Looking for groups to join in Geelong? Here are walking clubs, games afternoons, hobby groups, language practice and volunteering, each checked against an official page on 14 November 2026.
Last checked 14 November 2026. Bunchups is not affiliated with the groups listed. Times and details change, so check each group before you go.
Geelong has plenty going on, but it is spread across council pages, club websites, library calendars and community houses. This page pulls together groups we could confirm from their own or an official public page, so you can see what is on and who it suits.
Times and prices change, so always check the group's page before you go. Bunchups is not affiliated with any group listed here. If you would rather start small, Bunchups is one more way to find a coffee, a walk or a game night with a few locals.
Two long-running clubs for people who like getting outside, one for walking and one for nature.
A bushwalking club that runs walks from half-day outings to longer trips, at grades from easy to very difficult. It is affiliated with Bushwalking Victoria. Check the club's website for its current walk program and how newcomers can join.
A club for people interested in local plants, birds and wildlife. It runs talks, field trips and citizen science projects, and its site says visitors are welcome at meetings and excursions.
Low-pressure sessions where there is something to do with your hands, which makes talking easier.
A monthly games session at South Barwon Community Centre for classic board and card games such as Scrabble and chess. Tea and coffee are provided. It is listed by the City of Greater Geelong under seniors and is supported by a council positive ageing grant. Bookings are essential.
A monthly Saturday book club for adults, run by library staff. The library supplies the book for the following month, so you do not need to have read it before your first visit. Numbers are capped and bookings are essential.
A drop-in social group for adults to knit or crochet and chat. All skill levels are welcome and the library's event page says yarn, needles and hooks can be provided. The branch and day can vary, so check the library events page for the next session.
Groups set up to help people connect, whether you are new to Geelong or just want a wider circle.
A social group for people over 50, partnered or single, across Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine. Its public Meetup page lists regular walks, dinners, trivia and celebrations. Event locations are shown to members only.
A social and support group for LGBTQIA+ people, partners and allies in the Geelong region. Its website lists social events, workshops and an annual festival, and members get event discounts. Details differ event to event, so use its events page.
A relaxed group for adults who want to practise spoken English. It is not a class. A confident English speaker facilitates and all levels are welcome. The page says no bookings are needed, though sessions also show a register link.
A neighbourhood house in Torquay that describes itself as a hub for learning and activity for people of all ages. It runs group activities and social gatherings. See its What's On page for current classes and groups.
A community house in Grovedale with a What's On section for current programs. Check its page to see which classes and social activities are running.
Clubs built around a shared interest, which gives you an easy first thing to talk about.
A photography club that invites guests to its meetings. It also runs special interest groups that meet at other times. Email the club to arrange a visit.
A separate photography club based in Belmont. Its website has an information booklet for new members and a way to join. Check its contact page for meeting times and whether you can visit first.
A ballroom dance club with a Learn to Ballroom section and social dancing on Saturday nights.
The first men's shed in the Geelong region, set up in 2003. Members do woodwork, metalwork and community helping projects. The page does not say who can join or what it costs, so contact the shed first.
Volunteer fixers help you repair everyday household items so they stay out of landfill. You bring the item and work through the fix together. It is a friendly way to meet neighbours, as a visitor or a volunteer fixer.
Giving a few hours is one of the easiest ways to meet people who care about the same things you do.
An independent not-for-profit that matches people with volunteer roles in Geelong and surrounds. Its site lists opportunities and one-off event volunteering, and you can start with a Become a Volunteer enquiry.
The Gardens have volunteer roles including growers, gardeners, guides, library and event helpers. Gardens volunteers register through the City of Greater Geelong, and the Friends recruit for their own roles.
The council lists local groups that care for parks, creeks and coastline, such as Friends of Waurn Ponds Creek, Friends of Kevin Hoffman Walk in Lara, Friends of Buckley Falls in Highton and Breamlea Coastcare. Contact details for each group are on the page.
geelongcity.vic.gov.auStart with what you already like doing, then think about how much you want to talk.
To search further, the City of Greater Geelong runs an online community directory of local groups and clubs. Groups can be out of date, so confirm details with the organiser.
Yes. Several listings here are free, including the SBCC Tabletop Games Group, the library's English Conversation Club and Repair Cafe Bellarine. Some clubs charge a yearly membership, so check each page.
Yes, and most people at these groups started out solo. Library groups and community house sessions are usually the gentlest start because everyone is there to meet people or learn something.
Pick one interest and try a drop-in session, such as a library group, a walk or a club visit. Neighbourhood houses and Volunteering Geelong are also good places to meet locals.
It depends on the group. The SBCC Tabletop Games Group and the library book club say bookings are essential, while some clubs just welcome visitors. Check the group's page first.
Go to public places, tell someone where you are, and keep your own transport home. Stick to groups with a clear organiser or venue. You can leave at any time if something feels off.
Yes. COASTERS is a social group for over-50s and the SBCC Tabletop Games Group is listed by the council under seniors. Many other groups here welcome all ages.
Yes. This page includes Belmont, Grovedale, Hamlyn Heights, Norlane, Herne Hill and Torquay, plus Ocean Grove, Lara and Waurn Ponds through nature volunteer groups and the repair cafe.
Bunchups is not affiliated with the groups here. It is a free app for small in-person plans, like a coffee or a walk, and members are photo and selfie checked. It is simply another way to find a plan, alongside any of these.
Bunchups is a free app for small, in-person plans. Post a coffee or a walk, or ask to join one nearby. Everyone is photo and selfie checked, and plans are in public places.