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SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - April Social Night - Royal Melbourne Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Our regular monthly social night – this month at The Royal Melbourne Hotel\, 629 Bourke St\, Melbourne. \nGRADE: Social. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join us for our monthly social evening where members can enjoy a meal\, compare notes and float ideas on events they would like to see run\, and simply have a chat. 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. \nSee The Royal Melbourne Hotel website for more details\, including their menu. Tuesday night is Parma Night – with various types of parma\, including vegetarian\, plus wine\, beer or soft drink for $26.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-april-social-night-royal-melbourne-hotel/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260317T004831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T004831Z
UID:10016351-1775779200-1776038399@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - South Gippsland Rail Trail Ride based in Toora
DESCRIPTION:Cycle sections of the Great Southern Rail Trail from Friday to Sunday\, staying overnight at a private home in Toora. Toora is a small historic town located on the South Gippsland Highway between Foster and Welshpool. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium grade rides of 30 km\, 44 km and 61.5 km on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday respectively. Being a rail trail\, there are no significant hills. Some previous cycling experience is essential. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This event is limited to eight riders\, plus the leader. Four riders will travel by public transport with their bikes to Morwell Station and be picked up from there. The other four riders will need to bring their own vehicles\, or share with other drivers\, to transport themselves and their bikes to and from Toora. \nWe will ride a separate section of the Great Southern Rail Trail each day – see the Proposed Rides below for details. \nUpon completion of the Sunday ride\, the leader will transport the public transport users back to Morwell Station\, and the private transport users will depart from Meeniyan at their leisure. An option to depart Monday is also a possibility\, if it suits.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-south-gippsland-rail-trail-ride-based-in-toora/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260317T004812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T004812Z
UID:10016350-1774742400-1774828799@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Brimbank Park Loop Track Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Brimbank Park Loop is a 10 km trail located near the airport in Melbourne’s North West\, that follows part of the upper Maribyrnong River and Brimbank Park. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate\, approximately 10 km\, circuit walk with a total rise of 150m (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Brimbank Park sits approximately 55 metres below the surrounding western plains. It was first settled by Europeans in the 1830s. The name is thought to have originated from the farmers moving their sheep and cattle ‘around the brim of the bank’ of the Maribyrnong River. \nThis is a loop walk starting at Green Gully. The route uses a combination of sealed and well maintained gravel paths. There is one short\, but fairly steep climb on the walk (70m)\, plus the ascent out of the valley at the end. \nA wetlands area has been extensively revegetated. Birds commonly seen in the park include blue wrens\, yellow-tailed thornbills\, flame robins\, parrots and galahs\, and a variety of water birds. Residing in the river red gums are brushtail and ringtail possums. You may see a blue-tongued lizard sunbaking\, or catch sight of some swamp wallabies. \nThe former Dodd farm is of regional historical significance for its association with the original European settlement and farming of the Maribyrnong Valley.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-brimbank-park-loop-track-walk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260317T004748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T004748Z
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SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Men's Naturist Day Walk on a private farm near Lancefield with optional BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: Spots are limited to 30 participants so book in early to avoid disappointment. \nThis is a day event only Please respect the wishes of the host that no provisions for overnight stay at the property will be made before or after the event. \nEnjoy a naturist day out\, walking in the beautiful and spectacular country near Lancefield courtesy of one of our Nomads members who has a farm in the area. Meet at the farm for morning tea\, coffee and refreshments before the hike. We are planning an optional BYO BBQ dinner for those wishing to extend their stay on the farm into the evening.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-mens-naturist-day-walk-on-a-private-farm-near-lancefield-with-optional-bbq/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260305T033523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T033523Z
UID:10016311-1773014400-1773100799@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Trentham Long Loop Circuit Walk
