Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Palace Hotel in Camberwell. 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. The menu is reasonably priced, with a Seniors Menu for those who qualify. BOOKING: By Monday 1st February. To register, click on Get Tickets. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm | Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Rd, Camberwell. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 45 grid J11 | Google map goo.gl/maps/85UV6q3hQyLZAKBs7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Lilydale, Belgrave or Alamein Line to Camberwell, tram 72 to stop 64 (or tram 70 or 75 to stop 40 + 10 minute walk). LEADER: GarryO. | Email the Leader 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 leisurely day at the beach with a Port Phillip Bay vista in the distance.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, social day with short walks along the beach.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a leisurely day sunbaking, walking, swimming and socialising with other Nomads on the beach. Sunnyside is the only officially designated clothing optional beach on Port Phillip Bay, and the closest legal naturist beach to Melbourne. Sunnyside Beach (North) is a very popular beach with naturists from all over Melbourne and beyond, for very good reasons. It is a safe beach, easy to get to, and offers good swimming and general beach fun. There are a number of rocky areas and reefs close to shore which may also provide snorkelling opportunities if you wish. Most of the beach is sandy with scattered small rocks. This is a family friendly beach, so behaviour needs to be appropriate at all times. The naturist beach is a very popular location on any sunny day, and the car parking spaces closest to the beach fill up quickly. Arrive early if you would like the best chance of a close park. There are additional all-day parking spaces along the side of Sunnyside Road, but ensure that you read the parking signs carefully as parking inspectors have been known to work over the weekends. We strongly suggest not leaving valuables visible in your car, which of course is good practice everywhere. And, as is common sense, do not leave anything unattended on the beach. In the main beach carpark are several modern individual toilets, but once we move to the clothing optional beach, there are no facilities at all. You need to be self-sufficient and bring your own food and drink, esky, sun shelter or wind protection if desired, sunscreen, sunnies and hat. Clothing must be worn between the carpark and the beach. Also, we recommend suitable footwear to protect your feet from the sometimes sharp rocks along the short walking track to the beach. The leader will bring a beach shelter which can be used as a communal place to keep small items out of the direct heat of the sun, and as a focal point for our group once on the beach. We will gather towards the northern end of the main carpark at the end of Sunnyside Road at 10.30am. If you arrive late, no problem, just follow the rocky track north until the next sandy beach, you will have no problem locating and joining our group. You are free to do as much or as little as you want on the beach, it is your day, so make the most of it. There is no planned finishing time, you are free to spend as much or as little time as you wish on the beach. If the weather forecast for the day is determined as unsuitable by the leader, this beach day may be cancelled, or alternatively may be changed to the following day. Any changes in event details due to adverse weather or other reason will be made to the Nomads event listing no later than 8pm on the evening prior to the event. If no changes to the event details by 8pm, the beach day will go ahead as planned and there is no need to check further. This is a free event, but to assist with planning, it is requested that you register your attendance. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on this naturist beach day. BOOKING: By Wednesday 27th January. To register to attend, click on Get Tickets (no charge for this event). COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210130 Beach Day at Sunnyside Beach. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.melbourneplaygrounds.com.au/sunnyside-beach-mount-eliza#.XVd7kOgzZPY. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10.30am at the Northern end of the main beach carpark at the end of Sunnyside Rd, Mt Eliza. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 104 grid K5 | Google map goo.gl/maps/ggsox7nN4KDiCa5z9.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 66 km, 1 hour 10 minutes via M1 and M3 | 79 km, 1 hour 20 minutes via M3. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: From Flinders Street Station, catch the 8:23am Frankston train to Frankston, arriving at 9:28am. The 785 bus departs from Bay D at Frankston Station at 9:40am. Get off at the George Vowell Institute Blind/Nepean Hwy, Mt Eliza at 9:55am. From there it is a 1.3 km walk to the Sunnyside Beach car park. Alternatively, contact the leader, who may be able to arrange car sharing for you. FOOD: Lunch, snacks, plenty of water/drinks as there are no local facilities immediately available. 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.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

** THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED **  Enjoy a “Round The Bay Lite” scenic tour from South Geelong to Frankston, with an overnight stay in Ocean Grove. Optional Friday ride with additional overnight. GRADE | TYPE | LENGTH: Hard, point-to-point cycling, 98 km (Day 1: Medium 35 km or Hard 64 km | Day 2: Hard 78 km). The route has many on-road sections as well as both sealed and unsealed cycling trails. (The official Round The Bay ride of more than 210 km in a single day is totally off the Nomad’s grading scale)! ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This is a two or three day cycling weekend. You're invited to join the Friday Cycling Group for a ride to Bells Beach and Torquay on Friday. Some of the Friday riders will return to South Geelong Station, but those who are participating in the weekend will cycle to Ocean Grove for an overnight stay there. On Saturday, those who are only participating in the weekend rides will travel via V/Line to South Geelong. The "Friday Nighters" will cycle from Ocean Grove via Barwon Heads Rd to meet the others at South Geelong Station, then everybody will cycle the Bellarine Rail Trail together to Ocean Grove. On Sunday, we'll cycle to Queenscliff to catch the ferry across to Sorrento. From there we'll cycle via the Bay Trail to Safety Beach after which we'll head inland. First through some quiet, scenic suburban streets, Bruce Rd and the Nepean Hwy to The Briars Community Forest. We'll cycle through the wetlands then some quiet suburban streets to Old Moorooduc Rd, which takes us on a wide shoulder to the start of the Peninsula Link Trail. From there it's an excellent, wide path all the way to the Baxter Trail for the final 4 km descent to Frankston Station. BOOKING: By Wednesday 27th January or ASAP. To register, click on Get Tickets. Limit of 10 participants. If sold out, contact the leader to see if any other arrangements are possible. COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210129 Cycling Round the Bay Lite  FURTHER INFORMATION: www.railtrails.org.au/trail?view=trail&id=139 MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Friday: 8:40am at Southern Cross Station to catch the 9:10am train to Waurn Ponds. Saturday: 9:20am at Southern Cross Station to catch the 9:50am train to South Geelong. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 1E grid A9 | Google map goo.gl/maps/WUzR7kSmTVzW3yjx6.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: around 90 km to South Geelong Station, 1 hour 4 minutes by train from Southern Cross Station. ACCOMMODATION: basic, but comfortable accommodation will be provided in a private house in Ocean Grove. Only 10 beds are available.  COST: Ferry: $13 full fare or $11 concession. Bikes are carried at no additional charge. Lunches: will be purchased individually en route each day. Accommodation & Meals: a small contribution is suggested to contribute to breakfast and accommodation expenses. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Travel to and from this event is via public transport.  Fri 29 Jan (3-day participants): meet at Southern Cross Station at 8:40am to catch the 9:10am train to Waurn Ponds. Sat 30 Jan (2-day participants): meet at Southern Cross Station at 9:20am to catch the 9:50am train to South Geelong. Sun 31 Jan: trains depart Frankston every 10 minutes for Flinders Street. FOOD: Carry 2 litres of water. We will purchase lunch along the way, though there will be long stretches with no food options, so it would be advisable to bring some snacks. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: A hybrid bike is best due to the diversity in tracks. Quite a lot of the route will be on sealed trails or roads, but some of the tracks, including the sealed sections, can be quite rough. Bring clothing based on the weather forecast, but be prepared for changeable conditions.   LEADER: Alan D. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: railtrails.org.au   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Join your Nomads friends for a relaxing Australia Day picnic and some exploratory walks round the park and gardens. Travel via public transport is possible. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, social event with self guided walks around the gardens and associated Beckett Park.