Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Nixon Hotel, Docklands.  GRADE: Social.  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. Tuesday night is Parma Night: $20 parma + pot. See the Nixon Hotel website for more details, including their menu.  BOOKING: By Monday 7th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Nixon Hotel, 757 Bourke St, Docklands. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2E grid H6 | Google map g.page/nixonhotel?share. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Nixon Hotel is very close to Southern Cross Station. Alternatively, catch tram 11 or 48 to stop D16 (Harbour Esplanade/Collins St) or catch tram 35, 70 or 75 to stop D3 (Harbour Esplanade/Bourke St). 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  

CANCELLED DUE TO TRAIL CLOSURE FROM FLOODING ** This event has booked out. You can get a (free) WAITLIST ticket to establish your place in the queue in case cancellations occur, or additional accommodation in Heathcote can be found ** Cycle through box ironbark and yellow gum woodland, and grazing farmland, across the Campaspe River and past Lake Eppalock. Start with a two hour morning train ride from Melbourne to Bendigo, ride 25 km to The Axedale Tavern for a country pub lunch then ride on 25 km to Heathcote to stay overnight at The Commercial Hotel. Back to Bendigo the same way the next day for the train back to Melbourne. It will be good exercise and good fun! GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium grade cycling of 50 km in each direction on the O'Keefe Rail Trail. This is a well established easy, gravel, rail trail of 50 km each way between Bendigo and Heathcote. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Catch the Bendigo train from Southern Cross Station at 9:06am Saturday 5 November to arrive at Bendigo Station at 10:57am. Upon alighting at Bendigo Station, we'll take Railway Place, then Mollison and Williamson Streets to get to Rosalind Park. From there we follow the Bendigo Creek Trail to just past Weeroona Oval, where the O'Keefe Trail starts. We follow the rail trail for 21 km to get to Axedale, where we'll stop for lunch at the Axedale Tavern. After lunch we rejoin the rail trail to cross the Campaspe River and make our way to Heathcote via Knowsley Forest, the Moorabbee Hill Rest Stop (with views to the Great Dividing Range), Lake Eppalock and Derrinal. A purpose-built causeway and the 90m Mt Ida Creek bridge allow the trail to stay on the original railway alignment (hence easy riding)! In Heathcote we will stay overnight at the Commercial Hotel. After breakfast at one of the bakeries on the main street the following morning, Sunday, we'll retrace our steps, with lunch once again at the Axedale Tavern, then onward to Bendigo, where we expect to catch the 4:26pm train, arriving back in Melbourne at 6:24pm. There are regular train services departing from Bendigo to Southern Cross. We expect to catch the 4:26pm service but other options depart at 3:26pm, 5:26pm, 7:02pm or 9:00pm. BOOKING: by Thursday 15 September. To register, click on Get Tickets to book either a Full Room or a Half Room (i.e. a bed): Book by Thursday 15 September to ensure you don't miss out, and to enable the rooms to be paid for by the leader and secured as available. A block of 6 rooms of 2 beds each has been reserved. Refer room description at the Commercial Hotel. Each full room has two beds, one single and one double bed. This event is only available to Nomads members. Note: visitors can get a 1-month membership for $8, then click on Get Tickets to purchase their ticket for this weekend. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking and cycling events. COSTS: Accommodation: A private room costs $103 including Nomads gateway charges for you to occupy as you like. Alternatively, you can buy a half room ticket for $52 and share with another person who has a half room ticket (sort out between you who gets the single or double bed). V/Line Trains: The off-peak one-way fare between Southern Cross and Bendigo, and vice-versa, is $24.08 full or $12.04 concession/seniors. You can use your Myki card but ensure it has enough money on it for both way travel. Meals: lunch will be purchased each day at the Axedale Tavern (see menu), and dinner on Saturday night in Heathcote. Allow for bringing or purchasing additional drinks or snacks if required. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 8:30am at Southern Cross Train Station so that we have time to ascertain the departure platform from the billboard and get all our bikes on the train. MAP REFERENCE: Southern Cross Station: Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/fWTegBv6chDK1M1X9 FOOD: Carry snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  WHAT TO BRING: Face mask, hand sanitiser, sunscreen, insect repellant, sun glasses and dress according to the weather forecast. The hotel supplies towels and linen. You will need to bring with you all you need for the two days to fit in a panier or back pack. Don't bring too much! Bring waterproof jacket and warm jumper. Bring neat casual clothes for dinner Saturday night. Bring a spare tube and your tool kit in case of a puncture. Bring front and rear bike lights for safety and night travel if necessary. Make sure your bike is in good working order. LEADER: Kevin K | Email LeaderKevinK.