Explore Melbourne

Milkyway in Regional Victoria - One Solo Photo [Trybooking Tickets]

Fri, Sept 11 · 18:20 AEST

Spencer Street & Bourke Street, Melbourne, VI, AU

Please note that this event is not open for photographers (no option to bring Camera/GoPro or tripod). I will be taking photos of people with the Milkyway. Please read our group rules before signing up. All our events are only open to guests 18 years and older.

Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot:

Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.

Step 2: Please get your Trybooking ticket ($20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular): https://www.trybooking.com/DPTXK

We will scan Trybooking tickets at the meeting point.

Please note that Trybooking tickets will only be refunded if the event is moved or cancelled. Trybooking Tickets are non-refundable. There is no option to also transfer the ticket to a new date. Payments are managed through Trybooking and not Meetup. You will see an "Unpaid" status on your RSVP. The only thing you need is the Trybooking ticket which you will receive by email.

Meeting Point: Let's meet in the Corner of Spencer Street and Bourke Street (Station Side - Near the steps) at 6:20 PM and head to regional VIC. Driving to the destination is not an option for any of our stargazing events. We should be back in the CBD around 11:45 PM.

Meeting Point Photo: https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j95PeYcrkVMGyYqX6

** Please make sure you bring your Myki. Please ensure that it has atleast $5.85 or have myki Zone 1/2 pass. Please ensure that your myki money is added before coming to the meeting point. **

Please carry a warm jacket as temperature is expected to be around 6-7°C. Please carry takeaway dinner as there are no food options at the destination.

Walking Distance (one way - mostly flat) after getting off the train: 1.5km (22 mins)

Cost:
Organizer Fee: $20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular
Transport: Myki Money: $5.85
If you have Myki Zone 1/2 Pass: $0
Taxi: $50 (In an event where Vline services are cancelled )

Photos: All the images will be uploaded to our Facebook Group (Explore Melbourne) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb and meetup.

I take one solo photo for everyone with the Milkyway. These events are not aimed at photographers.

Location: For the safety of people attending the event and flexibility to change location at the last minute based on the weather forecast, we will only share the location details with people at the meeting point. For the safety of people attending future events, please do not share the Milkyway location with anyone. Also, please do not tag the location when sharing photos on Social Media.

The Milky Way Galaxy is one of the most interesting naked eye sights in the night sky. We live under light-polluted skies, and to see a glimpse of the Milkyway, we need to travel outside the city.

Many Solo and some group photos from previous events: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1F0fE1-s4mkkNIi1oATIVBE3I5riDTRO3

Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AU

Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia. We have seven simple rules in place to protect our community and for everyone to have a positive experience.

❌ Not a dating group! – We’re here to make friends, not find soulmates. No flirty business, please!

📵 No phone numbers, please! – Feel free to swap social media if both parties are cool with it, but let’s keep our digits private. Please don’t add people to WhatsApp or other groups.

🔞 Our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.

📢 Please do not advertise other events or groups.

😅 Don’t be a social octopus! – Give people space to chat with others. Please don't be clingy.

🚗 We don't allow carpooling due to safety incidents/our public liability insurance not covering motor related accidents.

💰 No sales pitches! – No selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes, no “life-changing mentorship” offers—let’s keep things scam-free.

By joining this event, you’re giving us a virtual pinky promise 🤝 that you’ll follow the rules. Break them, and—poof!—you’re out for good. No second chances, no do-overs. Let’s keep it fun, friendly, and drama-free!

Liability Waiver:

The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to the liability waiver mentioned here: https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/

Day Trip to Bendigo (Tulip Festival) & Kyneton (Daffodil Festival)

Sun, Sept 13 · 09:30 AEST

Corner of Spencer Street and Bourke Street, Spencer St & Bourke St, Melbourne, AU

We are heading to Bendigo for the Annual Tulip Display and also Kyneton for Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival (Grand Parade). We will make a stop in Kyenton for lunch.

Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot:

Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.

Step 2: Please pay the organizer fee ($20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular) via Trybooking - https://www.trybooking.com/DPFGQ

Trybooking tickets are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Trybooking tickets will be only refunded if the event is cancelled or moved.

