About us
Welcome to Explore Melbourne - one of the largest meetup groups in Melbourne and Australia.
Our group is for anyone interested in exploring the wonderful city of Melbourne and surrounds together. We run a combination of Free and Paid events. We have organized over 3000 events since September 2016.
Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AU
To keep everyone safe and make sure every event is a good time, we have nine simple rules. Anyone who breaks them is removed from the group, and so far that's 336 people.
❌ Not a dating group. We're here to make friends, not find soulmates, so no flirty business, please!
📵 No phone numbers. Asking for or sharing phone numbers has led to scams, harassment and privacy problems in the past, so anyone who does it will be removed. Swapping social media is fine if you're both happy to, but please don't add people to WhatsApp or other group chats.
🔞18+ only. All our events are for adults aged 18 and over.
📢 No promoting other events or groups.
😅 Give people room. Everyone's here to meet lots of people, so please don't be clingy.
🚗 No carpooling. We've had safety incidents, and our public liability insurance doesn't cover motor vehicle accidents.
💰 No sales pitches. That means no selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes and no "life-changing mentorship" offers.
📸 Cameras welcome for most events (except Milkyway events), but… – please refrain from taking photos of our members for privacy reasons.
😊 A lot of work goes into every event. Please be kind to our organisers. Rudeness towards them won't be tolerated.
By joining this event, you agree to follow these rules. Break them and you'll be removed, just like the 336 people before you. No second chances. 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/
Featured event
Epic Hike to Dormant Volcano | Mount Elephant
It’s again time to conquer the mighty Mount Elephant in Derrinallum! We did two events for this in 2025. This dormant volcano promises a climb to the summit with jaw-dropping views and a dose of fresh country air. Kangaroos and wallabies often hop about at the base, while hawks and eagles soar above. If you’re a YouTuber or content creator, please contact me before purchasing tickets.
Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot.
Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.
Step 2: Please get your bus ticket via Trybooking ($99 - Early Bird, $109 - Regular) - https://www.trybooking.com/DRADU
Bus ticket includes 10% GST.
Your spot is not confirmed until you complete steps 1 and 2.
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. I will manually update the meetup payment status closer to the event date if the names on Trybooking and Meetup are the same.
Trybooking payments are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Trybooking payments will be refunded only if the event is cancelled or moved to a new date.
Meeting Point: Let's meet in the Corner of Russell and Flinders Street (Federation Square Bus & Coach Pickup Drop-off Zone) at 9:30 AM. Please don't be late. We should be back to city around 6:30 PM.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5JNLSKfmehyFYYDq5
Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AU
This is a rain-or-shine event.
Please snacks, water, and snacks. We will make a stop on the way for lunch.
Total Hiking Distance: 5 km
John and Millie Borbridge Track – 2 km return walk from the car park to the peak.
Crater Rim Walk – Add on a 3 km loop that takes you right around the crater’s edge.
Cost:
Bus Ticket:
$99 - Early Bird
$109 - Regular
Tentative list of locations we will be visiting:
1) Mount Elephant
Get ready to conquer Mount Elephant – the mighty, 380-metre-high giant that looms over Derrinallum! This dramatic cone-shaped landmark isn’t just a hill – it’s actually a dormant volcano that last erupted around 184,000 years ago.
Mount Elephant is what geologists call a breached scoria cone. Translation? Picture a steep-sided mini-volcano formed in a single fiery burst of activity. In its heyday, it likely held a glowing lava lake at its heart, until the molten rock burst through its side and left the iconic “breached” look we see today.
So when you hike up this ancient volcano, you’re not just walking on rock – you’re stepping into a story of fire, lava, and time itself.
2) Inverleigh
Food/Coffee stop.
* Inverleigh Bakehouse
* Sonny Café
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 Australia's largest meetup group, with a big social media community too. To keep everyone safe and make sure every event is a good time, we have nine simple rules. Anyone who breaks them is removed from the group, and so far that's 336 people.
❌ Not a dating group. We're here to make friends, not find soulmates, so no flirty business, please!
📵 No phone numbers. Asking for or sharing phone numbers has led to scams, harassment and privacy problems in the past, so anyone who does it will be removed. Swapping social media is fine if you're both happy to, but please don't add people to WhatsApp or other group chats.
🔞18+ only. All our events are for adults aged 18 and over.
📢 No promoting other events or groups.
😅 Give people room. Everyone's here to meet lots of people, so please don't be clingy.
🚗 No carpooling. We've had safety incidents, and our public liability insurance doesn't cover motor vehicle accidents.
💰 No sales pitches. That means no selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes and no "life-changing mentorship" offers.
📸 Cameras welcome, but… – please refrain from taking photos of our members for privacy reasons.
😊 A lot of work goes into every event. Please be kind to our organisers. Rudeness towards them won't be tolerated.
