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The White Hat Guide to what's on & things to do in Melbourne -
Sunday 6th May 2012
On this day in 1839, John Batman,
one of the founders of Melbourne, died.
As well as
the specific events, markets, exhibitions and attractions listed below
for this particular Sunday, you may also be interested in our general
suggestions for 20 Things To
Do in Melbourne on a Sunday.
Events on Sunday 6th May 2012
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Melbourne Jazz Jammers sessions
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Meet other musicians or just come along to just relax and listen! Students, musos, amateurs, all welcome. Visit www.melbournejazzjammers.com to subscribe free to Jammers enews, published weekly to review sessions, promote events by Jammers, encourage people to be involved in live performance and provide an informative, inclusive and friendly network for followers of jazz. Jammers jazz sessions are held each week at the Leinster Arms Hotel, Gold Street Collingwood, Fridays 6pm to late and Sundays from 3.30 to 6. Free entry and great food. |
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Leinster Arms Hotel, Gold Street Collingwood
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Free entry |
Enquiries: (03) 9013 1715 |
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Pirate Day at Polly Woodside
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X marks the spot at Polly Woodside. Dress as a pirate and head to Polly Woodside to search for illusive buried treasure, walk the plank, join in pirate arts and crafts and have your face painted. |
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11am to 4pm, first Sunday of month throughout 2011 |
Polly Woodside, 2A Clarendon
Street, South Wharf
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Adult $15, Child $8, Concession $12, Family $42 |
Enquiries: (03) 8663 7260 |
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Family Day at Collingwood Children's Farm
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On Family Days there are free pony rides, hay rides, a BBQ and activities matching the monthly theme. |
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Family Bike Rides
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The Melton Cycling Club operates family bike rides along bike baths in Melton
and Caroline Springs and twice a month.
- Caroline Springs;- Every 1st Sunday of each month leaving the Civic
Centre.
- Melton:- Every 3rd Sunday of each month leaving Hannah Watts Park
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8am to 9am |
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Enquiries: 0438836336 |
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Community Come & Try Rowing
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Sessions open to males and females of all ages. Just turn up, Recive receive basic tuition in crews of 4 in an olympic-style shell (boat). |
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10—11.30am, first Sunday of month |
Y Rowing Centre, Cnr Lakeside Drive & Queens Road, Albert Park
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$10 |
Enquiries: (03) 9529 8596 |
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White Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery
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Melbourne Cemetery is an ideal introduction to Melbourne's history - particularly with the entertaining and informative guide from White Hat. The final resting place of many famous Australians including Peter Lalor, judge Redmond Barry, Sir Robert Menzies, John Gorton, Marcus Clarke, Burke & Wills, Sir Isaac Isaacs, Walter Lindrum and many more. As chosen and recommended by the Qantas In Flight
magazine in May 2007. More information on the cemetery tour >>. |
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1pm to 3pm, selected Sundays |
Melbourne General Cemetery - main entrance
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$15 per head |
Bookings: (03) 9329 6055 |
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Toorak Village Festival of Sculpture
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For the entire month of may, Toorak Village businesses will display 99 contemporary sculptures in their windows and bolted to the pavements along Toorak Road. Take your time surveying the sculptures as well as the shops. Please enjoy 'a decade of sculpture' and take advantage of the warm hospitality of the traders in the village. Catalogues are available from any of the shops in the village and all sculptures are for sale. Toorak Village is between Wallace Ave and Grange Rd, just east of Williams Rd. Simply catch the no 8 tram from Federation Square, along Toorak Road to stop no 35. |
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1st to 31st May 2012 (tbc) |
Toorak Village
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Enquiries: 0419 005 052 |
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Altona Lions Club Market
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An outdoor market with 40 stalls in the spacious park next to Cherry Lake with trash & treasure, toys, clothes, preserves, home-grown and home-made goods. |
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8amto 2pm, 1st Sunday of month (except January) |
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Cherry Lake, Millers Road -
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(Mel ref 54 K9) |
Enquiries: (03) 9398 3946 |
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Bentleigh Sunday Market
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The Bentleigh Sunday Market is run by the Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central. Since 1977, over $1.7 million has been raised to support local charities and Rotary Projects. There are about 150 stalls available, where you will find plants, clothing, cosmetics, jewellery, books, videos, tools, toys, crafts, pre loved goods, and more! Located at the Bentleigh railway station car park, Bent Street, opposite Coles supermarket. Casual and regular Stallholders wanted. Have your garage sale here! Tables and clothing racks available for hire. Enquire at the market or by email to info@bentleighmarket.org. |
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7am to 12noon, Sundays |
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Railway car park, Bent Street -
Bentleigh |
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Enquiries: info@bentleighmarket.org |
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Brimbank Community Market
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Brimbank Community Market.is a privately owned Australian company and aims is to develop the site in Ardeer into an iconic attraction, a valuable addition to the western suburbs. It is more than a traditional weekend market. The stalls are an attraction in their own right and provide a great atmosphere where patrons will find products and services only found at weekend markets, the market will also have a huge area devoted to entertainment, with a circus, amusements, children's play area, a traditional sumo wrestling ring and other entertainment.