DESCRIPTION:A scenic walk around the Trentham township on your way back from the ChillOut weekend\, with lunch afterwards at Hotel Trentham. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate 7 km circuit walk with gentle undulations on both paved and unmade paths and roads (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This easy trail combines a Trentham township walk\, parts of the Wombat Trail and the beautiful disused Trentham racecourse track. The start and end are at the Trentham Information Centre. \nYou’ll pass through tall eucalypt forest and near a few watercourses where local wildlife is abundant.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-trentham-long-loop-circuit-walk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260217T233407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233407Z
UID:10016275-1772841600-1772927999@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Chillout Community Bushwalk - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join The Nomads for our annual morning walk as part of the Chillout Festival\, along the creeks and through the bush of Hepburn Springs\, and make new friends along the way. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Choice of two circuit walks (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System): \nGrade 3: Medium 4.5 km walk to visit Jackson’s Lookout Tower high above Hepburn\, with a couple of short steep sections\, or\nGrade 4: Hard 8 km walk with some steep off-track hills to climb and descend.\nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The medium walk will be done at a relaxed pace\, with stops along the way. The hard walk requires a reasonable level of fitness. It will move at a faster pace and has some challenges to overcome. Both walks will offer the chance to taste the unusual water from a mineral spring\, and both will have a stop for refreshments. A good chance to make new friends. Bring water\, hat\, sunglasses and wear closed shoes\, not sandals. Apply sunscreen before the walk. Both walks are scheduled to finish back at the starting point by 12:45pm.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-chillout-community-bushwalk-2026/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260217T231626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T231626Z
UID:10016272-1772564400-1772571600@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - March Social Night - Spotswood Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Our regular monthly social night – this month at the Spotswood Hotel. \nGRADE: Social. \nACTIVITY 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. \nTuesday night is Burger Night at Spotswood Hotel: free drink + fish/chicken/beef/vegan burger for $25. See menu.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-march-social-night-spotswood-hotel/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260217T233425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233425Z
UID:10016271-1771718400-1771804799@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group – Werribee River Downstream Walk
DESCRIPTION:A circuit walk in the west of Melbourne\, from Werribee Station. This walk will go downstream from Werribee Station. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 3: Moderate walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). \nUPDATE: The planned walk was longer than originally thought\, so we will now return to Werribee Station from Werribee Mansion by bus. This now makes the walk ~11km long. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This easy and pleasant walk follows the Werribee River\, then passes around the Open Range Zoo\, Werribee Mansion\, and then back by bus to the start. It is an easy\, paved path with hardly any elevation\, and it’s a beautiful track along the river. We will probably have lunch in the Mansion grounds (Rose Garden?). \nHighlights of the trail include: \nVictorian State Rose Garden\nGrotto Pond\nWerribee Mansion. We will be going through the property\, but not inside the Mansion.\nWerribee River
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-werribee-river-downstream-walk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260217T231549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T231549Z
UID:10016270-1771113600-1771199999@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Wonthaggi to Kilcunda walk via Bass Coast Rail Trail
DESCRIPTION:A pleasant walk along an undulating rail trail through open farmland with some coastal views. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate\, 13 km point-to-point walk\, along an undulating rail trail (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: After meeting in Kilcunda we will carpool to the Wonthaggi Vistor Infomation Centre then start our walk past the restored Wonthaggi Railway Station and Museum (closed today). The station was opened in 1912 and closed in 1978 and was made in Queen Anne style of Hoffman brick and rough casting. From here we will walk along the rail trail taking a short detour through the Wonthaggi Wetlands Reserve. Shortly after rejoining the trail\, we will stop to view the ruins of the Wonthaggi Coal Mines Central Area then continue on\, crossing the Powlett River near Dalyston. Nearing Kilcunda\, we will stop at the Kilcunda Surf Beach\, then cross the Bourne Creek Trestle Bridge. We can also visit Elephant Rock before finishing back at the Ocean View Hotel for refreshing drinks or the Kilcunda General Store\, next door.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-wonthaggi-to-kilcunda-walk-via-bass-coast-rail-trail/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260122T005206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T005206Z
UID:10016189-1770422400-1770508799@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - SouthSide Naturist Beach Day with optional hike and dinner