By joining this event, you agree to follow these rules. Break them and you'll be removed, just like the 336 people before you. No second chances. 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/
Upcoming events
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- A$30.00
Trip to Europe & West Asia | Invite Only
Location not specified yetWe’ll be travelling to few countries in Europe and West Asia. Due to the complexities around visas, vaccinations, and logistics, this is an invite-only event.
Countries: UK, Cyprus, Malta, Moldova, Armenia, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Georgia, Italy
Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AUExplore Melbourne is Australia's largest meetup group, with a big social media community too. To keep everyone safe and make sure every event is a good time, we have nine simple rules. Anyone who breaks them is removed from the group, and so far that's 336 people.
❌ Not a dating group. We're here to make friends, not find soulmates, so no flirty business, please!
📵 No phone numbers. Asking for or sharing phone numbers has led to scams, harassment and privacy problems in the past, so anyone who does it will be removed. Swapping social media is fine if you're both happy to, but please don't add people to WhatsApp or other group chats.
🔞18+ only. All our events are for adults aged 18 and over.
📢 No promoting other events or groups.
😅 Give people room. Everyone's here to meet lots of people, so please don't be clingy.
🚗 No carpooling. We've had safety incidents, and our public liability insurance doesn't cover motor vehicle accidents.
💰 No sales pitches. That means no selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes and no "life-changing mentorship" offers.
📸 Cameras welcome, but… – please refrain from taking photos of our members for privacy reasons.
😊 A lot of work goes into every event. Please be kind to our organisers. Rudeness towards them won't be tolerated.
By joining this event, you agree to follow these rules. Break them and you'll be removed, just like the 336 people before you. No second chances. 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/2 attendees - A$99.00
![Day Trip to the Spectacular Pink Lake of Victoria in Dimboola [Once a Year]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/5/a/3/highres_514817827.jpeg)
Day Trip to the Spectacular Pink Lake of Victoria in Dimboola [Once a Year]
Federation Square Bus & Coach Pickup Drop-off Zone, Russell Ct, Melbourne, VI, AUWe will be heading to Victoria's spectacular pink lake in Dimboola (Nearly 350km away from Melbourne). We will be hiring a bus with a driver. If you plan on going into the lake, please bring gumboots knee high. These can be purchased from Kmart or Anaconda or other stores. We will book a 24 seater bus with a driver.
Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot:
Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.
Step 2: Please book the tickets via Trybooking (Early Bird - $99, Regular - $119): https://www.trybooking.com/DPXUY
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. You do not have to message me for the same. I will manually update the meetup payment status closer to the event date if the names on Trybooking and Meetup are the same.
Trybooking payments are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Trybooking payments will be refunded only if the event is cancelled or moved to a new date.
Meeting Point: Let's meet in the Corner of Russell and Flinders Street (Federation Square Bus Loop) at 8:50 AM. We will depart at 9 AM sharp. It's going to be a very long time. Please be on time. We should be back to city around 9 pm.
This is a rain-or-shine event.
Cost:
Bus Ticket (including organizer fee, bus with driver): $99 - Early Bird, $119 - RegularLocations/Stops:
Beaufort - 15 mins
🚻Horsham - 30 mins
Time for lunch 🚻Pink Lake Dimboola: Situated six kilometres north-west of Dimboola along the Western Highway, the Pink Lake gets its vibrant colour from a salt tolerant alga living in the salt crust. The lake's colour varies throughout the seasons and is generally most striking after rain events.
🕒2 hours 🚻Ararat: 30 mins
Dinner Break🚻Loyalty Card Stamps for this event:
If you are not using a discount code: 1
If you are using a discount code: 0Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AU
Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AU
Explore Melbourne is Australia's largest meetup group, with a big social media community too. To keep everyone safe and make sure every event is a good time, we have nine simple rules. Anyone who breaks them is removed from the group, and so far that's 336 people.
❌ Not a dating group. We're here to make friends, not find soulmates, so no flirty business, please!
📵 No phone numbers. Asking for or sharing phone numbers has led to scams, harassment and privacy problems in the past, so anyone who does it will be removed. Swapping social media is fine if you're both happy to, but please don't add people to WhatsApp or other group chats.
🔞18+ only. All our events are for adults aged 18 and over.
📢 No promoting other events or groups.
😅 Give people room. Everyone's here to meet lots of people, so please don't be clingy.
🚗 No carpooling. We've had safety incidents, and our public liability insurance doesn't cover motor vehicle accidents.
💰 No sales pitches. That means no selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes and no "life-changing mentorship" offers.
📸 Cameras welcome, but… – please refrain from taking photos of our members for privacy reasons.
😊 A lot of work goes into every event. Please be kind to our organisers. Rudeness towards them won't be tolerated.
