Afternoon Activities Melbourne

Afternoon walk Scotchman’s Creek Trail

RSVP through Active Locals: Padel Social Session | $30.00/each

**IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT A FREE EVENT!** **Each ticket is $30.00, secure your spot only [Here on the Active Locals app.](https://activelocals.app.link/qvj4WIYJ55b)** **Note that this event detail may not be accurate/most up to date. All announcements and changes will be made in the group chat on Active Locals.** **[Click to RSVP ](https://activelocals.app.link/qvj4WIYJ55b)** Event Description: One hour of padel at Games4padel Docklands, followed by a social drink - limited spots so get in quick. Court number will be confirmed for group attending in lead up to session. All levels welcome, beginner friendly.

☀️🎉 Sunday Social: Good Vibes & Great Company 🥂✨

🪴🏵️ **Welcome to Good Nature! A fresh take on a city pub**🍹🍻 Formally Beer Deluxe at Fed Square, Good Nature is now a greenery oasis with cool spaces and tantalizing food and drinks. Come along to enjoy a fun and social Sunday afternoon, in a relaxed atmosphere with friends old and new. Flying solo or new to the group, no worries! We’re a friendly bunch and you’ll have new friends before you know it! Let Andy or Annita know and we’ll do an intro with other members **🎉🍸**. We'll have a booking in the Beer Garden, easily accessed from Flinders St 😎.

New Film club! - everyone welcome (optional social activities) $10

New Film Club! We’ll be watching A clockwork Orange by Stanley Kubrick followed by some casual social activities and discussion after the film. Come on your own or with friends, stay for the activities, chat about the movie, or just enjoy the screening. Everyone’s welcome. ✨ Tickets $10: [https://events.humanitix.com/anima-film-club-clockwork-orange](https://events.humanitix.com/anima-film-club-clockwork-orange)

Day Trip to Cherry Blossom Festival [Opening Weekend]

We are heading to CherryHill Blossom Festival. This will be the opening weekend. Please note that we will be **taking public transport plus shared uber/taxi** for this trip. There is also **bus replacement** for part of the journey (due to disruptions) and **also shared taxi/uber** since there is no public transport access to CherryHill Orchard. Please **refer to the cost section details for shared taxi/uber cost before signing up**. Also, if you are a content creator, please message me in advance. Please **follow all these three steps** to confirm your spot: Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup. Step 2: Please pay the organizer fee ($15 - Early Bird, $20 - Regular) via Trybooking - [https://www.trybooking.com/DPPZL](https://www.trybooking.com/DPPZL) Step 3: Please get Blossom Festival tickets for **12 pm on 19th Sep** ($20.00) - [https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/cherryhill/items/550569/](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/cherryhill/items/550569/) 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 tickets are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Trybooking tickets will be only refunded if the event is cancelled or moved. **Meeting point**: Let's meet infront of TimeOut at Federation Square at 9:20 AM. We should be back to city around 5 pm. Please ensure that your myki has $4 before coming to the meeting point. Meeting directly at the destination is not an option for this event. **Map**: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/xourJkXLTE35GfMp7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xourJkXLTE35GfMp7) This is a rain-or-shine event. Please carry takeaway lunch, water, and snacks. You also have an option to buy lunch/snacks at the Festival. **Cost:** Organizer Fee: $15 - Early Bird, $20 - Regular Festival Ticket: $20 Myki cost: $4 Shared Uber/Taxi (we will form groups at the meeting point): $30 (please pay the exact amount via PayID to the person booking the uber) Every spring, Cherry Hill Orchards throw open their gates as the trees burst into full bloom — a sea of stunning white blossom that makes for picture-perfect photos and a lovely, festive day out in the countryside with family and friends. The Wandin orchard is home to more than 13 varieties of cherry tree, and they all bloom at different times. Blossom is a fleeting thing, so depending on when you visit across the festival, you'll find different pockets of the orchard in bloom.  Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@explore-melbourne) \| [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/exploremelb) \| [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/xpmelb/) \| [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@exploremelbourne) \| [ExploreMelbourne.AU](https://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/)

LingosGlobal Community BBQ 🌭🌎 | First Sunday Monthly Picnic & Social

Lingos Global Community BBQ 🌭🌎 | start of Month Picnic & Social Date: Sunday, 06 September 2026 Meetup description: 🌞 Let’s Start September together! A week after . Once a month, we’re taking Lingos Global outside. Join us for our start of-Month Community BBQ — an easy Sunday afternoon of food, music, games, conversation and new friends. No nightclub. No formal language exchange. No complicated program. Just our community spending a Sunday together. 🌭 BBQ 🥤 Drinks & refreshments 🎵 Music ⚽ Outdoor games 🏐 Social activities 🌎 International community 🧺 Picnic atmosphere 📸 Group photos 👋 Lots of opportunities to meet new people Come with friends or come completely alone — we’ll help introduce people throughout the afternoon. Bring a picnic rug if you have one, sunscreen, water and good energy. The idea is to make this a Lingos Global tradition on the final weekend of every month, with different outdoor activities as the weather gets warmer. Melbourne is better when you have a community. ❤️🌎 Hosted by Lingos Global — organisers bringing people together since 2011.

