take in the scenic vistas of the hills to the north and navigate our way to the site of Captain Moonlight's connection with Bacchus Marsh-Holy Trinity Anglican Church. We will stop for an afternoon tea in the cozy Baby Black Expresso Bar in Church St built in 1868. A final crossing of the river and a wander through Maddingley Park will take us back to the station for the return journey to the city. Our choice of trains are scheduled to arrive back at Southern Cross Railway Station at 3.48pm or 4:48pm. BOOKING: By Friday 9th June. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am for a 10:14am departure from Southern Cross Station. Meet in the front carriage of the Wendouree train departing Southern Cross Railway Station at 10:14am or join the group en route by arrangement with the event leader. The train will arrive in Bacchus Marsh at 10.58am. We will assemble in the station carpark. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 333 grid J10 | Google map: www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1UhpUyRJBrbL_OYxj2XA-pp4zJ2Rczlk&usp=sharing PUBLIC TRANSPORT:  We travel by V/Line train with a 45 minute journey to Bacchus Marsh on the Wendouree (Ballarat) train departing Southern Cross Railway Station at 10:14am. For the return journey we will aim to catch the 2:56pm or 3:56pm train from Bacchus Marsh which are scheduled to arrive at Southern Cross Railway Station at 3:48pm and 4:48pm, respectively. All travel is within myki zones 1 & 2 with weekend daily caps of $6.70 full fare, $3.35 concession and free for seniors. If travelling by car, parking is available in the station car park entered from Station St. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.  LEADER:   Don Vogt  LeaderDonV.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com  Please contact if you have any questions.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

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. This month's social night is at the Arcadia Hotel, which 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 5th June. 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  

Enjoy a day travelling all the way around Port Phillip Bay via public transport, interspersed with a few short walks. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy short walks and travel via public transport. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Have a leisurely day travelling with Nomads friends all the way around Port Phillip Bay. We'll catch a V/Line train to Geelong then have a short walk to and along the Geelong foreshore and CBD. We'll catch a #56 bus to Queenscliff, where we'll alight at Fort Queenscliff to walk around the fort and along the beach to our lunch spot, Nelly's at the Pier. After lunch, a short walk will take us to the ferry terminal to catch the ferry to Sorrento. The 40 minute ferry trip gives you time to have a coffee (or dessert) on board, or just relax and enjoy the view. Upon arrival in Sorrento, we'll walk along the beach to catch a #788 bus to Frankston, from where trains depart regularly for Flinders Street. Detailed Itinerary: Meet at 8:55am at Southern Cross Station to catch the 9:10am Waurn Ponds service to alight at Geelong Station at 10:13am. Walk to and along the Geelong foreshore. 11:03am catch #56 Queenscliff bus from Geelong to arrive at Mercer St/King St, Queenscliff (Fort Queenscliff) at 12:06pm (or Queenscliff Pier at 12:10pm). Walk to the lunch spot, Nelly's at the Pier, 1 Tobin Drive (Princess Park) where we have a lunch booking for 12:30pm. Walk to the ferry terminal by 1:40pm to catch the 2pm ferry to Sorrento, arriving in Sorrento at 2:40pm. Walk to Websters Corner/St Pauls Rd (13 min) to catch the 3:03pm #788 bus to Frankston, arriving in Frankston at 4:41pm. Catch a Metro train from Frankston to the CBD, for example 4:58pm (arriving 6:04pm at Flinders Street), 5:08pm (arriving 6:14pm at Flinders Street) etc. Alternative: This program leaves us with very little time for walks around Queenscliff and/or visiting the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum (full $10, concession $8). If the group wishes to have more time in Queenscliff, we could take the subsequent (3pm) ferry to Sorrento, which would get us to Flinders Street at 7:24pm. (We would take the 4:23pm bus from Sorrento to Frankston, arriving in Frankston at 6:01pm to catch the 6:19pm Metro train to Flinders Street). BOOKING: Nomads: By Friday 2nd June. To register click on Get Tickets. Ferry: You will also need to book a ferry passage via Searoad Ferries (but this can be booked at any time prior to boarding).  Unsure if you've already booked with The Nomads? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 8:55am at Southern Cross Station to board the 9:10am Waurn Ponds (Geelong) service. Check electronic panels upon arrival to determine the platform number.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2E grid K6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/UJFmgf3zD41g1cit5.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: This tour is designed to be accessed by public transport: Outbound: Catch the 9:10am Waurn Ponds service from Southern Cross Station. Return: Trains depart regularly from Frankston Station bound for Flinders Street. En route we will catch the #56 bus from Geelong to Queenscliff, the Searoad Ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento, and the #788 bus from Sorrento to Frankston. COST:  Trains and buses: Bring your Myki card. The Weekend Saver cap now applies for travel anywhere within Victoria, hence you will pay $6.70 full, or $3.35 concession, for the entire trip except for the ferry (with no additional charge for any extra train, tram or bus trips you make the same day). Lunch: Pay for whatever you purchase for lunch at the Nelly's at the Pier cafe. Searoad Ferry: $15 full or $13 concession for tickets booked online at searoad.com.au. If we change to the 3pm ferry, your 2pm ferry ticket will be valid on that service. FOOD: Carry snacks if desired and a little drinking water. Lunch will be purchased in Queenscliff. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Be sure to bring layers for warmth, wind and rain protection.  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  