Meeting Point: Let's meet in the Corner of Spencer Street and Bourke Street (Station Side - Near the steps) at 9:30 AM and take the Vline. We should be back in Melbourne around 6:30 PM.

Meeting Point Photo: https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2

Map: https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Spencer+St+%26+Bourke+St,+Docklands+VIC+3008/@-37.8171681,144.9534121,20z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad65d4e4c1a2cad:0x5d63752e26275ea0!8m2!3d-37.8171007!4d144.9531805

Payments are managed through Trybooking and not Meetup. You will see an "Unpaid" status on your RSVP. The only thing you need is the Trybooking ticket which you will receive by email.

Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
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Weather: This is a rain or shine event.

Cost:
Organizer Fee: $20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular

Spring is the most colourful time of year in Bendigo, and it comes down to one flower: the tulip. From mid-to-late September through to mid-October, the city's heritage streets fill with them. It's a fixture locals look forward to and a reliable drawcard for visitors from across the country. Once the warm days and clear skies arrive, Bendigo's tulips open and light up Pall Mall and the Conservatory Garden.

The Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival returns to the Macedon Ranges under the theme "The Bulb & The Beautiful." Now in its sixth decade, the volunteer-run festival is Victoria's first celebration of spring, transforming the historic town into a display of blooming daffodils. including Kyneton's famous "Golden Mile."

Loyalty Card Stamps for this event:
If you are not using a discount code: 1
If you are using a discount code: 0

Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia. We have seven simple rules in place to protect our community and for everyone to have a positive experience.

❌ Not a dating group! – We’re here to make friends, not find soulmates. No flirty business, please!

📵 No phone numbers, please! – Feel free to swap social media if both parties are cool with it, but let’s keep our digits private. Please don’t add people to WhatsApp or other groups.

🔞 Our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.

📢 Please do not advertise other events or groups.

😅 Don’t be a social octopus! – Give people space to chat with others. Please don't be clingy.

🚗 We don't allow carpooling due to safety incidents/our public liability insurance not covering motor related accidents.

💰 No sales pitches! – No selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes, no “life-changing mentorship” offers—let’s keep things scam-free.

By joining this event, you’re giving us a virtual pinky promise 🤝 that you’ll follow the rules. Break them, and—poof!—you’re out for good. No second chances, no do-overs. Let’s keep it fun, friendly, and drama-free!

Liability Waiver:

The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to the liability waiver mentioned here: https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/

Day Trip to Cherry Blossom Festival [Opening Weekend]

Sat, Sept 19 · 09:20 AEST

Time Out Fed Square, 2 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne, AU

We are heading to CherryHill Blossom Festival. This will be the opening weekend.

Please note that we will be taking public transport plus shared uber/taxi for this trip. There is also bus replacement for part of the journey (due to disruptions) and also shared taxi/uber since there is no public transport access to CherryHill Orchard. Please refer to the cost section details for shared taxi/uber cost before signing up. Also, if you are a content creator, please message me in advance.

Please follow all these three steps to confirm your spot:

Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.

Step 2: Please pay the organizer fee ($15 - Early Bird, $20 - Regular) via Trybooking - https://www.trybooking.com/DPPZL

Step 3: Please get Blossom Festival tickets for 12 pm on 19th Sep ($20.00) - https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/cherryhill/items/550569/

Organizer fee payments are managed through Trybooking and not Meetup. You will see an "Unpaid" status on your RSVP. The only thing you need is the Trybooking confirmation which you will receive by email.

Trybooking tickets are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Trybooking tickets will be only refunded if the event is cancelled or moved.

Meeting point: Let's meet infront of TimeOut at Federation Square at 9:20 AM. We should be back to city around 5 pm. Please ensure that your myki has $4 before coming to the meeting point. Meeting directly at the destination is not an option for this event.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xourJkXLTE35GfMp7

This is a rain-or-shine event.

Please carry takeaway lunch, water, and snacks. You also have an option to buy lunch/snacks at the Festival.

