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The White Hat Guide to Open Days in Melbourne & Victoria
Melbourne's Open House
An annual open day where many buildings are thrown open to the
public. This has quickly become one of the most popular events in
Melbourne.
24th & 25th July 2010
You can find White
Hat's recommendations of must-see venues in our
White Hat's
recommendations for Open House 2010.
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Heritage Buildings
Heritage buildings with contemporary refurbishment
- RMIT Building 16 - Storey Hall
- Malthouse Theatre
- 131-141 Queen Street
- Central Pier Docklands
- Goods Shed
- Intercontinental Melbourne
The Rialto
- 271 Collins Street
Churches
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Modern Buildings
Inner city living
- Rize 3121
- Hue Apartments
- Elizabeth Street Common Ground
- Society
Social and recreational infrastructure
ESD (Environmentally Sustainable Design)
- 200 Vic
- Origin Roof Garden
- Pixel Building
- Council House 2 - CH2
- University Of Melbourne Faculty Of Business & Economics
SMET (Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology) Infrastructure
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| Full details and bookings at
Melbourne Open House |
 | Rupertswood Mansion Grand Open Day | Did you miss this event? Then
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receive advance notice of events such as this one. To celebrate Australia Day Weekend for 2008 Rupertswood Mansion will have a grand open day. Exhibitions of photographs and artefacts related to The Ashes, the property, the Clarke family will be in display. Morning/Afternoon tea & gourmet lunches served in the drawing room. Tickets at door. | | 11am to 4.30pm, Monday 28th January 2008 | Rupertswood, 3
Macedon Street, Sunbury - | | $12, students (12-18) $6 | Enquiries: (03) 9740 5020 |
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 | Open Garden at The Melbourne Club | Did you miss this event? Then
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The enclosed city garden of The Melbourne Club will be open to the public. Enter
via Ridgeway Place (off Little Collins Street just down from Spring Street).
This wonderful city garden with its magnificent plane trees is rarely open to
the public, so don't miss this opportinity to venture inside the grounds of the
Melbourne Club. | |
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 | Bolobek Plant Fair | Did you miss this event? Then
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receive advance notice of events such as this one. White Hat has kept its
subscribers Informed since last century and has
long become a Melbourne Institution for those
Intelligent and Independent
souls prepared to look beyond the bounds of either the mainstream -commercial or
mainstream-alternative marketing machines. (However, be warned that we can
occasionally be a little Irreverent.) Visitors can purchase choice perennials, rare trees and shrubs, Australian natives, bulbs, succulents, sculpture, specialist tools and books from over 40 exhibitors. There is also an opportunity to wander and enjoy the unique setting of the wonderful gardens. | | 10am to 4.30pm, 1 & 2 March 2008 | Bolobek, Mt Macedon Road, Macedon - (Mel ref 609 G10) | | $10, children under 18 free | |
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 | Plant Fair at the Frasers | Did you miss this event? Then
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receive advance notice of events such as this one. White Hat has kept its
subscribers Informed since last century and has
long become a Melbourne Institution for those
Intelligent and Independent
souls prepared to look beyond the bounds of either the mainstream -commercial or
mainstream-alternative marketing machines. (However, be warned that we can
occasionally be a little Irreverent.)  Gardener's
heaven - a lovely garden and the opportunity to buy from a wide selection of
rare and unusual plants. Over one special weekend, Australia's Open Garden
Scheme is once again bringing together around 40 exhibitors from Victoria and
interstate offering choice perennials, rare trees and shrubs, Australian
natives, bulbs and succulents, as well as sculpture and specialist tools. This
is an ideal opportunity for gardeners to meet and talk with expert growers of
the most interesting and unusual plants, and to find something out of the
ordinary.
The 5th annual Plant Fair will be held at Tamie and
Malcolm Fraser's garden
Thurulgoona on the Mornington Peninsula. Embracing its hillside setting and
framing expansive views, the beautiful garden features beds of flourishing
shrubs, roses and perennials in pleasing combinations wrapping the house and
creating intimate corners. There is also a parkland of thriving young native and
exotic trees including several uncommon species. Leave your purchases in the
plant crèche and take a leisurely stroll around the garden. There will be a free
plant creche for your purchases and refreshments will be available throughout
the day. | | 10am-4.30pm, Sat 28 Feb & Sun 1 Match 2009 | Thurulgoona, enter from Merricks Rd, Merricks - (Mel ref 192 D5) | | |
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 | Twilight Jazz Picnic at Cruden Farm | Did you miss this event? Then
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subscribers Informed since last century and has
long become a Melbourne Institution for those
Intelligent and Independent
souls prepared to look beyond the bounds of either the mainstream -commercial or
mainstream-alternative marketing machines. (However, be warned that we can
occasionally be a little Irreverent.)
