Our regular monthly social night - this month at The Charles Dickens Tavern, downstairs at 290 Collins St, Melbourne.  GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join us for our monthly social evening where members can enjoy a meal, compare notes on Christmas and New Year's activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. Do you want to see more of a particular activity, or do you have a particularly favourite area of Victoria you would like to share with others? Do you have an idea for a walk we haven't done before? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Everyone is welcome – new members are especially invited to any of the monthly Nomads social evenings. See The Charles Dickens Tavern website for more details, including their menu.  BOOKING: By Sunday 4th January. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at The Charles Dickens Tavern, downstairs at 290 Collins St, Melbourne. MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/otrBBB8cQaubWUkTA. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Charles Dickens Tavern is located close to Flinders Street & Town Hall Stations as well as to the trams on Swanston St or Collins St. LEADER: Colin C. | Email LeaderColinC@nomads.org.au 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 Autumn program of events - online via Zoom. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The bulk of the planning for the upcoming Spring 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 5th January. 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 if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. DRAFT PROGRAM: Nomads Draft Program. You may add your suggestions to this online spreadsheet - be sure to click to some other cell once you've finished, so that your suggestion gets saved. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm online via Zoom. Those who registered will be sent the Zoom link by 6pm on Monday evening. LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD@nomads.org.au 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 circuit walk in the inner north of Melbourne, through Royal Park and adjacent parks. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy 7 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: There's a surprising amount of "natural" vegitation in this inner city location. This easy and pleasant walk loops around the Royal Park, including the Burke and Wills memorial Cairn, around Melbourne Zoo, as far north as Travencore Reserve, before returning to the start. BOOKING: By Friday 2nd January. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at Royal Park Nature Play Playground, in Gatehouse St, Parkville (NOT Royal Park Tram stop). PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take #57 tram to Childrens Hospital, #58, #59 trams to Murphy St (buses don't operate on sundays). MAP REFERENCE: Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TzYM9i27R9W7CbZ87 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@nomads.org.au 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  

All welcome; enjoy a relaxed day out at the Somers Beach! GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy 7 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). It is a pleasant 3.5 km walk along the beach from the car park in Somers towards Sandy Point to a good setup place in the sand dunes, far enough away from civilization to permit swimming and sunbathing au naturale. The sand is fairly firm. Walking time is generally about 55 minutes to the setup place. Most of the beach walk can be done minus clothes once we get past the local dog walkers on the beach. Of course it is another approx 3.5 km back to the cars at the end of the day.   ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This event is for naturists. An easy day with no real time restraints to enjoy a pleasant relaxing beach day - walk, swim and sunbathing with other naturists, then, as and when people are ready... Later an optional social for a bit of fellowship, post beach drink, meal (or both) at the Westernport Hotel, 16 High Street, Hastings before a return journey to Melbourne.  BOOKING: By Friday 2nd January. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30 am in the car park at 121 Miramar Rd, Somers. There is no cafe near the meeting place sorry, you will need to bring your coffee with you. (You can get pre event coffee at The Somers General Store and Remuce Cafe, Bittern, and Bittern Bakery and Cafe).  We plan to depart from the car park for the beach at about 10.45 am. If you should miss us, or wish to come at a different time, walk to the side of the car park nearest the beach and go down the steep steps to the beach. At the bottom of the stairs (approx 110 of them) turn left and walk for about 45 minutes and you should find our camp in the dunes. TIDE FORECAST: High 11.35am (2.46m, an average high) and explaining the early meet-up time - Low 5:53pm. The tide will be up when we leave from the carpark for the beach and low when we leave the beach to come back in the afternoon. (For those who haven't been to Somers, it can be quite difficult to climb over some of the fallen trees on the beach at high tide.) MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 194 grid F11 | Google map goo.gl/maps/6AUdGMw3E9BwtP38A.