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 challenging overnight backpacking trek in the Victorian Alps.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Challenging 5-day (4 nights camping) overnight backpacking trek.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This challenging overnight backpacking trek in the Victorian Alps is likely to incorporate Mt Hotham, the Razorback, Mt Feathertop, Diamantina Spur, Cobungra River, Mt Jim, Bogong High Plains and Dibbins hut. The trek itinerary will be fine tuned closer to the date depending on the weather, number of attendees and inclination of the group. More details will be provided to attendees as they are confirmed.  BOOKING: ASAP. To register your expression of interest, click on Get Tickets. Even if uncertain that you can attend, please register and the event leader will contact you with further information. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Monday 31 October (or possibly the night before) at Mt Hotham. Further details to be provided once confirmed. MAP REFERENCE: TBC  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 370 km, approximately 5 hours drive. FOOD | APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: All food for the period will need to be carried in your pack. A suggested packing list, including food requirements, will be sent to those who register. Weather conditions can vary significantly and rapidly in alpine regions, so you will need to be prepared for all possibile eventualities, including the potential for snow falls. 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 delightful ramble on boardwalks and paths along the Hastings foreshore, through unrivalled coastal wetlands, including mangroves.  NOTE: Some details may change after a recce is done in September. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 12 km, out-and-back walk, almost entirely on off-road paths and board walks, with no hills. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a relaxing day out on the Westernport coast, in this public transport accessible event, walking along coastal tracks and board walks around Hastings. Travel via car or Metro train to Frankston, from where the group will catch the #782 bus to the northern outskirts of Hastings to begin the walk. From the bus stop on the corner of Thornhill St and Marine Parade, we walk via paths and board walks to the Westernport Marina. From there we continue, through open parklands, to Warringine Park to follow the Bittern Coastal Wetlands Boardwalk through woodlands and coastal marshes, all the way to Jacks Beach. We'll have lunch at Jacks Beach, nestled amongst the trees, and right on the coast.  After lunch we retrace our steps to the Westernport Marina via the boardwalk. In Hastings there should be plenty of time for refreshments at one of the local establishments, prior to heading to Hastings Station to catch the 4:10pm V/Line train back to Frankston. From Frankston, there are Metro trains every 10 minutes at that time of day to return towards Flinders Street Station. BOOKING: By Friday 28th October. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking and cycling events. FURTHER INFORMATION: VisitMorningtonPeninsula.org: Warringine Park and Bittern Coastal Wetlands Boardwalk. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at Bus Bay B, Young Street, Frankston (in front of the Frankston Station, opposite the 7-Eleven store), to catch the #782 bus. MAP REFERENCE: Frankston Station: Melway map 100A grid B7 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/raJ2h5EdrT3PRw9Q7 PUBLIC TRANSPORT: This walk is designed to be accessed via public transport. You can travel via Metro train to Frankston Station, or drive and park at Frankston Station. Flinders Street-Frankston: The Frankston line train that departs Flinders Street Station at 8:37am should arrive in Frankston at 9:44am. (If you like taking risks, the Frankston line train that departs Flinders Street at 8:57am should arrive in Frankston at 10:04am, leaving just enough time to catch the 10:09am bus). Frankston-Hastings: Take the #782 bus that departs from Bus Bay B at 10:09am and alight at Thornhill St/Marine Parade at 10:40am. Hastings-Frankston: Catch the Stony Point V/Line train that departs from Hastings at 4:10pm, arriving in Frankston at 4:35pm. Frankston-Flinders Street: departures every 10 minutes. Cost: This is a Myki zone 1-2 fare, which on weekends is capped at $6.70 full, $3.35 concession, free for Seniors. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: Michael C. | 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. Image: VisitMorningtonPeninsula.org   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Take a scenic walk through forests, parks and some urban streets in Melbourne's north. This walk is designed to be accessed by public transport. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate semi-urban approximately 12 km walk through open parklands, forest and nature reserves, mostly on off-road paths, mainly easy walking with a few steep inclines around Greswell Forest and Hill.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Meet/Start 10:30am at the main entrance of Bundoora Park on Plenty Road, adjacent to Tram Stop 61 out from CBD. We will initially head up through open Bundoora Park loop to Mt Cooper before calling in at John Smith's Queen Anne Mansion house for a little bit of history and optional coffee/tea break. We continue across Plenty Road, onto Grange Road, skirting the golf course down onto Main Road and entrance into the Greswell Habitat Reserve, before working our way up into Gresswell Forest. From the forest's Arcadia Track, we exit the forest and take a steep track to the summit of Greswell Hill with CBD and Dandenongs views through the bush and optional BYO luncheon break at the water tower. We then work our way down through Cherry Creek and Portage Reserves into MacLeod for approx 2pm, and optional final coffee before catching a homeward bound train at nearby station (Hurstbridge Line); trains every 20 minutes. BOOKING: By Friday 21st October. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10.30am at the main entrance of Bundoora Park on Plenty Road, adjacent to Tram Stop 61 out from CBD; Trams every 10 minutes. MAP REFERENCE: Melway maps 19 & 20 | Google map: www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.7195839,145.0403807,14z DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Approx 25 km; Collin's Street Bundoora/La Trobe Uni tram 1 hour out to Bundoora. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   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  

Celebrate the re-start of Daylight Saving for 2022-2023 with a point-to-point coastal walk along a scenic section of Port Phillip Bay. You will see suburban streets, a picturesque track to Mills beach, rocky headlands, rugged cliffs, secluded beaches, marshland boardwalk and a small bayside village GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate approximately 11 km, point-to-point walk, mostly on off-road paths, steep at times.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting from the car park at Bunnings Mornington, located on the corner of Nepean Highway and Bungower Road, the walk will cross the Highway to pick up Tallis Drive, passing the Mornington Golf Course to traverse Carrara Creek Lane that leads to the Bay. The walk along the Bay passes through/past Mills Beach, Mornington Pier, Schnapper Point, Fishermans Beach and Linley Point. Prior to reaching Mount Martha, the route heads inland to experience the different environments around the Balcombe Creek, Swamp and Estuary, mostly on the excellent boardwalk. The walk ends at the intersection of The Esplanade and Bay Road Mount Martha to catch Bus #781 back to Bunnings or Frankston Railway Station. There will be a stop for lunch at a suitable spot overlooking Port Phillip Bay.  BOOKING: By Thursday 13th October. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am in the car park at the Bunnings Mornington on the corner of Nepean Highway and Bungower Road, Mornington. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 104 Grid J11 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/DrJL9sPGZopUscBP6. DISTANCE | TIME FROM CITY: Via Monash Freeway 72 km, 1 hour 10 minutes | via Mornington Peninsula Freeway 67 km, 1 hour 33 minutes. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Event timings have been factored around use of public transport to/from the start/finish. Outbound: A Frankston bound train departs Flinders Street at 09:17am arriving at 10:24am. A #785 bus departs from Frankston Station at 10:40am arriving at Bunnings at 10:58am. If the train is late, a #788 bus departs at 10:49 arriving at 11:04am. Return: From Mount Martha, bus #781 departs on the hour from the Bay Road/The Esplanade stop at 16:05pm and 17:04pm. Cost: Myki Money fares for the day (both train and bus) are capped at $6.70 (full rate) or $3.35 (concession). Seniors enjoy free travel!!! FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast. Being early Spring season, layering is recommended as the weather can be variable.  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  

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. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. 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. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