DESCRIPTION:This event is subject to suitable weather conditions but please book early and we will keep you updated closer to the event by email. \nThis event is for naturists. Enjoy a pleasant clothes-free beach day\, enjoying games\, swimming and socialising. An optional naturist beach hike during the day with an optional Thai/Chinese dinner at a local restaurant is also on offer. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy\, approximately 400m walk from the car park to the beach (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). There is a ramp down to the beach which is rather steep in parts. Beach walk is graded 2: easy subject to tides. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a pleasant clothes-free beach day\, with a leisurely lunch and swim. The event date may be changed to Sunday 8 February if that has a better weather forecast. Optional activities include body surfing in a moderate surf and beach walk to the rocky Jarosite Headland. A beach game or two will also be enjoyed. \nAt the conclusion of the walk\, there will be an optional cliff top walk or visit to another local beach followed by dinner at a local popular Thai or Chinese restaurant in Torquay.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-southside-naturist-beach-day-with-optional-hike-and-dinner/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260122T005133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T005133Z
UID:10016188-1770145200-1770152400@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - February Social Night - Arcadia Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Our regular monthly social night – this month at the Arcadia Hotel. \nGRADE: Social. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Nomads hold a social night each month\, where members and guests can enjoy a meal\, talk about upcoming events\, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. 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 – you don’t have to volunteer for an activity. New members are especially invited to any of the monthly Nomads social evenings. \nThe Arcadia Hotel has an extensive menu offering a range of pizzas and bar snacks\, popular pub classics\, healthy salads and weekly specials – Tuesday is $16 parma night (including vegetarian parmas).
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-february-social-night-arcadia-hotel/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260121T051727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T051727Z
UID:10016187-1769904000-1769990399@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - The Nomads at 2026 Midsumma Pride March
DESCRIPTION:Gather your family and friends together\, and your Nomads polo shirt\, and head along to Fitzroy St\, St Kilda to march with The Nomads in the annual Midsumma Pride March. \nGRADE | TYPE: Grade 1: Easy\, social (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). Contact the Event Leader if you wish to purchase a NOMADS Polo shirt (sizes from SX up to XXL\, discounted cost $25). \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Come along to march with us\, or cheer us on from the sidelines. \nThe best view of the parade is always from within it though\, so register via Get Tickets to join The Nomads in marching proudly down Fitzroy Street. \nSee the Midsumma Pride March event for details of “do’s and don’ts” such as staying hydrated\, sun protection\, etc. Closer to the date\, registered participants will receive an email from the NOMADS with instructions\, such as our position in the march and time to arrive at the Ian Johnson Oval.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-the-nomads-at-2026-midsumma-pride-march/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260105T225621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T225621Z
UID:10016116-1769299200-1769385599@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Midsumma Community Walk: Discover Inner Yarra Regeneration
DESCRIPTION:An interesting ramble to explore little known paths along the Yarra River in Melbourne’s inner east and north. This event is part of the 2026 Midsumma Festival. \nClick on Get Tickets to book your FREE ticket to attend this walk. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy 7 km walk on sealed and packed-gravel paths (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). There are only minor undulations. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The environs along the inner east and north of the Yarra River have undergone multiple regenerations since European settlement. This one-way walk from Hawthorn to Abbotsford\, on unsealed and sealed paths\, demonstrates past and current associations with the River. Many public transport options are available to and from the walk. Registration is essential.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-midsumma-community-walk-discover-inner-yarra-regeneration-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260105T225531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T225531Z
UID:10016115-1768089600-1768175999@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Drouin Tree Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Drouin’s remnant and planted trees. \nPLEASE NOTE A CHANGE IN THE ORIGINAL EVENT INFORMATION RE THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT TRAVEL ON THE 11th JANUARY–DETAILS BELOW \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate 8 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Just 150 years ago\, Drouin was part of the Great Gippsland Forest. Despite overlogging\, some of the giant eucalypts have survived within the current residential boundary of Drouin and today testify to incredible height\, girth\, age\, habitat and historical value. \nIn addition\, early pioneers planted superb elms\, oaks\, planes etc of substantial age\, plus wonderful avenues of trees planted from the 1960s. \nWe will enjoy an afternoon tea/ coffee / cold drink near the station at MIDDELS to complete the walk.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-drouin-tree-walk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260106T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20260105T225111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T225111Z
