What we do
ENGAGE – EMPOWER – ENJOY
The aim of Geography Victoria is to bring together people of all ages who love geography to engage in interesting activities, advance Geography as a discipline and to explore, enjoy and learn about the environment.
While our official launch was in November 2024, we have already held many very successful environmentally themed activities. Given that every event has been hugely oversubscribed, you do need to register early. Members of Geography Victoria receive early access when booking – so do consider joining now.
Some examples of the events we have held so far, which also demonstrate the partnerships that GV is developing, include:
- Studley Park and Merri Creek fieldtrip with Merri Creek Management Committee
- Space Aero drone forum followed by a boat trip exploring the Port of Melbourne
- Coastal fieldtrips around Mornington Peninsula and Port Phillip Bay (and a second one in association with Life Saving Victoria)
- Private screening of The Lost City of Melbourne at the Thornbury Picture House
- An inspirational Science Week field trip – discovering the extraordinary transformation from Elsternwick Golf Course to the Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve with renowned environmentalist Gio Fitzpatrick and the sustainability practices which have been in place at the National Trust property Ripponlea
- CBD walking tours lead by Rob Adams AM, City of Melbourne architect
- Tour of the Australian Synchrotron in Clayton
- Learning about geocaching with our friends at Geocaching Victoria
- Tour of the Metro Tunnel Project HQ Melbourne
- The City of Melbourne Treasure Hunts – a huge success with over 2330 participants in 2022-23 learning about their local urban environment and developing mapping skills.
- A Christmas-themed StoryWalk in the Carlton Gardens with over 400 participants in 2024, catering for families with young children, interacting with the outdoor environment and learning key mapping skills.
Additional information about these events can be found under the Past Events tab
