LATE  UPDATE - ALL Tickets for the remaining Saturday's and Sunday's Are FULLY BOOKED OUT. Weekday opportunities still exist. Please e-mail Garry Oliver @. cycler49@hotmail.com if you are interested in making the trip to Bendigo (Wednesday is not suitable to the Event Leader)  Bendigo Art Gallery has been given unique access to Graceland’s stunning collection to present a one-of-a-kind exhibition celebrating the style and social impact of Elvis Presley. The exhibition concludes on Sunday 17 July 2022. Visit the Elvis Presley Exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery after enjoying a walk inspecting historic and cultural sites in the inner area of Bendigo. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, approximately 6 km, circular walk on flat paths.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We'll head off to Bendigo by train, car travel optional. After arriving it's a short walk to inspect some of the historic buildings funded and/or inspired by the gold rush era. These include the Post Office, Court House, Hotel Shamrock, the Conservatory in Rosalind Park, the Chinese Village Garden attached to the Golden Dragon Museum and the Old Bendigo Gaol. By 12:30 pm lunch will be taken at the Rifle Brigade Hotel before crossing the road to enter the Art Gallery on View Street.  Entry to the Elvis is timed on the half hour. So tickets should be purchased for the 2pm slot. Prices at $30 full and $25 concession. Depending on time, we will stop for refreshments before catching the train home. BOOKING: By Friday 1st July. To register with The Nomads, click on Get Tickets. To get your exhibition entry ticket, go to bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-gallery/exhibitions/elvis-direct-from-graceland. Unsure if you've already booked with The Nomads? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. FURTHER INFORMATION: vline.com.au.  MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 9am at Southern Cross Station, in the front car of the Echuca train (unreserved). Check monitors for platform. The Echuca train departs at 9:06am. MAP REFERENCE: Southern Cross Station: Melway map 1A grid A7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/LAmusKZNy8A69YfZ9. Bendigo Station: Melway map X921 grid D9  | Google map  goo.gl/maps/Pdj6fd522P11Rc9q8 DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 146 km, approximately 1 hour 41 minutes to drive, around 2 hours by train. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Depart Southern Cross at 09:06am on the Echuca train. Arrive Bendigo at 10:57am. Picks up at Footscray at 09:13am and Sunbury at 09:35am. Return trains depart Bendigo at 4:26pm, 5:26pm, 7:02pm. Arrives Southern Cross 6:24pm, 7:24pm, 9:12pm. Cost: Return train travel, Myki weekend cap: Full $48.16; Concession $24.08 (Includes Suburban Travel); or Free Travel Voucher. FOOD: Enjoy lunch at the historic Rifle Brigade Hotel https://www.riflebrigadehotel.com.au  OR  BYO a picnic lunch to enjoy in nearby Rosalind Park. Bring at least 500 mls of water for the walking portion of the day. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. 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  

Update: This event will go ahead as planned, last minute bookings welcome. Enjoy a scenic day exploring the Plenty River and Plenty Gorge parklands where hikers can enjoy the rugged views, explore the many lookouts and enjoy the wildlife to offer on a full day's excursion through some untouched areas of suburban Melbourne. The gorge is usually full of bird song and the surrounding park is a safe haven for the local mob of kangaroos and other wildlife. A number of views will be had at several lookouts along the trail. Note: This event will cater for a maximum of 20 walkers only, so book in early.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, approximately 14 km, circuit walk, a mixture of flat and moderate inclines in parts with some steep descents on the return trail.   ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Our hike begins at Greensborough station where we will take up the Plenty River trail as we follow the river northwesterly. After passing through Partingtons Flat, we hug the river for over 3 km as we examine the old Maroondah Aqueduct system before we make our way into Plenty Valley Gorge via Dry Creek.  Traversing the maze of bike tracks we make our way to the popular Blue Lake where we will stop for lunch and explore the area and take photos. On the return leg, we work through the gorge tracks before stopping for views at the Diamond Hills Reserve. We then traverse our way through the back trails of the Greensborough neighborhood, returning to the train station. Plenty Gorge Park offers a wide range of natural and cultural experiences only 20 km from Melbourne, where the spectacular gorge sets a backdrop for stunning landscape views and the abundant native wildlife are always on show. Walk the tracks to the beautiful gorge and marvel at the diverse wildlife living within the park. Shaped by volcanic activity, the Plenty River is a dividing line between two distinct geological types. The basalt on the west and sedimentary rock on the eastern side generate a wonderful diversity of habitats. This is intended to be a public transport friendly event where the start and end points will be accessible by train. BOOKING: By Friday 24th June. 