UID:10016114-1767726000-1767733200@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - January Social Night - Charles Dickens Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Our regular monthly social night – this month at The Charles Dickens Tavern\, downstairs at 290 Collins St\, Melbourne. \nGRADE: Social. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join us for our monthly social evening where members can enjoy a meal\, compare notes on Christmas and New Year’s 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. \nSee The Charles Dickens Tavern website for more details\, including their menu.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-january-social-night-charles-dickens-tavern/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20251202T011323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T011323Z
UID:10016045-1767398400-1767484799@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Naturist Beach Day at Somers and Optional Social Later in Hastings
DESCRIPTION:All welcome; enjoy a relaxed day out at the Somers Beach! \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy 7 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). It is a pleasant 3.5 km walk along the beach from the car park in Somers towards Sandy Point to a good setup place in the sand dunes\, far enough away from civilization to permit swimming and sunbathing au naturale. The sand is fairly firm. Walking time is generally about 55 minutes to the setup place. Most of the beach walk can be done minus clothes once we get past the local dog walkers on the beach. Of course it is another approx 3.5 km back to the cars at the end of the day.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-naturist-beach-day-at-somers-and-optional-social-later-in-hastings/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20251202T011114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T011114Z
UID:10016044-1767225600-1767311999@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - 2026 New Year's Day Picnic at Burnley Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a leisurely picnic and explore one of Inner Melbourne’s historic treasures\, Burnley Gardens\, located in the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 1: Easy – picnic together with a short walk to explore the extensive range of flora in the Gardens (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Burnley Gardens are a great escape for inner Melbourne\, even though they are little-known and difficult to find. Open to the public 24/7\, they are tucked away within the heritage buildings of the Melbourne University campus on a remote bend in the Yarra and accessed via Yarra Boulevard. Created in 1863 for horticultural research and teaching\, they contain more than 1000 species of plants and have some of the inner city’s oldest trees. \nNow part of the University of Melbourne since 1997\, much of the late 19th-century form of the Gardens remains\, though with extensive additional building\, including a rockery by Ellis Stone\, a new stream and pond system by Robert Boyle in the native garden\, and a courtyard by Steve Mullany\, a Californian landscape designer.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-2026-new-years-day-picnic-at-burnley-gardens/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20251202T011007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T011007Z
UID:10016043-1766275200-1766361599@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Sassafras and Sherbrooke Forest circuit walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a stroll in the Dandenongs. Travel via public transport is an option. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 3: Moderate 13.5 km (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System)\, although relatively easy within this grade. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk is in a pretty part of the Dandenong Ranges. At the start of the walk we will head downhill through the Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens and uphill via Sassafras Creek to the Sassafras shops. Here we can eat BYO lunch in the town rotunda\, or you can brave the crowds and purchase lunch. After lunch the second part of the walk will be in Sherbrooke Forest to the Sherbrooke Falls and back to the starting point via a boundary fire track. \nBring boots and poles if you use them\, morning tea and lunch\, and appropriate weather gear. There are toilets at the starting point and at the lunch spot.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-sassafras-and-sherbrooke-forest-circuit-walk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20251113T025326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T025326Z
UID:10015971-1763856000-1763942399@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group – Gardiners Creek and Anniversary Trail Loop
