Australia Day Picnic + optional Overnight Overlooking the Yarra Valley

Grade | Length | Type: Social - Australia Day picnic with optional camp out overnight @ "Blanchfields", a private home overlooking the Yarra Valley.

Meeting Point | Time: From midday onwards at the private home of member Robert A. located in Macclesfield (past Emerald).

Map Reference: Melway X912 grid R4.

Distance | Time from GPO: 1 hour – about 60km taking the Monash or Eastlink Freeway and exiting at Wellington Rd then continuing to Macclesfield.  The full address and travelling directions will be provided to you upon receipt of your RSVP.
Public Transport: Not available.  Travel by car and carpool with someone else if you can.

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.

Activity Description: We are very privileged to be invited to an Australia Day picnic in the private and beautiful gardens of the home of member Robert A.  You will remember Blanchfields if you enjoyed the Australia Day Picnic in 2017.  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 those who wish, to stay the night after the day of revelry.  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.

RSVP: by Tuesday 23rd January on www.thenomadsinc.org.au.