THERE IS ONE VACANCY (DUE TO A CANCELLATION) FOR THE FIRST PERSON TO PAY THE DEPOSIT. Join the tall ship "South Passage", Queensland's sail training ship, for a sailing trip to and from Townsville with stops for bush walks on the iconic islands of Magnetic, Hinchinbrook and Dunk in June 2023. Participate in sailing the ship, snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, walking on a deserted island, and feeling the wind in your hair. Everyone sleeps in a communal cabin, and there are shared toilet facilities, which is a small discomfort to pay for the experience of sailing in the same manner that Captain Cook did. This trip will be similar to 2022 with some differences. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A basic level of fitness and dexterity is required to move around the ship while it is moving. You need a spirit of adventure, and to embrace working as a team to assist sailing the ship. However no prior sailing experience is required and you will be trained on the job. At times you might have to be awake at night for up to 2 hours to assist in running the ship. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The ship is named South Passage. She is built on the same lines as a New York Pilot Schooner, and has a total length of 30 metres.  Each day we will find a picturesque anchorage, set foot on an enchanted island off the Barrier Reef for a bushwalk, or go snorkelling. The locations are likely to include Magnetic Island, Orpheus Island, Hinchinbrook Island and Dunk Island.  The emphasis is on having a good time and getting a range of experiences – not just hard-core sailing. You will never be bored!  The voyage is for 7 days, and will cost $1,750 including accommodation of Friday 2nd June. This cost does not include transport to/from Townsville but includes everything once you are on board including all on-board meals. The evening meal on Friday 2nd is a group dinner on shore at your expense.  South Passage does not have any powered winches, so we rely on your manpower to sweat the lines and do all tasks required to run the ship, in the same manner as the ancient mariners.  Of note, South Passage is a dry ship, and there's no smoking on board. My experience is that you will not miss this since there are so many activities to challenge your senses and keep you occupied. A great chance for a detox. Also no naturism is possible. BOOKING: ASAP! Numbers are limited to 18, and will be on a first in first served basis to pay a $200 deposit to South Passage (follow this link to the booking form). This sailing is open to the general public, but Nomads members are being offered early booking, so don't wait too long! Please also click Get Ticket in this event so Roger knows you are planning to attend.   Not sure if you've already registered? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: southpassage.org.au or view the brochure for this event. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Townsville before 10pm on Friday 2nd June 2023 (boats don't wait). All sailors need to be on board South Passage by 10pm on Friday 2nd June, and the voyage is expected to end at 4pm on Friday 9th June. Further updates will be provided to people who have expressed interest. MAP REFERENCE: Townsville: Google map g.page/BreakwaterMarinaTSV?share. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: A long way. Best to fly to/from Queensland. This cost is not included in the voyage cost above.  FOOD: All meals are provided on board. All preferences are catered for. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: It is generally balmy. However, if we get some rain it can be cool. A packing list will be provided. 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.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Play a game or two of 500 cards online via the Trickster Cards website, with fellow Nomads 500 card players.  TYPE: Social ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy playing a social game of 500 cards, in groups of four, from anywhere in Australia or even overseas, from the comfort of your own home, while enjoying your favorite beverage or nibbles. You will be able to see and hear the other players and enjoy the banter of your fellow Nomads members.  BOOKING: By Monday 29th May. To register click on Get Tickets. You will be e-mailed the link to play the game prior to 7pm on Tuesday 30th May.  Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: At 7pm click on the link that will be e-mailed to you on Tuesday prior to the game.  LEADER: Stephan C. | Email LeaderStephanC.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 scenic walk around Warburton in the Upper Yarra Valley. (Note: This event was originally scheduled for 7 May, but was rescheduled because of delays due to bus replacements on the Lilydale line until 21 May). GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy approximately 8 km circuit walk. Most of the walk will be fairly flat but there will be some short climbs and descents, steep at times. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Warburton is a beautiful small town sitting beside the Yarra River and surrounded by forests. This walk, starting from central Warburton, will encompass sections of the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail, the Yarra River Walk and the Warburton Rail Trail. From the meeting point, we'll cross the river then walk uphill, mostly on a gentle gradient to meet the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail. We'll follow that trail eastwards, surrounded by tall trees and ferns, with many spectacular vistas over the Yarra Valley. Afterwards, we head down to the river to walk back to the start point via the Warburton Rail Trail and the Yarra River Walk, with a short detour to view the quirky, no nail, house that Boinga Bob built at 20 Highfield Rd. Those who would like some refreshments afterwards can linger for a while at the Alpine Hotel prior to heading back home. BOOKING: By Thursday 25th May. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11:20am at the bus stop in front of the Alpine Hotel, 3340 Warburton Hwy, Warburton. There is parking on site, but Warburton is very busy on the weekends, so allow plenty of time to find a parking spot. You can park along the Warburton Highway in front of the Alpine Hotel or on Station Rd (which is behind the Alpine Hotel), then walk over the Rail Trail and down through the hotel grounds to the bus stop. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X912 grid S3 | VicRoads map 80 grid D7 | Google map g.page/Alpine-Hotel-Warburton?share.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: You can use public transport to get to and from this walk: Getting There: Catch the Lilydale train that departs Flinders Street Station at 9:06am (or Richmond at 9:19am), arriving in Lilydale at 10:15am. From there catch the 10:27am #683 Warburton bus, which should arrive at the Alpine Retreat (aka The Alpine) at 11:13am. Returning: #683 buses depart from Warburton for Lilydale Station at 3:39pm, 4:39pm, 5:23pm, 6:29pm... DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 73 km, approximately 1.5 hours to drive, just over 2 hours by public transport. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast. A hat, insect repellent and layered clothing are recommended. The tracks can be wet and slippery at this time of year, and Warburton is likely to be colder and wetter than Melbourne. LEADER: Johnathon M. | Email LeaderJohnathonM.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: Cycling along the O'Shannassey Aquaduct trail (courtesy of Warburton Holiday Park).   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

IMPORTANT: Due to the forecast weather conditions, this ride will now start at the Convent Bakery (Abbotsford Convent) rather than at Eltham Station (i.e. the ride direction has been reversed)! A leisurely, scenic cycling ride beside the Diamond Creek and the Yarra River. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium 30 km point-to-point cycling (with moderate 15 km option). Abbotsford Convent to Heidelberg: Moderate 15 km point-to-point cycling. Heidelberg to Eltham:  Moderate 15 km point-to-point cycling. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We'll start with a coffee at the Convent Bakery. We'll then decide, based on weather conditions and the attendees' fitness levels, whether to have lunch in Heidelberg (at 15 km) or Eltham (at 30 km). The route we'll follow will be along the Main Yarra Trail and the Diamond Creek Trail. After lunch you can exit the ride via Heidelberg Station or Eltham Station. Trains depart from Eltham Station for Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes (at 2:01pm, 2:21pm, 2:41pm, 3:01pm, 3:21pm etc). BOOKING: By Saturday 20th May. To register, please click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:20am at Convent Bakery, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2D grid C9 | Google map goo.gl/maps/6SXTCbs4vtMrS8TdA?coh=178571&entry=tt.  FOOD: We will order lunch at EITHER The Train Yard cafe in Heidelberg OR at Platform 3095 beside Eltham Station.  APPAREL: Bike, helmet and appropriate attire based on the weather forecast. Layers are your best weapon against the vagaries of Melbourne's changeable weather! A spare tube is advisable and a waterproof layer is essential! 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  

Explore both Sanatorium Lake and Camel's Hump in one trip with this moderate track. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 9 km walk with a total rise of 300m. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Take a relaxing walk down to the lake before climbing Camel's Hump. Camel’s Hump is the highest of Mount Macedon’s peaks. The tracks are easy to follow, well maintained, and simple enough for all fitness levels. These trails are usually pretty muddy, but shouldn't be too hard to traverse - though it gets a little bit steep up towards the summit. This trail also avoids walking along the road, though you'll double-back on part of the paths you took to each landmark. BOOKING: By Friday 12th May. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at Days Picnic Area. Park at the parking space off Lions Head Road to best access amenities such as the picnic grounds and public restrooms. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport is not viable. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 G9 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/kz8sJtg7EuNUHkxSA. 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  

