Adventure Activities Melbourne

🔆🤩 Arthur’s Seat Day Hike & Winery Lunch, w/ Bus Hire 🚌🍷

🔆🤩 Join hike leader Craig & Andy for a scenic and fun day hike, followed by a winery lunch, with return trip bus hire included...whats not to love?! 🚌🍷 ℹ️⚠️ Important Info: * To attend the hike, a ticket must be purchased here 👉🏽 [Bus Ticket](https://www.trybooking.com/DPXUC) 👈🏽 * Meet at the Russell St extension, Federation Square bus pickup area, near the corner of Flinders St at 8:45am. Bus will leave promptly at 9am. * $45 includes private bus hire from CBD > Hike from Arthurs Seat to Kings Falls and back to Arthurs Seat > Bus to T’Gallant Vineyard for lunch > Return private bus trip to CBD by around 5.30pm. Lunch is at your own cost. * Approx 10km / 3.5 hours moderate undulating hike from Arthurs Seat to Kings Fall and back, with many scenic highlights along the way. * Bring water, snacks, change of clothes. Bags can be left on the bus. * Bathrooms available at Arthurs Seat and at lunch. * Limited spots, 24 Max. * The hike to take place if it’s rainy and will only change if extreme weather conditions make it unsafe. * Afterwards we'll head to Transport Bar for a bite and drink for anyone that would like to join 😊.

Four Brothers (Gembrook) Loop Walk

Lerderderg Gorge from Mackenzies Flat

History Walk: Shoot Out in Treasury Gardens. Sold Out

NYE Picnic then view Fireworks in Mordialloc

Does anyone want to have a relatively quiet NYE? A picnic at Peter Scullin Reserve where we all bring a plate of food to share, then maybe a walk along the beach, or perhaps just sit on the beach / in the park and then view the fireworks at 9.30pm? I'll have a couple of quiet drinks but drinking is entirely optional :) It's more about the company and doing something closer to home on NYE and not feeling like absolute rubbish the next day. Of course, if people want to go to a venue in Mordialloc afterwards, that's also an option. Will figure out a meeting spot closer to the date...

Bike Club Xmas with a Sizzle !

Join us and celebrate the club’s Christmas BBQ. This event is for financial members of Melbourne Bicycle Tour Club. see https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership-2/ for details. The Xmas BBQ will be held again at the Port Melbourne Gasworks Arts district. Recently upgraded, the BBQ area is near the facilities and main gate. The Gas Works has recently been given a major facelift with new gardens and BBQ facilities. B.Y.O Chairs and picnic rug . There will be a treasure hunt and a volley ball comp. Sausages including Vegan varieties, salads and deserts all included for the very low price of nothing. Walter has been perfecting his home made beer brew to temp your dry throat. The Annual Awards will be presented to our top preforming Ride Leaders . If the temp is 28 degrees +, around 4.00 pm we walk to Port Melbourne beach ( a block away ) where you can put your big toe in to the water or even do a doggy paddle in the bay . So remember your togs and floaties !!!

Day Trip to the Spectacular Pink Lake of Victoria in Dimboola [Once a Year]

