The Melbourne Walk and Shoot Group

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Melbourne, AU

12,173 members · Public group

What we’re about

Welcome! This group is for enthusiast photographers who want to:
a) meet other enthusiast photographers
b) explore Melbourne and surrounds
c) practice their photography
We are not a techie group. It's not about the size of your lens but about the joy of photography, spending time with other photographers, learning from each other. You can work in film, digital, mirrorless, smart phone. We've even had somebody come along with a sketch-pad and pencil once.
These outings are free and run by a stellar group of organisers on their free time. Venue entry fees (where applicable) are paid by you, and coffee & cake (or beers, as the case may be) which we often do after the outing is over.

You can share your photos - to give and receive feedback - on the Meetup event page. Each other’s photos represent a great opportunity for learning, particularly in relation to lighting, technique and composition.

To help ensure we operate in a safe and inclusive manner we ask all members and guests to abide by the following guidelines

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing

Melbourne Walk and Shoot T-shirts
If you are interested in getting a t shirt with our logo (Trish G kindly designed a number of logos and the hosts and organisers voted on it), you can easily order one on Cafe Press. Instructions to create your t shirt with our logo is on the google doc link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YH7gTcRDdpHbH4gr69zFZyl5C7ozh9EL3HKOLbFzyQI/edit

There is no profit involved - just an opportunity to have this t shirt. This t-shirt suggestion came from some members.

Join & come along!
All ages welcome.
Regards,
The Organiser Team - MWSG

Upcoming events

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Sat, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM AEDT
Millionaires Walk and Sunset Photography at Sorrento
Millionaire’s Walk, Lentell Avenue, Sorrento, AU
Draft Schedule:

Details
Join us in exploring some of Mornington Peninsula's hidden gems. Starting with the millionaires' walk in Sorrento, which is a leisurely stroll along the cliff tops of Sorrento with sensational views. Starting at the end of Point King Road, we will follow the trail to Lentill Avenue and return.
Next, we visit Shelly Beach, where there are lots of beach boxes, private jetties and some of the most expensive properties on the bay.
After Dinner, we head to Sorrento Back Beach and walk up to Coppins Lookout for sunset. From Coppins Lookout, you have views to Cape Shank to the East and Lorne and beyond to the West, when conditions are good.
Weather permitting, we can head to Koonya Beach car park for anyone interested in some Astrophotography. Koonya Beach carpark does not have any lighting, and the carpark overlooks the ocean beach.

Draft Schedule
3:00 PM Meet at the end of Point King Road, which is the start of Millionaires' Walk.
4:30 PM Explore Shelly Beach.
6:00 PM Dinner at Portsea Pub (3746 Point Nepean Rd, Portsea VIC)
7:30 PM Coppins Lookout (Sorrento Back Beach) for Sunset at 8:04 PM
Optional Weather Permitting:
8:45 PM Koonya Beach for Astrophotography

Note: Parking at Millionaires Walk is limited, and there are numerous restrictions along Point Nepean Road. It's about 800 meters (a 10-minute walk) between the Shelly Beach carpark and the start of the Millionaires walk.
53 attendees
Sat, Nov 15 · 6:30 PM AEDT
Street Art and long exposure in Melbourne CBD
State Library, 304-328 Swanston St, Melbourne, AU
For those of you who enjoy street art and would like to try out or try out your long exposure photography skills, join us in Melbourne CBD for a fun evening. It's been a while since we have done this but this will be a great way to photograph street art and street photography after dark. I will be looking at the area close to Southern Cross Station and La Trobe St (that's the plan) and I will research the locations very soon.

6.30pm - Meet outside the State Library for welcome and briefing
6.45pm - Start exploring the street art locations (locations will be posted soon)
8.30pm - a short break if we can find a cafe somewhere (TBC)
10.00pm - Event ends.

Additional camera gear you may wish to bring

Tripod

Fast lens if you do not wish to bring a tripod for long exposure

Look forward to having you join us.

Rowan
47 attendees
Sat, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM AEDT
Hike and photography - Balcombe Reserve and Mt Martha
Balcombe Estuary Reserve, Mirang Avenue, Mt Ma, AU
To help ensure we operate in a safe and inclusive manner we ask all members and guests to abide by the following guidelines
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing

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Balcombe Reserve and Ker-Bur-Rer and Mt Marth beach Sunset

As the weather warms up in Spring with hopefully lovely sunny days, let's put on our walking shoes to enjoy a hike and photograph. We will end this event with sunset shots at Mt Martha beach. Of course this is all weather dependent and we ask that you check this page up to the day before in the event we need to cancel due to bad weather conditions. While the return hike on the boardwalk is 10km, it is an easy walk and you can always turn back if you wish to.

The boardwalk along the estuary is well maintained and just spectacular with lots of birdlife to see, then a trail to The Briars. Once in the enclosed bush if you keep your eyes open you may see a kangaroo or a emu

2.00pm - Meeting point: Balcombe Estuary Reserve car park for a welcome and brief.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YK1w8NFHvLGysGdj8

2:15pm - Begin our walk through the Balcombe Reserve and Ker-Bur-Rer Walk - easy 10.5km return. You can always turn back if you wish.
This is a straightforward and beautiful walk through the Balcombe Creek Bushland Reserve on the Mornington Peninsular, Victoria. This is an excellent walk and a great option for photograph birdlife with good informative signage along the way.

walking track:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/balcombe-reserve-and-ker-bur-rer-walk

5.30pm - Meet back at the starting point of this hike (carpark). We have given ourselves lots of time to enjoy the beauty of this reserve and to photograph.

6pm - Dinner (TBA)
7.15pm - leave for Mt Martha beach (beach boxes) for sunset photography. https://maps.app.goo.gl/owofP9rRPUjP1fbQ9?g_st=ipc

8:25pm - Sunset photography
8.45pm - Event ends

Gear to consider bringing for this event
- Comfortable shoes
- Clothing suitable for the weather forecast for the day (include light jacket for sunset by the beach)
- Given the hike - suggest avoiding too many camera gear to reduce weight.
- Camera gear suitable for sunset
Once we have worked out the venue for dinner, we will let you know when you need to notify us of your interest in joining us for dinner.

Look forward to having you join us at this event.

John and Rowan
28 attendees
Sun, Dec 7 · 9:15 AM AEDT
The 5 new metro train stations and Christmas lunch (date to be confirmed)
Flinders Street Station, 271 Flinders Street Station, Melbourne, AU
To help ensure we operate in a safe and inclusive manner we ask all members and guests to abide by the following guidelines
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing

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PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ANTICIPATING THE OPENING OF THESE TRAIN STATIONS IN EARLY DECEMBER 2025. HOWEVER IF THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN, WE WILL CHANGE THE DATE OF THE EVENT AND ANNOUNCE THE CHANGE ON THIS PAGE. PLEASE CHECK THIS PAGE REGULARLY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE EVENT.

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As we all know the 5 new metro stations will open in December and what an opportunity for us to photograph these new underground stations in the city - Anzac, Arden, Parkville, State Library and Town Hall.

We will spend between 30min - 45min in each station and begin our photographic exploration at Flinders station under the clock. We will then use underground walkways to Town hall station.

Schedule will be depend on the train running time.

We thought this will be a great opportunity to have our traditional Christmas get together for lunch in the city and to celebrate our group's achievements as photographers in 2025.

Draft Schedule
9:15am - Meet under the clocks at Flinders Station - welcome and briefing.
9:30am - Walk using the underground walkways to the town hall station
10:30am - Explore the State library station
11:30am - Explore the Anzac station
12:15pm - Christmas lunch - Trend Cafe and Restaurant (Unit 1/35 Coventry St, Southbank)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6hPRsiKMKSgTH3W97
Menu: https://trendcafeandrestaurant.com.au/dinner-menu/
1:45pm - Explore Parkville station
2:30pm - Explore Arden station
3:15pm - Back to Flinders station
3.30pm - Coffee and dessert at Time Out Cafe (Federation Square)
4.15pm - End of event
Note: It will be free public transport every weekend from Dec - Feb 1

Important - please do not use tripods and flash in the train stations.

Town hall Station
Design:
Town Hall Station’s main concourse below City Square is a grand entrance hall with a roof supported by huge columns shaped like tree branches.
Town Hall Station’s Federation Square entrance will feature artwork by Maree Clarke.
Flinders Street Station to Federation Square and CBD South Station: New underground walkways will connect these key city points, improving access to the new Metro Tunnel station at CBD South.
Anzac Station
Design:
Anzac Station features a distinctive timber canopy, designed to blend into its leafy surrounds.
The station concourse features artworks by Melbourne artists Raafat Ishak and Fiona Hall.
State Library Station
Design:
The grand main entrance features 12m-high columns topped with massive beams, reflecting the classical architecture of the nearby State Library Victoria.
The artwork Forever at the station entrance is by Australian artist Danie Mellor.
Melbourne Central to State Library Station: An additional pedestrian link will connect these two major city stations.
Parkville Station
Design:
At the Grattan Street entrance the 54m-long glass and steel canopy and skylights draw natural light into the station.
The artwork Vernal Glade in the station concourse is by renowned Australian artist Patricia Piccinini.
Arden Station
Design
The station entrance features massive brick arches, reflecting North Melbourne’s rich industrial history and character.
The station facade features a major artwork by Australian artist Abdul Abdullah, Come Together.

Look forward to having you join us at this event and for our Christmas get together.

John and Rowan
55 attendees