Preparing the draft Spring program of events - online via Zoom. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The bulk of the planning for the upcoming 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 30th June. 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 if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. DRAFT PROGRAM: Nomads Draft Program. You may add your suggestions to this online spreadsheet - be sure to click to some other cell once you've finished, so that your suggestion gets saved. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm online via Zoom. Those who registered will be sent the Zoom link by 6pm on Monday evening. LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD@nomads.org.au 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

Join fellow Nomad dark beer lovers to taste from a selection of 30+ dark brew offerings from 15 different breweries.  GRADE | TYPE: Social, with a short walk in Ballarat. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Obsidian Dark Beer Festival celebrates the rich tapestry of dark beer styles, weaving together the warmth of community, the depth of flavour, and the spirit of discovery. They aspire to create an unforgettable experience in the heart of Ballarat, where enthusiasts and novices alike come together to explore the dark side of craft brewing. Born out of the depths of a brisk Ballarat winter, Obsidian serves as a gathering place for both established and emerging breweries. Your $90 ticket gives you a memento glass, entertainment and unlimited beer tastings. There are also $40 Offsider tickets available, which give you a memento glass and entertainment, but no beer tastings. (You can purchase spirits, cocktails and food offerings though). BOOKING: Nomads: ASAP. Please get a (free) ticket via Get Tickets so we know who is attending, and can organise the group. Unsure if you've already booked with The Nomads? Click View my bookings. Obsidian: Please book your ticket ASAP via the Hullabaloo Events website for the 11am to 3pm session.  MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From Melbourne: 9am at Southern Cross Station to catch the 9:15am service to Ballarat, arriving at 10:41am, or anywhere en route. In Ballarat: 10:55am at Ballarat Mining Exchange. 6 Lydiard St North, Ballarat Central. MAP REFERENCE: Ballarat Mining Exchange - Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/FPRqZd1HpnvT4dL96 (350 metres from the station). DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 125 km, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes by car, but travel by V/Line train is recommended (1 hour 30 minutes). PUBLIC TRANSPORT: If travelling from Melbourne, catch the Wendouree V/Line service departing from Southern Cross at 9:15am, arriving in Ballarat at 10:41am. For the return journey, we plan to catch the service departing Ballarat at 3:24pm, arriving at Southern Cross at 4:52pm. COST:  Obsidian Dark Beer Fest: 2nd Release tix: $90 plus $3.25 bf | Offsider Ticket (no beer tasting): $40 + $1.87 bf. Public Transport: Ballarat is in the Myki fare zone. Weekend fares to anywhere in Victoria are capped at $7.60 full | $3.80 concession. FOOD: Lunch can be purchased at the Ballarat Mining Exchange. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.  LEADER: Stephan C. | Email LeaderStephanC@nomads.org.au 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 Nomads annual Winter Solstice Dinner, returning to The Grandview Hotel, Fairfield. GRADE: Social ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This year we are returning to the historic Grandview Hotel in Fairfield. We have our own function room where tables and chairs will be set up for us. It will be an order and pay on the night situation, rather than a set menu. Check out the Grandview Hotel menu for an idea of what's likely to be available, though there will probably be some changes to the menu, so you should check back closer to the date. Drinks of course are also available - see the menu.   BOOKING: By Thursday 19th June. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Arrival around 6.30pm at The Grandview Hotel, 429 Heidelberg Rd, Fairfield, with the aim to begin dining at around 7.00pm. The hotel is located on the northern corner of Heidelberg Rd and Station St. MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/2YqWWwdr2y9WDGdXA PUBLIC TRANSPORT: TRAIN: The Hurstbridge line train that departs from Flinders Street at 5:59pm, or Parliament at 6:08pm, arrives at Fairfield at 6:25pm. From there it's a 10 minute walk (570 metres) south down Station St to Heidelberg Rd and The Grandview Hotel. BUS: 250 (Queen St, CBD to La Trobe University) or 251 (Queen St, CBD to Northland SC) to Victoria Rd & Westgarth St LEADER: Greg W. | Email LeaderGregW@nomads.org.au if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.    

