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 rocky hills. This walk will be a different route from what we've done before.  To relax after the event we are endeavouring to hire a spa. (To cover the cost for this we have needed to raise the cost of some of the tickets for this event. We hope you like it and that it is worthwhile.) GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium 6 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 forest and 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 will then take some of the cars 3 km to a neighbouring property. From there we plan to get ourselves comfortably unattired and start our walk through the deserted open paddocks and over to some hills for the views. We will then circle around through the boulder-strewn forest and down a 4WD track for inspiring views of the valley below. 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. Following this we plan to head back to the overnight farmhouse for drinks and snacks at around 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 walk we have been invited back for further naturist socialising at the very comfortable farmhouse with its great open fire. SLEEPING: For those staying overnight, there are two made-up queen size beds. Other people can sleep on the carpeted floor in the library or the lounge room - please BYO sleeping bag, sleeping mat/lilo, pillow etc. There is one spare doona, 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, or to the host's back paddocks. This will be followed by lunch to eat up the spare food. BOOKING: By Wednesday 30th March. To register, click on Get Tickets. One ticket covers all activities you may wish to participate in - walk, BBQ and/or overnight.   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 - bed, floor, tent or campervan. Please also include a contact phone number. Sleeping places in the house are limited to 18. The number of people attending the event is limited to 23 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 four ticket types available for this event. Please choose the ticket that best suits your wishes. 1. Walk, overnight, spa: Nomads members $25 | Non-members $30 2. Walk overnight, no spa: Nomads members $5 | Non-members $10 3. Walk and spa: Nomads members $20 | Non-members $25 4. Walk only: Nomads members $0 | Non-members $5 The increased cost for some tickets is to cover the cost of a spa we are endeavouring to hire. If we are unsuccessful, all participants who have paid for the spa will be refunded $20. 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 31st March. We plan to drive 3 km to the start of the walk 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 beforehand, the best place to get these would be from a cafe in the towns of Romsey or Lancefield. 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. 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. 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Join in on the final leg of the GVRT from Bonnie Doon to Mansfield.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE:  Moderate (due to distance), 19 km point-to-point walk on a formed track. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: After meeting in Mansfield at the Visitor Information Centre, at 09:50am, we will carpool to the Bonnie Doon Hotel and then commence the final leg of the rail trail to Mansfield. The trail follows close to the highway most of the way. On arrival at Mansfield, it will complete the 134 km (plus some) walk from Tallarook via Alexandra. Note: We will not be viewing or crossing the rail bridge across Lake Eildon, as this adds another 2 km to the walk. This could be done on the return drive home. We will stop for refreshments before heading home. BOOKING: By Friday 25th March. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 09:50am for a 10:00am SHARP departure, at the Mansfield Visitor Information Centre, 175 High Street, Mansfield. (Maroondah Highway, former Mansfield Railway Station site). MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X907 grid K8 | Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/ZQwuxwMDMKBfPTBa6. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 190 km, approximately 2 hours 34 minutes to drive via Lilydale or 212 km, 2 hours 36 minutes via Hume Fwy. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: V/Line bus: Melbourne to Mansfield (Saturday): departs 08:30am and 6:00pm - Arrives 11:50am and 8:55pm. Requires an overnight stay, own arrangement. Mansfield to Melbourne (Sunday): departs 6:00pm - arrives 9:05pm. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 - 2 litres of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. 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  