** Event booked out. If you would like to attend, please get a WAITLIST ticket, and you will be contacted if a cancellation occurs. ** Explore Central Victoria by bike for a two or three day weekend, cycling from Shepparton to Tallarook with overnights in Mooroopna (Shepparton) and Murchison. This event is designed to be accessed via public transport.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate to Hard cycling of up to 70 km per day on widely varying surfaces. Day 1: Moderate: leisurely cycling around Shepparton, ending in the suburb of Mooroopna. Day 2: Medium, 40 km cycling from Mooroopna to Murchison. Optional 20 km extension (10 km out and 10 km back) on the Murchison-Rushworth Rail Trail. Day 3: Hard, 69 km cycling from Murchison to Tallarook via Nagambie. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: A challenging, exploratory cycling trip in North Central Victoria. There will be an element of adventure, as we've never done this trip before and, although the route is well documented, it's not an official cycling trail. There will be the option to join the group in Shepparton on Friday night for those who need to work on Friday. Daylight saving will be in effect, giving us a bit more light at the end of the day. The event will proceed even if rain is forecast for the weekend, as there are some train station bailout options should conditions turn extremely nasty. Upon arrival in Shepparton on Friday we'll immediately have lunch in central Shepparton, then explore some of Shepparton's many cycling paths, particularly those beside creeks and the Goulburn River, as we slowly make our way to our accommodation in Mooroopna. We'll probably dine locally in Mooroopna on Friday evening (or have a BBQ at our cabins).  On Saturday we'll follow assorted trails, tracks and quiet roads via Toolamba to Murchison, where we'll spend the night at the Murchison River Road Caravan Park. After having lunch in Murchison, those who wish to can cycle the short but scenic Murchison-Rushworth Rail Trail. Dinner on Saturday night will be at the Railway Hotel Murchison East. On Sunday, the plan is to cycle from Murchison to Tallarook, with some fine dining at the Muse Restaurant (Mitchelton Winery) in Nagambie. From the restaurant it's a rather long, mostly on-road 33 km trek to Tallarook Station, from which there are trains approximately hourly. Alternatively, the Nagambie Station is only about 14 km away, but the only viable train service from there departs at 4:47pm.  BOOKING: By Friday 30th September, or ASAP to ensure you don't miss out on accommodation or lunch at the Mitchelton Winery. To register, click on Get Tickets. Accommodation costs will be collected during the event by the leader. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. FURTHER INFORMATION: Yellowbelly Track: video, gpx files and detailed notes describing the route and amenities along the way. Murchison-Rushworth Rail Trail: extensive notes about this short but scenic trail. Acacia Gardens Caravan Park: our accommodation in Mooroopna (Shepparton). Murchison River Road Caravan Park: our accommodation in Murchison. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: You should get to Southern Cross Station 30 minutes prior to the service you plan to catch. You can depart on Friday morning (to explore Shepparton on Friday) or Friday evening if you need to work on Friday:  Friday Riders: catch the 9:26am service from Southern Cross to Shepparton on Friday 7 October, arriving at 12:12pm. Non Friday Riders: Catch either the 4:07pm or 7:07pm Shepparton service from Southern Cross on Friday 7 October, and alight at Mooroopna at 6:50pm or 9:38pm. MAP REFERENCE: Southern Cross: Melway map 1A grid A6 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/e6eUQM5Ws7GHKRiF6 PUBLIC TRANSPORT: This event is designed to be accessed by public transport. Some services are listed below. Alternatively, look for additional options via the ptv.vic.gov.au journey planner.  Fri 7 Oct: Southern Cross 9:26am - arriving Shepparton 12:12pm  Fri 7 Oct: Southern Cross 4:07pm - arriving Mooroopna 6:50pm Fri 7 Oct: Southern Cross 7:07pm - arriving Mooroopna 9:38pm Sat 8 Oct: Southern Cross 9:16am - arriving Murchison 12:00pm Sun 9 Oct: Tallarook 3:03pm, 4:03pm, 5:15pm, 6:43pm - arriving Southern Cross 4:17pm, 5:15pm, 6:37pm, 7:57pm Sun 9 Oct: Nagambie 4:47pm - arriving Southern Cross 6:37pm (for those wanting to shorten the Sunday ride) FOOD: We'll purchase meals along the way, but carry some snacks and ample water each day, especially on Sunday.  