A pleasant Sunday walk from Wendouree Railway Station to Ballarat Station via the Ballarat Tram Depot and Lake Wendouree. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 7 km walk into Ballarat along gravel and bitumen tracks.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: An easy walk to visit the Botanical Gardens and view a line of Australian Prime Ministers' statues before a visit to the Ballarat Tram Depot (Ballarat Tramway Museum) for an informative history of Ballarat trams. Have a picnic lunch beside Lake Wendouree or at the nearby cafe/restaurant. An easy walk back to central Ballarat via the imposing cricket ground stadium and historical buildings. A 3:20pm departure from Ballarat Station should arrive back at Southern Cross at 4:48pm. BOOKING: By Friday 15th July. 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: 9am at Southern Cross Station, in time to catch the Wendouree train that departs at 9:14am. We'll travel in the front carriage. Alternatively, meet the train when it arrives at Wendouree Station at 10:51am. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: This event is designed to use public transport to travel to the start, and from the end of the walk. Outbound: the Wendouree train that departs from Southern Cross Station at 9:14am arrives at Wendouree Station at 10:51am.  Return: trains depart hourly for Southern Cross from Ballarat Station, for example at 3:20pm, 4:20pm and 5:20pm. The journey takes 1 hour 28 minutes.  MAP REFERENCE:  Southern Cross Station: Melway map 1A grid A7 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/eZyC4YRk3dDhQq51A Wendouree Station: Melway map X909 grid A11 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/tGN7yMLurs3cthVm7 COST: Wendouree and Ballarat are in Myki zone 8. The return fare costs $31.92 full or $15.96 concession (which includes travel to and from Southern Cross Station in metro Melbourne). FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and some drinking water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: John T. | Email LeaderJohnT.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 walk will NOT proceed in the event of rain or total cloud cover. An opportunity to "frock up" in your best winter outfits and head outdoors. July's full (or new) Moon is to be a super moon. Of the possible 12 or 13 full moons each year, usually three or four may be classified as supermoons, as commonly defined. A supermoon is a full moon or a new moon that nearly coincides with perigee - the closest that the Moon comes to the Earth in its elliptic orbit - resulting in a slightly larger-than-usual apparent size of the lunar disk as viewed from Earth. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 8 km, circuit walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The July 2022 full moon is due to be observed in Melbourne on Thursday 14th July. We will venture out on Thursday night (with good public transport options) for a sneak preview. Winter provides the best possibility of clear skies to maximise viewing the stunning moonlight. Yarra Bend Park provides an area with minimal artificial light thus maximising the impact of moonlight. The surface for this walk is 100 percent pavement or compacted “blue metal”. Totally flat or undulating except for two small “huff and puff” inclines: from Kane’s Bridge up to The Boulevard, and from the Water Pipe Bridge up past the Pavilion at Fairfield Park. The walk will commence at the car park and head south along Yarra Bend Road past the old Fairfield Hospital (now Melbourne Polytechnic) to cross the Yarra at Kane’s bridge. The walk will then proceed along The Boulevard in Kew past Bellbird Park (home to the Fruit Bats), crossing the Eastern Freeway; an area which is a “hot spot” for watching New Years Eve fireworks. Crossing the Yarra River via the Water Pipe Bridge we will re-enter Fairfield Park.  BOOKING: By Tuesday 12th July. 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: 7:30pm at the car park opposite the Fairfield Cricket Club Rooms and Oval, Lot 113C Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield. Access this from Yarra Bend Road. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 30 grid H12 | Google map goo.gl/maps/EE9kCEsq3a4bood46.  TRANSPORT: Dennis Railway Station (Hurstbridge Line) is nearby. If coming from Dennis Railway Station head south along Victoria Rd and Jeffrey St, turn right into Heidelberg Rd (200m only) then left into Yarra Bend Rd. Collection from Dennis Station is possible if pre-arranged. WHAT TO BRING: Suitable clothing for a night-time event that will see the temperature drop. Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Bring a torch; preferably one you can wear on your head. Make sure you have a litre (minimum) water bottle with you. 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. Image: Herald Sun   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Find out about some great resources, and take a look behind the scenes at what's involved in being a leader of a Nomads event. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: In this online Zoom session, we'll show you where you can find information about walking, cycling and other activities around Victoria, or even further afield. We'll also give you a sneak preview of the TidyHQ tools that we use to help make it easy to manage the "paperwork" (not that we actually make much use of paper these days)! Some leaders will talk about their personal experiences, and we'll also tell you about some of the other forms of training that we provide from time to time: bushcraft days where you can learn basic survival skills in the bush, like navigating with a compass; overnight backpacking trips; first aid training sessions; and a host of useful online information.  Do you have an idea about something that would make a great Nomads event? Perhaps a little-known, idyllic camping spot, a beautiful walk, or a more exotic activity? Or have you attended a few of our events, and are starting to think of perhaps leading one yourself? The good news is that we can either lead an event based on your inside knowledge, or mentor and train you to lead it yourself. It's a bit of work, but a lot of fun, and your fellow Nomads members will really appreciate the effort. Or are you simply curious about what's involved in running our events?  