Melbourne Global Circle

Looking to meet new people, practise languages and explore Melbourne on foot? Join us for a relaxed evening social walk along the Yarra and through Docklands! 🌏🚶‍♀️

Whether you’re new to Melbourne, an international student, working holiday maker, expat, local, or simply looking to expand your social circle, everyone is welcome.

This isn’t a formal language class — it’s a casual social walk where you can practise English or other languages naturally while chatting, walking and getting to know people from different backgrounds.

📅 ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Meeting Point: In front of Hamer Hall
100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3004

Please note: We will start moving at 6:10pm sharp so please arrive on time. Once our group starts walking, I won't be able to keep up with the messages.

📍 How to find us

Hamer Hall is directly opposite Flinders Street Station.
From Flinders Street Station, cross Princes Bridge toward Southbank and you’ll reach Hamer Hall in around 2 minutes.
We’ll meet outside the front of Hamer Hall before starting the walk together.

• Please arrive a few minutes early so you have time to introduce yourself and meet the group before we start walking. Once the group starts moving, I may not be able to keep up with messages, so please make sure you arrive on time.

🚶 Our Walk

We’ll start at Hamer Hall, walk along the Yarra River through Southbank, continue toward Webb Bridge and Docklands, enjoy the waterfront paths, then make our way back toward Southern Cross Station via Marvel Stadium.

The full walk will be approximately 5 km, mostly flat and at a comfortable social walking pace.

The idea is simple: get some steps in, enjoy Melbourne in the evening, practise languages and make some new connections along the way.

🌏 Coming alone? Perfect!

Most people at our events come on their own, so don’t worry if you don’t know anyone.

If you’re introverted, shy, new to Meetup or attending your first social event, feel free to come straight over and say hi to me (my name is Liem). I’ll be happy to introduce you to others and help get the conversation started.

We’ll naturally mix and chat with different people as we walk, so there will be plenty of opportunities to meet someone new.

You don’t need to speak perfect English, and there’s no pressure to be super outgoing. Just come as you are and enjoy some friendly conversations. 😊

👟 What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring some water. Melbourne weather can change quickly, so it’s also worth checking the forecast before coming.

⚠️ A quick note

This is a casual community social walk. By attending, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety, belongings and wellbeing during the event. Please follow pedestrian rules, be mindful around roads, cyclists and other path users, and participate at your own comfort level.

If you RSVP in advance, please check the event page again on the day, as the route, meeting arrangements or event details may be updated if weather conditions require it.

Come for the walk, stay for the conversations, and hopefully leave with a few new friends. 🌏🤝
See you Thursday evening!

Looking to meet new people in Melbourne, practise a language, or simply enjoy a relaxed coffee and some friendly conversations? ☕🌏

Join Melbourne Global Circle for another afternoon of coffee, conversation, language exchange and making new friends from around the world.

This event is perfect if you’re new to Melbourne, an international student, on a working holiday or temporary visa, recently moved here, or simply looking to expand your social circle and meet people from different cultures.

You don’t need to be fluent in another language, and you definitely don’t need to come with a friend. Many people come to these events on their own.

⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 The Alley Edition — 20 Howey Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000

📍 Meeting Point
The Alley Edition
20 Howey Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000

The café is located in the fully covered Howey Place laneway, so we won’t have to worry too much about Melbourne’s unpredictable rain or wind. We can grab a takeaway coffee and enjoy our conversations in the sheltered laneway whatever the weather decides to do!

The café itself is quite small and may be busy, so we’ll mostly be standing, mingling and chatting in the lovely historic laneway outside the café.

☕ How the meetup works

To make conversations easier and give everyone an opportunity to speak and get to know each other, we’ll split into smaller groups of around 6–8 people.

You’re welcome to move between groups during the meetup so you can meet different people.

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to:

☕ Enjoy coffee, matcha and relaxed conversation
🌏 Meet people from different countries and cultures
🗣️ Practise English or another language
🤝 Make new friends in Melbourne
😊 Meet others who may also be coming alone

Coming alone or feeling a little shy?
Absolutely fine.

If you’re introverted, shy, new to Meetup, or attending your first social event, feel free to come and say hi to me (my name is Liem) when you arrive. I’ll be happy to introduce you to a few people and help you get into a conversation.
You definitely won’t be the only person coming alone.

There’s no formal networking and no pressure to be super outgoing or speak perfect English. Just come as you are, grab a coffee and join the conversation.

The goal is simple: have some good conversations, meet a few new people, and hopefully leave with some new friends in Melbourne. 🌏

Come alone or bring a friend — everyone is welcome.
Looking forward to meeting you! ☕🌏🤝