Hogswatch Picnic Melbourne - Year of the Luminous Lemur!

It’s starting to look a lot like Hogswatch!
And the start of the Year of the Luminous Lemur!!

And that means it’s time for the annual Victorian Discworld Klatch picnic in the Gardens.

The picnic is at Alexandra Gardens. It is a short walk from Flinders Street Station and on the south bank of the Yarra River. There is limited parking along Boathouse Drive and possible parking at the NGV/Art Centre.

We will be picnicking next to the Riverslide Skate Park - we won't be far from this landmark - but far away enough from the skaters.

Who: anyone that likes reading, or listening to, the world of Terry Pratchett and enjoys a good picnic with friends What to bring: a picnic basket or esky with food & drinks, plates, cutlery, napkins, etc. Picnic blanket or chairs. Sunscreen, jacket or umbrella. It’s Melbourne, any weather is possible.

When: January 5th 2025 at 2pm

Where: Adjacent to Riverslide Skate Park, Alexandra Gardens, along the Yarra River, Melbourne
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Why: because we can!!!

Please note: in the case of extreme weather, the picnic may be moved. If it is raining badly, or some other form of poor weather please go downriver to the Southgate foodcourt. (we will try to be near the door closest to Princes Bridge). Please keep your eyes on this event for updates.