TO BOOK: Click Get Tickets, preferably by midday on 12th July so you get an invitation email with your link to join the session. If you haven't used Zoom before, be sure to register for a FREE Zoom account prior. See: zoom.us/freesignup TO ATTEND: At 7pm on Tuesday 12th July, click on the Zoom link in your invitation email. (Tip: add a reminder in your phone)! Once you've joined, sit back and relax, though you're welcome to ask questions at any point throughout the evening. LEADER: Jason T. and Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com or LeaderJasonT.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Enjoy a pleasant winter outing in a little-known botanic park on the outskirts of Melbourne - one of Melbourne's hidden treasures! This event is designed to be easily accessible by Metro train. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy approximately 9 km, circuit walk, mostly on off-road paths, but with a number of ascents and descents.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Wilson Botanic Park is a total gem in the historic town of Berwick, a town that has now been engulfed by metropolitan Melbourne. Not only is the park incredibly photogenic, including views over Melbourne, it is also of significance for its geology and important fossil discoveries. The area has an interesting geological history starting with ancient sedimentary layers from when the area was covered by the ocean, followed by periods of volcanic activity, with the most recent, and violent, eruption being some 22 million years ago, resulting in large deposits of basalt (bluestone). Fossils discovered here tell us that the region has had both tropical and temperate forests in bygone eras. The fossil discoveries at the park are significant because flowering and coniferous plants, tropical and temperate species, and micro and macro specimens have all been found. It's the only known fossil site that contains specimens of both Nothofagus and Eucalyptus and is of significant geoheritage importance because it is where the oldest usable Eucalypt fossils have been found in Australia, which has been important for our understanding of the evolution of the modern Australian flora. In 1859 William Wilson began quarrying bluestone from the site, since it had the highest quality basalt in the vicinity of Melbourne. The quarry operated almost continually up to 1976. In 1973, the Wilsons donated 17 hectares to the City of Casey, and in 1985 the council purchased a further 13.34 hectares, then in 1992 the 39 hectare Wilson Botanic Park was opened.  The City of Casey has sensitively and intelligently developed the park with many points of interest for humans, birds and the local fauna. Our circuit will begin and end at the Berwick Railway Station. We'll initially walk along leafy Gloucester Avenue to the main street of Berwick, then take a tree-lined path to Wilson Botanic Park. There we'll initially make a circuit of the two lakes, with optional stops for coffee and toilets. Afterwards we'll climb to the rim of the park for great views over surrounding suburbs. (Note: the park looks a little like a conventional volcano, but the "crater" was formed more by quarrying than from volcanic activity). Upon completing our rim circuit, we'll return to the town via Kramer St and the Pioneers Park. A warming beverage can be had in High Street prior to our return to the train station.  BOOKING: By Friday 8th July. 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: casey.vic.gov.au/facilities-hire/wilson-botanic-park-berwick. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am at Berwick Railway Station, Reserve St, Berwick. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Pakenham line train that departs from Flinders Street platform 6 at 10:02am arrives in Berwick at 10:58am. We'll travel in the front carriage of the train. For our return, trains depart from Berwick Station every 20 minutes. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 111 grid D10 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/HUpJqUaY5xi5pL7M8 FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: 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. Video courtesy of https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/facilities-hire/wilson-botanic-park-berwick   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Our quarterly planning night, in conjunction with the regular monthly social night - this month at the Arcadia Hotel. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Nomads hold a social night each month, where members and guests can enjoy a meal, talk about upcoming events, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. At the quarterly planning meetings, in addition to the monthly social activities the draft program, which will have been prepared via Zoom the previous night, is presented so attendees can make suggestions or fill in any gaps. Do you want to see more of a particular activity, or do you have a particularly favourite area of Victoria you would like to share with others? Do you have an idea for something apart from the regular walks? We'd love to hear from you. Everyone is welcome – you don't have to volunteer for an activity. New members are especially invited to this meeting as an orientation to Nomads activities. The extensive Arcadia menu offers a range of pizzas and bar snacks, popular pub classics, healthy salads and weekly specials. BOOKING: By Monday 4th July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure what you've booked for? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Arcadia Hotel, 2 Toorak Rd, South Yarra. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2L grid E5/F5. | Google map goo.gl/maps/kp7jhogCy5kXQLzeA. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram #58 to stop 125 (Punt Rd & Toorak Rd) Train: Sandringham, Frankston, Cranbourne or Pakenham line to South Yarra Station Bus: #246 (Elsternwick to Clifton Hill) along Punt Rd to Punt Rd & Toorak Rd LEADER: Garry O. | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Preparing the draft Spring program - online via Zoom. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The bulk of the planning for the 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 4th July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Alternatively, simply click on the Zoom link in the reminder email sent to members a few days prior to the event. Unsure what you've booked for? Click View my bookings. DRAFT PROGRAM: Nomads Draft Program. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm online via Zoom. Those who registered will be sent the Zoom link by 6pm on Monday evening. LEADER: Garry O. | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Photo by Bich Tran from Pexels.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS

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