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A Wonderful Team and a Month Full of Celebration
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Hi there Reader, When I first started Seniors in Melbourne, my retired parents were lovingly roped in as my very first contributors. Fast forward to today, and we now have a wonderful team of more than ten explorers who head out across Melbourne and Victoria, sharing their stories, recommendations, and tips for planning great days out. We caught up on Sunday over coffee and cake at Chocolate Buddha in Federation Square — perfectly timed with Celebration Day, the official opening of the Victorian Seniors Festival. It was such a joy to connect in person, swap stories, and put real faces to names (as one of our contributors, Kathy, put it: “no AI here!”). Kathy also shared how she kicked off her afternoon singing her heart out with some enthusiastic ukulele players before finishing the day with fellow contributor, Dimi, and their own loud and lively take on Bella Ciao. That kind of energy and joy sums up exactly what I love about our team — curious, spirited, and always ready to make the most of what’s on. I’m so proud of what our contributors bring to Seniors in Melbourne — authentic local knowledge, humour, and a shared love of exploring. I’ll be sharing more about our contributors and their favourite finds over the coming weeks, and I can’t wait for you to meet them. Warmly, Amy
P.S. The Victorian Seniors Festival is underway, and we’ve continued adding to our highlight guides. You can find our top picks across metro Melbourne, regional Victoria, plus the best deals on offer this month. It’s the perfect excuse to plan some lovely outings — take a look at the guide and see what catches your eye! Let's Explore Melbourne and BeyondEnter our Weekly Giveaways!WHAT'S ON - Mark Your Calendars
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Seniors In Melbourne
Seniors in Melbourne is a travel website dedicated to inspiring and supporting those aged 60+ in planning midweek adventures across Melbourne and beyond. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration.
Hello Reader, Last week I found myself in a room full of the people shaping the future of tourism in Victoria. The occasion was the Victorian Tourism Industry Council’s annual Vision Summit — where operators, event organisers, government and industry leaders gather to talk about what’s ahead. One thing became very clear. Tourism isn’t just a “nice to have”. It’s a $46 billion industry in Victoria — bigger than mining and agriculture combined. I reflected on why I started Seniors in Melbourne...
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Hello Reader, It's Terrie here. Last week we took an easy train ride to the Showgrounds for the Caravan and Camping Show — and what a sight! From enormous luxury motorhomes (sadly beyond our budget!) to compact little vans, there were hundreds to step inside and compare. I quickly realised how useful it is to inspect them in person. Some were easy to climb into, others not so much — wobbly steps and missing handrails are worth noting. The Showgrounds is large, so I was grateful for the...