Explore Melbourne

Spectacular Grampians - Grand Canyon, Pinnacles Lookout, Boroka Lookout &more!

Sat, Mar 14 · 08:45 AEDT

Federation Square Bus & Coach Pickup Drop-off Zone, Russell Ct, Melbourne, VI, AU

We are heading to Grampians National Park, one of the most incredible places in Victoria to lose yourself in nature for a while. We will book a bus with a driver. Our events are only open to people aged 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 buy the bus ticket via Trybooking ($99 - Early Bird, $119 - Regular):
https://www.trybooking.com/DIMXJ

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.

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.

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 Russell and Flinders Street (Federation Square Bus stop) at 8:45 AM. We should be back at Federation Square Bus Stop around 9 pm.

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-37.817028%2C%20144.97006

This is a rain or shine event.

Cost:

Bus Ticket:

$99 - Early Bird
$119 - Regular

Lunch: Varies (depends on what you buy at Halls Gap).

Tentative list of locations we will be visiting:

Halls Gap: Stop at Halls Gap for a lunch break (own expense). If you are lucky, The Halls Gap Recreation Reserve is a fantastic place to see Kangaroos in the Grampians.
🕒30 mins

Boroka Lookout: Picturesque views of mountain ranges, lakes & plains. (Please stay within the safety barriers for your own safety. In the news: https://bit.ly/3o3MvAI )
🕒15 mins | 1-2 mins walk

Reed Lookout: From the summit of Reed Lookout you will enjoy stunning views over the entire Victoria Valley, Victoria Range, Serra Range, Lake Wartook, and the Mt Difficult Range on a clear day. (Not much walking involved)
🕒15 mins | 1-2 mins walk

Pinnacles Lookout: The Pinnacle is the Grampians’ most iconic lookout — and for good reason. The sweeping views are nothing short of spectacular, making it one of the most breath-taking vantage points in the entire Grampians National Park.
4.2km return hike | 🕒2 hours

Grand Canyon - Climb your way through a stunning gorge beneath towering rock walls on this short but challenging hike. Take a moment to pause, listen to the gentle stream, and soak in the natural echoes all around you. It's short strenuous walk up and the downhill coming back.
🕒45 mins

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/

Secret Gardens - Walk, Talk & Make Friends | Royal Botanic Gardens [Free Event]

Tue, Mar 17 · 18:00 AEDT

TimeOut, Federation Square, Cnr Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne, AU

Please 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 of the Timeout Federation Square at 6 PM.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uy3KdGCWDEiK8fMdA

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This is a rain or shine event. Please carry an umbrella if you think it's going to rain.

Walking time: 2 hours
Distance: 6 Kilometres

Our 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.AU

Explore 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/

Milkyway in Autumn - One Solo Photo

Thu, Mar 19 · 19:00 AEDT

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). We will be taking photos of people with the Milkyway.

** Trybooking tickets will be posted once this event is confirmed based on the weather forecast. The event is usually only confirmed a day in advance **

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 7:00 PM and head to one of the semi locations (80km away from Melbourne). Driving to the destination is not an option for any of our stargazing events. We should be back in the CBD around 11:10 PM.

Meeting Point Photo: [https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2](https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2)
** Please make sure you bring your Myki. Please ensure that it has atleast $11.40. Please ensure that your myki money is added before coming to the meeting point. **

Please carry a warm jacket.

Cost:
Organizer Fee: $20
Transport: Myki Money: $11.40
Concession: $5.70

Photos: All the images will be uploaded to our Facebook Group (Explore Melbourne) - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb](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. We run Milkyway events near Melbourne (40-50km away) and events in premium locations (over 80-100km from Melbourne CBD). We will mention premium events on the title of the event. Please only attend this event if you can keep the location a secret.

Many Solo and some group photos from previous events: [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1F0fE1-s4mkkNIi1oATIVBE3I5riDTRO3](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/](https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/)

Spectacular Wilsons Prom Day Trip [Online Ticket]

Sun, Mar 22 · 09:00 AEDT

Federation Square Bus & Coach Pickup Drop-off Zone, Russell Ct, Melbourne, VI, AU

We are heading to Wilsons Prom, the southernmost tip of mainland Australia. We will be visiting Sparkes Lookout, Whisky Beach (Epic boulders), Picnic Bay and Whisky Bay Lookout, Squeaky Beach, Tidal river, and do the Prom Wildlife Walk.

Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot:

Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.

Step 2: Please get your ticket via Trybooking ($99 - Early Bird, $119 - Regular) - https://www.trybooking.com/DKDJP

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.

Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8zEnnsbX5yNjPxCx6

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 carry takeaway lunch, water, and snacks. We will make a stop on the way for early lunch.

Cost:

Bus Ticket:

$99 - Early Bird
$119 - Regular

Tentative list of locations we will be visiting:

• Whisky Beach - One of the most beautiful places in Victoria. Epic boulders line the beach at Whisky Bay. Photographers delight!
• Picnic Bay and Whisky Bay Lookout - Spectacular imagery of Whisky Bay and Picnic Bay, twin lookout points that offer unobstructed views of the turquoise water, crashing waves and untouched stretches of beach below.
• Squeaky Beach - The famous white sand of Squeaky Beach is so named because of the noise it makes when you stroll along it.
• Tidal River
• Sparkes Lookout - On a clear day, you can see all the way south to the pyramid-shaped Rodondo Island and north to Shallow Inlet.
• Prom Wildlife Walk - Starting at the Wildlife Viewing Area, the Prom Wildlife Walk winds through open grasslands where you can spot kangaroos, wombats, wallabies and emus.

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

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 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 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.

🚗 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/