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 things safe, fun, and positive, we have 8 simple rules for people attending our events. We know these group rules won’t suit everybody, and that’s okay—there are many other groups where you might feel more at home. Over the past 9 years, we’ve removed 342 people for breaking them—so please read carefully!
❌ Not a dating group – We’re here to make friends and share experiences, not find soulmates.
📵 No phone numbers – You’re welcome to swap social media if you both agree, but don’t share or ask for phone numbers. Please don’t add people to WhatsApp or other groups.
🔞 Our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.
📢 No advertising – Please don’t promote other events, groups, or businesses here.
😅 Don’t be clingy – Give people space to mingle and chat with others too.
🚗 No carpooling – For safety reasons and insurance coverage, we don’t allow carpooling or ride-sharing through the group.
💰 No sales pitches – That means no selling, MLMs, pyramid schemes, or “life-changing mentorships.” Keep it scam-free.
By joining our events, you agree to follow these rules. Breaking them means removal from all our groups—no exceptions. Thank you!
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
Epic Trip to Pacific Island Countries | Invite Only
Location not specified yetWe’ll be travelling to four Pacific Island Countries. Due to the complexities around visas, vaccinations, and logistics, this is an invite-only event. Please note that this event is only open to people who have attended overnight trips before.
Countries: Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Samoa
Cost:
Organizer Fee: $30/day
Accommodation - Varies
Flights - VariesPlease follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AUExplore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia. We have eight 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/1 attendee - A$99.00
The Ultimate Day Trip to Lake Eildon | Once a Year Event!
Federation Square Bus & Coach Pickup Drop-off Zone, Russell Ct, Melbourne, VI, AUJoin us on our ultimate day trip to Lake Eildon. We will be visiting a total of 11 locations. We will be hiring a 24 seater bus with a driver. This is a once a year event. Don't miss out. If you are a Youtuber or video creator, please message me before getting the ticket.
Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot:
Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.
Step 2: Please buy your ticket ($89 - Early Bird, $99 - Regular) via Trybooking - https://www.trybooking.com/DMQOG
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 Federation Square Bus & Coach Pickup Drop-off Zone at 9 AM. We should be back to city around 9 pm.
This is a rain-or-shine event.
Please carry water, and snacks. We will make a stop at Beechworth Bakery Healesville for food.
Cost:
Bus Ticket (including organizer fee, bus with driver): $89 - Early Bird, $99 - Regular
Optional: Bruno's Art and Sculpture Garden ($15)Tentative list of locations we will be visiting:
Beechworth Bakery Healesville - Food Stop.
Foggs Lookout (Lake Eildon) - Amazing 360 views of the Goulburn River, Dam bridge & areas in the distance.
Foggs Transmission Line Lookout - From the hilltop, one can see a large power lines stretching from the hill down to another hill, creating an impression reminiscent of a zip line.
Steavenson Falls - One of the region's most iconic waterfalls, plummeting 84 metres and flowing all year round.
Historic Grandfather Redgum Tree - Amazing bark and growing at a surprising angle.
Lake Eildon Skyline Road Lookout - Great views of Eildon dam and Mt Buller.
Snob Creek Falls - The viewing platform is anchored securely to the side of the waterfall's rock face, extending outward in front of the cascading water.
Eildon Dam - rock and earth-fill embankment dam.
Eildon Spillway Lookout - stunning views of the Eildon Dam and Lake Eildon.
Eildon Alliance Lookout - a breath-taking landscape featuring a lake and mountains.
Bruno's Art and Sculpture Garden (Optional - $15 Entry) - Wander through the rainforest gardens and discover the more than 120 sculptures scattered throughout the grounds. If you are not visiting Bruno's Art and Sculpture Garden, you have an option to walk around Marysville taking in the Autumn colours.
Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AUExplore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia. We have eight 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.
📸 Cameras welcome, but… – please refrain from taking photos of our members for privacy reasons.
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/20 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 the largest meetup group in Australia with more than 43,000 members. We know these group rules won’t suit everybody, and that’s okay—there are many other groups where you might feel more at home. To keep things safe, fun, and positive, we have 8 simple rules for people attending our events. Over the past 9 years, we’ve removed 342 people (around 0.8%) for breaking them—so please read carefully!
❌ Not a dating group! – We’re here to make connections, not find soulmates.
📵 No phone numbers, please! – Feel free to swap LinkedIn if both parties are cool with it, but please don’t share or ask for phone numbers. 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.
🚗 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 an event, you agree to follow these rules. Breaking them means removal from all our groups—no exceptions. Thank you!
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/32 attendees- A$20.00
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2026 Ballarat Winter Wonderlights @ Sovereign Hill [Limited Spots]
Corner of Spencer Street and Bourke Street, Spencer St & Bourke St, Melbourne, AUWe are heading to 2026 Ballarat Winter Wonderlights @ Sovereign Hill. Please note that it does not snow at the festival. They use fake snow for few events. The tickets tend to sell out fast. Please book them in advance.
Please follow these three steps to confirm your booking:
Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.
Step 2: Please get your Sovereign Hill winter ticket:
https://shtickets.sovereignhill.com.au/sov_b2c/ticketselection.html?eventCode=WWL&eventCode=WWLADM&eventCode=WWLE
Date: Saturday, 27/06/2026
Activity: Winter Wonderlights Evening 05:00 PM
Adult: $45
Concession: $35
Please download and save your ticket right after the booking.Step 3: Please pay the organizer fee ($20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular) via Trybooking after you are done with Step 2 - https://www.trybooking.com/DMCZF
Organizer fee payments are managed via Trybooking and not meetup. Your meetup payment status will show as "UNPAID". All you need is the Trybooking ticket which you should receive via email.
Please note that the trybooking ticket will be only refunded if the event is moved or cancelled. There are no refunds. The tickets also cannot be transferred to a different event. Please remember to bring your myki.
If you are a digital creator or youtuber, please message the organizer before buying the ticket.
Meeting Point: Let's meet in the Corner of Spencer Street and Bourke Street (Station Side - Near the steps) at 12 PM.
Please carry some takeaway snacks. We will also make a stop at Ballarat for lunch.
Meeting Point Photo: https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2
Cost:
Organizer Fee: $20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular
Myki: $4 (Please ensure that your myki card is recharged before coming to the meeting point)
Winter Wonderlights Night Experience:
Adults - $45
Concession - $35Photos: All the photos will be uploaded to our Facebook Group (Explore Melbourne) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb and to meetup.
What's on at Sovereign Hill:
https://www.sovereignhill.com.au/events/winter-wonderlights/
Walking Distance within the festival: Flexible
Onward (Ballarat Station to Festival): 1-2 mins of walking
Return (Festival to Ballarat Station): 30 mins of walking (almost flat)Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AUExplore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia. We have eight 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.
📸 Cameras welcome, but… – please refrain from taking photos of our members for privacy reasons.
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/
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