The main objective is to provide an environment where the whole family will find something to enjoy. The entertainment and community involvement will be varied and ongoing and it is hoped that each time you visit the market you will find something new and exciting. Currently planned events include Sumo Wrestling, Dart Competitions, Basket Ball, Football and soccer shoot outs, Tug of war, Cooking competitions, Traditional folk dancing and Musical Entertainment
Brimbank Community Market would welcome community groups, and the general public to participate in the events and competitions they organise. |
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Saturdays & Sundays |
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614 Ballarat Road -
Ardeer |
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Enquiries: 0411 757 335 or 0421 675 150 |
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Camberwell Rotary Market
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A large outdoor second hand goods, bric a brac. A small entry fee applies. White Hat can recommend this market as one of the better ones in Melbourne for vintage clothing. It is a 5minute walk from Camberwell Station. It is not operating on the 20th & 27th December 2009. |
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6am - 12.30pm, Sundays |
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Station Street (opposite Target car park) -
Camberwell |
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Enquiries: 1300 367 712 |
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Caribbean Gardens Market
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A large market picnic area and a big range of new and second hand goods. On Wednesdays entry is free and there is access to and general market, food stalls and playground. On Sundays there is an entry fee and as well as the market there is a children's train and boat rides, rock climbing. Caribbean Gardens Market is close to the Eastlink freeway and is now oppen Fridays as well as Wednesdays and Sundays. It is closed Christmas Day. |
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8.30am to 3pm Wednesdays; 8:30am -to 2pm Fridays; 8.30am to 4.30pm Sundays |
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Caribbean Gardens, Ferntree Gully Road, -
Scoresby |
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(Mel ref 72 G10) |
Enquiries: (03) 9763 7688 |
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Chapel Street Bazaar
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A veritable Alladin's Cave of collectables, memorabilia and antiques. With over 80 independent dealers buying and selling, White Hat believes this is the largest bazaar of its type in Melbourne. |
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10am to 6pm, daily |
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217 Chapel Street -
Prahran |
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Enquiries: (03) 9529 3174 |
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Cheltenham Rotary Market & Car Boot Sale
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Crafts, second hand and car boot sales in an under cover carpark.Tthe venue is the multi story car park behind the Kingston City Offices (Fujitsu Building) enty off Station Rd, Cheltenham. |
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8am to 1pm, Sundays |
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Cheltenham |
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Enquiries: (03) 958 4254 |
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Coburg Community Market
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Community market featuring local products and produce. Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Coburg & Moreland. Stall holders commence 7:15am, market commences 8am. |
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8am to 1pm, Sundays |
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cnr Russell & Harding Streets -
Coburg |
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Enquiries: 0451 030 379 |
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Coburg Trash & Treasure Market
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A large outdoor market selling new & second hand goods, antiques & craft. A small entry fee applies. Casual stallholders are welcome. The venue is a drive-in theatresite and can acter for cars and trailers on the site. White Hat would advise 'professional buyers' to pay the additional fee for early bird entry at7am if you want to get first pick of the stock. |
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8am - 2pm, Sundays (weather permitting) |
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Village Drive In Theatre. Newlands Road -
Coburg |
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Enquiries: (03) 9791 2992 |
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Dandenong Trash & Treasure Market
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A large outdoor market selling new & second hand goods, antiques & craft. A small entry fee applies. Casual stallholders are welcome. The venue can cater for cars and trailers on the site. White Hat would advise 'professional buyers' to pay the additional fee for early bird entry at7am if you want to get first pick of the stock. |
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Sun (weather permitting) 8am - 2pm |
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Cnr South Gippsland Highway & Hallam Valley Road -
Dandenong South |
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Enquiries: (03) 9791 2992 |
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Dingley Village Craft & Produce Market
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Dingley Village market is renowned for fantastic crafts, luscious food, stunning plants and beautiful bunches of flowers. All the old favorites are there at a fraction of their retail price but there’s always something different. A total of 280 stalls include between thirty and forty new ones every month. White Hat can recommend this large indoor/outdoor markets as one of the better community craft markets in Melbourne. |
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1st Sun of month (except Jan), 9am - 2pm; also 3rd Fri in Dec 6-10pm |
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Dingley Village Community Centre, 31 Marcus Rd -
Dingley Village |
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Enquiries: (03) 9558 1866 |
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Docklands Sunday Market
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An eclectic market overlooking the waterfront at Docklands. A perfect compliment to the restaurants & shops of Melbourne's newest tourist hub.