We will be heading to Victoria's spectacular pink lake in Dimboola (Nearly 350km away from Melbourne). We will be hiring a bus with a driver. If you plan on going into the lake, please bring gumboots knee high. These can be purchased from Kmart or Anaconda or other stores. We will book a 24 seater bus with a driver. Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot: Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup. Step 2: Please book the tickets via Trybooking (Early Bird - $99, Regular - $119): [https://www.trybooking.com/DPXUY](https://www.trybooking.com/DPXUY) 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. You do not have to message me for the same. 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 Loop) at 8:50 AM. We will depart at 9 AM sharp. It's going to be a very long time. Please be on time. We should be back to city around 9 pm. This is a rain-or-shine event. Cost: Bus Ticket (including organizer fee, bus with driver): $99 - Early Bird, $119 - Regular Locations/Stops: **Beaufort** \- 15 mins 🚻 **Horsham** \- 30 mins Time for lunch 🚻 **Pink Lake Dimboola:** Situated six kilometres north-west of Dimboola along the Western Highway, the Pink Lake gets its vibrant colour from a salt tolerant alga living in the salt crust. The lake's colour varies throughout the seasons and is generally most striking after rain events. 🕒2 hours 🚻 **Ararat:** 30 mins Dinner Break🚻 Loyalty Card Stamps for this event: If you are not using a discount code: 1 If you are using a discount code: 0 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/) 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 Australia's largest meetup group, with a big social media community too. To keep everyone safe and make sure every event is a good time, we have nine simple rules. Anyone who breaks them is removed from the group, and so far that's 336 people. ❌ **Not a dating group**. We're here to make friends, not find soulmates, so no flirty business, please! 📵 **No phone numbers.** Asking for or sharing phone numbers has led to scams, harassment and privacy problems in the past, so anyone who does it will be removed. Swapping social media is fine if you're both happy to, but please don't add people to WhatsApp or other group chats. 🔞**18+ only.** All our events are for adults aged 18 and over. 📢 **No promoting other events** or groups. 😅 Give people room. Everyone's here to meet lots of people, so please **don't be clingy**. 🚗 **No carpooling.** We've had safety incidents, and our public liability insurance doesn't cover motor vehicle accidents. 💰 **No sales pitches**. That means no selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes and no "life-changing mentorship" offers. 📸 **Cameras welcome, but**… – please **refrain from taking photos of our members** for privacy reasons. 😊 A lot of work goes into every event. **Please be kind to our organisers.** Rudeness towards them won't be tolerated. By joining this event, you agree to follow these rules. Break them and you'll be removed, just like the 336 people before you. **No second chances.** 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/)

Hike: Plenty Gorge Park and Blue Lake / 14km / 400m elevation / moderate

🌿 Come along for a beautiful scenic hike through Plenty Gorge National Park, featuring the stunning Blue Lake! Tucked away just behind suburbia, Plenty Gorge offers a surprisingly rugged and picturesque escape into nature. Our walk takes us through a landscape of river red gums, golden wattles and winding bushland trails. The highlight of the hike is the spectacular Blue Lake, a former quarry that has transformed into a tranquil oasis. It's the perfect spot to take in the scenery, enjoy a short break and perhaps spot some local birdlife. The trail offers plenty of variety, with undulating terrain, steep gravelly sections and narrow tracks that may require some light scrambling. Some cliff-side sections may be diverted for safety, and descents can become slippery in wet conditions. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise and connect with fellow hiking enthusiasts! 🥾 EVENT DETAILS Meeting time: 8:50am for a 9:00am start Please arrive on time so we can begin promptly. If you're someone who tends to run a little late, please allow extra time for your journey. If anything unexpected happens along the way, please send a message through the app. 🍽️ Optional Lunch For those interested, we'll head to Armanii's at Uni Hill after the walk for a well-deserved lunch and some social time. Please let me know if you'd like to join us! 📍 MEETING POINT Intersection of Leahy Drive and Clovemont Way, Bundoora. Enter "1 Leahy Drive, Bundoora" into Google Maps. Street parking is available. 🏃 FITNESS LEVEL A good level of fitness is required. We'll be walking at a moderately fast pace of approximately 5 km/h, with one short snack and toilet break. Please be comfortable walking on uneven terrain, including gravelly paths, steep sections and narrow bush tracks. 🎒 WHAT TO BRING - Hiking shoes or sturdy boots with good grip - At least 2 litres of water (more if the weather is hot) - Packed lunch and snacks - Weather-appropriate clothing - Small personal first aid kit 🌞 A FEW EXTRA TIPS - Check the weather forecast before heading out. - Wear sunscreen and a hat. - Bring walking poles if you prefer extra stability on steep descents. - Please ensure you have enough water and snacks to keep you energised throughout the walk. Looking forward to a great day exploring the beautiful Plenty Gorge and Blue Lake with everyone! Happy hiking! 🌿🥾 **LIABILITY WAVER** The organiser of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury or accidents to participants or their property on this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. By joining this event you agree to these terms.