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: 10:45am | Greensborough Railway Station (Corner of Poulter Ave and Pope Pl) on the northeast side of the station adjacent to the Poulter Ave Reserve. We will wait for those catching the 9:58am train from Flinders St that arrives at 10:45am for a prompt starting walk time. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 20 grid K2 | Google map goo.gl/maps/MozCnACyn7oBDmR38. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take the Hurstbridge line train that departs from Flinders Street platform 1 at 9:58am and arrives at Greensborough Station at 10:45am. We will wait for those on this train before leaving for the walk! (Trains depart from Greensborough for the return journey every 20 minutes). FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water. You may also want to carry a jacket that you can remove until the winter sun warms you up Sunscreen and a hat, your facemask and hand sanitiser are encouraged. For those taking public transport you will need your Myki card. Please take away your rubbish afterwards. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Dress according to the weather forecast, the event will not run if showers are predicted.  Comfortable walking/hiking boots are required. Ensure your shoes are waterproof as some of the paths may be wet or muddy if it has rained prior to the event. Expect to get a little mud on your boots. LEADER: Jason T. | Email LeaderJasonT.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions regarding this event. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

The popular annual Nomads Winter Solstice Dinner is back - this year hopefully without any COVID-19 restrictions! ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join us for a 3-course dinner at our annual Winter Solstice Dinner, one of the most popular social events on the Nomads calendar. BYO (wine only) if desired. You will be asked to provide any dietary requirements. If you need something other than meat or vegetarian options, please contact LeaderGregW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com directly.  BOOKING: By Thursday 16th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: wildyakrestaurant.com. COST: $38.50 per person, which includes the charge for corkage. The cost is the same for members and visitors. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 6.30pm at the Wild Yak Tibetan Restaurant, 350 High St, Northcote. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 30 grid F8 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/J2cVGEi97q9bLuwM6. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 7 km, 25 minutes. PUBLIC TRANSPORT  TRAIN: Mernda line to Northcote Station then walk east until you reach High Street. TRAM: Tram 86 to stop 33 (Arthurton Rd / High St). LEADER: Greg W. | Email LeaderGregW.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  

Please note: This event has been cancelled due to lack of numbers/interest.  Enjoy a great night of swimming and social naturism around the pool. Spend a relaxing evening at the Metro East Association's pool facilities. This event is strictly for naturists and not a clothing optional event. This is also a strictly non-sexual social event. The venue is a leading sports centre with a 6-lane pool.  TYPE: Social. Some people swim laps, many just socialise in the pool, and some sit around at tables and chairs. Join in at whatever your comfort level is. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join our fellow Metro East Association Inc friends on a special guest night to their naturist swim leisure club. As Nomads guests, we will be welcomed (after a short induction process) to spend an evening naked and socialising with our fellow naturist friends. Metro East Association Inc is a naturist leisure club located in the outer South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne that organises a social swim night once a month. Metro East Association Inc is family friendly. All are welcome, regardless of age, gender, sexual preference or body shape. We are a non-discriminatory club. If you agree to abide by our Code of Behaviour you will be welcome at our swim nights. All children under 18 must be directly supervised by an adult. ​Metro East Association Inc has been running social naturist events since 1980, and is the longest running non landed club in Australia. Non landed means that it does not have its own property. In recent years, the club has been concentrating on hosting its regular monthly night of social naturism around the pool. The club is run by a small but dedicated group of volunteers. BOOKING: By Thursday 16th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. Please note that there is no longer a requirement to be able to show proof of Covid vaccination status for this type of event. No QR code check-in. All welcome. FURTHER INFORMATION: Please check out their website at: metroeastmelbourne.com for more information. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm in the outer South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The address will be provided to inducted registered participants only prior to the event.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 48 km, approximately 50 minutes to drive from Melbourne CBD. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport is available to get to the venue. First, make your own way to Dandenong train station. There are various public transport options to get to Dandenong station, which you can research using either Google or the Public Transport Victoria website or app. Once at Dandenong Station, catch the 893 bus in the direction towards Cranbourne. It leaves Dandenong Station at 6:02, 6:22, and 6:42pm on Saturdays, and takes approximately 10 minutes to get to the venue. To get back to the station afterwards, someone may be able to give you a lift - just ask one of the organisers. Alternatively, there is plenty of free car parking on the site. There may be a carpooling option available for this event (subject to COVID-19 restrictions at the time of the event).  FOOD: At the time of writing, there is to be no sharing of food for this event, however, bring your own water or non-alcoholic drinks to the venue (no glass due to safety considerations around the pool). Free tea and coffee are supplied. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bring two towels, one to dry yourself and another to sit on. Thongs and a small bag to keep your belongings would also be useful. No swimwear is required. Please do not bring valuables to the venue. 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  

A winter's night, bayside walk. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 5.5 km, point to point walk, mostly concrete paths. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting from the Beacon Cove, Port Melbourne Light Rail Stop we will walk along Beaconsfield Parade past Port Melbourne, South Melbourne, Middle Park and St Kilda beaches to Acland Street, St Kilda. We may also walk out along the St Kilda Pier. After the walk we can stop for supper/drinks in/near Acland Street. BOOKING: By Saturday 11th June. 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: 7:00pm at the Beacon Cove, Port Melbourne Light Rail Stop. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram 109 along collins Street - stops near Southern Cross Station then to Port Melbourne.  Return on Tram 3/3A or 16 from Luna Park, along Fitzroy Street and St Kilda Road to Flinders Street Station or Tram 96 from Luna Park/Acland Street to Southern Cross Station. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2J grid A6 | Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/myAsaDn8yCgp7JWk9 DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 4.4 km, 33 minutes by tram. FOOD: Snack if required and at least 1 litre of water. We can stop for supper/drinks after the walk in/near Acland Street. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable footwear 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  

Bay views and beaches feature in this walk with many points of interest to enjoy along the way including Red Bluff Lookout and Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary. Meet in the front carriage of the Sandringham train, departing Flinders Street at 10:17am. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A moderate 12 km point-to-point walk with public transport links. The walk includes some short steep paths and steps as we cross between beaches and cliff tops.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Our walk commences at Sandringham Station with just a short stroll to reach the bay. The first section of the walk includes cliff top views as we walk along the sandy clifftop tracks of the coastal reserves. There will be a coffee stop (optional) at Black Rock Jetty and lunch will probably be at Ricketts Point. As the walk progresses, we’ll also walk along beaches and beachside paths. Some steps and short steep paths will be encountered as we move between beaches and cliff tops. We’ll walk through to Mordialloc passing through the beaches of Beaumaris, Mentone and Parkdale, stopping for final refreshments at the Parkdale Beach Cafe, a pleasant location with great beachside views, about 15 minutes prior to our destination at Mordialloc Station.  Our walk finishes at Mordialloc Railway Station. Trains depart Mordialloc Railway Station every 10 minutes for the 53 minute journey back to the city. BOOKING: By Friday 10th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've booked already? Click View my bookings to check. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:47am at Sandringham Station. The Sandringham train departing Flinders Street Station at 10:17am arrives at Sandringham Station at 10:47am, or meet the group en route by arrangement with the event leader. We'll travel in the front carriage. The walk commences at Sandringham Station at 10:47am.  MAP REFERENCE: Sandringham Station: Melway map 76 grid F6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/bC4Rovn2TDT2.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Access to and from this walk is by public transport. We will travel to Sandringham Station in the front carriage of the Sandringham train departing from platform 8 at Flinders Street Station at 10:17am, or you may choose to meet the group en route by arrangement with the event leader. For the return journey trains depart Mordialloc Station every 10 minutes. COST: All travel is within Myki zones 1 & 2 with weekend daily caps of $6.70 full fare, $3.35 concession and free for seniors or those holding a Myki Pass. FOOD: Pack food for lunch and snacks plus adequate drinking water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Wear a hat and clothing to meet the forecast weather conditions and footwear suitable for walking along concrete, asphalt and sandy paths. Be sure to include a wind-proof layer. 