Explore Melbourne

It’s time to conquer the mighty Mount Elephant in Derrinallum! 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 ($89 - Early Bird, $99 - Regular) - https://www.trybooking.com/DGHWB
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:
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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:

$89 - Early Bird
$99 - 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 the largest meetup group in Australia with more than 42,000 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 friends and share experiences, not find soulmates.

📵 No phone numbers – You’re welcome to swap social media if you both agree, 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.

📢 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 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/

Join 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 note: We won’t accept RSVPs from individuals who have previously breached our group guidelines. Any Eventbrite tickets from those individuals will be also cancelled.

Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot:

Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.

Step 2: Please get your free ticket on eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/linkedin-networking-on-the-go-walk-talk-and-connect-melbourne-cbd-tickets-1574366244819?aff=oddtdtcreator

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.

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/cheolsu

Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia with more than 42,000 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/

We are heading to Warratina Lavender Farm and Carriage Cafe Seville by public transport. Their lavender farm is in the Yarra Valley at the foothills of Mt Dandenong.

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 ($20) via Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DHNTM

Step 3: Please get the Lavender farm tickets ($15 - General, $12.50 - Concession) either online or at the venue: https://warratinalavender.com.au/event/lavender-season/

Trybooking Tickets will be scanned at the meeting point. There are no refunds. Tickets will be refunded only if the event is cancelled or moved. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date or transfer it to another person. 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.

Meeting point: Let's meet infront of the Black Directions Sign at Federation Square (Infront of Time Out Fed Square) at 9:30 AM. We should be back in the city around 6:00 PM. Meeting at the destination is not an option for this event. We will make a lunch stop of at iconic Carriage Cafe in Seville.

Meeting Point Photo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16_TULglixHSnN4N9OBXos6rCuCVuICGe/view?usp=sharing

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

Please carry snacks and water. They also have a cafe in the farm.

Total Walking Distance: 3.7 km

Cost:

Organizer Fee: $20 (via Trybooking)
Farm Entry fee: $15 - Adult, $12.50 - Concession

Public Transport Cost: $7.60

Please ensure that your myki has enough money before coming to the meeting point.

Back in 1991, Annemarie decided to try her hand at something magical—she planted a small plot of lavender on what was once a cherry orchard. It started as a simple hobby, but before long, curious visitors began asking, “What time are you open?” They wanted to see the lavender fields in all their blooming glory!

Fast-forward to today. That little hobby has blossomed into a thriving lavender farm with over 10,000 plants. It’s now a favourite spot for tourists from around the globe who come to soak in the beauty and fragrance of this purple paradise.

Each year, between November and January, the lavender is harvested by hand in the early morning using a traditional sickle—talk about old-school charm! The bunches are carefully taken to the Drying Shed, where they’re hung to dry. Once ready, the dried lavender is stripped using a machine and then sifted three times to ensure only the finest lavender makes the cut free of leaves, sticks, or dust. It’s a labour of love, and the results smell like heaven!

Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia with more than 42,000 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 friends and share experiences, not find soulmates.

📵 No phone numbers – You’re welcome to swap social media if you both agree, 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.

📢 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 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/

We are heading to Bendigo on a special Pre-Christmas event!

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 ($10 - lucky bird, $15 - Early Bird, $20 - Regular) - https://www.trybooking.com/DHNTQ

Your spot is not confirmed until you complete steps 1 and 2.

Please note that payments are managed via Trybooking and not meetup. So, you will see an unpaid status on meetup. Please ignore this. All you need is the Trybooking ticket.

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 9:40 AM and take the Vline to Bendigo.

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

Map: https://bit.ly/3YR331D

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

Weather: This is a rain or shine event. Please carry an umbrella.

Cost:
Organizer Fee: $10 - Lucky Bird, $15 - Early Bird, $20 - Regular
Myki: $7.60

Let's explore Bendigo together. Bendigo is situated some 140 km north-north-west of Melbourne. With its grand Victorian architecture, it is a beautiful city.

Tentative list of locations we will be walking to.

* Bendigo Station
* Bendigo Town Hall
* Bendigo Visitor Centre (Former Post Office)
* Soldiers Memorial Hall
* Queen’s Gardens (With Christmas Tree)
* Alexandra Fountain
* The Sacred Heart Cathedral
* Bendigo Art Gallery
* Dudley House

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 with more than 42,000 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 friends and share experiences, not find soulmates.

📵 No phone numbers – You’re welcome to swap social media if you both agree, 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.

📢 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 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/