Be pleasantly surprised with an Ever-Changing Market! With Arts, Artisans, Crafts, Beauty Products, Baby/Children's Wear, Vintage, Soy Candles, Bonsai Trees, Jewellery, Hats, Clothing, Secondhand Books, Handmade Flowers, Model Cars, Licorice; Lollipops, Kids Face Painting and Lots More! Something for everybody. Take a stroll along the promenade, find a treasure, have a meal and make a day of it. More information at
www.docklandsundaymarket.com.au |
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10am to 4pm Sundays |
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New Quay & Waterfront City Promenade -
Docklands |
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Enquiries: 0412 910 496 |
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Finders Market
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All about the thrill of hunting for and finding that perfect little something, the goods on offer are quirky, unique, beautiful and definitely old – new doesn’t cut it at the Finders Market. An opportunity to find treasures at bargain prices, you can also bring along Grandma’s Gizmo and have it valued by Ainger’s Auction Rooms (fee $15.00 per item). |
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10am to 4pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Abbotsford Convent, St
Helliers Street -
Abbotsford |
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Enquiries: 0410 251 934 |
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Flemington Computer Swap Meet
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A large number of stalls selling new and second hand computer equipment and related goods. A small entry fee applies. (Note - the dates and venue of this event can
vary. Click here to
confirm the current information on this event. |
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9am—4.30pm, first Sunday of most months |
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The Undercroft, Flemington Racecourse -
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Enquiries: (03) 9886 1466 |
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Frankston Sunday Market
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A bustling carpark market with wide variety of New Goods, Plants, Trees, Flowers, Fresh Produce, Craft, Bric-a-Brac, Great Food, Hot Donuts and a Canopy Café. Small admission charge |
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8am to 1pm, Sundays |
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Young Street carpark -
Frankston |
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(Mel ref 100A C8) |
Enquires & Bookings 9462-1520 or Graham Mkt Mgr on 0418343166 |
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Hawthorn Craft Market
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Operating for over 25 years, the market has maintained both its charm and its reputation for high quality craft. Located in the beautifully restored Hawthorn Town Hall, the market is held on the first Sunday of every month. From the classic to the contemporary, from the fine to the funky, carved, sewn, etched or thrown, the Hawthorn Craft Market showcases a huge range of craft under one roof. |
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10am to 3pm, 1st Sun of month |
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Hawthorn Town Hall, 360
Burwood Rd -
Hawthorn |
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Enquiries: (03) 9278 4770 |
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Heathmont Farmers' Market
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A real Farmers Market offering fresh produce from around the region.Over 40 stalls selling the best in good clean food. Great country breakfast. Make your shopping a family affair. When White Hat visited in August 2008 we found a good range of fruit, vegetables, meats, condiments and other produce. |
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8am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of the month |
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Great Ryrie Street Primary School -
Heathmont |
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(Mel ref 49 K11) |
Enquiries: (03) 5664 0096 |
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Hurstbridge Farmers' Market
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The Hurstbridge Farmers’ Market, has an emphasis on local fresh food and produce that is grown, reared, caught or made by the person selling the produce. Local producers will be given preference over producers from out of the area and the range of produce on sale will vary from season to season. Products include: free range meats, seasonal vegetables, seasonal fruit, honey, olives and olive oil, baked goods, cheeses, eggs ,seedlings, wine and more. White Hat reminds city dwellers that Hurstbridge is accessible by train and that a Sunday Saver ticket costing next to nothing. Why not make special trip and enjoy a day in community that has retained its country atmosphere? There is a special twilight market from 4pm to 7pm on Tuesday 21st December 2011. |
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9.30am to 1pm, First Sunday of month (exc. Jan) Commencing April |
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Fergusons Paddock, enter from Hurstbridge - Arthurs Creek Road -
Hurstbridge |
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Enquiries: (03) 9433 3315 (stallholder enq. 0414 703 186) |
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in.cube8r gallery
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in.cube8r gallery is a shop/gallery which runs like a long term market. It is open to anyone who makes things by hand and supports all things craft, art and hand-made in Melbourne. The gallery is divided up into glass cubicles, shelves, racks and partitions which artists can lease for a small weekly cost over a three month period. There is no commission on items sold. When Whitehat visited in June2008 we discovered a treasure trove of new upcoming artisans as well as designers like Julie Ughetti, with an international reputation. The work ranges from the quirky to sophisticated and given the diversity of art work on display you appear to be guaranteed to find eclectic original pieces. |
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Tues 11 to 5, Wed to Sat 11 to 6, Sun 12 to 4 |
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321 Smith Street -
Fitzroy |
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Enquiries: (03) 8415 0321 |
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Kingsbury Drive Community Market
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(Previously known as the Greensborough Community Market) A market with 100 stalls selling fruit, veg, plants, second hand good and home made products as well as trash and treasure. After operating for over 30 years in Greensborough, the market has moved to LaTrobe University due to redevelopment works in the Greensborough precinct. The market is located in Car Park 2 with free parking in Car Park 1. Use the North Entry to LaTrobe University on Kingsbury Drive. No dogs are allowed. |
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9am to 1pm, Sundays |
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LaTrobe University -
Bundoora |
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Enquiries: (03) 9435 8282 |
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Lah de da Bazaar
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The publicity describes this as "A tantalizing fashion extravaganza deep in the heart of Melbourne City – Lah De Da Bazaar is the perfect spot for all fashion hunters and avid fashionistas to discover the hidden talents of our local fashion labels and a treasure trove of dazzling vintage fashion finery. Pamper yourself and enjoy Lah de da." |
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10am to 4pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Inside Biero Bar, 525 Little Lonsdale Street -
Melbourne |
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Enquiries: 0416968322 |
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Lost & Found Market
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Lost & Found is an indoor market based in a shop in Smith Street Collingwood. It features vintage furniture, lighting, art, posters, clothes, books, records and anything collectable. Permenant and casual stalls available. |
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10am to 6pm, Daily |
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12 Smith Street -
Collingwood |
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Enquiries: (03) 9419 4477 |
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Malvern Computer Swap Meet
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A large number of stalls selling new and second hand computer equipment and related goods. A small entry fee applies. (Note - the dates and venue of this event can
vary. Click here to