A gem of a short coastal winter ramble, taking in some lovely vistas of Port Phillip Bay, Frankston, and Kananook Creek bushlands following beachside boardwalks and riverside trails to Seaford, with a post luncheon option of continuing on to Carrum. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy 8 km walk (Seaford), Grade 3: Moderate 15 km if continuing to Carrum (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Commencing the walk from Oliver's Hill after a train journey to Frankston and bus up to Oliver's Hill Lookout, we will make our way down to Frankston beachside boardwalks before getting on to the picturesque Kananook Creek Trail, arriving at Seaford in time for optional lunch/refreshments at the Spanish Bar.  At this point, participants have the option of pulling out to go homeward via the nearby Seaford Station, or time permitting and depending how people are feeling, we can continue on to Carrum, adding another couple of hours to the walk.  BOOKING: By Friday 20th June. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11:15am at the Grange Rd / Nepean Hwy bus stop (near the Oliver's Hill lookout), Frankston. MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/Na1PSzP94BEqNLYH7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: From the Bay C bus stop outside Frankston Station, we'll take the #781 Dromana bus at 11:09am to Grange Rd/Nepean Hwy (we'll ask the driver to drop us off at the 1st stop past the Oliver's Hill lookout).  GETTING TO FRANKSTON BY TRAIN: Suggested train: Frankston line train departing Flinders Street at 9:17am, arriving at Frankston at 10:24am. That allows 40 minutes for a leisurely coffee and walk to the bus stop Alternative train: Frankston line train departing Flinders Street at 9:37am, arriving at Frankston at 10:44am, which may allow time for a quick take-away coffee, or NOT recommended train: Frankston line train departing Flinders Street at 9:57am, arriving at Frankston at 11:04am, and run to the Bay C bus stop. If this train is late, you'll miss the bus! FOOD: Carry some snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. The Bay can be a  few degrees cooler than Melbourne in the wind. LEADER: Michael Cowan | Email LeaderMichaelC@nomads.org.au 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  

Something a little different, combining a late afternoon walk, early supper, and Rainbow Band concert at the nearby Victorian Pride Centre. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 1: Easy 7.5 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System) on flat and well-sealed walkways.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Taking the 2.57pm Sandringham train from Flinders St (usually platform 13) we meet up in front of Elsternwick Station, departing at 3.30pm for a pleasant leisurely walk through well-sealed residential parkland tracks, following the Elster Creek to St Kilda foreshore, and on to early dinner at Topolino's before attending the optional Rainbow Band concert at the almost adjacent Victorian Pride Centre with the opportunity to dance the night away. BOOKING: WALK: By Friday 13th June. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. CONCERT: Tickets for the Rainbow Band concert are $30 full, $25 concession. Book online via TryBooking. Get your tickets ASAP to ensure you don't miss out.  FURTHER INFORMATION: I will book a table/tables at Topolinos nearer the time when I get a feel of numbers attending this event.  MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 3:15pm for 3:30 departure from front of Elsternwick Station.  MAP REFERENCE: Google maps maps.app.goo.gl/HQMys3vbMkP7YFbf7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take the 2:57pm Sandringham train from Flinders St (usually platform 13) we meet up in front of Elsternwick Station for 3:30pm walk. Plus the Route #67 tram (Carnegis) passes Elsternwick Station. There are plenty of tram and light rail homeward options at end of the evening. FOOD: Carry a few snacks and water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking footwear and dressing to both the weather forecast and mindful of postwalk venues.  LEADER: Michael C. | Email LeaderMichaelC@nomads.org.au 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  

Take a scenic walk from Victoria Park Station to Bellbird Picnic Area for a King's Birthday Picnic, then on to Fairfield Station afterwards. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate, approximately 9.5 km, point-to-point walk with public transport connections (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). Some sections of the path are rocky or could be slippery after rain, and there are some short, steep sections. The distance to lunch is approximately 6 km, and after lunch about 3.5 km. It's also possible to drive to the park to meet the group there for a purely social event. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Nomads member David R. has been holding Queen's Birthday picnics at Bellbird Picnic Area for many years. In 2025, this tradition will continue, but as a King's Birthday Picnic, and David is inviting other Nomads to join him. From Victoria Park we'll head to the Main Yarra Trail and follow that to Dights Falls, where we'll enter Yarra Bend Park. We'll more or less follow the Yarra River within the park to Kanes Bridge, where we'll cross to the Studley Park Boathouse side. From there we'll continue following the river, on the other side, around to the Bellbird Picnic Area. After lunch, we'll continue beside the Yarra around to the pipe bridge near the Fairfield Boathouse, using that to cross to Alphington / Fairfield and follow some quiet streets to Fairfield Station.  BOOKING: By Saturday 7th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at Victoria Park; meet in front of the Victorian-era turnstiles on the corner of Lulie and Turner Streets. If travelling by train from the CBD, exit the station and take either ramp, then cross under the railway line and walk a short distance along Lulie Street to the Victoria Park entrance turnstiles.  MAP REFERENCE: Victoria Park Station: Melway map 2C grid J7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/3zvRuhk4J9sceNwb9. Bellbird Picnic Area: Melway map 2D grid K6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/8yGh9nw8npMneKeB9.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Catch a Mernda or Hurstbridge line train to Victoria Park. The Mernda line train that departs from Flinders Street platform 1 at 9:47am arrives at Victoria Park at 10:05am. After the picnic, you can return via a Hurstbridge line train from Fairfield Station (departures every 20 minutes) or a bus from Heidelberg Rd. FOOD: BYO Everything – there are electric BBQs available, or else bring a picnic lunch. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Richard C. | Email LeaderRichardC@nomads.org.au 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 lovely walk from Greensborough Station, following the Plenty River downstream on a well formed trail skirting urban housing, parks and playing fields into Banyule parklands, leaving the main trail to follow mountain bike tracks following the river across some lovely open countryside to its exit into the Yarra, then taking the Yarra trail on to Heidelberg to catch a city-bound train homewards. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 3: Medium 13 km walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). Mostly on well formed sealed walking/bike trails with odd little steep inclines.  However, once we leave the main trail to follow mountain bike trails, there will be some more serious steep inclines to negotiate, necessitating good boots in event of slippery mud after any recent rains. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Meeting at 11am at the righthand ground-level exit of Greensborough Station, we follow the Plenty River downstream on a well formed trail skirting urban housing, parks and playing fields. Once past the Heidelberg Golf Club we enter Banyule parklands, and leave the beaten track, following mountain bike trails, looking for a suitable spot for a short alfresco lunch break. Keeping close to the Plenty River as much as possible, we walk across beautiful open countryside, to where it flows into the Yarra. Taking the green and leafy Main Yarra Trail we arrive at Burgundy Street, Heidelberg for an optional well earned post-event drink at the pub, before climbing up the hill to catch a city-bound train homewards. BOOKING: By Friday 6th June. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Departure at 11am from our meeting point outside Greensborough Station, right hand exit from the platform, and adjacent to the car parking. MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/J8AiRj8t9Vgbgwoq8.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 21 km, approximately from CBD, approx 45 mins from Flinders Street Station on the Hurstbridge line to Greensborough/Hurstbridge. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Catch the 9.59am Hurstbridge line train from Flinders Street Station (usually platform 1) arriving at Greensborough at 10.46am. I'll probably join you in the front carriage at either Fairfield or Alphington.  The trains are pretty frequent, returning to the city every 20 minutes or so. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and and plenty of water. After leaving Greensborough, there is nothing until we reach Heidelberg. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Michael Cowan. | Email LeaderMichaelC@nomads.org.au 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 Skinny Dog Hotel. Note Venue Change: We had originally planned to go to the Palace Hotel in Camberwell, but their kitchen is currently being renovated, so we're going instead to the nearby Skinny Dog Hotel.  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. 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 a walk we haven't done before? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Everyone is welcome – new members are especially invited to any of the monthly Nomads social evenings. Tuesday is steak night at the Skinny Dog - choose from mouth-watering cuts from $23. See the Skinny Dog Website for more details.  