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: satterley.com.au.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Those who showed an Expression of Interest by December 2021, and paid a $200 deposit, will be sailing on a tall ship in Far North Queensland in June 2022. Participate in sailing the ship, snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, walking on a deserted island, and feeling the wind in your hair. Everyone sleeps in a communal cabin, and there are shared toilet facilities. This is a small discomfort to pay for the experience of sailing in the same manner that Captain Cook did. NOTE - SORRY THE EVENT HAS BOOKED OUT. SHOULD WE GET CANCELLATIONS, IT MIGHT RE-OPEN. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A basic level of fitness and dexterity is required to move around the ship while it is moving. You need a spirit of adventure, and to embrace working as a team to assist sailing the ship. However no prior sailing experience is required and you will be trained on the job. At times you might have to be awake at night for up to 2 hours to assist in running the ship. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The ship is named South Passage. She is built on the same lines as a New York Pilot Schooner, and has a total length of 30 metres.  Each day we will find a picturesque anchorage, set foot on an enchanted island off the Barrier Reef for a bushwalk, or go snorkelling. The locations might include Magnetic Island, Hinchenbrook, sandy cays, Dunk Island, and Fitzroy Island.  The emphasis is on having a good time and getting a range of experiences – not just hard-core sailing. You will never be bored!  The voyage is for 7 days, and will cost around $1400. A deposit of $200 will be required before the voyage.  And balance to be paid 3 weeks prior to the voyage.  There is a limit of 18 passsengers. This cost does not include flying to Townsville, and return from Cairns in Queensland, but includes everything once you are on board.  South Passage does not have any powered winches, so we rely on your manpower to sweat the lines and do all tasks required to run the ship, in the same manner as the ancient mariners.  Of note, South Passage is a dry ship, and there's no smoking on board. My experience is that you will not miss this since there are so many activities to challenge your senses and keep you occupied. A great chance for a detox. Also no naturism is possible. In case of snap COVID-19 restrictions that prevent travel, our booking will be deferred to a later date, or a refund offered. BOOKING: ASAP! Numbers are limited to 18, and will be based on the first to show Expression of Interest by clicking Get Ticket in this event. All sailors need to be on board South Passage by 10pm on 9 June, and the voyage is expected to end at 4pm on 16 June. Further updates will be provided to people who have expressed interest.  Not sure if you've already registered? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: southpassage.org.au. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Townsville before 11pm on 9th June 2022 (Boats dont wait).  MAP REFERENCE: Cairns: Google map goo.gl/maps/ecDnXW6DzYNGZ8ah8. Townsville: Google map g.page/BreakwaterMarinaTSV?share. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: A long way. Best to fly to/from Queensland. This cost is not included in the voyage cost above. Exact dates will be provided early in 2022, but preliminary dates are 9-16th June. FOOD: All meals are provided onboard. All preferences are catered for. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: It is generally balmy. However, if we get some rain it can be cool. A packing list will be provided. LEADER: Roger H. | Email LeaderRogerH.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Victoria Hotel, Footscray.  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. See the Victoria Hotel website for more details, including the menu.  BOOKING: By Monday 6th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Victoria Hotel, 43 Victoria St, Footscray. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2S grid C9. Google map goo.gl/maps/MCvdPVENFaUDWKEv7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Victoria Hotel is close to Middle Footscray Station on the Watergardens/Sunbury line. 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  