confirm the current information on this event. |
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9am—4.30pm, first Sunday of most months |
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Malvern Town Hall, Malvern -
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Enquiries: (03) 9886 1466 |
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Melbourne Showgrounds Farmers' Market
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(Previously known as Melbourne Showgrounds Farmers' Market) A weekly farmers market with both outdoor and undercover stalls. There is plenty of lawn space to enjoy the hearty breakfasts available. When White Hat last attended there were specialty wild mushrooms, artisan breads and specialty vegetables. |
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9am to 1pm, Sundays (except Sept) |
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Debney Park Secondary College, 169-175 Mt Alexander Road -
Flemington |
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Enquiries: 0407 411 198 |
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Mulgrave Farmers Market
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More than 45 stallholders selling everything from seasonal fruit and vegetables to fresh-cut flowers. |
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8am to 1pm, Sundays |
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The Body Shop Headquarters, cnr Jacksons & Wellington Roads -
Mulgrave |
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Enquiries: (03) 9565 0940 or 0411 660 553 |
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Oakleigh Rotary Market
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An outdoor community market with produce and trash & treasure. Some carpark markets are straggly and slightly soorry affairs, but not this one. White Hat can recommend the produce - we suspect that a lot of it is grown in (largely Greek) back gardens in the Oakleigh area. |
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8am to 1pm, Sundays |
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Hanover Street carpark -
Oakleigh |
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Enquiries: (03) 9885 6980 |
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One Market in Williamstown
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One Market is all about beautifully made food, fashion and wares. New and
vintage. Our emphasis is on quality, taste and design. On the first Sunday of
every month (except January) at the beautiful church in the main stretch of
Williamstown. Stallholder enquiries
info@onemarket.com.au website
www.onemarket.com.au |
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12noon to 5pm, 1st Sunday of the month (except January) |
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Holy Trinity Church, 255 Nelson Place -
Williamstown |
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Enquiries: 0403 242 514 |
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Pipeworks Market
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Pipeworks Market has over 500 stalls which include Fruit & Vegetable, aquarium, plants, food stalls, footwear, clothing & variety. New/casual stallholders very welcome. |
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9am-5pm, Sat, Sun |
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400 Mahoneys Rd, Campbellfield -
Campbellfield |
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(Mel ref 7 J10) |
Enquiries: (03) 9357 1155 |
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Prahran Market
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A large suburban market with produce and general goods.
More information on Prahran Market. |
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Tue & Sat dawn - 5pm, Thur & Fri dawn - 6pm, Sun 10am-3pm |
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163 - 185 Commercial Road, (near
Chapel Street) -
South Yarra |
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Enquiries: (03) 8290 8220 |
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Queen Victoria Market
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Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and
general goods. More information at
Queen Victoria Market. |
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Tue &Thur 6am - 2pm, Fri 6am - 6pm, Sat 6am - 3 pm, Sun 9am - 4pm |
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Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria Streets -
Melbourne |
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Rose Street Artists Market
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Roughly based on designer markets in London, Berlin and Europe and situated
only a short distance from
Brunswick Street
Fitzroy, this market showcases over 50 cotemporary artists and designers
each week. More information. |
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11am to 5pm, Saturdays & Sundays |
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60 Rose Street -
Fitzroy |
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Enquiries: (03) 9419 5529 |
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South Melbourne Market
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A large undercover produce and general market. More information at
South Melbourne Market. |
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Wed 8am - 4pm, Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm |
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Cecil Street, -
cnr Cecil & York Streets, South Melbourne |
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(Mel ref 2K B1) |
Enquiries: (03) 9209 6295 |
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Sunday Arts @ The Convent
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View, discuss and purchase works from painters, jewellers, printmakers, writers, photographers textileartists and other creative individuals. |
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10am to 5pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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The Refectory, Abbotsford Convent, St Helliers Street, Abbotsford -
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Sunday Market at the Arts Centre
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An undercover and outdoor market with a wide range of arts and crafts. |
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10am-5pm (6pm during summer), Sundays |
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Melbourne Arts Centre, -
Southgate |
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Enquiries: (03) 9281 8000 |
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The Esplanade Market, St Kilda
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An outdoor market with over 200 stalls of original art and handcrafts made by the stallholders. White Hat suggests that you can combine a visit to this market with a quiet drink at the Espy, a visit to Luna Park, a coffee in Acland Street or a meal in Fitzroy Street. |
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10am to 5pm, Sundays (except Christmas Day & the second Sunday in February). |
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Upper Esplanade -
St Kilda |
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Enquiries: (03) 9209 6666 |
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Thomastown Trash & Treasure Market
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A large outdoor market with all manner of hardware, clothing, odds and ends and kitchen goods. White Hat can recommend this market for DIY enthusiasts. Parking is available and a small entry charge applies. As you can see in the photograph, if you want to buy a roll of carpet, this is the place to go. |
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8am to 4pm, Sundays |
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Cnr Wood Street and Settlement Road -
Thomastown |
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Enquiries: (03) 9465 5523 (AH) |
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Wantirna Trash & Treasure Market
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A large outdoor market selling new & second hand goods, antiques & craft. A small entry fee applies. Casual stallholders are welcome. The venue can cater for cars and trailers on the site. White Hat would advise 'professional buyers' to pay the additional fee for early bird entry at7am if you want to get first pick of the stock. |
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8am - 2pm, Sundays (weather permitting) |
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251 Mountain Highway -
Wantirna |
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Enquiries: (03) 9791 2992 |
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Melbourne Steam Traction
Engine Club
The Swedish Church
Black Rock House
This historic mansion, after which the suburb of Black Rock is named, is open
to the public on selected Sunday afternoons.