DESCRIPTION:This great suburban trail is about 14 kilometres east of the centre of Melbourne. This looped route begins from the Burwood train station. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 3: Easy-Medium 14 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: From the station\, we’ll follow parts of the Gardiners Creek and Anniversary Trails\, both well-maintained paths shared by pedestrians and cyclists. Although long-ish\, the trail is easy and quite level. And there are several spots where you can cut the walk short. \nGardiners Creek\, originally known as Kooyongkoot Creek\, is an urban stream in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne\, and part of the Yarra River catchment. Apart from a few sparse surviving remnant riparian bushlands\, the majority of the creek’s length has been heavily urbanised\, in much the same way as other Melbourne eastern suburban streams such as the Mullum Mullum Creek and Koonung Creek. The Gardiners Creek Trail follows the creek for most of its length. \nAnniversary Trail\, also known as The Outer Circle Trail\, is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians\, which partly follows the Alamein line through the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne. \nBy linking these two trails and a bit of the ‘burbs\, we can do a loop walk from and back to Burwood Station.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-gardiners-creek-and-anniversary-trail-loop/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20251113T031848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T031848Z
UID:10015970-1763251200-1763337599@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group – Day hike through the Woodlands Historic Park – Greenvale
DESCRIPTION:Escape the city and enjoy a full-day spring hike exploring the unique piece of landscape as European settlers saw it in the 1840s. The park has a 150‐year old homestead\, Indigenous canoe trees\, native woodland and grassland and plenty of kangaroo spotting opportunities. There are also opportunities to visit a number of ruins on site and learn about the history of the park and its significance to the Wurundjeri people\, whilst exploring the many trails and wildlife this hike has to offer. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System) of approximately 10 km\, mostly on flat well-formed tracks with a number of dense-scrub tracks. There are a number of small-incline tracks rated as moderate. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The day will be broken up into a number of sections of the park to explore\, with a lunch spot at the old Woodlands homestead which has picnic and limited seating within the grounds to relax and watch the planes from Melbourne Airport across the road.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-day-hike-through-the-woodlands-historic-park-greenvale-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20251021T024630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T024630Z
UID:10015957-1762887600-1762894800@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Monthly Social Night - Postmaster Hotel (Kew)
DESCRIPTION:Our regular monthly social night – this month at the Postmaster Hotel in Kew. The Hotel was the original Kew Post Office completed in 1888 in the Queen Ann style as part of a civic complex including a Court House and a Police Station on the High Street side. \nNOTE: Access to the hotel is via sets of bluestone stairs \nGRADE: Social. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Nomads hold a social night each month\, where members and guests can enjoy a meal\, talk about upcoming events\, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. Everyone is welcome to these monthly Nomads social evenings. \nTuesday night is parma night – chicken parmas for $20\, or see the Postmaster Hotel Menu for other options.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-monthly-social-night-postmaster-hotel-kew/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20251021T024701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T024701Z
UID:10015956-1762560000-1762646399@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group – Mt Dandenong Hike – Kalorama to Silvan Reservoir & Olinda
DESCRIPTION:Escape the city and enjoy a full-day autumn hike through the picturesque Dandenong Ranges\, taking in the lush scenic forest\, birds\, walking tracks\, reservoir and crisp/fresh air. This event caters for the experienced/ fit hiker who demands a ‘real hike’ and wants to break out a sweat. This event is graded Grade 4 ‘hard’ with a number of steep short inclines during the second part of the hike. \nThis event is not suitable for first timers or those with limited fitness abilities. If in doubt\, contact the leader prior to booking to discuss your fitness levels/suitability for the hike. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 4: Hard (in limited sections)\, approximately 13.5 km\, this event caters for experienced hikers and those with fitness levels that are able to climb short steep tracks and terrain (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We will meet at Croydon Station before boarding a bus for our first section of the hike at Kalorama. \nPart 1: Kalorama GPO to Silvan Reservoir Lookout – Downward descent through the forest 400m to 300m elevation. (3.2 km)\nPart 2: Explore the Silvan Reservoir walking along the west side enjoying the views and stop for lunch. (Flat elevation) (5.11 km)\nPart 3: Start our ascent making our way to the Olinda township 300m to 560m elevation (4.84 km). At the end of the walk\, we will explore the township and enjoy tea/coffee and afternoon tea. From here we will head back to Croydon Bus Station.\nThis is intended to be a public transport friendly event where the start and end points will be accessible by train. There is no carpooling for this event\, however\, you may organise your own lift with fellow walkers if you wish.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-mt-dandenong-hike-kalorama-to-silvan-reservoir-olinda-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20251021T024554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T024554Z