Ballarat: Markets, Trams, World Press Photo & a Night at the Observatory

Join me for a big, easy-going day out in Ballarat, finishing under the stars at the historic Ballarat Municipal Observatory. We'll ride the V/Line up together in the morning, wander a farmers market, jump aboard 100-year-old trams, take in the powerful World Press Photo exhibition, and end the night stargazing through the observatory's telescopes before catching the train home. We'll meet at Southern Cross Station, travel up as a group, and spend the day moving between spots by foot and local bus. It's a full day — roughly 8:45am to nearly 11pm — so come ready for a fun, packed itinerary rather than a quiet one. A few of today's stops are run by other organisations, and we're just an independent social group heading along together. A Meetup RSVP is not a ticket, so please book or pay for the things that need it (details below). Solo attendees are very welcome — this kind of day is a great, low-pressure way to meet people. **Who this is for** * Anyone who enjoys a full day out with a mix of markets, history, photography and astronomy. * People happy to walk a fair bit and hop on and off local buses over the day. * Solo-goers welcome — you'll have the whole group to chat with. * No special fitness needed, but there's a good amount of walking, some of it after dark at the end. **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aT7fyDYBkQSVVcpW8 * Ballarat Farmers Market: https://ballaratmarkets.com.au/ * Ballarat Tramway Museum (tickets): https://btm.org.au/ * Ballarat Tramway Museum video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5b3IWVcXFs * World Press Photo (via Art Gallery of Ballarat): https://www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au/explore/exhibitions/world-press-photo * World Press Photo 2026 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRc8ZsRHeJo * Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum: https://ballaratobservatory.org.au/ * Observatory booking: https://ballaratobservatory.org.au/event/term-3-evenings-july-25th-to-september-26th-2026/ **Timeline** * 8:45am – Meet at the V/Line Tickets and Information window at Southern Cross and say hello * 8:55am – Head to the platform together * 9:15am – V/Line departs for Wendouree * 10:51am – Arrive at Wendouree Station * 10:55am – Walk over to the Ballarat Farmers Market (North Gardens Reserve, roughly 15–20 minutes) * 11:15am – Explore the market and grab some lunch * 12:30pm – Short walk to the Ballarat Tramway Museum nearby * 12:45pm – Visit the Tramway Museum and enjoy the tram rides * 2:30pm – Walk to the bus stop * 2:35pm – Catch bus 26 towards the city centre * 3:15pm – World Press Photo at the Ballarat Mining Exchange * 4:45pm – Head back to the bus stop * 5:10pm – Catch bus 23 towards the observatory (Mount Pleasant) * \~5:45pm – Arrive near the observatory * 6:00pm – Observatory evening session begins * 8:00pm – Session ends * 8:10pm – Walk to the bus stop (about 1km / 15 minutes) * 8:36pm – Catch the bus towards Ballarat Station * 8:45pm – Arrive at Ballarat Station * 9:24pm – V/Line departs for Melbourne (this is the last train of the night) * 10:52pm – Arrive at Southern Cross Station — meetup ends **Tickets / cost** A few separate things to sort out, all paid directly to each place: * Trains and local buses: you'll need a Myki (tap on and off). The Ballarat line and Ballarat's buses are Myki-enabled, and weekend travel is covered by a daily fare cap — check current fares when you plan. * Ballarat Farmers Market: free to enter; bring some cash for food and stalls. * Ballarat Tramway Museum: the museum currently lists $15 adult and $13 concession, with the tram ride included. Pay on the day. * World Press Photo: free entry. * Ballarat Municipal Observatory: **booking is essential and this is the key thing to book yourself.** The observatory currently lists $35 adult and $25 concession. Book your own spot via the observatory's Term 3 Evenings page (link above). The session needs a minimum of 4 people to run, so please book early. An RSVP here does not include observatory entry. **Transport** We're doing this whole day car-free by V/Line and local bus, so a Myki is essential. If you're driving to Southern Cross instead, allow time to park before 8:45am. The final leg of the night relies on a single bus back to Ballarat Station to catch the 9:24pm train — since that's the last Melbourne-bound train of the night, it's worth checking the bus time on the PTV app on the day, and having a rideshare as a backup just in case. **Bring** * A Myki with enough balance for the day * Cash for the market and lunch * Money/card for the tramway museum and your observatory booking confirmation * A warm jacket — Ballarat evenings get cold, and we'll be outside at the observatory * Comfortable walking shoes * A water bottle and any snacks **Expect** * Difficulty: easy but long — a full day with a fair bit of walking * Pace: relaxed but steady; we have trains and buses to catch * Vibe: friendly, curious and social * Group style: we move between stops together and look out for each other **Important notes** * This is a casual social meetup arranged so we can head along together. It isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the Ballarat Farmers Market, Ballarat Tramway Museum, the Art Gallery of Ballarat / World Press Photo, or the Ballarat Municipal Observatory. Please book or pay for your own entry directly with each; an RSVP here isn't a ticket or guaranteed entry. * Heads up on the exhibition venue: the Art Gallery of Ballarat is closed for building works, so World Press Photo is showing at the **Ballarat Mining Exchange** in the city centre. Entry is free. * The observatory session depends on the weather. If it's cloudy, stargazing and telescope viewing are replaced with a virtual sky tour, and the session still runs. * The day involves a lot of walking and some late-evening travel. Please take part within your own ability, follow all venue and staff instructions, and look after your own safety and wellbeing on the day. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear for everyone. **Other info** We're at the mercy of public transport timings, so let's keep an eye on the time at each stop and stick together, especially for that last train home.