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Maranoa Gardens is considered to be one of the most thoroughly curated public dedications to Australian native flora in Victoria. Started by John Watson, who in 1901 purchased 1.42 hectares to plant Australian and  New Zealand native trees and shrubs. Watson's Maranoa Gardens differed from other 20th century garden designs which were instead modelled after European trends. In 1922 the gardens were obtained by the former City of Camberwell and by 1926, Maranoa Gardens opened to the public. By 1962, Maranoa Gardens had doubled in size when it was twinned with the adjacent Beckett Park; the latter being an important revegetation site for indigenous species where visitors can walk through patches of grassy woodlands similar to those that existed more than 100 years ago. Maranoa Gardens is divided into various zones which take into consideration soil type, irrigation, geology and climate preferences. The seven zones include the cottage garden, rainforest, arid zone, arboretum and the Indigenous display. BOOKING: By Sunday 24th January. To register, click on Get Tickets. COVIDSafe Checklist: Checklist 210126 Picnic and Walk: Maranoa Gardens  FURTHER INFORMATION:  boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/parks-and-gardens/beckett-park  boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/parks-and-gardens/maranoa-botanic-gardens  boroondara.vic.gov.au/about-council/news-and-media/boroondara-news/maranoa-botanic-gardens-florilegium-now-available MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From 12 noon in the main lawn area within Maranoa Gardens. Enter via Parring Road (main entrance) or directly into Maranoa section off Kireep Rd, Balwyn. NOTE: Maranoa Gardens close at 5 pm and Beckett Park at sunset.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 46 grid F7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/1pESMtyY8VmfzFCK8  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 17 km, approximately 30 minutes to drive, 50 minutes by public transport. Parking is available inside the combined parks via Parring Rd plus on-street parking in either Parring or Kireep Roads. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram 109 (Collins Street) to stop #50 (Wharton Street).  FOOD: BYO picnic supplies and beverages. Recommend you bring either a rug or chair to sit on. Water and toilets are in situ. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast PLUS sunscreen. LEADER: Garry Oliver. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

THIS EVENT IS NOW ABLE TO TAKE A FEW MORE GUESTS  , PLEASE BOOK IN ASAP .   Enjoy a casual picnic on 26 January on the property of a Macclesfield member, which includes a swimming pool, expansive outdoor picnic area, historic features and some delightful walking trails. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Social - picnic with optional camp out overnight at "Blanchfields", a private home overlooking the Yarra Valley.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:  We are very privileged to be invited to a picnic in the private and beautiful gardens of the home of member Robert A. It is a rural property with a large garden of exotic trees and shrubs, grasslands and some bushlands overlooking the Yarra Valley. Robert has also invited guests to stay the night after the day of revelry if you wish. You are welcome to set up your tents or trailers in the gardens and leave the next day. In that case, Robert will direct you where you can set up camp. The event starts from midday onwards. There are a limited number of chairs and tables as well as a toilet and bathroom for use. Note – this is not a barbeque. Fires are not allowed in a high fire danger area. Enjoy the swimming pool and stay over in your tent or camper if you wish. There will be access to the oven/stove if anything needs cooking or heating up. Plus, the vegetable garden should be in full production if we need additional ingredients. Updates will follow closer to the date. There will be a short walk around the property later in the afternoon. BOOKING: by Saturday 23rd January. To register, click on Get Tickets. COVIDSafe Checklist: Checklist 210126 BYO Picnic at Blanchfields on 26 Jan  MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From midday onwards at the private home of member Robert A. located in Macclesfield (past Emerald). Address will be forwarded once you have booked a ticket. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X912 grid R4 | Google map goo.gl/maps/KBZiiJpW2uj. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 1 hour – about 60 km. TRANSPORT: No public transport. Travel by car and carpool with someone else if you can. Take the Monash or Eastlink Freeway and exit at Wellington Rd then continue to Macclesfield. The full address and travelling directions will be provided to you upon receipt of your RSVP. FOOD: Bring your own food and drink. For those staying the night, there will be shared drinks, nibbles and meal on the deck at sunset. Until we know how many will be taking part, let’s just call it a “potluck dinner”, any contributions gratefully received. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bring your own hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Robert A. | Email the Leader 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 relaxing walk around the inner east portions of the Yarra River and surrounding environs. The opportunity will be taken to socialise with lunch (safely) in the nearby Burnley Gardens. Saturday has been selected given the forecast 38 degrees on Sunday 24th January GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 7 km, circuit walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The meeting point is outside the Tramway Museum next to Leonda Receptions on Wallen Road, Hawthorn. From there we will traverse the not well known eastern side of the Yarra River through Fairview Park around to Scotch College. Traversing the boundary of Scotch College, we will explore the extensive parklands and velodrome opposite Kooyong Tennis Centre. Picking up the Gardiner's Creek Trail we will head west and observe Scotch College (nothern side), Kooyong Tennis Complex and St Kevin's College (southern side). Arriving at Yarra Boulevard, the walk will then proceed north into the Burnley Gardens. After lunch, people can enjoy a self-guided tour of the gardens - one of Melbourne's many secret treasures. BOOKING: By Friday 22nd January. To register, click on Get Tickets. COVIDSafe Checklist: Checklist 210123 Inner East Yarra Explorer  FURTHER INFORMATION: ecosystemforest.unimelb.edu.au/engage/visiting-burnley-gardens MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am outside the Tram Museum, Wallen Road, Hawthorn (Swan Street extension) next to Leonda Reception Centre.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 45 grid B12 | Google map: g.page/trammuseum?share   DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 6 km, approximately 15 minutes to drive, 35 minutes by public transport. TRANSPORT: Trams #70 and #75 from Flinders Street to Stop 29, Riversdale Junction. If travelling by car, it's recommended you park in Yarra Boulevard between Swan-Wallen Bridge over the Yarra and Boulevard Drive and walk the short distance to the meeting point. Thus you can leave lunch in the car and collect if upon arrival at Burnley Gardens.   FOOD: Carry snacks and at least 1 litre of water. Refilling water available along the route and in Burnley Gardens. Two toilets are accessible along the walk. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Garry O. | Email the Leader 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 part of the GVRT (Great Victorian Rail Trail) walk is an especially scenic section of this popular rail trail. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, 16 km point-to-point walk on formed track.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: From the Bonnie Doon Hotel we will carpool to the start of the walk at Merton. From there we'll walk the Great Victorian Rail Trail to Woodfield, after which Lake Eildon comes into sight. The trail follows the lake shoreline into Bonnie Doon and after passing through town, we cross Lake Eildon on the former 280 metre rail bridge, a highlight of the whole rail trail. We will then have refreshments at the Bonnie Doon Hotel before heading home. COVIDSafe Checklist: Checklist 210117 GVRT Part 8 Walk BOOKING: By Saturday 16th January. To register, click on Get Tickets. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au. or www.bonniedoonhotel.com.au. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am for a 10:15am departure from the Bonnie Doon Hotel / Motel car park.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway Map X910 Grid U6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/TQoteuvonXuDAVAi8.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 169 km, 2 hours 11 minutes via Healesville (best option for Eastern/Southern suburbs), or 188 km, 2 hours 24 minutes via Hume Fwy (best option for Western/Northern suburbs). CAR POOLING: If anyone would like to car pool – get a ride or give a ride – from around your local area please let me know ASAP or at least a week in advance at the latest, as it can take a while to arrange. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 2 litres of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and camera. Dress for the weather forecast. LEADER: Paul K. | Email the Leader 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  

(There have been two cancellations so there are still two tickets available - 3.30pm on 15/1/21.) A naturist walk in a scenic, remote location not too far from Melbourne. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium, approximately 9 km circuit walk. About 3 hours walking time plus 1 hour lunch and swim stop. We walk on 4WD tracks, single lane walking trails and kangaroo pads. About 3 km is on kangaroo pads and the walking speed is quite slow. There are some moderate hills but they are not that long.