UID:10015955-1761868800-1762300799@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Rawson / Walhalla Region Cup Day cabin weekend
DESCRIPTION:** There are no further QUEEN beds available AT PRESENT\, but there are plenty of BUNK BEDS. If you would like a Queen Bed\, please get either a BUNK BED ticket or a WAITLIST ticket\, and indicate what you would like via the “Further details about what you would like” question. ** \nEnjoy a long weekend of activities in the Rawson / Walhalla region over the Melbourne Cup Day holiday weekend\, from Friday 31st October to Tuesday 4th November. This follows the very successful event held there over the King’s Birthday weekend in 2024. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Various\, depending on the activities undertaken – a range of activities will be on offer. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We have booked out the Mountain Rivers Lodge at Rawson\, which has six standalone units plus a comfortable communal lounge\, dining area and external decking with BBQ. Each self-contained unit has a queen size bed plus 2 bunks (upper and lower). We’ve also provisionally booked additional bunkhouse accommodation in the expectation that the accommodation in The Lodge will be insufficient. People staying elsewhere than in The Lodge will probably need to bring their own linen (sleeping bag\, pillow and towel). \nLike last time\, a vintage train ride with the Walhalla Goldfields Railway and gold mine tour of the Long Tunnel Mine will be offered (on Sunday this time)\, but alternative activities will be on offer for those who don’t wish to do those. The train and mine tour require prior booking so we need your early commitment. Note that the mine is not as claustrophobic as many mines\, since you can walk into it via a horizontal tunnel drilled into the hillside\, and there are some quite cavernous spaces inside.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-rawson-walhalla-region-cup-day-cabin-weekend/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20251002T061742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T061742Z
UID:10015930-1760832000-1760918399@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Werribee River Circuit Walk
DESCRIPTION:A circuit walk in the west of Melbourne\, from Werribee Station. This is a replacement of the walk cancelled in July \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy 7 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This easy and pleasant walk loops around the Werribee River. It is an easy\, paved path with hardly any elevation\, and it’s a beautiful track\, considering it passes through suburbia. \nGenerally considered an easy route\, it is a popular trail for hiking\, running\, and walking. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. There are three spots where you can cross the river by jumping across big rocks\, perfect for exploring. You can continue north and south on this track for a longer route.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-werribee-river-circuit-walk-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20251002T061703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T061703Z
UID:10015929-1759863600-1759870800@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Monthly Social Night - Junction Club (Moonee Ponds)
DESCRIPTION:Our regular monthly social night – this month at the Junction Club in Moonee Ponds. \nGRADE: Social. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Nomads hold a social night each month\, where members and guests can enjoy a meal\, talk about upcoming events\, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. Everyone is welcome to these monthly Nomads social evenings. \nTuesday night is curry night – a delicious curry for $20\, or see the Junction Club Menu (scroll down) for other options.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-monthly-social-night-junction-club-moonee-ponds-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T220000
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20250821T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T000138Z
UID:10015447-1759606200-1759615200@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Mixed Naturist 10 Pin Bowling\, Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun evening of nude 10 pin bowling at a location in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. We have hired the entire venue. The event is open to Nomads members and visitors. \nTicket holders will receive address details of the venue by Wednesday 1st October 2025. \nLocation given is approximate. We are only able to share the venue details\, including the suburb\, with confirmed ticket holders. Participants are not permitted to share the venue name or location with anyone. Please leave that to the organisers.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-mixed-naturist-10-pin-bowling-eastern-suburbs-of-melbourne/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20250904T001210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T001210Z
UID:10015532-1759017600-1759103999@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Healesville Donnellys Weir Maroondah Reservoir Circuit Walk
DESCRIPTION:This fantastic circuit gives you different perspectives of Donnellys Weir\, the Maroondah Reservoir and Watts River. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 3: Medium (hilly terrain) 14 km circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). Undulating with one short medium-sized hill. Walking on formed tracks and footpaths. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: A circuit walk through Healesville township to Donnelly Weir\, returning via Henderson Hill and Maroondah Reservoir. This is a very popular area for bird watching\, hiking and running\, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit at any time.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-healesville-donnellys-weir-maroondah-reservoir-circuit-walk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20250904T001106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T001106Z