This is a spectacular trail skirting rugged coastline by the waters of Bass Strait.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium 13 km circuit walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We follow the Main Creek Trail from the car park to Bushrangers Bay. The eucalypt forest gives way to shady thickets of coastal banksia and then to an isolated sandy beach at Bushrangers Bay. From there we follow the trail to Cape Schanck. We’ll have lunch near the 1850s Lighthouse. After lunch, we return the same way and then hopefully, time permitting, can have take away coffee and cake from the Flinders Bakehouse. BOOKING: By Thursday 2nd June. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: bushwalkingblog.com.au/cape-schanck-to-main-creek-return-mornington-peninsula-national-park-victoria-2. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at the start of the Bushrangers Bay Walk and Cape Schanck Walk. When coming from Cape Schanck, this is in the car park on the right (not the first car park on the left) on Boneo Rd (C777: the Rosebud Flinders Rd) in the Mornington Peninsula National Park.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 259 grid K8 | UBD map 513 grid A7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/R48zXxjF9Ty.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 109 km from Melbourne, allow 1.5 hours. FOOD: Bring your own lunch and at least 1 litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sturdy walking footwear, dress for the weather forecast and bring a raincoat just in case! 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 Image: Cape Schanck December 2013 - Chris P.    HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

A very pleasant walk from Eltham Station to Heidelberg through semi-urban and parklands on Diamond Creek and Yarra River tracks, taking in the birds and any wildlife, and lovely vistas respresented in the paintings of the Heidleberg School between the 1880s and 1930s. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium approximately 17 km, point-to-point walk, mostly on off-road paths, with some short steep sections.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: From Heidelberg, you will have the option of continuing on to Alphington Station along the Yarra and Darebin Creek Park tracks (a further distance of approximately 8 km).  BOOKING: By Thursday 26th May. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am adjacent to the cafe at Eltham Station (Platform 3095 Cafe) for a quick takeway coffee option, with departure from there at 10.30am. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Hurstbridge line train that departs from Flinders Street at 9.18am arrives in Eltham at 10.21am. For the return from Heidelberg, Hurstbridge line trains head towards the City every 20/30mins.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 21 grid J5 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/m9XF6YWW48hnhMRL6 FOOD: Bring BYO lunch, hot soup in a thermos, owing to cooler time of year, an ideal option.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Dress appropriately to weather with wet weather gear and plenty of layers to put-on/take-off.  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  

Follow the route of Bass’ voyage of discovery along the Victorian coastline.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium grade, 15 km walk from San Remo to Kilcunda (and back on the same trail).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The George Bass Coastal Walk offers panoramic coastal views from a narrow winding path along cliff tops, with expansive views of the turbulent Bass Strait dipping down to secluded beaches. BOOKING: By Friday 20th May. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Parks Victoria: George Bass Coastal Walk (2010). MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at the car park at the end of Punch Bowl Rd, San Remo. Punch Bowl Rd is on the way to Phillip Island - turn left from Phillip Island Rd (B420) 2 km after the B460 junction.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X912 grid Q11 | Google Map: goo.gl/maps/j6bSiQzYrgNaAVmJ7.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 122 km from Melbourne - allow 1.5 hours. FOOD: Bring your own lunch and at least 1 litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sturdy walking footwear, dress for the weather forecast and bring a raincoat just in case! 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  

Follow the life of John Freeman in colonial Melbourne, who re-invented himself as a model citizen after having been a prisoner for 27 years in Bethlem, London, for shooting at Queen Victoria in 1840. Learn about some of this city’s more colourful past in this walk, with a twist, through beautiful old Melbourne suburbs. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 12 km point-to-point walk using footpaths.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk will follow the Melbourne locations in the double life of John Freeman, who was born Edward Oxford and who at the age of 18, attempted to assassinate a young 21 year-old Queen Victoria on 10th May 1840 as she rode out of Buckingham Palace with Prince Albert. Edward changed his name when he arrived in Melbourne in 1857 following 24 years in Bethlam Lunatic Asylum. He transformed his life and made a great contribution to colonial life in Melbourne. No-one ever knew of his double life background. The walk will commence at his residence in Albert Park, then proceed through South Melbourne and Docklands onto St James Old Cathedral in West Melbourne, Melbourne's oldest church and a beautiful example of Georgian architecture. Edward/John became church warden there and ironically, the church holds a personal gift to the Colony of Victoria from Queen Victoria. We will lunch in the nearby Flagstaff Gardens then proceed through leafy Victorian Carlton to the Melbourne General Cemetery where Edward /John is buried.  