More info >>
Bundoora Homestead
Bundoora Homestead is a wonderful Queen Anne style Federation mansion operating as a historic house, art gallery and licensed café. Free admission.More info >>
Bundoora Park
Bundoora Park
Como House
Como House
Cooks 'Cottage
The cottage in which Captain Cook's parents lived. In the 1930s it was dismantled, transported to Australia and rebuilt in the Fitzroy Gardens. More information >>
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Immigration Museum
Immigration Museum
La Trobe's Cottage
La Trobe's cottage was the home of Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles La Trobe. He transported the pre-fabricated dwelling with him when he came to Australia in 1839. More info>>
Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Fire Services Museum
Australia's largest collection of fire brigade memorabilia housed in a historic fire station. More info >>
National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection
National Gallery of
Victoria - Australian Collection
National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection
National Gallery of Victoria -
International Collection
Old Melbourne Gaol
A gaol built in the early days of European settlement and the site of over 100 hangings including that of the bushranger Ned Kelly. More information >>
Old Treasury Building
One of Australia's finest Victorian era buildings. It is open to teh public
on Wednesdays and Sundays and features fine displays related to Melbourne
history. More info >>
Portable Iron Houses
Some of the few 19th Century prefabricated iron buildings remaining in the
world. There are siuated in South Melbourne and are open to the public once a
month. More information >>
Racing Museum
Racing Museum
Royal Botanic Gardens
Melbourne's famous Royal Botanic Gardens are open daily. Free guided tours
are available 11am and 2pm Tuesday to Sunday.
More info >>
Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine of Remembrance
Tall Ship Enterprize
Tall Ship Enterprize
The Hotel Windsor
Villa Alba
A stately mansion in Kew open to the public on the first Sunday
of the month. It is particular notable for its interior decoration.
More info
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Williamstown Historical Society Museum
Williamstown Historical Society
Museum
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Country Victoria
The following selected events and attractions are not in the Melbourne
Metropolitan Area but can be accessed in a half day trip from Melbourne
Gully Market
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A mixed outdoor market with jewellery & crystals, food, craft, vegetables and clothing. The market has up to 60 stalls but is often smaller. |
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9am - 5pm, Sat & Sun (9.30am-4.30pm during winter) |
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Railway carpark, Burwood Hwy -
Upper Ferntree Gully |
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Enquiries: 0417 599 466 |
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Laurimar Open Air Market
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A family fun market, soak in the country charm. Live music along the wetlands sets a truly enchanting atmosphere. Excellent stall holders selling quality self-crafted items, hot food, organic produce, fresh baked breads, gourmet jams, boutique beers & wine. Features: Pony Rides, Live Jazz Music by 6 piece band “La Jazz Hot”, Petting Zoo, Jumping Castle, Free Games and Activities, Face painters. |
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9am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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“The Wetlands” Park, Hazel Glen Drive, Laurimar -
Doreen |
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(Mel ref 391 G6) |
Enquiries: (03) 9717 4223 |
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Laverton Rubble & Riches Market
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A large indoor/outdoor market with trash & trasure, produce, clothes, furniture, hardware and a range of other goods. White Hat guarantees that if you are looking for a drive shaft for a 1983 Monaro or a missing pice of that Royal Doulton tea set then it will be there. We're just not quite sure where. |
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7am - 4 pm, Saturdays & Sundays |
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8-18 Leakes Road -
Laverton |
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Lilydale Farmers Produce Market
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Lilydale Farmers Produce Market featuring farm fresh produce, variety fresh foods. Easy access and Parking. Over 50 stalls. Organized by Rotary Clubs of Montrose & District, Lilydale and Chirnside Park. |
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8am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Bellbird Park, Swansea Road -
Lilydale |
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(Mel Ref 38 G8) |
Enquiries: (03) 9727 0037 |
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McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park
McClelland Gallery and
Sculpture Park
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Bellarine Peninsula & west coast of Port Phillip Bay
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Flying Display
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An interactive flying display at the RAAF Museum which introduces visitors to the history of Australian military aviation and provides an opprtunity to see the aircraft close up and ask questions of the pilot before they take to the skies. |
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1pm, Tue, Thur & Sun (except Christmas-New Year) |
RAAF Museum,
Point Cook
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Free |
Enquiries: (03) 9526 1300 |
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Belmont Market
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A large indoor/outdoor market featuring craft & bric a brac. A small entry fee applies. White Hat suggests that if you enjoy garage sales then Belmont Market is like having 20 or 30 garage sales in the one location. In addition the indoor space has a range of low priced merchandise. |
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8am to 1.30pm, Sundays |
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Barwon Valley Community Centre, Barwon Heads Road -
Belmont (Geelong) |
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Enquiries: (03) 5243 7718 |
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Geelong Computer Swap Meet
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A large number of stalls selling new and second hand computer equipment and related goods. A small entry fee applies. |
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9am—4.30pm, Sundays (except Christmas Day and Nrew Years Day) |
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Geelong Clearance Centre, 7 Malop St -
Geelong |
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Enquiries: (03) 9886 1466 |
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Geelong Showgrounds Market
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An outdoor/indoor market with variety stalls, new and used goods. Casual stallholders welcome. |
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8am - 2pm, Sundays (except during Geelong Show) |
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Cnr. Breakwater Road and Carr Street -
East Geelong |
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Enquiries: 0417 759 777 |
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Laverton Rubble & Riches Market
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A large indoor/outdoor market with trash & trasure, produce, clothes, furniture, hardware and a range of other goods. White Hat guarantees that if you are looking for a drive shaft for a 1983 Monaro or a missing pice of that Royal Doulton tea set then it will be there. We're just not quite sure where. |
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7am - 4 pm, Saturdays & Sundays |
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8-18 Leakes Road -
Laverton |
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Mill Markets Newcomb
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A large indoor market with permenant and casual stallholders selling antiques,collectables, vintage clothing, homewares, memmorabilia and retro fashions. White Hat suggests that if you enjoy the Chapel Street Bazaar in Melbourne you will find a similar range of items at the Newcomb Mill Market but with more space to move. |
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10am to 6pm, daily |
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114 Bellarine Highway -
Newcomb |
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Enquiries: (03) 5248 2390 |
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Point Cook Market
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Art and craft market including quality stalls, fresh produce, free children's entertainment and activities. Stall holder enquiries always welcome. Come along and "catch the colour" of the Point Cook Market |
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9am to 2pm, 1st Sunday of month (except Jan) |
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Jamieson Way Community Centre, 59 Jamieson Way -
Point Cook |
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Enquiries: (03) 9395 3777 |
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Steampacket Gardens Art & Craft Market
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A quality market on the picturesque waterfront at Geelong. With a large array of arts, crafts, clothing, gifts and food stalls. Even if you are not a confirmed shopper, White Hat can recommend this market as a pleasant place to stroll and browse on a Sunday sfternoon. |
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10am-3pm (2pm in Winter), 1st Sunday of month |
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Steampacket Gardens, Eastern Beach -
Geelong |
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Enquiries: (03) 5229 0764 |
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An impressive museum exploring the maritime history of Southern Port Phillip Bay. More information >>
Barwon Grange
A heritage home in Geelong from the 1850s with gardens and riverside walks.