BOOKING: By Monday 2nd June. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Skinny Dog Hotel, 155 High St, Kew. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 45 grid C6. Google map goo.gl/maps/bwK96JUAv5t. PUBLIC TRANSPORT and PARKING: The Skinny Dog is right outside stop 33 on tram routes 48 and 109. The terminus of tram route 16 (Cotham Rd and Glenferrie Rd) is a short walk away. Bus routes 200 and 207 from the City via Johnston St stop in Studley Park Rd at Kew Junction before turning left into Princess St. Ample FREE parking is available on-street and right behind the hotel (enter via Brougham St). LEADER: Richard C. | Email LeaderRichardC@nomads.org.au 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  

An inner city walk through Docklands, along the Yarra and through the Botanical Gardens.  GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate 10.9 km point-to-point walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We will walk from the North Melbourne Station past the new Arden Station to join the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail. We will cross the new cycle/foot bridge over Footscray Road and enter Docklands. Passing the site of Shed 10 (being demolished), we cross the Yarra River via Webb Bridge and make our way along Southbank and on through the Botanical Gardens with an afternoon tea stop at the cafe (if open) to finish at Anzac Station. Note: Trams only operating to Flinders St (No trains). BOOKING: By Friday 30th May. To register click on Get Ticket. Maximum 20 walkers. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: Journey planner - PTV MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am outside the entrance to North Melbourne Railway Station in Adderley Street. MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/5Re2eEZy5Rf9Xrpn9 DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 2.5 km, approximately 35 minutes walk from the GPO. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Trains to Noth Melbourne Station every 5 minutes from Flinders Street and Southern Cross. On the return from Anzac Station, trams only to Flinders St as trains are not operating. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Paul K. | Email LeaderPaulK@nomads.org.au 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  

Join the tall ship "South Passage", Queensland's sail training ship, for a sailing adventure along the Queensland coast.  This is a Sail/Walk voyage with the focus on getting ashore on islands and doing short walks. The Nomads are not filling the entire ship, but rather blending in with other members of the general public. You would be working together to sail the ship. Everyone sleeps in a communal cabin, and there are shared toilet facilities, which is a small discomfort to pay for the experience of sailing in the same manner that Captain Cook did. Roger is not going to be onboard for this voyage, but you will be assigned a knowledgable watchleader who will ensure an unforgettable experience. 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 embrace working as a team to assist sailing the ship. However, no prior sailing experience is required and you will will receive training 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 you will find a picturesque anchorage, possibly go for a bushwalk, or go snorkelling. The schedule depends on wind conditions and opportunity.  The emphasis is on having a great time and getting a range of experiences – not just hard-core sailing. You will never be bored!  The voyage costs $2100 and includes accommodation the night before the voyage. This cost does not include transport to/from the embarkation/disembarkation ports, but includes everything once you are on board including all meals. You need to arrive 30th May as there is usually an onshore dinner (not included) the night before departure. 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. 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.  BOOKING: Book and Pay direct to Southpassage through their Rezdy booking application. Follow this link to the booking form: Link to the booking page  Sail Walk 31May to 06 June Please also click Get Ticket on this page so Roger knows you are planning to attend. However you must also make a reservation and pay a deposit ($400) direct to Southpassage (link above). Closer to the event, you will be provided with final details and a packing list. FURTHER INFORMATION: southpassage.org.au, the official South Passage website. You will see there are other public voyages offered that you can sail on. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: The voyage will start with a dinner (not included) the night before the voyage. Plan to arrive in Townsville on 30th May.  