Our Annual General Meeting, in conjunction with the regular monthly social night. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join us in a private room for the AGM followed by dinner in lieu of our regular social gathering. The first part of this night will involve the formal business necessary to satisfy the requirements of our incorporation as an association, including presentation and acceptance of financial and other reports, and the election of office bearers for the next 12 months. After this, please stay for a meal or for socialising. There will be a special mail‐out to all members in advance of the AGM. Drinks can be purchased at the Bar (outside of the meeting room). The pre-ordered meals will be served in the private room at 8pm sharp. Attending online via Zoom: If you wish, you can attend the AGM online via Zoom. Just select "Online - via Zoom" as the "Attendance Mode" when you get your ticket. In any case, the Zoom link will be emailed prior to the meeting to everybody who has registered. BOOKING BOOKING TO ATTEND: By Monday 1st May. To register your intention to attend, click on Get Tickets. BOOKING YOUR MEAL: A link will be provided here (and in an email sent to those who have registered) a little before the event to enable you to book your meal online. It will then be delivered to the room after the AGM. You will also be able to order in person on the night, but your meal then won't arrive at the same time as the others. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Bleakhouse Hotel, 97 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park (on the corner of Victoria Ave and Beaconsfield Pde).  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2J grid H10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/594ZX3oiqidEZrrRA.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The tram route #1 terminus is right outside the hotel. 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 short walk within historic Trentham and part of the Wombat Trail, a loop that goes around the edges and through Trentham along well made paths. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 10 km, circuit walk on formed paths.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Trentham is a small town on the edge of the Wombat State Forest. There are a number of reserves and walking trails around this historic area, including part of the Wombat Trail, a loop taking the walker around the edge of the Victorian town into the surrounding bushland. The path runs upstream along Stony Creek and its native bush reserve. After leaving Stony Creek, you reach the historic Trentham Cemetery (est. 1870). Crossing over the Trentham-Blackwood Road, we enter Rahills Rd and Golden Point Rd past the Trentham Racecourse, where the last race was run 110 years ago. Returning to Trentham we will make our way back to town via the old Police Camp Reserve, in Camp St (no pun intended), containing a preserved old jail built in 1866. Back into the Trentham township past the historic Red Beard Bakery (run continuously since the 1890s) and then onto the 1880s Trentham Railway Station and along the railway line. We return to the Quarry St/High St intersection for the end of the loop and picnic lunch/BBQ facilities within the Quarry Street Reserve. BOOKING: By Friday 28th April. To register, click on Get Tickets. If you wish to stay on Saturday night, select Saturday from the Accommodation Nights question when booking. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am on the south side of the Quarry St / High St intersection, Trentham.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 grid E10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/76ktsq5uc4igUVdr5.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 93 km, between 75 and 90 minutes to drive via the M79 Calder Fwy. Parking is available in Quarry St, on the north and the south side of its intersection with High Street (the main Trentham throughfare and just downhill from the Cosmopolitan Hotel). PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport options are available via train between Southern Cross station and Woodend (or Kyneton), plus a bus to Trentham. Myki cannot be used on the Daylesford bus service - tickets should be purchased online in advance. Recommended options: Getting There: From Southern Cross, catch the 9:06am Echuca service and alight at Woodend at 10:04am. Transfer to the Daylesford bus service that departs from Woodend at 10:14am and arrives at Trentham Milk Bar/Market St at 10:36am. The bus stop is about 300 metres from the meeting point - from the bus stop head north, then turn left into High St (C318). The second High St intersection is Quarry St, the meeting point. Returning: either Trentham 2:39pm arriving Southern Cross 4:24pm or Trentham 6:39pm arriving Southern Cross 8:29pm. For either of these services, catch the Daylesford-Woodend bus service from Trentham Milk Bar/Market St, which should arrive in Woodend to connect to the V/Line train service to Southern Cross Station, departing Woodend about 15 minutes later. OVERNIGHT OPTION: There is the possibility of staying overnight on Saturday, as there is space to pitch your tent, campervan etc in the grounds of the leader's home in Trentham, with access to bathroom facilities. There are also a couple of spots available inside the house for lilos.  FOOD: Saturday Dinner: for those choosing to spend Saturday night in Trentham, a BYO BBQ will be held at the leader's property in Trentham. BYO everything. Sunday Lunch: a BYO BBQ will be held at Quarry Street Reserve. BYO meat or vegetarian options for a BBQ lunch beside the meeting point. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots and warm, waterproof layers. Trentham is at 700 metres elevation, so it's likely to be cooler and wetter than Melbourne and the trails may be muddy.  LEADER: Robert H. | Email LeaderRobertH.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  

### CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NUMBERS - EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED LATER IN 2023 - FULL REFUNDS WILL BE MADE TO THOSE WHO BOOKED 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 26th April 2023. We are only able to share the venue details, including the suburb, with confirmed ticket holders. DINNER AFTER THE BOWLING: Some of us may like to go for dinner after the Bowling night, so we have booked a table with a local Chinese Cafe/Restaurant in Box Hill - everyone is invited to come along. The table is booked for us under the name of "Russell" from 10.20pm to midnight. You will have to wear your clothes in this venue, sorry. If you could send an email to Russell and Michael to let us know that you would like to come along that would help with the seating arrangements. Please send your email to Assistant Leader Russell The restaurant is Hills BBQ Noodle Shop, 586 Station St, Box Hill. There is some parking in Station St and also around the corner in Bank St.  See you there. 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.  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 if you have any concerns. 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. BOOKING: By Thursday 13th April 2023. To register, click on Get Tickets. 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. Please note that the event will be cancelled and full refunds will be made if we are unable to achieve sufficient numbers by 13th April 2023, as we need to fully cover the cost of hiring the venue. No refunds on tickets will be available after 13th April 2023, 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 26th April 2023. 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 26th April 2023. FOOD: You may bring your own drinks to the venue. 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. 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. HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

On Anzac Day, enjoy an easy cycle ride from Federation Square for lunch in Williamstown, travelling via Port Melbourne, Westgate Park and the Westgate Punt.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 15 km cycling, mostly on off-road trails. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We'll gather at the bike racks between Federation Square and the Yarra River. If you wish, you can get a take-away coffee from Flinders Street Station to have while you're waiting for others to arrive. From Federation Square we'll cycle via Southbank to the cycling path beside the 109 tram line, which takes us to Station Pier in Port Melbourne. There we'll turn right and cycle along the coast and through the astonishing Westgate Park - if we're lucky, the pink lake may be truly pink, though this summer has probably not been hot enough for it to show its true colours! Still in the park, we'll pass under the Westgate Bridge to get to the Westgate Punt, which will take us across the river to land near the Scienceworks Museum. From there it's a short ride along the coast to Williamstown, for lunch at Al Porto Vecchio, 175 Nelson Place, Williamstown. After lunch, you can catch a train from Williamstown Station, cycle back to the CBD along the Coastal Trail then Dynon Road (or return via the punt), or take one of the other cycling trails (for example, the Capital City Trail northbound). Note that the Footscray Road Cycling Trail is currently closed, but there's an excellent detour via Dynon Road. BOOKING: By Sunday 23rd April. To register, please click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at Princes Walk, beside Federation Square. We'll meet at the bike parking on Princes Walk - Princes Walk runs beside Federation Square between Swanston Street and the MCG. If coming from Flinders Street Station, cross Swanston Street and cycle straight ahead about 200m towards the MCG. You'll see the bike parking on your right (just before the silver public toilets).  If coming from the Federation Square main square, proceed along or beside Swanston Street and take the cycling path immediately after the pedestrian crossing (and just before Princes Bridge). Cycle about 200m towards the MCG and you'll see the bike parking on your right (just before the silver public toilets).   MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X893 grid J10 or map 1B grid Q12 | Google map goo.gl/maps/u9QcMkma1kbuHoDD8. COST: There will be a $5 charge for the Westgate Punt (credit card only, no cash accepted). The lunch cost will depend on what you order. FOOD: We will have lunch at Al Porto Vecchio, 175 Nelson Place, Williamstown.  APPAREL: Bike, helmet and appropriate attire based on the weather forecast. Layers are your best weapon against the vagaries of Melbourne's changeable weather! A spare tube is advisable. 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. Image: by Peter F - Midsumma 2020 cyclists at the  Fed Square meeting point (Yarra on left; Flinders Street Station at rear)   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS