What we’re about
Welcome to Explore Melbourne - The largest and the most active meetup group in Melbourne with over 38,000+ members. We are also the largest group in 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 2500 events since September 2016.
Please follow us on Social Media for photos & updates:
Facebook Group (Event photos): https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xpmelb/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/exploremelb
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exploremelbourne
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.
a) We are not a dating group. There are other groups for that.
b) We have a no-phone number policy. It is not okay to ask members for their phone numbers or to share your number with others. Please use meetup's messaging system if you wish to communicate with someone you have met.
c) Due to the Meetup policy, our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.
d) We ask that you refrain from adding people to WhatsApp or other groups.
e) Please do not advertise other events or groups.
f) Please don't be clingy. Please allow our members to socialize with others too.
g) We don't allow carpooling due to safety incidents in the past.
h) Please do not sell products/services (Including MLM, Pyramid Schemes, and Mentorship) to our members during or after the event.
By joining our events, you agree to the above rules. Any violation of the above rules will result in permanent removal from our groups.
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 (4+)
See all- Spectacular Wilsons Prom Day Trip | $89-$99 [Online Ticket]Federation Square Bus & Coach Pickup Drop-off Zone, MelbourneAUD 99.00
Update: This event is sold out. Our next event is on Sat, Nov 23rd - https://4142298.xyz/exploremelb/events/302954482/
We are heading to Wilsons Prom, the southernmost tip of mainland Australia. We will be visiting The Big Drift (massive sand dunes), Whisky Beach (Epic boulders), Picnic Bay and Whisky Bay Lookout, Squeaky Beach, and walk from Tidal River to Squeaky Beach.
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 ($89 - $99) - https://www.trybooking.com/CURIA
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 stop) at 9 AM. We should be back to city around 9 pm.
Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
YouTube | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | ExploreMelbourne.AUThis is a rain-or-shine event.
Please carry takeaway lunch, water, and snacks. We will make a stop on the way if you want to pick takeaway lunch,
Cost:
Bus Ticket:
$89 - Early Bird
$99 - RegularTentative list of locations we will be visiting:
- The Big Drift - Landscape of massive sand dunes that tower over coastal woodland. This is the kind of place where it’s very likely that the only footprints in the sand will be your own. 4km return walk.
- 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
- Tidal River to Squeaky Beach Walk (3.5 km walk). You will have 80 minutes to do this walk. If you are not sure to complete this within 80 minutes, please stay on the bus to be taken to Squeaky Beach.
Loyalty Card Stamps for this event:
If you are not using a discount code: 1
If you are using a discount code: 0Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia. We have nine simple rules in place to protect our community and for everyone to have a positive experience.
a) We are not a dating group. There are other groups for that.
b) We have a no-phone number policy. It is not okay to ask members for their phone numbers or to share your number with others. Please use meetup's messaging system if you wish to communicate with someone you have met.
c) Due to the Meetup policy, our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.
d) We ask that you refrain from adding people to WhatsApp or other groups.
e) Please do not advertise other events or groups.
f) Please don't be clingy. Please allow our members to socialize with others too.
g) We don't allow carpooling due to safety incidents in the past.
h) Please do not sell products/services (Including MLM, Pyramid Schemes, and Mentorship) to our members during or after the event.
i) You are welcome to bring your camera. However, please refrain from taking photos of our members for privacy reasons.
By joining this event, you agree to the above rules. Any violation of the above rules will result in permanent removal from our groups.
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/
- Trip to Tesselaar Tulip FestivalFederation Square, MelbourneAUD 15.00
We are heading to Tesselaar Flower Festival. Please note that we will be taking public transport for this trip.
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 ($15) via Trybooking - https://www.trybooking.com/CVAND
Step 3: Please get the Tulip Festival tickets ($35 - Regular, $31 - Concession) online - https://tulipfestival.com.au/buy-tickets/
Organizer fee 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 confirmation which you will receive by email.
Trybooking payments are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Square payments will be refunded only if the event is cancelled or moved to a new date.
Meeting point: Let's meet infront of the black direction sign at Federation Square at 10:45 AM. We should be back to city around 6:40 pm. Please ensure that your myki has $7.20 before coming to the meeting point.
Meeting Point Photo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16_TULglixHSnN4N9OBXos6rCuCVuICGe/view?usp=sharing
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-37.817757%2C%20144.96811
This is a rain-or-shine event.
Please carry takeaway lunch, water, and snacks. You also have an option to buy lunch at Tesselaar Tulip Festival.
Cost:
Organizer Fee: $15
Tulip Festival Ticket: $35
Myki cost: $7.20 (or have Myki pass)The Tesselaar Tulip Festival lets you explore a variety of tulips from all over the world. There are over half a million tulips at this festival.