More info >>
Ford Discovery Centre
A museum and display located in Geelong and dedicated to the history and
future of Ford motor cars.
More info >>
National Wool Museum
National Wool Museum
Portarllngton Mill
A four storey sandstone steam mill built in 1856. This venue hosts various exhibitions throughout the year. More info >>
The Heights Heritage House & Garden
A German prefabricated house and outbuildings in Geelong constructed in 1855
then later refurbished in 1930s style.
More info >>
The Mansion at Werribee Park
The Mansion at Werribee Park
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo
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Great Ocean Road
Camperdown Rotary Craft Market
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Home made & home grown goods. Historic tours (including the famous clock tower) available. |
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9am - 3pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Little Manifold Street, -
Camperdown |
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(Mel ref 626 G7) |
Enquiries: (03) 5593 1104 |
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Moriac Makers & Growers Market
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Celebrate all that is sustainable, innovative, hand and homemade at the newest market in the region. Specialising in clothing and textile design, art and jewellery, fresh organic produce and tasty homemade food, the Moriac Makers & Growers Market is where quality and quirky come together. Imagine seeds and stitches, jewellery and jam, sewing mchines and local seasonal produce accompanied by live acoustic music to soothe and inspire. Here craft is cool and excellence is expected! Head to the hinterland and tap into some real country soul. Coming dates: 8th January 2012;
6th May 2012 |
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9am to 2pm, selected Sundays |
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Moriac Community Centre -
Moriac |
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Pombo Mart
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A very large building (originally a butter factory) with a large range of
antiques, collectables, old wares and plenty of surprises. White Hat recommends
that if you are travelling the Princes Highway between Geelong and Warrnambool
that you take a break at the Pombo Mart. There is a cafe and one of the
proprietors is Peter Brocklehurst "The singing cobbler" continues to ply his
trade repairing watches and shoes, cutting keys and engraving. More information
at Pombo Mart |
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Thursday to Monday, public holidays and 7 days per week during school holidays |
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2846 Princes Highway -
Pomborneit North |
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Enquiries: (03) 5594 7312 |
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Up Markets
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New Fashion,Vintage and Cultural Art, become a stall holder in Lorne new indoor permanent market, we do all the hard work for you selling your products seven days a week, prime beachfront location in the heart of lorne's lively shopping hub, stalls and wall space available now. |
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10am to 6pm daily |
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144 Mount Joy Parade -
Lorne |
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Enquiries: (03) 5289 5052 |
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Warrnambool Mill Markets
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A market operated in the same style as the mills markets in Newtown and
Daylesford. Stalls are available on a monthly lease and you will find all manner
of clothing, jewellery, antiques, collectables and bric-a-brac. The market is
located in the factory and gardens created by
Fletcher Jones. |
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Fletcher Jones Gardens, Princes Highway -
Warrnambool |
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Enquiries: (03) 5562 5060 |
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Warrnambool Undercover Market
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This market has a range of bric-a-brac and variety goods. White Hat can particularly recommend the fresh flowers and produces sold by farmers off the bck of their trucks at this typical down-to-earth country market. Despite the name of the market, there are also a number of outdoor stalls in fine weather. No dogs are allowed. |
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8.30am to 1pm, Sundays (except last Sun in Oct) |
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Cattle Pavillion, Showgrounds Reserve, Koroit Street -
Warrnambool |
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Enquiries: 0418 528 927 |
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Barwon Park
A historic bluestone mansion in Winchelsea. White Hat can particularly
recommend a visit to this example of life in an 'establishment' Western District
grand homestead. More information at
The White Hat Guide to Barwon
Park.