The walk will include some background on Edward's early life, the assassination attempt and his subsequent trial for treason, the legal repercussions on the nature of policing throughout the then British Empire as a result of his actions that May day in 1840, and his transformed life during the decades of 19th century Marvellous Melbourne.  The walk will end in Carlton at the cemetery at approximately 4pm followed by an arvo tea in Lygon St, Carlton. Frequent trams run down nearby Swanston St back to the City.  BOOKING: By Friday 13th May. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at Albert Park Station/Light Rail, stop 128, cnr Bridport and Ferrars St, South Melbourne. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram 96 (East Brunswick to St Kilda via Bourke St) to stop 128. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2K grid C6. | Google map goo.gl/maps/CQeY6CwxkRR2. TIME FROM GPO: Allow 20 minutes by tram. FOOD: Pack food for lunch as we will have lunch in the Flagstaff Gardens. Food outlets are available en route. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable footwear suitable for walking mostly on sealed footpaths. LEADER: Don V. | Email LeaderDonV.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  

This event has unfortunately had to be CANCELLED due to the illness of the farm host, Colin. Colin was treated in hospital last week and is now in rehabilitation. However we expect that it will take longer than two weeks for him to fully recover and be able to host another event at his house, whch we've all very much enjoyed in the past. All the best Colin, we'll look forward to seeing again you later in the year. Email notification and refunds will be sent to all those who have already booked for this event. ___________________________________________ An almost clothing optional walk of medium difficulty through a neighbouring farm in the spectacular granite boulder country north of Lancefield. Wonderful views from some of the highest hills around. With the walk being in May you will probably want to wear some clothes. You will need to wear at least your shorts as the farm owner, and his daughter who rides around on her motorbike, are non-naturist. To relax after the event we plan to have massage tables available and are endeavouring to hire a spa. (To cover the cost for this we have needed to raise the cost for some of the tickets for this event. We hope you like it and that it is worthwhile.) GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium 6 km circuit walk (wearing at least your shorts). Much of the walking will be along faint vehicle tracks through the paddocks with some moderate climbs to get to the top of the hills for the views. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: SATURDAY WALK: This walk is designed to get to some of the best views in the district which are on a neighbouring farm near the overnight farm. We will meet and unload the cars at the overnight farmhouse anytime between 10am and 10.45am. Hot drinks and nibbles will be available until 11am. We will then take some of the cars about 3 km to a neighbouring property. From there we will start our walk through the open paddocks and over to some of the higher hills for the great views. Coming down off the hills will be very easy as it is a pleasant descent. Lunch will be eaten at a good viewing and sheltered spot along the way when we get hungry. After the walk we plan to head back to the overnight farmhouse for drinks and snacks at around 4pm. Later we can enjoy the spa and open fire and later can prepare for the evening BBQ at around 6pm. OVERNIGHT: After the BBQ we have been invited for an evening of socialising at the very comfortable farmhouse with its great open fire and now, a spa. This is followed by an overnight sleep, cooked breakfast and lunch at the farmhouse. . 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 and blow up air mattresses 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, for a shower and to put on the massage table if you'd like one. 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 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. Our host is happy for a few people to stay on until Monday as well - just let him know. BOOKING: By Wednesday 11th May. To register, click on Get Tickets. Choose the ticket that covers the activities you wish to participate in - walk, spa, 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 staying for the BBQ is lmited to 24 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. 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 10.45am 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 12th May. 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 walk. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. Wear comfortable walking shoes/boots and clothes to suit the weather. A small towel to dry off after a swim in the farm dam or creek swimming hole if you'e courageous 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  

