Walkabouts are generally held once a month and are held in a variety of locations, generally on a Saturday or Sunday around the third weekend of the month. These walkabouts are to encourage members to get out and about with their cameras. Technical help is available from the more experienced members. Members are encouraged to attend to extend their photography knowledge and experience. Sometimes we stop for lunch and/or coffee depending on the area we are visiting.
Upcoming Walkabouts
3-Day Trip. Fri 11 to Sun 13 April. Mungo National Park is home of the “Wall of China” , the “Mungo Man and Woman” and a remarkable expanse of sand creating a wonderful variety of landscape textures and sculptures. Click here to check it out: https://visitmungo.com.au/ This will be a three day get away – … Continue reading Walkabout: Mungo National Park
Sat 17 or Sun 18 May. Try the “Boring & Ugly” challenge here!
Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd June Details TBA
Walkabouts for the coming years are being thought about! Ideas are being formulated so if you are interested, or have some ideas on what you want to see and go to, please let us know! We are always interested in new locations, subjects and ideas.
Walkabout Requirements
- All members are welcome! You can bring a friend or partner.
Note: Friends and partners must be with an accompanying MRPS member and must also complete the attendance & disclaimer form - Please confirm your attendance if you wish to attend either via email or at a meeting. If you decide on the day, please text the co-ordinator so that they know to expect you.
- Health and Safety is an important part of Walkabouts as we want all our members safe. Please abide by all H&S Regulations throughout the Walkabout.
- Please be aware of any COVID-19 or any other government/health regulations if you are attending a Walkabout.
- Complete the Attendance & Disclaimer Form
Past Walkabouts
Feb 2025 – Blue Lotus Gardens
On Saturday 15th February, 9 brave souls faced the dubious weather and ventured over to the Blue Lotus Gardens near Warburton.The Gardens span a large area covered in bush, ponds and some green houses, filled with all type of plants, but specialising in Lotus flowers.These stunning flowers were struggling to bloom in the cold weather, … Continue reading Feb 2025 – Blue Lotus Gardens
Sept 2024 – Labassa Mansion
Our September walkabout was to the stunning Labassa Mansion in Caulfield North Victoria. Here are some photos from some of the members taken on the day (Ron Mathews).
August 2024 – Toolangi State Forest
On a rather dubious winter’s day with the threat of rain in the background, a few members took the trip over to Toolangi State Forest, about one and a half hour’s drive from our neck of the woods. The walkabout giving us the chance to check out the local bird life and lovely talk Mountain … Continue reading August 2024 – Toolangi State Forest
July 2024 – Lake Tyrrell
Our last weekend walkabout for the year took us over 5 hours away to the picturesque Mallee Region where we stayed at Sea Lake, close to Lake Tyrrell.12 members, with a few extra partners and family braved the ferociously cold and windy weather that we encountered over the weekend.We made our way to Sea Lake, … Continue reading July 2024 – Lake Tyrrell
June 2024 – Mt Monument Winery
In June we headed to Mt Monument Winery to take photos of the sculptures that have been erected over the last year or two by the owner. Art is definitely in the eye of the beholder, but no matter your interest or knowledge in art, you can’t say that some of these sculptures are amazing … Continue reading June 2024 – Mt Monument Winery
May 2024 – Fungi Hunting, Mt Macedon
Approximately 10 of us bundled up to tackle the chilly morning to see about finding us some Fungi to photography. While chilly, we couldn’t ask for a nicer day to wonder round Sanitorium Lake and the scrubland surrounding it looking for Fungi While it appeared that it was a little early in the fungi season … Continue reading May 2024 – Fungi Hunting, Mt Macedon
April 2024 – Mornington Peninsula and Cape Schank
What a great weekend we had during April when we took to the roads and headed down to Mornington Peninsula and Cape Schanck for a weekend of photography and great company. Starting from our homes, our first stop was at Brighton Beach for the famous Bathing Boxes. From there we stopped at several places as … Continue reading April 2024 – Mornington Peninsula and Cape Schank
March 2024 – Serendip Sanctuary
March saw us head Geelong way for an outing to Serendip Sanctuary looking for some wildlife and bird shots. The day was warm and we enjoyed a lovely walk around the Sanctuary looking out for both birds and wildlife in the wild (we were welcomed by several Emus at the entrance) and in the Habitats … Continue reading March 2024 – Serendip Sanctuary
February 2024 – Dog Rocks and The Cascades
We had a lovely time checking our Dog Rocks in the Mt Alexander Regional Park. The weather was lovely and the challenge for members was to practice shooting in Monochrome. Looking for interesting shapes, contrasts, textures etc to help make the monochrome photo pop. The Cascades was another lovely area and a popular spot for … Continue reading February 2024 – Dog Rocks and The Cascades
October 2023 – Ballarat International Foto Biennale
14 October 2023 The walkabout for October was a little different as we took advantage of an offer to tour the two main exhibitions of the 2023 Foto Biennale. It was with pleasure that Vanessa, CEO of the Biennale, took us around the two exhibitions providing a commentary on the exhibitions that was both interesting … Continue reading October 2023 – Ballarat International Foto Biennale
September 2023 – Architecture Walk Southern Cross to Docklands
16 September 2023 On Saturday we took to the streets under the leadership of Martin to check out, and photograph, architecture and other sights leaving from Southern Cross Station to Docklands. During our walk we learned to think about things like perspective, different view and levels and to think outside of the box. We have … Continue reading September 2023 – Architecture Walk Southern Cross to Docklands
August 2023 – Gisborne Masters Football Club
13 August 2023. Gardiner Reserve Gisborne On Sunday 13th August 2023 we went to the home game of the Bulldogs, Gisborne Masters Football Club. This was a return visit after going there last year as well and having the honour of being asked back was particularly pleasing for the club! We had a lovely day … Continue reading August 2023 – Gisborne Masters Football Club