Cost:

Organizer Fee: $15 - Early Bird, $20 - Regular
Festival Ticket: $20
Myki cost: $4
Shared Uber/Taxi (we will form groups at the meeting point): $30 (please pay the exact amount via PayID to the person booking the uber)

Every spring, Cherry Hill Orchards throw open their gates as the trees burst into full bloom — a sea of stunning white blossom that makes for picture-perfect photos and a lovely, festive day out in the countryside with family and friends.
The Wandin orchard is home to more than 13 varieties of cherry tree, and they all bloom at different times. Blossom is a fleeting thing, so depending on when you visit across the festival, you'll find different pockets of the orchard in bloom.


Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:

YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AU

Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia. We have seven simple rules in place to protect our community and for everyone to have a positive experience.

❌ Not a dating group! – We’re here to make friends, not find soulmates. No flirty business, please!
📵 No phone numbers, please! – Feel free to swap social media if both parties are cool with it, but let’s keep our digits private. Please don’t add people to WhatsApp or other groups.
🔞 Our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.
📢 Please do not advertise other events or groups.
😅 Don’t be a social octopus! – Give people space to chat with others. Please don't be clingy.
🚗 We don't allow carpooling due to safety incidents/our public liability insurance not covering motor related accidents.
💰 No sales pitches! – No selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes, no “life-changing mentorship” offers—let’s keep things scam-free.

By joining this event, you’re giving us a virtual pinky promise 🤝 that you’ll follow the rules. Break them, and—poof!—you’re out for good. No second chances, no do-overs. Let’s keep it fun, friendly, and drama-free!

Liability Waiver:
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to the liability waiver mentioned here: https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/

Day Trip to Tesselaar Tulip Festival [Public Holiday]

Fri, Sept 25 · 10:30 AEST

Time Out Fed Square, 2 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne, AU

We are heading to Tesselaar Flower Festival. Please note that we will be taking public transport for this trip.

Please follow these three steps to confirm your spot:

Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.

Step 2: Please pay the organizer fee ($15 - Early Bird, $20 - Regular) via Trybooking - https://www.trybooking.com/DPTNS

Step 3: Please get the Tulip Festival tickets ($27.50 - Regular, $24.50 - Concession) online - https://tulipfestival.com.au/buy-tickets

Organizer fee payments are managed through Trybooking and not Meetup. You will see an "Unpaid" status on your RSVP. The only thing you need is the Trybooking confirmation which you will receive by email.

Trybooking payments are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Square payments will be refunded only if the event is cancelled or moved to a new date.

Meeting point: Let's meet infront of TimeOut at Federation Square at 10:30 AM. We should be back to city around 6:00 pm. Please ensure that your myki has $4 before coming to the meeting point.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4rUaDvgFkFr683yb7

This is a rain-or-shine event.

Please carry takeaway lunch, water, and snacks. You also have an option to buy lunch at Tesselaar Tulip Festival.

Cost:

Organizer Fee: $15 - Early Bird, $20 - Regular
Tulip Festival Ticket: $27.50 - Regular, $24.50 - Concession
Myki cost: $4 (or have Myki pass)

The Tesselaar Tulip Festival lets you explore a variety of tulips from all over the world. There are over half a million tulips at this festival. This year's festival is a little different. Unusually warm and wet growing conditions mean the tulip fields are smaller than usual, so they've dropped ticket prices by 30%.

Loyalty Card Stamps for this event:
If you are not using a discount code: 1
If you are using a discount code: 0

Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia. We have seven simple rules in place to protect our community and for everyone to have a positive experience.

❌ Not a dating group! – We’re here to make friends, not find soulmates. No flirty business, please!
📵 No phone numbers, please! – Feel free to swap social media if both parties are cool with it, but let’s keep our digits private. Please don’t add people to WhatsApp or other groups.
🔞 Our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.
📢 Please do not advertise other events or groups.
😅 Don’t be a social octopus! – Give people space to chat with others. Please don't be clingy.
🚗 We don't allow carpooling due to safety incidents/our public liability insurance not covering motor related accidents.
💰 No sales pitches! – No selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes, no “life-changing mentorship” offers—let’s keep things scam-free.

By joining this event, you’re giving us a virtual pinky promise 🤝 that you’ll follow the rules. Break them, and—poof!—you’re out for good. No second chances, no do-overs. Let’s keep it fun, friendly, and drama-free!

Liability Waiver:
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to the liability waiver mentioned here: https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/