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 86 km, about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 mins depending on which route you take. FOOD and BEVERAGES for the BEACH DAY: Carry lunch, water and any other food/drinks you may like for the beach day. APPAREL: Sunscreen, hat, sun glasses, footwear if the sand is hot. Shorts required to get from car park to the naturist beach. EQUIPMENT: A Towel/picnic blanket with plastic backing or a large plastic sheet is handy, because in some places the grass seeds stick tightly to your towel and are very hard to get out. You may wish to bring a sun shelter/beach umbrella. The tea tree provides quite good, but not complete, shade cover. Bring any sporting equipment such as a frisbee, tennis ball, larger ball, small cricket bat etc; this could be fun. LEADER: Michael Cowan| Email LeaderMichaelC@nomads.org.au 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 leisurely picnic and explore one of Inner Melbourne's historic treasures, Burnley Gardens, located in the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 1: Easy - picnic together with a short walk to explore the extensive range of flora in the Gardens (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Burnley Gardens are a great escape for inner Melbourne, even though they are little-known and difficult to find. Open to the public 24/7, they are tucked away within the heritage buildings of the Melbourne University campus on a remote bend in the Yarra and accessed via Yarra Boulevard. Created in 1863 for horticultural research and teaching, they contain more than 1000 species of plants and have some of the inner city’s oldest trees. Now part of the University of Melbourne since 1997, much of the late 19th-century form of the Gardens remains, though with extensive additional building, including a rockery by Ellis Stone, a new stream and pond system by Robert Boyle in the native garden, and a courtyard by Steve Mullany, a Californian landscape designer. NOTE: this is an uneven and hilly area plus has gravel / dirt based paths, thus "stilettos" or similar footwear are not suitable - LOL. The Park is dog friendly. BOOKING: By Wednesday 31st December. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Wikipedia - Burnley Campus, University of Melbourne; Burnley College - History & Buildings MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From 12 Noon at the Burnley Gardens, Corner The Yarra Boulevard and Swan Street, Burnley. The gathering space is under the trees on the large lawn area.  MAP REFERENCE: Google map app.goo.gl/NtrFxMd5gh1GF1xw9 DISTANCE | TIME FROM CBD: 6.5 km, 12 minutes via Swan Street. Unresticted parking along The Yarra Boulevard. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: TRAM: Catch a #70 Tram from Flinders Street to Stop #18 (Yarra Bvd/Swan St) outside the entrance to the Gardens PLUS #75 tram from Flinders Street to Stop #29 (Riversdale Junction) and walk to the west past Leonda over the Yarra River to the entrance.  TRAIN: To Heyington Station (Glen Waverley line) then walk on the path next to the railway line over the Yarra River straight into the Gardens. FARES: Capped fares apply on public holidays if using Myki Money. Cost is $8.00 Full or $4.00 Concession/Seniors with effect from 1 January 2026. FOOD: Bring your picnic lunch, snacks and drinks. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. A picnic rug and/or folding chair is viewed as essential as the Park only has limited garden seats. LEADER: Garry Oliver. | Email LeaderGarryO@nomads.org.au 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  

** This event is fully booked. If you are interested in attending, please get a Waitlist ticket and you will be contacted if a spot becomes available. ** A challenging 3 night/4 day backpack in the Victorian Alps. Immerse yourself in the serenity and the beauty of the bush, while getting some exercise. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 4: Hard, 48 km point-to-point walk, along hiking trails (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). I have not graded this 5 as we are remaining on established pads. We will walk up to 15 km each day, and ascend a total of about 2400m over 4 days. The track is defined but is rough and steep in sections. If you have Alltrails, you can search for "Mount Feathertop and Bogong High Plains".  If you don't, they allow a sneak-peak using this link: alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/mount-feathertop-and-bogong-high-plains. I would hope to generally follow this description. 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 weather, the number of attendees, and inclination of the group. We will stay at the Federation Hut on a Thursday night as it can be very busy over weekends.  More details will be provided when you are confirmed.  BOOKING: ASAP!! If you are not certain that this event is for you, register your interest, or contact me to discuss. I would expect you are reasonably fit and have previously hiked overnight. To register your expression of interest click on Get Tickets. Note that we might shift the dates if we don't get a good weather window. We will get a good indication a couple of days before we depart. Any change would be consultative between all participants. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: We will likley drive part of the way up after work on Wednesday the 3rd and stay somewhere overnight. This will give us a full day on the 4th.  