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.
a) We are not a dating group. There are other groups for that.
b) We have a no-phone number policy. It is not okay to ask members for their phone numbers or to share your number with others. Please use meetup's messaging system if you wish to communicate with someone you have met.
c) Due to the Meetup policy, our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.
d) We ask that you refrain from adding people to WhatsApp or other groups.
e) Please do not advertise other events or groups.
f) Please don't be clingy. Please allow our members to socialize with others too.
g) We don't allow carpooling due to safety incidents in the past.
h) Please do not sell products/services (Including MLM, Pyramid Schemes, and Mentorship) to our members during or after the event.By joining this event, you agree to the above rules.
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 & Shooting Stars in Premium Location - One Solo PhotoSpencer Street & Bourke Street, MelbourneAUD 20.00
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 a day before the event based on the weather forecast **
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 5:50 PM and head to one of the premium locations (100km 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 11:45 PM.
Meeting Point Photo: https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2
** Please make sure you bring your Myki. Please ensure that it has atleast $10. Please ensure that your myki money is added before coming to the meeting point. **
Please carry a warm jacket as it's expected to be cold.
Cost:
Organizer Fee: $20
Transport: Myki Money: $10
Concession: $5
Photos: All the images will be uploaded to our Facebook Group (Explore Melbourne) - 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
Please follow us on Social Media for photos & updates:
Facebook Group (Event photos): https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xpmelb/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/exploremelb
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exploremelbourne
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.
a) We are not a dating group. There are other groups for that.
b) We have a no-phone number policy. It is not okay to ask members for their phone numbers or to share your number with others. Please use meetup's messaging system if you wish to communicate with someone you have met.
c) Due to the Meetup policy, our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.
d) We ask that you refrain from adding people to WhatsApp or other groups.
e) Please do not advertise other events or groups.
f) Please don't be clingy. Please allow our members to socialize with others too.
g) We don't allow carpooling due to safety incidents in the past.
h) Please do not sell products/services (Including MLM, Pyramid Schemes, and Mentorship) to our members during or after the event.
By joining this event, you agree to the above rules. Any violation of the above rules will result in permanent removal from our groups.
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/
- Chasing Aurora (Southern Lights) in Tasmania & Exploring HobartMelbourne Airport, Melbourne AirportAUD 99.00
We're going to Tasmania to chase Aurora (Southern Lights) after dark. We will also explore Hobart on Saturday and Sunday. This is perfect for people who have the option to work remotely between Monday and Wednesday. I will be carrying the camera and will be taking the photos. Please note that Auroras are very hard to predict. If we don't get to see Aurora, we will try and take photos with the Milkyway (weather permitting) and also do light painting photography. The cost details can be found in the description below. This event is only open to guests 18 years and older.
Please follow these 5 steps to confirm your spot.
Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.
Step 2: Please pay the organizer fee ($99): https://www.trybooking.com/CUSXA
Step 3: Please book your return ticket to Hobart. You are welcome to choose an alternate flight as well.
Onward: 4:10 PM, 27th Sep
From: Melbourne
To: HobartReturn: 8:45 PM, Oct 2nd (preferably with an option to change flights in case of last minute Auroras)
From: Hobart
To: MelbourneStep 5: Please book your accommodation in any place in and around Kingston with refund option for 5 nights. I have booked in Kingston Hotel. Hotels are very limited in Kingston. If there are no hotels, please check for Airbnb or look for hotels in Hobart.
https://www.booking.com/hotel/au/kingston-kingston.en-gb.html?aid=356980
Checkin: 27th Sep
Checkout: 2nd OctTrybooking tickets will be scanned at the meeting point. Trybooking Tickets are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket.
You will get six stamps on your loyalty card for this trip.Meeting Point: Let's meet at Jetstar Checkin Counter in Terminal 4 at 2:10 PM. We should be back in Melbourne on 2nd Oct around 10:10 PM.
Tentative Plan:
* Chasing Aurora (27th Sep - 1st Oct) - Forecast and weather permitting
* Salamanca Market (28th Sep)
* Mount Wellington (28th Sep)
* MONA (29th Sep)
* Walking around Hobart (29th Sep)Cost:
Organizer Fee: $99 (If you have a discount coupon on your loyalty card, please message me for the code)
Return Jetstar Flight to Hobart from Melbourne: $202 (this will increase)
Public Transport/Uber: varies based on trips we do
Mount Wellington Bus: $40
MONA Entry: $39Accommodation:
Hotels from $126/night in Kingston. There are cheaper accommodation options in Hobart.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.
a) We are not a dating group. There are other groups for that.
b) We have a no-phone number policy. It is not okay to ask members for their phone numbers or to share your number with others. Please use meetup's messaging system if you wish to communicate with someone you have met.
c) Due to the Meetup policy, our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.
d) We ask that you refrain from adding people to WhatsApp or other groups.
e) Please do not advertise other events or groups.
f) Please don't be clingy. Please allow our members to socialize with others too.
g) We don't allow carpooling due to safety incidents in the past.
h) Please do not sell products/services (Including MLM, Pyramid Schemes, and Mentorship) to our members during or after the event.By joining this event, you agree to the above rules.
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/