UID:10015531-1758844800-1758931199@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - An AFL Grand Final bike ride starting in Altona
DESCRIPTION:A bike ride beginning at a cafe close to Altona Station\, following the Bay via Williamstown to Footscray\, then linking to the Capital City Trail to get to lunch at the Great Northern Hotel in Carlton North. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A “gentle medium” grade ride of around 29 km to lunch. There are many train station bailout options if needed. Most surfaces will be sealed and there are no real hills. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We’ll depart from The Forestta\, 60 Pier Street\, Altona at 10:25am. From the cafe we’ll ride along the coastal trail\, then the Capital City Trail\, for lunch at the Great Northern Hotel\, 644 Rathdowne St\, Carlton North. \nAfter lunch\, there are many options to either catch a train (e.g. from Rushall\, Royal Park\, Jewell or Parliament Station) or to cycle home.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-an-afl-grand-final-bike-ride-starting-in-altona/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20250904T001141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T001141Z
UID:10015530-1757808000-1757894399@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group – Wilson Botanic Park Ramble (Berwick)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a pleasant outing in a little-known botanic park on the outskirts of Melbourne – one of Melbourne’s hidden treasures! This event is designed to be easily accessible by Metro train. \nGRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy approximately 9 km\, circuit walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System)\, mostly on off-road paths\, but with a number of ascents and descents. \nACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Wilson Botanic Park is a total gem in the historic town of Berwick\, a town that has now been engulfed by metropolitan Melbourne. Not only is the park incredibly photogenic\, including views over Melbourne\, it is also of significance for its geology and important fossil discoveries. \nThe area has an interesting geological history starting with ancient sedimentary layers from when the area was covered by the ocean\, followed by periods of volcanic activity\, with the most recent\, and violent\, eruption being some 22 million years ago\, resulting in large deposits of basalt (bluestone). Fossils discovered here tell us that the region has had both tropical and temperate forests in bygone eras. The fossil discoveries at the park are significant because flowering and coniferous plants\, tropical and temperate species\, and micro and macro specimens have all been found. It’s the only known fossil site that contains specimens of both Nothofagus and Eucalyptus and is of significant geoheritage importance because it is where the oldest usable Eucalypt fossils have been found in Australia\, which has been important for our understanding of the evolution of the modern Australian flora. \nIn 1859 William Wilson began quarrying bluestone from the site\, since it had the highest quality basalt in the vicinity of Melbourne. The quarry operated almost continually up to 1976. In 1973\, the Wilsons donated 17 hectares to the City of Casey\, and in 1985 the council purchased a further 13.34 hectares\, then in 1992 the 39 hectare Wilson Botanic Park was opened. \nThe City of Casey has sensitively and intelligently developed the park with many points of interest for humans\, birds and the local fauna. Our circuit will begin and end at the Berwick Railway Station. We’ll initially walk along leafy Gloucester Avenue to the main street of Berwick\, then take a tree-lined path to Wilson Botanic Park. There we’ll initially make a circuit of the two lakes\, with optional stops for coffee and toilets. Afterwards we’ll climb to the rim of the park for great views over surrounding suburbs. (Note: the park looks a little like a conventional volcano\, but the “crater” was formed more by quarrying than from volcanic activity). \nUpon completing our rim circuit\, we’ll return to the town via Kramer St and the Pioneers Park. A warming beverage can be had in High Street prior to our return to the train station.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-wilson-botanic-park-ramble-berwick/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250902T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T100505
CREATED:20250814T035733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T035733Z
UID:10015446-1756839600-1756846800@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Nomads Outdoors Group - Monthly Social Night - Yorkshire Stingo
DESCRIPTION:Our regular monthly social night – this month at The Yorkshire Stingo Hotel. \nGRADE: Social. \nACTIVITY 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. \nThe Tuesday night special at the Yorkshire Stingo is a chicken or eggplant parma and a pot for $22\, or see their menu for other offerings.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/nomads-outdoors-group-monthly-social-night-yorkshire-stingo/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nomads Outdoors Group":MAILTO:info@thenomadsinc.org.au
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