Cape Otway Lighthouse
Cape Otway Lighthouse
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum
Flagstaff Hill Maritime
Muesum
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Grampians & the blunt end
Stawell S.E.S. Market
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An indoor/outdoor market with trash & treasure, hardware, oddments. |
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9am-1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Drill Hall, Seaby Street, -
Stawell |
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(Mel ref 620 E11) |
Enquiries: (03) 5358 3174( ah) |
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Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre
Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre
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Wimmera, Mallee & Mildura
Goldfields & Macedon Ranges
Ballarat Antique Market
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This large antique market with a wide range of items is located on two floors of an old school building and also contains a museum with a small entry charge.It is morein the nature of a very large antique store and does not appear to have the space to cater for casual stallholders. When White Hat last visited (in April 2008) there was also a specialist coins area. |
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10am to 5pm, daily |
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Antique & Collectables Centre, 9 Humffray Street North, -
Ballarat |
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(Mel ref 609 A12) |
Enquiries: (03) 5331 7996 |
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Ballarat Trash & Trivia Market
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Over 400 stalls selling secondhand goods, crafts,etc. |
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8am - 2pm, Sundays |
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Ballarat Showgrounds,Creswick Rd, -
Ballarat |
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(Mel ref 609 A12) |
Enquiries: 0418 518 106 |
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Bendigo Prince of Wales Showground Market
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A large indoor/otdoor market with fresh produce, hardware, trash or treasure and bric-a-brac.Free admission and free parking with a family atmosphere. |
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8.30am - 3pm, Sundays (except major annual events) |
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Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road -
Bendigo |
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(Mel ref 609 D3) |
Enquiries: 0407 094 805 |
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Caledonian Art, Craft & Produce Market
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Ballarat's art, craft & produce market, held in the grounds of Caledonian Primary School, Brown Hill. From 9am-1pm. Quality hand made, home grown products. Entry is Free. Special twilight Market - Friday 11 November 2011. |
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First Sunday of month (March, April, May, Sept,Oct) |
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Caledonian Primary School, cnr Thompson & Water Streets -
Ballarat |
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Enquiries: 0420 528 729 |
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Castlemaine Farmers Market
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The Castlemaine Farmers' Market that is located in the centre of the Historic Township has more than 40 quality stallholders showcasing produce from Central Victoria. The Market sells locally grown and made produce. |
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9am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month (exc. Jan) |
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Beside the old Market Building, Mostyn Street -
Castlemaine |
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Enquiries: 0429 518 885 |
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Daylesford Mill Markets
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A large indoor market with an emphasis on antiques, retro fashion and collecatables. New stallholders are welcome. White Hat recommends that the serious browser for retro and memorabilia sets aside plenty of time because there is a seriously large amount of goods on display. |
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10am to 6pm, 7 days a week |
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105 Central Springs Road -
Daylesford |
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Enquiries: (03) 5348 4332 |
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Daylesford Sunday Market
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Brought to you by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway, the Daylesford Sunday Market is one of the largest outdoor markets in Victoria with something for everyone. Also on offer are Vintage Train rides to the sleepy town of Bullarto on vechiles from the early to mid 20th Century Set in the historic Daylesford Railway Station, entry and car parking is free. |
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8am to 4pm, Sundays |
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Daylesford Railway Station, Midland Hwy (Raglan St) -
Daylesford |
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Enquiries: (03) 5348 3503 |
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Gisborne Olde Time Market
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An outdoor market with 220 stalls selling arts and crafts with no second hand goods. |
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9am to 2pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Hamilton & Aitken Street -
Gisborne |
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(Mel ref 197 F9) |
Enquiries: 0431 563 566 |
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Gisborne Village All Seasons Market
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An indoor market with plants, crafts and bric a brac. It is run by volunteers to support The Elms and The Oaks Aged Care Facilities for Macedon Ranges Health Services. |
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9am - 3pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Gisborne Village Shopping Centre Brantome St, -
Gisborne |
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(Mel ref 197 F9) |
Enquiries: 0447 526 145 |
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Maryborough Sunday Tourist Market
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Bric-a-brac and other goods. This market is operated by the Lions Club who over ten years have donated an impressive amount of money raised by the running of this market to various charities and community projects. |
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8am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Carisbrook Trotting Complex, Chaplins Road -
Maryborough |
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(Mel ref 620 K11) |
Enquiries: (03) 5461 2819 |
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Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
Australia's oldest regional gallery. and home of the
original Eureka Flag. More info >>
Bulla Hill Miniature Railway
Bulla Hill Miniature
Railway
Glass Mosaic Workshop in Kilmore
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Central Victoria
Laurimar Open Air Market
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A family fun market, soak in the country charm. Live music along the wetlands sets a truly enchanting atmosphere. Excellent stall holders selling quality self-crafted items, hot food, organic produce, fresh baked breads, gourmet jams, boutique beers & wine. Features: Pony Rides, Live Jazz Music by 6 piece band “La Jazz Hot”, Petting Zoo, Jumping Castle, Free Games and Activities, Face painters. |
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9am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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“The Wetlands” Park, Hazel Glen Drive, Laurimar -
Doreen |
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(Mel ref 391 G6) |
Enquiries: (03) 9717 4223 |
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Tallarook Farmers Market