Hepburn Springs Tasting Tour: Daylesford Weekend

Day Trip to Bendigo (Tulip Festival) & Kyneton (Daffodil Festival)

We are heading to Bendigo for the Annual Tulip Display and also Kyneton for Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival (Grand Parade). We will make a stop in Kyenton for lunch. Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot: Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup. Step 2: Please pay the organizer fee ($20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular) via Trybooking - [https://www.trybooking.com/DPFGQ](https://www.trybooking.com/DPFGQ) Trybooking tickets are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Trybooking tickets will be only refunded if the event is cancelled or moved. **Meeting Point:** Let's meet in the Corner of Spencer Street and Bourke Street (Station Side - Near the steps) at 9:30 AM and take the Vline. We should be back in Melbourne around 6:30 PM. Meeting Point Photo: [https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2](https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2) Map: [https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Spencer+St+%26+Bourke+St,+Docklands+VIC+3008/@-37.8171681,144.9534121,20z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad65d4e4c1a2cad:0x5d63752e26275ea0!8m2!3d-37.8171007!4d144.9531805](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Spencer+St+%26+Bourke+St,+Docklands+VIC+3008/@-37.8171681,144.9534121,20z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad65d4e4c1a2cad:0x5d63752e26275ea0!8m2!3d-37.8171007!4d144.9531805) 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. Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@explore-melbourne) \| [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/exploremelb) \| [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/xpmelb/) \| [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@exploremelbourne) \| [ExploreMelbourne.AU](https://exploremelbourne.au/) **Weather:** This is a rain or shine event. **Cost:** Organizer Fee: $20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular Spring is the most colourful time of year in **Bendigo**, and it comes down to one flower: the tulip. From mid-to-late September through to mid-October, the city's heritage streets fill with them. It's a fixture locals look forward to and a reliable drawcard for visitors from across the country. Once the warm days and clear skies arrive, Bendigo's tulips open and light up Pall Mall and the Conservatory Garden. **The Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival** returns to the Macedon Ranges under the theme "The Bulb & The Beautiful." Now in its sixth decade, the volunteer-run festival is Victoria's first celebration of spring, transforming the historic town into a display of blooming daffodils. including Kyneton's famous "Golden Mile." Loyalty Card Stamps for this event: If you are not using a discount code: 1 If you are using a discount code: 0 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/)

Board Games & Cards at Southbank

Social lunch

As the winter chill settles in, let’s come together to share warmth—not just with hot drinks, but with lively conversation, creative ideas, and fun ways to stay active and socialise ideas or potentially find buddies to do it together! **Join us for an afternoon of:** * **Thoughtful sharing**—Bring your favorite winter activities, wellness tips, or anything that keeps your spirits high! Feel free to share your aspired goals, seek for collaboration and potential join ventures. * **Activity brainstorming**—Let’s swap ideas for staying active indoors and out, from yoga sessions to board game tournaments. * **Cozy connection**—Enjoy good company, tasty treats, and maybe even a winter walk (weather permitting!). There are plenty of lunch options available.

Board Game Morning !

**🎲Board Game Morning: Games, Friends & English Practice!** Join us for a relaxed and fun-filled morning of tabletop gaming! Whether you're a grandmaster or have never picked up a dice, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, build friendships, and practice your English skills in a friendly, casual environment. **🍱What to Bring** To keep the energy high for all those winning moves, please **bring your own lunch** to enjoy during the event. ⚠️ **Important Notice** This board game session is our special community meetup for the weekend! We can't wait to see you there for some friendly competition and great conversation