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  

ONLINE BOOKINGS HAVE NOW CLOSED. IF YOU WOULD STILL LIKE A TICKET, PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT LEADER USING CONTACT DETAILS BELOW. Join us for a fun evening of nude 10 pin bowling at a location in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. We have hired the whole venue and therefore have exclusive use. The event is open to Nomads members and visitors. Ticket holders will receive address details of the venue by Wednesday 4th May 2022. We are only able to share the venue details, including the suburb, with confirmed ticket holders. DINNER AFTER THE BOWLING: Some of us may like to go for dinner after the Bowling night, so we have booked a table with a local Chinese Cafe/Restaurant in Box Hill - everyone is invited to come along. The table is booked for us under the name of "Russell" from 10.20pm to midnight. You will have to wear your clothes in this venue, sorry. If you could send an email to Russell and Michael to let us know that you would like to come along that would help with the seating arrangements. Please send your email to Assistant Leader Russell The restaurant is Hills BBQ Noodle Shop, 586 Station St, Box Hill. There is some parking in Station St and also around the corner in Bank St.  See you there. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We will meet out the front of the venue at 7.30pm if the weather is fine, or inside the foyer if it is raining. Please do not block the entrance, as other patrons may be leaving the building. We would ask that everyone is respectful of the venue staff, who are assisting us to make this event happen. Covid considerations are subject to change as we get closer to the event. Please check the event listing on Nomads website for the most up to date information. There is no longer a requirement to be vaccinated against Coronavirus to attend this event. QR code checkin is no longer required. Facemasks are not required to be worn but you may wear a mask if you would prefer. Hand sanitiser will be provided. Once introductions are completed, we will proceed to the bowling area. When advised by the Event Leader, everyone may then undress. All clothes can be left at the rear of the bowling alley. You may wish to bring a small bag for your clothes. There should be no problem with security, but we recommend that you do not bring valuables into the venue, as we are unable to take responsibility for any losses. The time allocated for bowling is 8pm until 10pm. Bowling shoes will be provided for all. You will each be able to select a suitable bowling ball to use during the evening, and then can join in with others at any one of the lanes. Do not worry if you are on your own, we will ensure that everyone finds a group to bowl with. You do not need to be experienced in 10 pin bowling. This is all about having fun with like minded people. Depending on the number of bowlers at each lane, you can typically expect to complete up to two games. There will be a small competition with prizes which will be awarded based on the individual scores of the first game.  In order to maintain everyone's privacy, please note that no photographs will be permitted except as advised by the Event Leader on the night. Phones are not to be used during the evening, and we thank you for assisting us with this. Please see the Event Leader if you have any concerns. It would be appreciated if everyone could promptly depart the venue at 10pm. We would welcome the assistance of a few people to help the organisers with packing up after the night. BOOKING: By Friday 29th April 2022. To register, click on Get Tickets. Tickets may sell out for this event, so book early. Tickets will be allocated on a "first come, first served" basis. No tickets will be available for purchase at the venue. Ticket prices for this event are the same for Nomads members and visitors to cover the cost of hire of the venue. Please note that the event will be cancelled and full refunds will be made if we are unable to achieve sufficient numbers by 29th April 2022, as we need to fully cover the cost of hiring the venue. No refunds on tickets will be available after 29th April 2022, except for inability to attend due to Coronavirus restrictions, or if the event is cancelled by the Event Leader.   Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Nomads COVIDSafe Checklist: 10 Pin Bowling. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7.30pm at the entrance to the venue, ticket holders will receive address details by Wednesday 4th May 2022. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 20-25 km, approximately 30 minutes to drive, or 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport and walking. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The venue is accessible by public transport. Approx 50min train journey from Flinders Street railway station, followed by a 15-20min walk. More precise public transport details will be provided to ticket holders by Wednesday 4th May 2022. FOOD: You may bring your own drinks to the venue. Alcoholic drinks for personal consumption are permitted in the supper room adjoining the bowling area, but not in the room where we are bowling. No glass, please for safety, and ensure that no drinks at all are taken into the bowling lane area. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: This is a naturist event, not clothing optional, so everyone is asked to be naked while bowling. The only exception is for women during their periods, who may wear a bikini bottom or similar. Bowling shoes will be provided and most be worn. Please bring your own towel to sit on for hygiene reasons. LEADER: Michael J. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. 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Our Annual General Meeting, in conjunction with the regular monthly social night. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join us in a private room for the AGM followed by dinner in lieu of our regular social gathering. The first part of this night will involve the formal business necessary to satisfy the requirements of our incorporation as an association, including presentation and acceptance of financial and other reports, and the election of office bearers for the next 12 months. After this, please stay for a meal or for socialising. There will be a special mail‐out to all members in advance of the AGM. Drinks can be purchased at the Bar (outside of the meeting room). Dinner will be served in the private room at 8 PM SHARP. Attending online via Zoom: If you wish, you can attend the AGM online via Zoom. Just select "Online - via Zoom" as the "Attendance Mode" when you get your ticket. In any case, the Zoom link will be emailed prior to the meeting to everybody who has registered. BOOKING BOOKING TO ATTEND: By Monday 2nd May. To register your intention to attend, click on Get Tickets. BOOKING YOUR MEAL: A link will be provided here (and in an email sent to those who have registered) a little before the event to enable you to book your meal online. It will then be delivered to the room after the AGM. You will also be able to order in person on the night, but your meal then won't arrive at the same time as the others. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Bleakhouse Hotel, 97 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park (on the corner of Victoria Ave and Beaconsfield Pde).  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2J grid H10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/594ZX3oiqidEZrrRA.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The tram route #1 terminus is right outside the hotel. 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