We will car share.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 370 km, approximately 5 hours drive. FOOD | APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: All food for the event will need to be carried in our packs. A suggested packing list, including food requirements, will be sent to those who register. We will share our night meals to make cooking easier.  Weather conditions can vary significantly and rapidly in alpine regions, so we need to be prepared for all possibile eventualities, including snow!! Dont worry if you dont have all the gear as I have a lot of spare, and many items are shared. LEADER: Roger H. | Email LeaderRogerH@nomads.org.au 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  

Join us for the popular annual Christmas BBQ beside the Yarra River in a tranquil, little-known park in Hawthorn.  GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join your friends on the banks of the Yarra River at Hawthorn for a pre-Christmas BBQ in lieu of our monthly indoors social evening. The venue is a secluded spot that is protected from wind and extreme sun. The reserve has four tables with bench seats and two BBQs. Water is on tap and a public toilet is located on Creswick St. BOOKING: By Sunday 30th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From 6:30pm at Yarra Bank Reserve, on the Hawthorn side of the Yarra River (“under” the Bridge Rd bridge).  MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/mjZWxZRLASy.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 5 km by car – enter the reserve via the corner of Creswick and Denham Streets, Hawthorn or else park in Creswick St. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Trams are best, to tram stop 23 - Hawthorn Bridge (aka Burwood Road / Church Street junction) via either route 48 (from Collins St) or route 75 (from Flinders St). Alternatively, it's a 15 minute walk in a westerly direction from Hawthorn Station, on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines. FOOD: The Nomads will supply pre-meal nibbles plus bread and salads to accompany the main meal. You need to BYO your preferred main meal item for the BBQ. All beverages are BYO. A limited supply of disposable plates, cups and cutlery will be available. You are recommended to bring your preferred utensils. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Daylight saving will be active. Bring insect repellent plus a lightweight and waterproof jacket if showers are forecast. It is likely to turn cool once the sun sets. LEADER: Garry O. | Email LeaderGarryO@nomads.org.au 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  

This great suburban trail is about 14 kilometres east of the centre of Melbourne. This looped route begins from the Burwood train station. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 3: Easy-Medium 14 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: From the station, we'll follow parts of the Gardiners Creek and Anniversary Trails, both well-maintained paths shared by pedestrians and cyclists. Although long-ish, the trail is easy and quite level. And there are several spots where you can cut the walk short. Gardiners Creek, originally known as Kooyongkoot Creek, is an urban stream in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and part of the Yarra River catchment.  Apart from a few sparse surviving remnant riparian bushlands, the majority of the creek's length has been heavily urbanised, in much the same way as other Melbourne eastern suburban streams such as the Mullum Mullum Creek and Koonung Creek. The Gardiners Creek Trail follows the creek for most of its length. Anniversary Trail, also known as The Outer Circle Trail, is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which partly follows the Alamein line through the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne.  By linking these two trails and a bit of the 'burbs, we can do a loop walk from and back to Burwood Station. BOOKING: By Friday 21st November. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at Burwood Station Car Park West PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Burwood is on the Alamein Line, so if travelling by train, you may have to change at Camberwell. Take Belgrave line from Flinders St at 10:06am.  Go to first carriage. It may be easier for you to take #75 tram to Summerhill Rd/Tookak Rd.  The walk from here is about 400m. MAP REFERENCE: Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/bAFthE49Nrfp5qw36 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@nomads.org.au 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 hard hike that will reward you with breathtaking views of the Yarra Valley. An excellent (possibly mandatory?) training walk for those planning to do the Multi-night backpack in the Victorian Alps in December.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 4: Hard 18 km out-and-back hike to the summit of Mount St Leonard (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). There is an approximately 942M climb to the top. Walking poles are highly recommended (if you use them) for the steep descent, which will be very slippery in places, particularly after rain. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This challenging trail takes in a large swathe of the north-eastern Yarra Ranges National Park border, taking you to the Summit of Mount Saint Leonard. The hilly trail incorporates a portion of the Bicentennial National Trail. It travels through a mixed eucalypt forest before reaching the peak of Mt St Leonard for amazing views (if not cloudy). We will meet at the Beechworth Bakery for those who need a quick coffee before driving to the start of the walk. BOOKING: By Friday 21st November. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: AllTrails Mount Saint Leonard Track. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Depart at 9.30am from the Beechworth Bakery in Healesville. From there we will drive to the Donnellys Weir Picnic Area, Road 12, Healesville to start the walk.  MAP REFERENCE: Google map for the bakery: maps.app.goo.gl/SDCy8Mbz2v5QpBjX8.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 70 km, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes via M3 and Maroondah Hwy, or 80 km via M1 and Maroondah Hwy. There are no public transport options for this walk. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and 2 litres of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Solid walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast. Bring layers, including a waterproof layer if the BOM forecast for Healesville indicates any chance of rain. LEADER: Stephan C. | Email LeaderStephanC@nomads.org.au 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  

This event has been POSTPONED until a future date due to high chance of showers and windy conditions forecast + low numbers. Escape the city and enjoy a full-day spring hike exploring the unique piece of landscape as European settlers saw it in the 1840s. The park has a 150‐year old homestead, Indigenous canoe trees, native woodland and grassland and plenty of kangaroo spotting opportunities. There are also opportunities to visit a number of ruins on site and learn about the history of the park and its significance to the Wurundjeri people, whilst exploring the many trails and wildlife this hike has to offer. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System) of approximately 10 km, mostly on flat well-formed tracks with a number of dense-scrub tracks. There are a number of small-incline tracks rated as moderate. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The day will be broken up into a number of sections of the park to explore, with a lunch spot at the old Woodlands homestead which has picnic and limited seating within the grounds to relax and watch the planes from Melbourne Airport across the road. Woodlands Homestead and Living Legends Woodlands Homestead offers a rare example of a large pre‐fabricated timber house brought to colonial Australia from Britain. Visit the homestead to learn about its construction and significance. Just in front of the Homestead are real Living Legends! Established to bring retired champion horses back to the public, the front paddocks are home to some of Australia's finest retired racehorses. Back Paddock where we will explore 1840s style vegetation and wildlife as we look for the endangered bandicoots. Gellibrand Hill, a highlight of the trip to enjoy a 360‐degree view of the city, The Bay, the Great Dividing Range and Melbourne Airport whilst exploring the many granite boulders. Visit the ruins of the Cumberland and Dundonald Homesteads. Visit the ruins of the old Greenvale Sanatorium, used through the majority of the 20th century, and learn about its fascinating history.  Visit the old water towers and water pumps used to provide water to the sanatorium before mains connections were established. And much more! BOOKING: By Friday 14th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION:  Woodlands Historic Park (parks.vic.gov.au). MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:15am at Weeroona Cemetery Entrance Gate, Greenvale. The car park is off Providence Road. MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/kS4VCdEEiYyLEbQs5. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Woodlands Historic Park is 22 km north of Melbourne CBD. Follow the Tullamarine Freeway and take the Mickleham Road exit, then turn left onto Providence Rd. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: There is no direct public transport available for this event, carpooling is an option for anyone who needs a lift or you may arrange a lift with another attendee. Contact the leader if you need a lift. FOOD/DRINKS: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1-2 litres of water. Also carry sunscreen and a hat, your facemask and hand sanitiser.  The homestead does serve tea/coffee and limited food/cake (bring your own packed lunch just in case). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Suitable shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. There may be one or two light showers on the day.  Most of the tracks are formed but there may be some wet sections so wear appropriate footwear. LEADER: Jason T. | Email LeaderJasonT@nomads.org.au 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 Postmaster Hotel in Kew. The Hotel was the original Kew Post Office completed in 1888 in the Queen Ann style as part of a civic complex including a Court House and a Police Station on the High Street side. NOTE: Access to the hotel is via sets of bluestone stairs. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Nomads hold a social night each month, where members and guests can enjoy a meal, talk about upcoming events, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. Everyone is welcome to these monthly Nomads social evenings. Tuesday night is parma night - chicken parmas for $20, or see the Postmaster Hotel Menu for other options.  BOOKING: By Sunday 9th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure whether you've booked already? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Postmaster Hotel, 186 High St, Kew. MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/4UbJmPEuC1yrZ7rT8. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take tram #48 to stop 33 (Kew Shopping Centre/High St) or tram #109 to stop 34 (High St/Cotham Rd). Tram #16 terminates at Cotham and Glenferrie Roads and is a 5-minute westerly walk to the Hotel. Buses #200 and #207 stop at Kew Junction with a 4-minute easterly walk LEADER: AlanD. | Email LeaderAlanD@nomads.org.au 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 2025 Archibald Exhibition is on display in Victoria from Saturday 30th August to Sunday 9th November. As our visit is the last day of viewing - purchase your tickets (online is best) for the 2 PM slot well in advance - see links below The annual Archibald Prize is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. Judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW, the prize is awarded to the best portrait painting. Since 1921, it has highlighted figures from all walks of life, from famous faces to local heroes, reflecting back to us the stories of our times. This touring exhibition at the Geelong Gallery (only site in Victoria) is an opportunity to see the finalists in the Archibald Prize 2025. Travel by public transport is recommended as the event will include a scenic walk from North Geelong Station via Corio Bay to enjoy a pub lunch then an easy short walk to the Gallery for a 2pm entry. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 1 - Easy and Social, 6 km point-to-point walk on sealed paths (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Departing the train at North Geelong Station, we will walk across the Princes Highway and continue through suburban Rippleside to enter the paths along the Western Beach section of Corio Bay. Upon reaching Cunningham Pier, the walk will continue into the CBD to the lunch venue.  For 2025 there were 903 Archibald Prize entries from which 57 were selected for judgement and display. For the first time, there are more finalist works by women artists than men. From the remainder, the S. H. Ervin Gallery at The Rocks in Sydney selected a further 32 works for an alternative display called the Salon Des Refusés, which has existed since 1992.   Archibald Prize 2025 is a timed-ticket exhibition, with entry at sixty-minute intervals on the hour until the last entry at 4pm. Adult entry is $24, while Concession is $20. Group bookings of 10+ attract a price of $22 per person via the gallery website plus a booking fee (TryBooking system).  The Nomads booking will be scheduled for 2pm. At the conclusion of lunch it's a short walk to the Gallery for the exhibition. NOTE: Backpacks, umbrellas of all sizes and large bags are not permitted within any Gallery room. You can cloak these items at the Visitor Services desk. Return trains leave Geelong every 20 minutes from Geelong Station, across the park from the gallery.   BOOKING: by Friday 7th November or ASAP to ensure you don't miss out on getting tickets for the gallery!  Entry Tickets: Purchase your ticket for 2pm on Sunday 9 November via GeelongGallery.org.au. Nomads: To register for the walk and lunch, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked with The Nomads? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Geelong Gallery | Archibald Exhibition - FAQ's | Vline trains | Sporting Globe. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 9:40am at Southern Cross Railway Station (for 09:50am departure) or at stations en route. We will travel in the front carriage. Check monitors for the allocated platform. Be wary of last-minute platform changes. MAP REFERENCE: Southern Cross Station - Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/uoapb4qq1C4nSNYb6. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Geelong 72 km, 60 minutes by train. TRANSPORT:  Train: Southern Cross Railway Station, meet at the train, first carriage, North Melbourne end. Check monitors for platform and be wary of any last-minute platform changes. Train Return: Return trains leave Geelong every 20 minutes (:15 + :35 + :55 cycle plus an express train at 17:45) for the trip back to Southern Cross. Car: via Princes Freeway (M1) to Geelong. Park at or near station. Make way to main waiting area inside the Station. Meet train that arrives at 10:47am. FOOD: Pre gallery tour lunch at the Sporting Globe Bar and Grill, 175-177 Ryrie Street (corner of Union Street).  Participants must register to join the group booking for this communal lunch. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Casual clothing, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, repellent and camera. COST: Geelong Gallery: Adult $24 | Concession $20 | Gallery Members $17 Trains: Myki money (no paper tickets) - weekend caps apply at $7.60 full; concession and Seniors at $3.80. LEADER: Garry Oliver. | Email LeaderGarryO@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.