Kangaroo Ground circuit

Sunday Stroll: Woodlands Historic Park 13km

Sherbrooke Forest Circuit Hike in the Dandenong Ranges

Join me for a full-day hike through Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges – towering mountain ash, fern gullies, plenty of hills, and maybe a lyrebird or two if we're lucky. We'll meet at Boost Juice inside Southern Cross Station at 7:10am, catch the 7:29am train to Belgrave together, then walk about 1km from Belgrave Station to the start of the Sherbrooke Forest Circuit. We'll be on the trails from around 9:15am until about 2:30pm, then walk back to Belgrave for the 3:02pm train, arriving back at Southern Cross around 4:15pm. Driving instead? You're welcome to meet us directly at the circuit start – just be there before 9:15am. The circuit is an 11.9km loop with about 608m of elevation gain. AllTrails rates it Moderate and estimates 4.5–5 hours. Add the walk to and from Belgrave Station and it's a long, hilly day on foot, so good fitness is required. This is not a beginner hike. All RSVPs go to the waitlist first, and I'll move people to "Going" manually – see Important notes for how spots are allocated. **Who this is for** * People with good fitness who are comfortable hiking for around five hours on hilly forest tracks * Anyone keen to spend a day in the Dandenongs without needing a car * Solo attendees are very welcome * Members who have come along to other Melbourne Social events get priority for spots **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EWXEutYdFFo6xqVX6 * Hike start (for drivers): https://maps.app.goo.gl/M5CZUEMsCGB71WQX6 * AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/sherbrooke-forest-circuit **Timeline** * 7:10am – Meet at Boost Juice (inside Southern Cross Station) and say hi * 7:20am – Walk to the train platform together * 7:29am – Train to Belgrave * 8:47am – Walk from Belgrave Station to the Sherbrooke Forest Circuit start (\~1km) * \~9:15am – Hike starts (drivers meet us here) * \~2:30pm – Hike ends, then walk back to Belgrave Station * 3:02pm – Train to Southern Cross Station * 4:15pm – Train arrives at Southern Cross Station and the meetup finishes **Tickets / cost** There's nothing to book for the hike itself. Everyone covers their own train fare, so please bring a Myki (or other valid ticket) with enough credit for the return trip. **Transport** * Train: we'll travel together on the Belgrave line from Southern Cross. If you live further along the line, feel free to jump on our train along the way – just let me know in the comments. * Driving: meet us at the circuit start (link above) before 9:15am. **Bring** * Myki with enough credit for the return trip * Packed lunch and snacks – we'll eat along the trail * Plenty of water (at least 2 litres) * Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip – tracks can be steep and muddy * Layers and a rain jacket – the Dandenongs can be cooler and wetter than the city * Sunscreen, hat, and insect repellent * Any personal medication and a charged phone **Expect** * Difficulty: Rated Moderate on AllTrails, but 11.9km with 608m of climbing makes for a solid workout * Pace: Steady, with short breaks and a stop for lunch * Vibe: Relaxed and social, chatting as we go * Group style: We'll aim to stay together **Important notes** * Good fitness is required. If you're unsure whether this suits you, have a look at the AllTrails link before RSVPing. * RSVPing puts you on the waitlist – it isn't a confirmed spot yet. I'll move people to "Going" manually, with priority for members who have been to other Melbourne Social events. Please check your RSVP status before the day. * All hiking times are approximate and depend on group pace and conditions. * December is fire season. If there's a high fire danger rating or a park closure, the hike may be changed or cancelled – I'll post an update here. Please also check the forecast the night before. * Train times can change with timetable updates or planned works. I'll update the event if anything changes, but it's worth checking the PTV app on the morning. * Keep an eye out for snakes on warmer days and stay on marked tracks. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear. * Please take part within your own ability. You're joining at your own risk, and you're responsible for your own safety, gear, and wellbeing on the day.

Anglesea to Fairhaven coastal hike