COST: There will be transport, meal and accommodation costs for this trip. Some representative costs and conditions are provided below: Outgoing V/Line fare: Southern Cross to Shepparton (or vice-versa): $26.80 full | $13.40 concession & seniors (though train travel will be free for Seniors this week - Seniors Week) Return V/Line fare: Tallarook to Southern Cross: $11.34 full | $5.67 concession & seniors Friday Night Accommodation: $50 per person, includes linen. Saturday Night Accommodation: between $40 and $50 per person, depending on the number of people, includes linen. Friday/Saturday Lunch: at a pub, cafe, bakery or takeaway venue (cost depends on attendees' selections) Friday Dinner: at a cafe or pub in Mooroopna (or else a few kilometres away in central Shepparton; cost depends on attendees' selections) Saturday Night Meal: Murchison East Hotel - see menu  Sunday Lunch: Muse Restaurant, Mitchelton Winery - see menu. We will have the $60 fixed price group menu option. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, cycling gear (including lights) and dress according to the weather forecast. It's recommended that you bring wet weather gear, and a warm layer, even if the forecast indicates these shouldn't be needed. Don't forget something suitable for dining out on Friday and Saturday nights, but keep clothing minimal to reduce the weight you'll need to carry on your bikes. This event is not suitable for road bikes - hybrids or mountain bikes are required. 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  

Our quarterly planning night, in conjunction with the regular monthly social night - this month at the Mt View 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. At the quarterly planning meetings, in addition to the monthly social activities the draft program, which will have been prepared via a Zoom pre-planning meeting the previous night, is presented so attendees can make suggestions or fill in 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 something apart from the regular walks? 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 this meeting as an orientation to Nomads activities. We'll meet in the rooftop bar, which has great views of the CBD skyline. See mtviewhotel.com.au for further details and the menu.  BOOKING: By Monday 3rd October. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure what you've booked for? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm | Mt View Hotel, 68-70 Bridge Rd, Richmond - Rooftop Bar. 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: 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  

Preparing the draft Summer program of events - online via Zoom. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The bulk of the planning for the Summer 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 3rd October. 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 what you've booked for? Click View my bookings. DRAFT PROGRAM: Nomads Draft Program. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm online via Zoom. Those who registered will be sent the Zoom link by 6pm on Monday evening. 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. Photo by Bich Tran from Pexels.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS

A nice relaxing circuit through Plenty Gorge Park, in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. A great bit of nature close to the city. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 9 km circuit walk. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This wonderful walk circles the Blue Lake in Plenty Gorge park. Fantastic views, abundant birdlife and native flora await you on this easy walk.  BOOKING: By Friday 30th September. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11:00am at the carpark at Eastern end of Goldsworthy Lane, near the Service Reservoir.  NOTE THAT DAYLIGHT SAVING STARTS THIS DAY. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Theoretically, public transport is possible, but the closest I've found online is a 2 km walk from the #901 bus, so not really viable MAP REFERENCE: Melway Map 10 Grid J 5, | Google map: goo.gl/maps/jyLb5pLeUAHD1byY6 FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, 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. Image:    HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

PLEASE NOTE: This event is now fully booked for both the Overnight Option and the Walk Only Option. The Waitlist is now also closed, with one person still on the Waitlist. Very sorry we can't assist you more this time. The next event is scheduled for late March, early April 2023. ___________________ A naturist walk of medium difficulty through two farms in the spectacular granite boulder country north of Lancefield. A picturesque creek, some untouched forest and great views from two of the nearby hills. This walk will be a different route from what we've done before. In the evening we will be able to relax with a BBQ dinner, spa, massage, and socialising around an open fire. (You'll be pleased to learn, that we now know how to make the spa much hotter than it was last time.) GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium 6 to 7 km naturist circuit walk. There is some easy walking through grassy paddocks, but a bit more effort will be required to walk up the farm hills for a view. We will also pass through an open native forest and then down a 4WD track for great views of the farmland below. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: SATURDAY WALK: This walk is for naturists. We will meet and unload the cars at the overnight farmhouse anytime between 10am and 10:30am. Hot drinks and nibbles will be available until 11am. We plan to start the walk in the paddocks across the road from the farmhouse. We will need to wear shorts etc. for the first half kilometre, but from then on should be able to do the rest of the circuit walk without clothes. Lunch will be eaten at a good spot along the way when we get hungry. If the day is hot we can have a nude swim in a farm dam, or a waterhole in Mollison Creek. Some cars will be placed in a nearby property to get you back the last 3 kilometres to the farmhouse. Following the walk we plan to head back to the overnight farmhouse for drinks and snacks a bit after 4pm. The spa should be operating by then with the BBQ to follow around 6pm. OVERNIGHT: Optional evening BBQ, overnight, breakfast and lunch at the farmhouse. After the Saturday walk we have been invited back for further naturist socialising at the very comfortable farmhouse with its great open fire. There will also be a spa and massage tables to use. SLEEPING: For those staying overnight, there is floor space for 14 people in the house. There is carpeted floor space in the library, lounge room and dining room - please BYO sleeping bag, sleeping mat/lilo, pillow etc. There is a spare double air mattress, one spare doona, some blankets, a few sleeping bags 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: Breakfast is supplied, including eggs and bacon, 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 plan to do a short naturist walk of about 1.5 to 2 hours along Mollison Creek, or to the Gorge. This will be followed by lunch to eat up the spare food. BOOKING: By Wednesday 28th September. To register, click on Get Tickets. Choose the ticket that provides the options you wish to participate in. RSVP FOR OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION: If you wish to stay overnight, you will need to SEND AN EMAIL to Colin, our farmhouse host, on LeaderColinP.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com to book your accommodation. Please state what accommodation you would like - floor, tent or campervan. Please also include a contact phone number. Sleeping places in the house are limited to 14. The number of people attending the event is limited to 20 so that we can all sit down to eat inside the house. There is no limit on tents and campervans. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. COST: There are two ticket types available for this event. Please choose the ticket that suits your wishes. 1. Walk & overnight with bbq, spa, massage, breakfast: Nomads members $25 | Non-members $30 2. Walk only: Nomads members $0 | Non-members $5 The increased cost for overnight tickets is to cover the cost of a spa which is available for all those staying overnight. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Any time between 10am and 10.30am at a farmhouse 15 km north of Lancefield. The exact address will be sent to those who have purchased a ticket by 10am on Thursday 29th September. We plan to walk off from the farmhouse 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 before you arrive at the farmhouse on Saturday morning, the best place to get these would be from a cafe in the towns of Romsey or Lancefield. Sandwiches for Saturday lunch are generally available from the Ampol Petrol Station Foodary in Romsey, 29-31 Main St Romsey. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909/609 grid J7 | Google Map: goo.gl/maps/5tjy71DBz9waYR9a6. 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 7:48am Metro train from Southern Cross to Sunbury station arriving at 8:32am. At Sunbury catch the 9am regional bus to Lancefield, arriving 9.33am at the corner of High St and Main Rd. From there we will need to arrange a ride to the farm for you. It probably would be easier for you to email the leader, Russell, on LeaderRussellW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com to see if he can arrange a lift for you from Melbourne. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and water for the Saturday naturist walk. BYO meat and drinks for the BBQ on Saturday evening. Sunday breakfast is supplied by our host. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. Wear comfortable walking shoes/boots. A small towel to dry off after a swim in the farm dam or creek swimming hole if it's warm enough. LEADER: Russell W. | Email LeaderRussellW.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