You have to arrive the day before the voyage departs. We have a welcome dinner (around 4pm) the night before to get to know our fellow sailors. The voyage departs promptly the next morning (boats don't wait!!). All sailors need to be on board by 10pm on the 30th. Don't book flights back to Melbourne before about 8pm on the day of disembarkation as there might be delays, and also to allow time to get to the airport. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: A long way!! Best to fly to/from Queensland. This cost is not included in the voyage cost above. Also, do consider how long it takes to transfer from the airport to the port.  FOOD: All meals are provided on board (but not the welcome dinner the night before departure). 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@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.  Roger will not be on the voyage, but can answer any questions you have. 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 stroll along the Darebin and Donaldson Creeks, starting at Alphington and looping back to finish at Darebin Station. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: moderate 6 km walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting at Alphington Railway Station (10:50am), we head north to the Darebin Parklands for a look at the former basalt quarries which supplied stone for local infrastructure, gravel for roads, houses etc and now has several lakes and a bird habitat.  We follow a bike path along Darebin Creek to our lunch spot near Banksia Street.  Heading south along Donaldson Creek we arrive at Rockbeare Park for a rest and the option to have drinks etc at the Ivanhoe Hotel, just a short walk from the Ivanhoe railway station. BOOKING: By Friday 23rd May. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:40am at the Alphington Railway Station for a 10:50am departure.  MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/6t4kLP8W9HKnaxFJ8.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Hurstbridge line train that departs Flinders Street Station platform 1 at 10:19am arrives at Alphington Station at 10:47am. We aim to leave Alphington at 10:50am to begin walking, but will wait if the train is delayed. FOOD: Carry snacks and a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: John T. | Email LeaderJohnT@nomads.org.au 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  

NOTE: NEW DATE Enjoy a clothed day out walking in the beautiful and spectacular country near Lancefield courtesy of one of our members who has a farm in the area. Meet at the farm for tea, coffee and refreshments before you walk off for the day. Note this is a day event only. We are planning on an optional dinner at the Lost Watering Hole restaurant at the conclusion of the afternoon drinks and nibblies and open fire. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate 6 km circuit walk in quite hilly open country. Walking is on 4WD tracks, animal pads and through grassy paddocks (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We will meet at the farm property. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available when you arrive. After introductions and the briefing for the day, the group will car pool about 2 km on a good gravel road to the start of the walk.  We will stop for lunch at a good spot with a view. After lunch, we continue our exploration of a neighbouring picturesque farm before returning to our cars to drive back to the farmhouse. There you can have tea, coffee, nibbles and a drink while enjoying the lovely open fire before departing for home or optional dinner. BOOKING: By Thursday 15th May. To register click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at the farm which is 14 km north of Lancefield. The exact address will be sent out on Thursday 15th May to all those who have registered by midnight Wednesday 14th May. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 grid J8 | Google map goo.gl/maps/y5sn4nWk3PpjFjBVA.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 82 km, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to drive. If you are returning home at dusk it is safer to drive at 80 km/h or less and keep an eye out for wombats and kangaroos on the road when driving between the farm and Lancefield and the farm and Kilmore. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport will only get you to Lancefield, 14 km short of the farm. It would be better to see if the Leader can assist you in finding car transport from your suburb. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and water for your day out in the country. If after the walk you'd like cheese, biscuits, nibbles and a drink other than tea or coffee, could you please bring a contribution. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Please dress suitably for the weather forecast for the day. The nearest town to get an appropriate weather forecast is Pyalong, just north of the Great Dividing Range. Wear comfortable walking shoes for walking on 4WD tracks, animal tracks and through the paddocks. Sunhat/beanie, sunglasses could be useful. LEADER: Jason T. | Email Jason at LeaderJasonT@nomads.org.au  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