By joining this event, you agree to follow these rules. Break them and you'll be removed, just like the 336 people before you. No second chances. 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/23 attendees ![Secret Gardens - Walk, Talk & Make Friends | Royal Botanic Gardens [Free Event]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/e/5/highres_522483557.jpeg)
Secret Gardens - Walk, Talk & Make Friends | Royal Botanic Gardens [Free Event]
Fed Square, Melbourne, VI, AUPlease remember to RSVP for this event on meetup to confirm your spot. Please read the group rules listed below before signing up. If you are bringing friends, please ensure that they RSVP on meetup as well.
Meeting Point: Let's meet infront TimeOut Federation Square at 5:50 PM.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tuLHN1yUwYsXiwHy5Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AUThis is a rain or shine event. Please carry an umbrella if you think it's going to rain.
Walking time: 2 hours
Distance: 6 KilometresOur walk will take us through the following locations.
- Queen Victoria Gardens
- Queen Victoria Monument
- Floral Clock
- Equestrian statue of Queen Victoria’s son Edward VII
- Tan Track
- Imposing statue of King George V.
- King’s Domain.
- Shrine of Remembrance
- Observatory Gate
- Observatory Buildings
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- National Herbarium
- Temple of the Winds
- The Grotto
- Yarra River
- Swan Street Bridge
- Alexandra Gardens
- Avenue of Elms
- Riverslide Skate Park
This is a Free Event!
Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AUExplore Melbourne is Australia's largest meetup group, with a big social media community too. To keep everyone safe and make sure every event is a good time, we have nine simple rules. Anyone who breaks them is removed from the group, and so far that's 336 people.
❌ Not a dating group. We're here to make friends, not find soulmates, so no flirty business, please!
📵 No phone numbers. Asking for or sharing phone numbers has led to scams, harassment and privacy problems in the past, so anyone who does it will be removed. Swapping social media is fine if you're both happy to, but please don't add people to WhatsApp or other group chats.
🔞18+ only. All our events are for adults aged 18 and over.
📢 No promoting other events or groups.
😅 Give people room. Everyone's here to meet lots of people, so please don't be clingy.
🚗 No carpooling. We've had safety incidents, and our public liability insurance doesn't cover motor vehicle accidents.
💰 No sales pitches. That means no selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes and no "life-changing mentorship" offers.
📸 Cameras welcome, but… – please refrain from taking photos of our members for privacy reasons.
😊 A lot of work goes into every event. Please be kind to our organisers. Rudeness towards them won't be tolerated.
By joining this event, you agree to follow these rules. Break them and you'll be removed, just like the 336 people before you. No second chances. 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/14 attendees
LinkedIn Networking: Walk, Talk, and Connect | Melbourne CBD
Fed Square, Melbourne, VI, AUJoin us for a relaxed LinkedIn networking walk — a casual way to connect with others in a friendly way. This event is only open to people who have an active LinkedIn account.
Whether you're working, studying, running a business, or figuring things out, you're welcome here. It's a great opportunity to grow your LinkedIn network and meet like-minded people.
We ask that everyone comes with the intention to build genuine connections — not to pitch or sell.
Please remember to RSVP to this event if you wish to attend.
Please note: We won’t accept RSVPs from individuals who have previously breached our group guidelines.
Meeting Point: Let's meet infront of Timeout at Fed Square at 7 PM. We will be at the meeting point till 7:10 PM before walking. We will finish the walk around 8:30 PM at Fed Square. Please don't be late.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CnfUeKQ4XQZwkbrb8
Total Walking Distance: 4km, Easy, mostly flat
Cost: FREE
Please follow me on LinkedIn for updates:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheolsuExplore Melbourne is Australia's largest meetup group, with a big social media community too. To keep everyone safe and make sure every event is a good time, we have eight simple rules. Anyone who breaks them is removed from the group, and so far that's 336 people.
❌ Not a dating group. We're here to make friends, not find soulmates, so no flirty business, please!
📵 No phone numbers. Asking for or sharing phone numbers has led to scams, harassment and privacy problems in the past, so anyone who does it will be removed. Swapping social media is fine if you're both happy to, but please don't add people to WhatsApp or other group chats.
🔞18+ only. All our events are for adults aged 18 and over.
📢 No promoting other events or groups.
😅 Give people room. Everyone's here to meet lots of people, so please don't be clingy.
🚗 No carpooling. We've had safety incidents, and our public liability insurance doesn't cover motor vehicle accidents.
💰 No sales pitches. That means no selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes and no "life-changing mentorship" offers.
😊 A lot of work goes into every event. Please be kind to our organisers. Rudeness towards them won't be tolerated.
By joining this event, you agree to follow these rules. Break them and you'll be removed, just like the 336 people before you. No second chances. 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/7 attendees
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