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This event is for Naturists. A lovely remote spot, not far from Melbourne where we can shed our clothes and enjoy naturist walking and swimming. The reservoir is quite a large body of water and there is plenty of water there all year round. The reservoir is hidden in the Pyrete Forest and is most picturesque. We have visited this reservoir two or three times before and are hoping to find a different way in to it this time. Afternoon Snacks and Drinks: After the walk we will return to the Toolern Vale General Store to collect the cars that we didn't take to the start of the walk. If desired, we can have a cool off drink or coffee there, or if some would prefer we could drive to Melton for a beer or coffee at Mac's Hotel, 322 to 332 High St, Melton (11 km and 10 minutes drive from Toolern Vale). COVIDSafe Checklist: Checklist 210116 Djerriwarrh Walk & Swim BOOKING: By Wednesday 13th January. To register, click on Get Tickets. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Meet at 10:15am at the Toolern Vale General Store for coffee and registration. The exact address is 1486 Diggers Rest-Coimadai Rd. We plan to drive to the start of the walk at about 10:45am. There is a good car park opposite the General Store.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 331 grid G5 | Melway Key Map 7 grid E3 | VicRoads Map 78 grid B3. | Google map goo.gl/maps/nZfzrbFUSJr. WALK LOCATION: Entry is via a private farm property north west of Toolern Vale. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 50 km, 45 minutes. Travel via the Calder or Western Highways. FOOD and BEVERAGES: Lunch, snacks, water/drink to take on the walk. APPAREL: Comfortable shoes/boots. Shorts or similar to wear at the start and finish of the walk, while on private property. Sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses. Towel to dry off after swimming. If the day is a bit cool or you need protection from the sun, clothes can be worn to keep you comfortable. Lightweight sandals or thongs would make it easier to walk on the small stones at the edge of the reservoir when you go in for a swim. LEADER: Russell W. | Email the Leader 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 relaxing mid-week lunch and a stroll around Geelong's beautiful foreshore. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, 8 km point-to-point walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Travel will be by train (car optional). On arrival at North Geelong Station we disembark and will make our way through Rippleside Park to Corio Bay then follow The Esplanade around to Cunningham Pier and the Carousel, then to the hotel for lunch. Afterwards we make our way to the Eastern Beach Swimming Promenade then to the Geelong Station to catch a train home. Trains run every 20 minutes. BOOKING: By Monday 11th January. To register, click on Get Tickets. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.ptv.vic.gov.au or www.vline.com.au MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at Southern Cross Station. The Waurn Ponds train departs at 10:10am. Check monitors for platform. We will travel in the front car. MAP REFERENCE: Melway Map 1A grid A6 (or North Geelong: X911 grid E7) Google map goo.gl/maps/sQW3xtAkTpaPCJvc9 (or North Geelong: goo.gl/maps/cEqNhMGUhrHgbrFj6). DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 74 km, 52 minutes by train. FOOD: Bring two litres of water. Lunch is planned at the Phoenix Hotel. COST: Myki full fare return: $19.04 (off peak) | Concession $9.52 (off peak). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera. Dress for weather forecast LEADER: Paul K. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: City of Greater Geelong   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Our Planning Night followed by the monthly social night - this month in Richmond.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:  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? Come along to the planning meeting, and then stay for our monthly social evening where members talk about upcoming events and compare notes on past activities. All members are welcome – you don't have to volunteer for an activity. New members are especially invited to this meeting as an orientation to Nomads activities. BOOKING: By Monday 11th January. Click on Get Tickets to book. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm | Mt View Hotel, 68-70 Bridge Rd, Richmond - Rooftop Bar. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2G grid H6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/E7uvkw4KKwaVTD5w5. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram #48 (via Collins St) or #75 (via Flinders St) to stop 15. LEADER: Garry O. | Email the Leader 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 day with some naturist friends on one of Victoria’s most beautiful surf beaches. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium, approximately 0.5 km walk from the car park to our spot on the beach. There are quite a few steps from the road down to the beach which are quite steep, but you can always take your time. The hike is graded as Easy. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This event is for naturists. Enjoy a pleasant nude beach day, with a leisurely lunch and swim. Optional activities include, body surfing in a moderate surf and a beach walk to one of the rocky headlands nearby. If the tide is out we can walk around the headland to the next beach (Addiscot Beach). The sandstone cliffs along the beach are quite spectacular. An optional late afternoon /early evening clifftop hike through the ironbark basin will take place after the official beach day finishes. You do not need to make a separate booking to come along, you can decide at the end of the beach day if you wish to join us for the hike. At the conclusion of the walk, all participants are invited to an optional dinner (approximately 7pm) at the local Chinese Restaurant in Torquay to end a most enjoyable day out. Day Runsheet: 10:30am - Start of beach day/swim at Southside Beach 4:00pm/4:30pm Approx- Start of the IronBark Basin Hike (Optional) 7:00pm - Head to the local Chinese restaurant in Torquay for Dinner. (Optional) 8:30pm Approx - Leave Torquay bound for Melbourne Early Evening Hike (clothed or optional nude): Jarosite Mine and Dam Hike (3 km round trip) This walk is part of the Surf Coast Walk and curves inland through ironbark forest as you work your way through some wonderful grasstree and stringybark forest. After a short look at the Jarosite Mine Dam we reach the site of the old abandoned Jarosite Mine. The mine workings once covered an area of 100ha before it closed in 1927. Bird life is usually rich and varied with honeyeaters, robins, fantails and wattlebirds being the most common in the area. Clifftop views are also given. We will also take a nude hike detour to a special location for cliff face views and optional photo shoots. BOOKING: By Thursday 7th January. To register, click on Get Tickets. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at the carpark located at SouthSide beach (Marked Bells Beach Car Park) on Google/Apple Maps. Note there are 2 Bells Beach Car Parks, park at the second closer to Anglesea. Beach Parking: We plan to park at the Southside car park (located off Bells Beach Road), The car park is quite small and by the time we arrive it will probably be full. In that case you may need to park at the second Bells Beach car park and walk an extra 15 minutes along the walking track to reach the second car park. We will then wait for everybody at the top of the stairs to walk down to the beach together. MAP REFERENCE: Melway orange Key Map 15 grid A21  | Google map goo.gl/maps/n8JFCk4FmTw7pBVZA. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 109 km | 1 hour 20 minutes. COST: This Beach Day is free for Visitors and Members. However, please be sure to obtain a ticket (a COVID-19 official requirement). FOOD: Bring lunch, snacks, water, drinks. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunscreen, hat, dark glasses, repellent, towel, footwear if sand is hot. Shorts etc. required to get from the car park to the appropriate section of the beach. Beach umbrella or shade equipment would be useful. LEADER: Jason T. | Email the Leader 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 some of the sights in South Melbourne, then follow the scenic Bay Trail to Brighton for lunch, and optionally continue to Mordialloc. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, 16 km cycling (or medium grade 37 km if continuing to Mordialloc).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This easy ride will take us from Federation Square along Southbank, past South Melbourne Market and Town Hall then round Albert Park Lake, after which we'll follow the Bay Trail to Brighton where you can order lunch at the Brighton Beach Hotel (Milano's Tavern) looking out over the Bay. The distance to lunch is approximately 16 km.  After lunch, your options are to return by train from Brighton Beach Station (which is beside the restaurant); to continue a further 21 km on the cycling path to Mordialloc (then return by train); or to cycle back towards Federation Square.  We'll be riding almost entirely on cycling paths, and there are no hills! If it's a warm day, you can cool off with a refreshing dip in the Bay. BOOKING: By Thursday 31st December. To register, click on Get Tickets. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at the Birrarung Marr bike parking, located beside the river on Birrarung Marr (between Swanston Street and the MCG, and between the river and the Federation Square Car Park).  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2F grid H6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/NmbeA36Ya9u6wHQA7.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: any train line to Flinders Street Station. FOOD: lunch will be ordered from the Brighton Beach Hotel. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: You'll need a bike and helmet, and should carry some water - there are a few refill points along the way. Dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Alan D. | Email the Leader 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