An annual fundraising event for the
McClelland Gallery held
at Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's 'Cruden'
Farm'. Cruden Farm is on the corner of Cranbourne-Frankston & Cranhaven Roads,
Langwarrin (Mel. Ref. 103 G6). Entry is only from Cranhaven Road, where there is
ample parking in the grounds. Featuring : The Frankston High School Senior Stage | | 4pm to 8pm, Saturday 6th February 2010 | Cruden Farm. (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin - | | $15 pre-purchase and $20 (door) Children under 12 free. Note on pricing | Bookings: (03) 9789 1671 |
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| Discovery Day at Cruden Farm |
 Our
Patron, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE will once again open her beautiful
gardens at Cruden Farm for another ‘not to be missed’ fun day out for
the family. Now heading into its sixth year, the theme for Discovery Day
2010 is ”Let’s Party!”, featuring a special performance by popular
children’s entertainer Justine Clarke, as well stage shows by Active
Kidz, The Kazoos and DJ Southwick amongst others. You and your family
can also enjoy pony rides, face painting, roving entertainers, animal
farm, Anaconda rock climbing wall, craft by Spotlight and Fizz Kidz,
market stalls, and various sports clinics from SOCCERWISE®, Ready Steady
Go! and Healthy Aussie Kids plus much more.
Adult tickets are $40 including GST and can only be purchased online
here. Children under 16 years are free. Tickets available until 5pm
on Saturday, 13 March. 100 per cent of profits raised through Discovery
Day are invested in priority research to help children with conditions
such as obesity, diabetes, premature birth, mental health and cancer.
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| | 10am to 3pm, Sunday 14th March 2010 | Cruden Farm. (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin - | | Enquiries: (03) 8341 6362 |
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| Green Fire Designs Open House Tour | | Green Fire Designs - Open House guided tours is a free of charge event,
giving you the opportunity to participate in guided tours of buildings that have
fire engineered solutions and Green Star ratings.
As part of the Year of Engineering Leadership and the Make It So activities
initiated by Engineers Australia, the Society of Fire Safety (SFS) is
'showing and telling' some fire engineering innovations in the field of fire
safety at the following buildings.
- The Goods Shed North
733 Bourke Street, Docklands
Meeting place Village Street under Collins Street Bridge
Tour times 10am, 12pm and 2pm
- Melbourne Law School Building & Leicester Street Building
Meeting place Melbourne Law School
The University of Melbourne Cnr Leicester Street and 185 Pelham Street,
Carlton
Tour time 10am
- Eureka Tower
Meeting place 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank
Main Sky Deck Entrance
Tour time 10am
This is a free event! No bookings required Duration Approximately 30 - 40
mins. Come along and see some of the work that our talented fire safety
engineers do. | | 10am, 12 noon & 2pm, Saturday 17th July 2010 | - | | Free | Enquiries: (03) 9742 8866 |
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| Burnley Gardens Open Day | | Burnley Gardens Open Day offers a stellar program for the whole family in sustainable gardening and horticultural practice, at the heritage-listed Burnley Gardens.
Delivered in partnership by the University of Melbourne’s School of Land and Environment (MSLE) and Friends of Burnley Gardens (FOBG), horticultural experts will present you with free lectures and paid workshops, kids activities, forums and seminars on leading sustainable gardening practice, including pruning, pest and disease control, watering and fertilisers and setting up a veggie plot. There will be tours taking you back in time through the lush and historic gardens and University course advice for budding horticulturists.