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Visit this quaint town nestled in the foot of the Tallarook Ranges just one hour out of Melbourne, easy access via Hume highway or by train. To be held at the Tallarook Mechanics Institute. Purchase from a selection of locally grown produce including fruit, vegetables, honey, mushrooms, eggs, olive oil, wine, breads, nuts and be entertained by the 'Spotted Quolls'. A delicious day out. More info at www.tallarook.info |
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8.30am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Tallarook Mechanics Institute, Main Road -
Tallarook |
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Enquiries: Ellise Rickards 0427 801633 |
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"The Willows" Museum
"The Willows" Museum
Benalla Art Gallery
Benalla Art
Gallery
Benalla Costume & Pioneer Museum
Benalla Costume &
Pioneer Museum
Royal Australian
Armoured Corps Memorial & Army Tank Museum
Royal Australian
Armoured Corps Memorial & Army Tank Museum
Torrumbarry Weir
Torrumbarry
Weir
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Mornington Peninsula
South Gippsland, Latrobe Valley & Phillip Island
Berwick Akoonah Park Market
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A large indoor/outdoor market featuring craft, fresh produce, clothes, bric - a - brac |
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Sun 8.30am - 1.30pm, Sundays |
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Akoonah Park, Princes Highway, -
Berwick |
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(Mel ref 111 H10) |
Enquiries: (03) 9796 1455 |
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Cowes Market
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Art, craft, food trash & treasure. |
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9am-2pm, Sundays |
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Lot 59, Settlement Road -
Cowes |
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(Mel ref 634 C1) |
Enquiries: (03) 5952 2894 |
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Latrobe Country Markets
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New & second hand goods, produce, craft, plants & trees, discount groceries and lollies. This market, one of the oldest in Victoria was formerly known as the Morwell Sunday Market. |
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Sun, 6.30 am - 1.30pm |
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Latrobe Road, -
Morwell |
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(Mel ref 628 D7) |
Enquiries: 0407 532 957 |
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Longwarry & Disrtict Fire Brigade Market
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An indoor/outdoor market with over 150 stalls selling Bric-a-brc and other goods. This market raises funds for he CFA. |
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8am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month (except Jan) |
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Longwarry Fire Station, Bennet Street -
Longwarry |
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(Mel ref 612 T6) |
Enquiries: (03) 5629 9636 or 0419 158 946 |
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Yarram Market
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An indoor/outdoor market featuring craft, plants and other goods. In 2007 the April market will be on 8 April |
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8am-1pm, first Sunday of month (exc April) |
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Guide & Scout Hall, Commercial Road, -
Yarram |
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(Mel ref 628 E9) |
Enquiries: (03) 5182 5679 |
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Australian Garden
South Gippsland Tourist Railway
South Gippsland Tourist
Railway
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Yarra Valley & Ranges
Gully Market
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A mixed outdoor market with jewellery & crystals, food, craft, vegetables and clothing. The market has up to 60 stalls but is often smaller. |
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9am - 5pm, Sat & Sun (9.30am-4.30pm during winter) |
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Railway carpark, Burwood Hwy -
Upper Ferntree Gully |
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Enquiries: 0417 599 466 |
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Healesville Community Market
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An outdoor market with trash & treasure and a wide range of other goods. |
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8.30am to 2pm, 1st Sun of month |
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River St Carpark -
Healesville |
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(Mel ref 270 C12) |
Enquiries: (03) 5962 5875 |
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Lilydale Farmers Produce Market
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Lilydale Farmers Produce Market featuring farm fresh produce, variety fresh foods. Easy access and Parking. Over 50 stalls. Organized by Rotary Clubs of Montrose & District, Lilydale and Chirnside Park. |
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8am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Bellbird Park, Swansea Road -
Lilydale |
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(Mel Ref 38 G8) |
Enquiries: (03) 9727 0037 |
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The Healesville Sanctuary Birds of Prey Experience
The Singing Gardens of C.J.Dennis
The Singing Gardens of C.J.Dennis
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High Country and north-east Victoria
Albury/Wodonga Community Market
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A large market with trash & treasure, produce, clothing, crafts and general
goods. White Hat feels confident that you are
unlikely to find goods in this market which have 'fallen off the back of a
truck' - the venue is the Taxation Department carpark! |
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8 am - 12 noon, Sundays |
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Tax office car park, Townsend St, -
Albury |
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(Mel ref 622 F6) |
Enquiries: (02) 6056 5443 |
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Corowa Federation Craft Market
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An outdoor market selling arts & crafts, homegrown produce |
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9am - 1pm, 1st Sun of month, and Sunday before Melbourne Cup day. |
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Ball Park, -
Corowa |
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(Mel ref 622 D5) |
Enquiries: (02) 6024 5662 |
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Wangaratta Trash & Treasure Market
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Trash & treasure plus local produce. |
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8am-1pm, Sundays |
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old trotting track, Newman St -
Wangaratta |
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(Mel ref 622 C7) |
Enquiries: (03) 5721 5258 |
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East Gippsland & the pointy end
Maffra Variety and Farmers' Market
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The Maffra Variety and Farmers Market offers a unique blend of fresh seasonal produce with stalls showcasing the best Gippsland has to offer. Discover Gippsland's best locally grown produce. Stalls can include: Vegetables/Fruit/Apples Hartdale Venison Seafood / Honey Poultry / Eggs Coffee / Hot Food Wines and Cheese Plants / Flowers Cakes /Biscuits/ Breads Soaps / Cosmetics Arts / Craft / Woodcraft Clothing / Jewellery Games / Toys Bric a Brac /Tools Oils / Incenses and much more |
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10am to 2pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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96 Johnson Street -
Maffra |
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Enquiries: 0408 057 772 |
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Sale Swing Bridge
The bridge opens at 3pm and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and 11am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. More information at The White Hat Guide to the
Sale Swing Bridge.
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