The first advertised voyage in June 2022 is fully booked. These are two additional 4-day public voyages in May 2022 that I (Roger) will be sailing on. You need to book these directly on the Southpassage website. Sail on a tall ship in Far North Queensland in May 2022. Participate in sailing the ship and feeling the wind in your hair. Everyone sleeps in a communal cabin, and there are shared toilet facilities. This is a small discomfort to pay for the experience of sailing in the same manner that Captain Cook did. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A basic level of fitness and dexterity is required to move around the ship while it is underway. You need a spirit of adventure, and embrace working as a team to sail the ship. However, no prior sailing experience is required and you will be trained on the job. At times you might have to be awake at night for up to 2 hours to assist in running the ship. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The ship is named South Passage. She is built on the same lines as a New York Pilot Schooner, and has a total length of 30 metres.  Refer to the Southpassage website for further descriptions of the 2 voyages, and the ship: Voyage 1 - MANLY to HERVEY BAY 9th to 12th May 2022 (you need to arrive Manly 8th May).    Voyage 2 - HERVEY BAY to ROSSLYN BAY 18th - 21st May 2022 (you need to arrive Hervey Bay 17th May) The emphasis is on having a good time and getting a range of experiences – not just hard-core sailing. You will never be bored!  Each of these voyages is for 4 days, and will cost around $600. A deposit of $150 is required, with the balance to be paid about 3 weeks prior to the voyage. It is on a first booked/first served basis. These voyages will be with the general public, and Nomads have not chartered the entire ship.  Voyage cost does not include transport to the start/end locations, but includes everything once you are on board.  South Passage does not have any powered winches, so we rely on your manpower to sweat the lines and do all tasks required to run the ship, in the same manner as the ancient mariners.  Of note, South Passage is a dry ship, and there's no smoking on board. My experience is that you will not miss this since there are so many activities to challenge your senses and keep you occupied. A great chance for a detox. Also naturism is NOT possible. In case of snap COVID-19 restrictions that prevent travel, the booking will be deferred to a later date, or a refund offered. BOOKING: Firstly access the Southpassage website, select your dates, then pay the $150 deposit. It is on a first-booked/first-on basis. Also click on Get Tickets on this event so Roger is aware that you have booked. FURTHER INFORMATION: southpassage.org.au. Or email Roger via LeaderRogerH.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Brisbane (Manly), or Hervey Bay, depending on which voyage you select.  MAP REFERENCE: Brisbane: Google map https://goo.gl/maps/5kP9NgboZW8uBRmU7 Hervey Bay: Google map https://goo.gl/maps/EZGuxRovAFbPt5c79 DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: A long way!!  Best to fly to/from Queensland. This cost is not included in the voyage cost above.  FOOD: All meals are provided on board. All preferences are catered for. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: It is generally balmy. However, if we get some rain it can be cool. A packing list will be provided. LEADER: Roger H. | Email LeaderRogerH.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Explore memorials to love in the Boroondara General Cemetery, then traverse a series of connected parklands, finishing at Alphington Railway Station.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 6 km, point-to-point walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This point-to-point walk starts with a tour of the historic garden-style cemetery where we will inspect memorials to love - both gay and straight. There will be a short presentation about the fascinating and tragic circumstances concerning the gay graves. The cemetery is noted for its outstanding collection of memorials. Departing the cemetery, the walk will continue through a series of connected parklands to our destination of Alphington Railway Station. The parklands include Victoria Park, Hyde Park, Willsmere-Chandler Park, Kew Billabong, then past golf courses as we cross the Yarra River and enter Napier Waller Reserve followed by Sparks Reserve and finally into Darebin Parklands. We’ll have lunch overlooking the banks of the Yarra River. Travel via public transport is recommended. Land for the historic 13 hectare Boroondara Cemetery was set aside in 1855 with the first burial taking place in March 1859. The cemetery is laid out in the Victorian garden style with burials allocated by the then practice of religious denomination.  BOOKING: By Friday 6th May. 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.kewcemetery.com.au MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at the entrance to Boroondara Cemetery.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 45 grid E5 | Google maps goo.gl/maps/vTifVjAfmaFGoBFb7.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 8km, approximately 20 minutes to drive, 30 minutes by public transport. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram #48 - North Balwyn to stop #36 - Parkhill Road. Alternatives are Trams #16 and #109 to the corner of Cotham and Glenferrie Roads then walk along Mary Street (550 metres - 7 minutes).  FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water, refills plus access to toilets available along the route. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. 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