So come along with your gardening friends and family and winter woolies, and learn about gardening to your heart’s content | | 10am-3pm, Sunday 18th July 2010 | Burnley Gardens, 500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond - | | |
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| Melbourne's Opem House | | The third annual open day when dignificant buildings in the city of Melbourne are thrown open to the public. This event has proved hugely popular in the past with large queues at most venues. As for previous events, White Hat will publish its own guide and advice to supplement the official guide book. Program to be announced | | 10am to 5pm, 24th & 25th July 2010 | Various locations in central Melbourne - | | |
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| Master Builders Open House | | Visit some of Victoria’s most environmentally friendly homes when they open
their doors to the public for one day to showcase a range of sustainable
features and building design. Visit
www.mbav.com.au for details
on each open house. For further event details or to order a copy of the Energise
Enterprise event guide, visit
www.business.vic.gov.au/energise or ring 13 22 15. | | 1 to 5pm, Monday, 23 August 2010 | - | | Free | Enquiries: (03) 9411 4555 |
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| Government House Open Day |
As part of Australia Day, citizens and visitors are invited to visit
Government House,
inspect many rooms not normally open to the public and enjoy a picnic on
the lawns. Music and entertainment throughout the day.
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| | 10am to 3pm, 26 January 2011 ? | Government House - | | Free entry | Enquiries: (03) 9655 4211 |
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 | Lara Food & Wine Festival | | Join us in tasting an array of produce. All from over 60 of our regions gourmet food and wine producers. Bring a rug and picnic on the lawns of the historic Pirra Homestead.
The festival features our celebrity hostess, Catriona Rowntree and celebrity chef Gabriel Gaté.
Enjoy live entertainment from Victorian Police rock/pop band, Code One. | | 27th March 2011 (tbc) | Pirra Homestead, 108 Windermere Road,Lara (45 mins from Melb CBD) - | | Free entry & free parking | Enquiries: (03) 5282 2725 |
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Forthcoming EventsThese events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". | | Cruden Farm Classic Car Display | An invitation to special interest, classic and historic vehicle clubs to meet
for a picnic and vehicle display in the beautiful grounds of Cruden Farm,
Langwarren, the home of Dame
Elisabeth Murdoch AC, DBE. Dame Elisabeth only opens her property to
selected groups a few times per year and we are privileged to have this
opportunity to access these splendid grounds. All funds raised are divided
between the supporting Charities. Our sincere thanks go to Dame Elisabeth for
her generosity in allowing the use of her magnificent property and her dedicated
staff for making this day possible. Attractions include:
- Bring your own Picnic to enjoy in the beautiful gardens of Cruden
Farm or simply buy your picnic from our stalls. Take a walk around the
tranquil lake, explore the hidden courtyard and stone stables or wander
through Dame Elizabeth’s renowned rose garden
Classic and special interest car display
- Australian Carriage Driving Society display and demonstration
- Sausage Sizzle
- Devonshire Tea
- Wine sales
- Children’s Farm
- Bands and Entertainment
The Entry fee is $15 per head, children U15 free. For exhibitors, the entry
fee will be $15 per vehicle including 2 people, additional people at the
standard entry fee. Entry to the property for exhibitors will be through a
separate entrance, not to be used by the general admission public. This is a
service entry to the property and whilst not sealed is maintained in excellent
condition. Pre registration is essential to gain an entry pass to the property
and to assist us with planning. Payment can be made on the day on presentation
of the entry pass. Pre payment is preferred. We have display space for 200
vehicles only so “first in first served”. | | October 2010 ? | Cruden Farm (enter
via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin - | | Enquiries: (03) 9722 1252 |
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| Guide Dogs Victoria Open Day | | Guide Dogs Victoria opens its doors for Open Day! Guide Dog’s famous Open Day enables members of the public to get a behind the scenes look at how Guide Dogs are bred and trained to become the eyes and faithful companion of blind and vision impaired Victorians. The day offers live entertainment, gorgeous puppies and working dog demonstrations, food stalls, children's ride, wine tasting and more. | | March 2010 ? | Guide Dogs Victoria, Chandler Highway, Kew - | | Entry via Gold Coin Donation | Enquiries: (03) 9854 4444 |
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 | Parliament House Open Day | | The annual Open Day at Victoria's Parliament House. This is your chance to see inside see inside one of Australia's most important and beautifully preserved historic buildings and to visit areas not normally open to the public | |
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| These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". |
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Always verify the information by using the phone numbers supplied with
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incorrect, please contact us at
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TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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