Discover two lesser known gems of the Mornington Peninsula with this scenic walk through The Briars Park Wildlife Sanctuary and Balcombe Creek Estuary Boardwalk. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: An easy 12 km point-to-point walk. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The meeting point for this walk is on Craigie Road, Mount Martha about 100 metres east of the roundabout junction with Dunns Road, Mount Martha. If you are driving from Melbourne via the Nepean Highway, take the Craigie Road exit on the left and drive through the roundabout at the Dunns Road intersection.  If you are driving via the Peninsula Link and Moorooduc Highway, take the Craigie Road exit. As there is only limited parking on Craigie Road and as this is a point-to-point walk, we will do a car shuffle leaving most of the vehicles at Mount Martha village. We will take a track through a bushland reserve to reach The Briars Park. Before entering the park we will walk to the old farm and take in the views. The farm holds a restaurant (now closed), old farm equipment and a nursery which had an unusual connection to Napoleon. We will then walk through the park's wildlife sanctuary. After that we will return to the park’s visitor centre where there is a choice of undercover or outdoor picnic tables for our lunch break. You can also buy a coffee. After lunch we'll then head through to the Mount Martha township on the Balcombe Creek Estuary Boardwalk. A coffee or a drink in the village will be an optional extra at the end of the walk before we do a car shuffle back to pick up the other vehicles. BOOKING: By Friday 18th March. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 220320: The Briars Park and Balcombe Creek Walk - Mount Martha. FURTHER INFORMATION: The Visit Mornington Peninsula website has further information about The Briars Park Walking Trails and Balcombe Creek Estuary Boardwalk. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am on Craigie Road, 200 metres south-east of the junction between Craigie Road and Dunns Road, Mount Martha. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 145 grid F9 | Google map goo.gl/maps/8pshS4cCdoqSzE3Q8. DISTANCE / TIME FROM GPO: Allow 1 hour 15 mins from Melburne CBD. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Frankston train that departs from Flinders Street Station platform 8 at 8:57am arrives at Frankston Station at 10:04am. Transfer to the #788 bus that departs from Bay F at 10:09am. The bus arrives at the corner of Craigie Rd & Nepean Highway at 10:39am. From there, walk east along Craigie Rd to the meeting point, 200m past Dunns Rd. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and water for your needs throughout the day. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Wear comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress to meet the forecast weather conditions. LEADER: Cahal F. | Email LeaderCahalF.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  

An easy to medium naturist walk through a remote, spectacular gorge north of Melbourne. We will stop for a relaxed lunch and swimming breaks at some great waterholes. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: An easy to medium walk including a couple of moderate climbs. It is approximately 6 km in length. For quite a bit of the walk there is a small track through the gorge. At other times we are stepping across bluestone river rocks. The walk to the top of the valley is a rarely used 4WD track and along the top of the escarpment is quite a nice kangaroo pad. Approximately 3 hours walking time plus 1.25 hrs lunch and swim stops.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk is for naturists. Stroll down to the valley of Deep Creek and view the spectacular rock walls along the side of this valley. It is in an unexpectedly remote area of the countryside and appears not to have been visited by anyone for a very long time. The waterholes are wonderful, deep with crystal clear water and they appear to last well until the end of summer! Deep Creek is one of the main tributaries to the Maribyrnong River. Along the river course are beautifully large and shady river red gums. Enjoy the atmosphere in this relatively unknown ravine. A good chance you'll see a kangaroo or two as well. Back at the cars by 4pm approx. The cars will be parked in Kennedy's Lane, close to Chintin Rd, Chintin. This spot is 20 minutes (18 km) from Wallan. BOOKING: By Sunday 20th March. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 220320: Walk at Deep Creek, Chintin. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:15am for morning coffee and catch up at Pretty Sally Bakehouse, 84 High St, Wallan (mask & double vaxxed required to enter). This is the single storey brick building next to Hogan's Hotel (and is on the Melbourne side of the hotel). Entry to the carpark behind the Bakehouse, is between Hogan's Hotel and the Bakehouse. 10.40am in the rear carpark for the day's briefing and car transport arrangements. If you'd like  something to eat at the bakehouse you will need to arrive well before 10.00am. The cafe only seats about 40 people and when we all arrive the service will be very slow. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 646 grid A10 | VicRoads map 60 grid H8 and map 638 grid D8 | Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/eUm6vi6G5kUaUdq86 DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 60 km, 1 hour. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: At this stage I can't find any suitable public transport arriving in time on Sunday morning. We may be able to arrange a lift for you from a train station in the Metro area. Please email Russell on LeaderRussellW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you would like a lift. Transport back to Melbourne should be no problem as many cars are coming back at various times. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask (& double vaxxed to enter the bakehouse). Sunscreen, hat, dark glasses, comfortable walking boots/shoes, towel to dry off after swimming/paddling. Shorts etc. will be required when we walk from the cars 1/2 km to the gorge. FOOD: Carry lunch and snacks. Most people take at least 600ml to 1 litre of water, though some people need more, especially if hot. COST: Nomads financial members free, non-financial members $5. 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  

Enjoy a relaxing stroll beside the picturesque Darebin Creek. Travel via public transport is possible. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, approximately 12 km, point-to-point walk on mainly flat paths with public transport connections.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Catch a Hurstbridge line train from Flinders St, meeting at 10:06am at a leafy Alphington Station (I'll be there to greet and quick takeaway coffee option across the road), or 10:26am, for a 10:30am start to ramble, walking a circuit around greater Alphington Park, before following the Darebin Trail upstream, avoiding cycleways as much as possible, stopping (around midday) on a lawn area for BYO lunch adjacent to Northlands (food options available from the mall's food court inside) but we move on sharp at 12:45pm, back on streamside tracks upstream, passing under Plenty Rd (1:30pm), and following the trail with a mixture of urban and rural vistas, into Bundoora Parklands concluding the walk at the Bundoora Park Farm Cafe at approximately 3pm for well earned refreshments before catching a homeward bound tram in nearby Plenty Road. Optional short walk uphill, to look at the original farm property Homestead before catching the tram back in the direction of the city. BOOKING: By Thursday 17th March. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 220319: Alphington to Bundoora Ramble. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:06am at the Alphington Railway Station for a 10:30am departure.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 31 grid C10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/6t4kLP8W9HKnaxFJ8.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Hurstbridge line train that departs Flinders Street Station platform 1 at 9:38am arrives at Alphington Station 10:06am with time for a swift and optional takeway coffee across the road (9:58am for a 10:26am arrival for those not wanting one).  However, we aim to leave Alphington 10:30am sharp, to keep to programme. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least a litre of water if weather is hot. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes 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.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Finish off your ChillOut Festival weekend with a circuit walk between the Hepburn Springs Bathhouse and Daylesford via Spring Creek and Doctors Gully. This is a completely different route to that taken in previous years. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate approximately 10 km, circuit walk, mostly on off-road paths, steep at times.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting from the Hepburn Springs Bathhouse car park (which has an amenities block), we head through the bush to the old swimming hole, then pass through the Hepburn Springs village to pick up the Doctors Gully track, which we follow to the northern outskirts of Daylesford. There we turn around to head back towards Hepburn Springs via the Spring Creek valley. We'll probably stop at the Hepburn Reservoir for lunch. After lunch we continue along a 4WD track which mostly follows the ridge all the way to a 4-way intersection close to our starting point.  BOOKING: By Saturday 12th March. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 220314: Hepburn Springs to Daylesford circuit walk. FURTHER INFORMATION: This event is part of the Labour Day Long Weekend – ChillOut Camping event, with associated activities: Saturday 10am: The Nomads ChillOut Saturday Morning Community Walk. Saturday 2:30pm: The Nomads Daylesford Naturist Walk during ChillOut. Saturday evening: BYO BBQ at the Jubilee Lake Park, and/or many events around town. Sunday: The ChillOut Festival Street Parade and Carnivale.  Sunday evening: An evening meal at the Spice of India Restaurant, within easy walking distance of the Jubilee Lake Holiday Park. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am in the car park at the end of Mineral Springs Reserve Rd, Hepburn Springs (follow the road past the Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa to the car park at the end of that road). We'll meet beside the amenities block. MAP REFERENCE: Starting point: Melway map X909 grid C9 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/8oRRGDQ5MBWmuodx9 The Route: Google map of approximate route: Hepburn Springs - Daylesford circuit via Spring Ck and Doctors Gully The Inspiration: Daylesford to Hepburn Village circuit - www.gdt.org.au/circuit-walks-rides/daylesford.   DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Via Western Fwy 118 km, 1 hour 25 minutes | via Calder Fwy 117 km, 1 hour 30 minutes. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water. You will be able to sample natural spring water along the way. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast. Depending on recent rainfall, you may get wet feet in some creek crossings. Some sections contain sharp rocks.  FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water. 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

** Event sold out - waiting list tickets available ** Enjoy a pleasant clothes-free 2.5-hour walk in the peaceful surroundings of the Wombat State Forest in the heart of Daylesford.  Please note: This is a clothing-free event (not clothing optional) and all attendees will be asked to conform to the nature of the event. This event caters for the beginner and experienced naturist in a friendly, supportive and accepting environment where one can reconnect with nature.   GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 3, Moderate, approximately 8.5 km circuit walk. The country is generally undulating, though there are some rough tracks with obstacles in parts. Some bushwalking experience is recommended. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This event is for naturists. Enjoy a pleasant clothes-free stroll through the tall trees and along the picturesque creeks in Wombat State Forest near Daylesford. A good chance for a chat, or just enjoy the pleasure of being in the forest, without clothes. We will pass a natural spring along the way for a chance to sample the local spring water, before heading deep in the forest and disrobing.  A 10–15-minute naked meditation will be provided alongside Wombat Creek at half time. The walk should finish by about 5pm, the starting point in time for preparing for your evening social events.   BOOKING: By Thursday 10th March. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 220312: Daylesford afternoon walk during ChillOut. COVID REQUIREMENTS:  The Nomads Inc. complies with all Covid-19 government regulations for the running of outdoor events. You are encouraged to regularly use hand sanitiser, socially distance during the event as much as possible and wear a face mask whenever it's not possible to socially distance. No shared food or drinks will be provided, please bring along your own snacks (if required) and drinks to this event. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 2:15pm Jubilee Lake Holiday Park. Meet outside the cafe/main office (clothed). Please be on time so we can make the most of our time in the forest. MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/dAhBF9DD144kfVMR9. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 114 km | 1 hour 25 minutes. COST: Free for Nomads members, $5 for non-members. FOOD: You may wish to bring about 600ml of water. However, as the walk is relatively short you may just wish to have a drink before we depart, and have another when we return to the cars for a snack and a drink. Food is not required but you can take a snack if you like. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, sunscreen, hat, dark glasses, repellent (maybe). Wear comfortable walking shoes/boots. Shorts for the start and end of the walk.  LEADER: Jason T. | Email 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  

3 spots remaining for Visitor Hard Walk. Easy Walk Sold Out! Be Quick, ticket sales close soon! Join The Nomads at Chillout for a morning walk through the forest trees and along a picturesque creek near Daylesford. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Choice of two circuit walks. Easy 4.5 km walk or Hard 7.0 km walk with some challenging off-track hills to climb and descend. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The easy walk will be done at a relaxed pace, though it does have a couple of short hills to ascend and descend. The harder walk requires a reasonable level of fitness. It will move at a faster pace and has some challenging hills to climb and descend. With a bit of luck we may be able to get to the old Mistletoe Gold Mine site. Both walks will stop for a 15 minute break in the forest. A good chance to make new friends. Bring face mask, hand sanitiser, water, hat, apply sunscreen and wear closed shoes, not sandals. BOOKING: Preferably by Friday 11th March. To register, click on Get Tickets. The ChillOut weekend consists of a number of Nomads events. If you are not a Nomads member but plan to attend more than one Nomads ChillOut Weekend activity, to avoid paying multiple visitor fees we suggest you take out a Temporary 1 month Membership (cost $8) prior to booking. Once you have taken out your membership, select Get Tickets on each event that you wish to attend.  Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 220312 Chillout Saturday Morning Community Bushwalk. FURTHER INFORMATION: This event is part of the Labour Day Long Weekend – ChillOut Camping event, with associated activities: Saturday 2:30pm: The Nomads Daylesford Naturist Walk during ChillOut. Saturday evening: BYO BBQ at the Jubilee Lake Park, and/or many events around town. Sunday: The ChillOut Festival Street Parade and Carnivale.  Sunday evening: An evening meal at the Spice of India Restaurant, within easy walking distance of the Jubilee Lake Holiday Park. Monday 10:30am: The Nomads Hepburn Springs to Daylesford Circuit Walk. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at the Tipperary Springs Picnic Area at the end of Tipperary Springs Rd Daylesford. It is 2.5 km and 5 minutes drive from the Daylesford Town Hall. Both walks will start and finish at this point. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 grid C9 | Google map goo.gl/maps/zHY92N6sDrahUqC37. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 116 km, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to drive.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: It is 2 hours 45 minutes by public transport to Daylesford, but you would need to arrive in Daylesford the night before in order to get to the start of the walk in time. From central Daylesford you would need to walk 2.5 km to the start of the walk or catch a taxi. The shuttle bus will be operating again this year, running every 40 minutes between Jubilee Lake, central Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, though it’s no longer free - a weekend bus pass costs $20. Daylesford has quite a good taxi service (03 5348 1111) but no Ubers. If you need a lift to Daylesford, we suggest you contact a Nomads leader a few days before the event to see if we can arrange that for you. COST: $10 for visitors and free for Nomads Members. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable closed shoes/walking boots, hat, dark glasses, apply sunscreen before the walk. Dress according to the weather forecast. Don't forget a face mask and hand sanitiser. FOOD AND DRINKS: Bring drinking water and snacks for the morning break stop. Snacks of a muesli bar etc. and a piece of fruit will be given out to each walker at the start of the walk. WALK LEADERS: EASY WALK: Russell W | Email LeaderRussellW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. HARDER WALK: Jason T | Email 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  

We’ll use the Jubilee Lake Holiday Park as our base for a relaxed weekend doing some walks in the Daylesford region whilst also participating in ChillOut Festival. ** Saturday night is booked out: email LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you would like to be put on a waitlist for Saturday night **  GRADE: Social - this is a base camp for participating in events during the ChillOut Festival. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:  There are many events you can attend as part of ChillOut Festival, and the Nomads have also organised a number of walks to coincide with it. The Jubilee Lake Holiday Park is a great base for your ChillOut long weekend. This park is a little out of the centre of Daylesford, but much nicer and less crowded than the caravan park beside the ChillOut Carnival site. Some activities to consider attending include: Saturday 10:15am: The Nomads ChillOut Saturday Morning Community Walk. Saturday 2:30pm: The Nomads Daylesford Naturist Walk during ChillOut. Saturday evening: BYO BBQ at the Jubilee Lake Park, and/or many events around town. Sunday: Attend the ChillOut Festival Street Parade and Carnivale.  Sunday evening: We'll once again organise an evening meal at the Spice of India Restaurant, within easy walking distance of the Jubilee Lake Holiday Park. Monday 10:30am: The Nomads Hepburn Springs to Daylesford Circuit Walk. The shuttle bus will be operating again this year, running every 40 minutes between Jubilee Lake, central Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, though it’s no longer free - a weekend bus pass costs $20. Daylesford has quite a good taxi service (03 5348 1111) but no Ubers. BOOKING: by Tuesday 8th March or ASAP. Click on Get Tickets to get a ticket for each night you wish to camp.  Do not book your accommodation directly with the holiday park! Get a MEMBER or VISITOR ticket for EACH night you wish to camp. You need to be a financial Nomads member to take out a Member ticket. Visitors who wish to attend any of the other Nomads events over the weekend, are advised to take out a 1 month temporary membership (cost $8) prior to making any bookings. You can then book free member tickets for the events you want to attend (though the camping fee remains the same: $15 per person per night). Everybody (Members and Visitors): Don't forget to also register for any other events you wish to attend.  Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 220311 Labour Day Long Weekend – ChillOut Camping. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 6-10pm on Friday 11th March at the Jubilee Lake Holiday Park, Daylesford (or as arranged with the leader). The leader will provide additional details after you register. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 grid C9 | Google map goo.gl/maps/cXKMzKvqni22. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Via Western Fwy 118 km, 1 hour 30 minutes | via Calder Fwy 117 km, 1 hour 35 minutes. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: There is a special ChillOut Festival Bus service between Melbourne and Daylesford. There is also the regular V/Line service between Melbourne and Daylesford. If necessary, contact the leader to see if we can collect you from the bus stop (outside the CFA Station). Alternatively, the ChillOut Shuttle Bus can be used to get from central Daylesford to the Jubilee Lake Holiday Park. ACCOMMODATION: The Nomads “base camp” will be a cluster of four unpowered camp sites. The sites are reasonably large and can each accommodate up to six people (in multiple tents or small camping vehicles) per site. Cars can generally be parked on or beside the sites, with additional parking available in the car park near reception.  COST: The Nomads have booked the sites - you don't need to book individually! The cost is $15 per person per night.  FOOD: there are BBQ facilities and a cafe at the holiday park. Alternatively, you can bring your own food for the weekend and/or dine in Daylesford. APPAREL & EQUIPMENT: You will need to BYO tent and bedding unless you're able to share somebody else's. A chair and table are handy, but not essential. Don't forget a face mask(s) and hand sanitiser. A torch 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  

The Heathcote-Graytown National Park is located in the North Central region of Victoria and is a great place for bushwalks. Viewing Rock provides views of Heathcote and surrounding areas. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Mod-Med, approximately 8.5 km, circuit walk with a rise of 220m (total). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:The 12,833-hectare (31,710-acre) national park, which includes sections of the Great Dividing Range, adjoins a number of state forests, including the McIvor Ranges State Forest and is located just outside the town of Heathcote. The park lies within the Rushworth Box-Ironbark Region Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance for swift parrots and other woodland birds. The area was gazetted as a national park by the Victorian Government on 30 October 2002. It was primarily proclaimed to protect Victoria's diminishing box-ironbark forests, crucial in retaining Victoria's biodiversity. The walk is an 8.5 km lightly trafficked loop trail that features a cave and is rated as Moderate-medium. Though shortish, the trail is partly on stony trails, and is a little uneasy underfoot. The track sets off past the Powder Magazine and up the incline through the forest to the rock for a great view of the town. The powder magazine was constructed by the Public Works Department in 1864, built to store explosives used in gold mining, located away from residential areas in case of accidental explosion. A slight deviation close to the top leads to Devil's Cave where Aboriginals, and later, gold miners sheltered. BOOKING: By Thursday 3rd March. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 220306: Heathcote Graytown NP Walk. FURTHER INFORMATION: parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/heathcote-graytown-national-park MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11:30am at the Heathcote Powder Magazine Carpark, 250 Forest Dr, Heathcote.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 J5 | Google map goo.gl/maps/PJBb9debPoc9L4TP6. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 130 km, approximately 2 hours. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport is possible by train to Bendigo, then bus to Heathcote, but takes 4 hours. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes 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 regular monthly social night - this month at the Mt View Hotel in Bridge Rd, Richmond.  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. 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 28th February. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? 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  

A challenging overnight backpacking hike in the Victorian Alps.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Challenging 5-day (4 nights camping) overnight backpacking hike.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This challenging overnight backpacking hike in the Victorian Alps will incorporate Quartz Ridge, the Bogong High Plains and Ropers Hut, probably starting and finishing in the Falls Creek Village. More details will be provided shortly.  BOOKING: ASAP. To register, 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 28 February (or preferably the night prior) at Falls Creek. Further details to be provided shortly. MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/4vuRnf5w6rpF1Hjr5.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 390 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: 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