A beautiful bushwalk in the east of Melbourne, just past Warrandyte. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy-Moderate 6-7 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This is a superb walk with a lot of wildlife, and elevation that provides gorgeous views of the Yarra River. The track winds its way through the untouched bush in Warrandyte State Park, with sections where horses frequent, narrowing to a single track where you will need to walk single file. Sections of the track can be unsteady underfoot in terms of loose rock and there is a short section (5-10m) where you have to climb up a large boulder. It's recommended to wear appropriate flat shoes with enough grip. No dogs allowed. BOOKING: By Friday 18th September. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at the Yarra Store (Warrandyte Stonehouse Cafe) in Ringwood-Warrandyte Rd. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Train to Ringwood, then bus #364 to Mullens Rd/Yarra St. Bus 906 (King St, City) to Warrandyte Bridge, then 13 minute walk or take bus #364 to Mullens Rd/Yarra St. MAP REFERENCE: Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/rc74DDn7AgfWQZnM9 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  

Enjoy a delightful ramble on boardwalks and paths along the Hastings foreshore, through unrivalled coastal wetlands, including mangroves.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 3: Moderate 12 km, out-and-back walk, almost entirely on off-road paths and board walks, with no hills (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a relaxing day out on the Westernport coast, in this public transport-accessed event, walking along coastal tracks and board walks around Hastings. Travel via Metro train or car 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 boardwalks to the Westernport Marina. From there we continue through open parklands then 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 4:16pm 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 25th September. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: VisitMorningtonPeninsula.org: Warringine Park. 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 that departs at 10:09am. MAP REFERENCE: Frankston Station Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/WXmQiYc9rKSpWmpC8 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 8:47am should arrive in Frankston at 9:51am (grab a quick coffee while waiting to depart at 10:09 on the 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 4:16pm, arriving in Frankston at 4:42pm. (You could alternatively catch the #782 bus at 2:43pm, 3:48pm or 4:43pm). Frankston-Flinders Street: departures every 10 minutes. Cost: This is a Myki zone 1-2 fare, which on weekends is capped at $4 full, $2 concession, free for Seniors. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   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. Image: VisitMorningtonPeninsula.org   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Come along to share in a day of doof, dancing, lawn bowls and music at St Kilda Sports Club. GRADE: Social ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: A free event to enter into spring in Melbourne featuring drags, snags, DJs, dancing and lawn bowls.   BOOKING: By Friday 2nd of October or just turn up on the day. To register with The Nomads, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked with The Nomads? Click View my bookings. MORE INFORMATION: See Facebook Event. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From 1.00pm at the venue on the day.  MAP REFERENCE: Google map - St Kilda Sports Club: maps.app.goo.gl/jzdaaQJLqUw3h8Jo7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Three primary tram routes run from the Melbourne CBD directly to St Kilda: Route 96 (the fastest light rail via Bourke St), Route 16 (down St Kilda Rd to Fitzroy St and Carlisle St), and Route 12 (via Collins St to St Kilda West and Fitzroy St). Also Any tram to St Kilda Junction will get you close; the 3, 5, 16, 64 or 67. FOOD: Food and drink availble for purchase or bring a picnic. NO BYO alcohol permitted. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable casual. Dress according to the weather forecast.  LEADER: | Email LeaderBryanS@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