Urban Exploration Unlimited

12/12/2021

Abandoned Saleyard #1

A small saleyard sitting vacant and decaying in a small country town of rural Victoria. Previously, this site appears to have been used for the sorting and selling of sheep, but now acts as a reminder of the past and serves a site for the local youths to hang out and witness the rapidity with which nature can reclaim the land.

Access: Readily available
Security: N/A
Dangers: Long grass, be careful of snakes on the warmer days.

11/12/2021

Abandoned Boat #1

An old abandoned boat sitting banked along the Murray River at the boarder of Victoria and New South Wales. It appears as though people still utilise this boat from time to time as a location to go fishing, however the decaying nature of the old mostly forgotten girl can still be appreciated as she becomes lost to time hidden along the banks behind trees.

Access: Readily available
Security: N/A
Dangers: N/A

10/12/2021

Abandoned Church #1

A small decaying church sitting opposite the old abandoned Mooroopna hospital, possibly serving as a location for mass for the hospital patients and residents of the aged care home in the 19th and 20th century.

Access: Readily available (open doors)
Security: N/A
Dangers: Debris

08/12/2021

This haunting and decrepit old hospital has sat abandoned for many years, seeing many explorers, ghost hunters, vandals and arsonists come through its decaying doors.

Originally opening in 1876 it functioned as a hospital within the regional town until 1974, after which time it served as an aged care facility and finally completely closed down in 1997.

Since this time one can see the manner in which nature and wildlife has taken over, providing a very post-apocolyptic feel to the decomposing site.

Access: Readily available through holes in the fence-line.
Security: N/A
Dangers: Debris, tripping hazards and potential risk of falls (e.g. holes in floor) +/- Salty 12 year olds.

07/03/2021

Mad urbex sesh

28/06/2020

Originally built in 1873 to protect Victoria's goldfields, Fort Nepean was involved in both World Wars in conjunction with Fort Queenscliff to protect the entrance to Port Phillip at the Southern end of Australia. The first Australian shots, and potentially first Allied shots of both WWI and WWII were fired from Fort Nepean. In 1988 Fort Nepean was opened to the public as part of the Point Nepean National Park, and currently stands as a reminder of Australia's military history and is a fantastic place to explore.

Point Nepean is also the location that former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt went missing in 1967.

For further information:
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/point-nepean-national-park/attractions/fort-nepean

https://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/mornington-peninsula/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking-and-hiking/vv-fort-nepean-walk

15/03/2020

The end of an era.

THE gradual demolition of Fyansford’s Geelong Cement silos has begun.

24/02/2020

Save Our Silos - Prevent Demolition of Geelong Cement Silos. 110 signatures are still needed!

12/02/2020

FIGHT THE POWER 🤬

Silos at the former Fyansford Cement Works are reportedly set to be demolished.

29/06/2019

This factor for Gillies pies originally opened in the 1950s, but has sadly been closed and abandoned since about 2006. During this time it has accumulated a degree of vandalism, graffiti and debris as well as being subject to arson attacks over the years.

For further information:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-08/last-link-to-iconic-gillies-pie-brand-shuts-its-bendigo-doors/7310488

https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/138880/gillies-factory-attracts-trouble/

Security: N/A
Access: Easy access to some parts
Dangers: Debris; gaps in flooring; fall hazards

27/06/2019

This dilapidated mess sits right alongside a train station of a Melbourne suburb. For years it has sat in a state of decay and was lit ablaze in 2016. Today it is boarded up and pitch black on the inside, littered with a vast degree of rubbish, charred remains and wire hanging from the ceilings. Remnants of it's day as an AMF bowling alley can still be seen scattered throughout, but sadly the lanes have been destroyed and ultimately this site is difficult to now recognize as a former bowling alley.
Security: N/A
Access: Multiple easy points of entry
Dangers: Rubbish, debris, broken glass, damaged floors and ceilings, possible syringes and drug addicts.