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The White Hat Guide to Romantic Melbourne
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Melbourne, with its old world charm, is ideal for romantic activities. If the weather is fine, a picnic in one of the many parks and gardens with a bottle of champagne is hard to match. The Botanic Gardens in particular evokes the atmosphere of a Jane Austin novel. Keep in mind, however, that Melbourne's weather may require a Plan B.  One of the best places to watch the sun set in Melbourne is from St Kilda Beach. You can wander along the beach and out onto the pier and have a glass of wine at the pier kiosk (once it is rebuilt) . There are also several restaurants and cafes on the beachfront at St Kilda which can provide a great view of the sunset.
For a leisurely row on the river, you can hire a rowboat from one of the two boatsheds in Studley Park. For sheer class, it is hard to beat morning tea or high tea at the Windsor. There are also numbers of fine dining establishments around Melbourne that can produce an intimate romantic atmosphere and maybe a log fire. For a truly Melbourne romantic experience there is the Colonial Tramcar Restauant. 
Romantic breakfast in Footscray
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If you prefer a bit more hustle and bustle, you can be in the thick of the action dining on the footpath in Lygon Street. Many of the outdoor activities listed in our pages also lend themselves to romance. A sunrise breakfast with champagne in a hot air balloon, a sunset flight over Melbourne in the gooneybird or a winery tour spring to mind - see some links below. And if you are able to get out of town, there are many options which can be found on our pages about country Victoria. Dinner in a restaurant at a winery, an overnight stay in the Dandenongs, a romantic weekend at Queenscliffe can all be recommended. And the next morning you can always turn up for breakfast at 6am at the Vic Market in your dinner suit and party frock. You are likely to find a few similar couples doing the same. See also Christmas Lights in Melbourne. Whitsundays Honeymoon Package
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We Love the 80's - Over 28's Night
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Looking for a fun night out after work? Look no further than our mega back to the 80's party. To keep the event authentic - this one is for the over 28's. Love your 80's music - you will love this event. The Resident DJ will be playing your favourite "records" so that your time travel back to the 80's will be complete! Softbelly will also be providing finger food during the night. Full information at
Wishful Events. |
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Softbelly, 367 Little Bourke St, Melbourne
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$15 at the door $10 pre pay |
Enquiries: 0425 768 166 |
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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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Open Studios - Nicholas Building
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receive advance notice of events such as this one. Artists designers, makers and craftspeople open their galleries with directy sales to the public. This is your opportunity to see the studios where fashion jewleery and art are created and buy direct from the maker. |
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5pm to 9pm, 25 & 26 October 2007 |
Nicholas Building,
37 Swanston Street, Melbourne
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Enquiries: (03) 9650 2590 |
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Ice Skating at the Docklands
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Enjoy a fun day out with the family or grab a few friends for a chill out
session on the ice and complete your day at one of our fabulous waterfront
restaurants, bars or cafes. Sessions of an hour and a half are designed for all
ages from 2-85 years and fully supervised by experienced attendants. The ice
rink is also available for functions and parties and catering is available.
There are disco skates on Friday and Saturday nights where you can skate to the
music under the disco lights.
Opening Hours School & Public Holidays - (open 7 days) Mon, Tues, Wed,
Sun 10am – 7.30pm Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am-9.30pm
Normal Hours (closed Mon & Tues) Wed, Sun 10am - 7.30pm Thurs, Fri,
Sat 10am - 9.30pm
Session Times 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm
Costs $3 Skate Hire; $7 5 years and under; $12 6 – 14 years; $15 15 years and
over; Family Pass (including skate hire) 2 adults, 2 kids (under 15 years) $60 |
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until 15 August 2008 |
Waterfront City, Docklands
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Enquiries: (03) 8628 6000 |
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Rupertswood Mansion Grand Open Day
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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. |
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11am to 4.30pm, Monday 28th January 2008 |
Rupertswood, 3
Macedon Street, Sunbury
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$12, students (12-18) $6 |
Enquiries: (03) 9740 5020 |
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Twilight Jazz Picnic at Cruden Farm
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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.) An annual fundraising event for the
McClelland Gallery held
at Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's
'Cruden' Farm'. This year featuring the Frankston High School Senior Stage Band,
directed by Leon de Bruin, The Jazz Doctors and The Hottentots with special
guest Bob Sedergreen 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. Elgee Park wines and soft
drinks available for purchase. Bring your picnic basket, rug, table and chairs
and sit back and enjoy the ambience and surrounds of the beautiful garden. $12
(pre-purchase) / $15 (door) (children under 12 free) Tickets available at
McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin - Bookings
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4pm to 8pm, Saturday 16 February 2008 |
Cruden Farm. (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin
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Enquiries and pre-purchase: (03) 9789 1671 |
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Bolobek Plant Fair
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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.) 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. |
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10am to 4.30pm, 1 & 2 March 2008 |
Bolobek, Mt Macedon Road, Macedon
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$10, children under 18 free |
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Telstra Ballet in The Bowl
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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.) Bring your family and friends, a rug and a picnic and join The Australian
Ballet for a breathtaking evening of ballet under the stars. This program opens
with a selection of pas de deux from some of ballets best known works. Classics
including La Favorita, Le Corsaire, Black Swan and The
Nutcracker pas de deux plus show stoppers Spring Waters and Diana and Acteon.
The evening concludes with Leonide Massine's Les Presages set in 1933 to
Tchaikovsky's
magnificent Fifth Symphony. This large scale work is artistically
striking and full of awesome ensemble movements. This one off performance will
be a fantastic opportunity to see The Australian Ballet's extraordinary dancers
demonstrate their exuberance and technical brilliance in some of ballet's most
popular repertoire. Please note that breakable drinking glasses, elevated
seating, hard-sided hampers, coolers and
eskies, weapons and dangerous items,
domestic animals, items which could
impede other people’s enjoyment will not be permitted into the venue. |
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Ice Skating at Luna Park
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Luna Park has an ice skating rink called 'Luna Freeze’ which is open during the winter months.Luna Freeze Ice Skating Sessions are at 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm, 4.00pm on Luna Park operating days. Sessions include one hour of skating Cost: $14.00 per person including skate hire. - 11.00am to 6.00pm |
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Sat, Sun & school holiday until 6th Oct |
Luna Park, St Kilda
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National Tree Day
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Volunteers planting trees and shrubs across the country. |
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Cruden Farm Open Garden
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Dame Elisabeth Murdoch
designed and planted the herbaceous borders, picking garden, shrub walks and
tree-shaded lawns at the heart of her sublime garden with its famous
lemon-scented gum avenue. In early spring drifts of blossom and the thousands of
daffodils by the lake contribute to this place of rare beauty. Refreshments will
be available, or you are welcome to bring a picnic |
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10am-4.30pm, Sunday 31 August 2008 |
Cruden Farm,
(enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin - (Mel ref 103 G6)
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$10 adults, no charge for children under 18 |
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Melbourne Medieval Fayre and Tourney
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Medieval, English Civil War, Napoleonic Wars, American Civil War and Early Australian Colonial. Melbourne peridos all have historical re-enactment and re-creation groups, involved in these periods of history who preserve aspects of historical life from these historical periods and bring them forward into the 21st century. All these things will once again be brought together in this Unique Victorian Event, the only one of its kind in Victoria, with performances of Historical Encampments, Clothes, and War, using Swords, Pikes and Muskets from the various periods of history, for the entertainment and experience of the Victorian Public.
The event also brings forth Craft Guilds and Associations continuing the traditions of the past with their Crafts. The event with its food stalls and merchants selling their wares, will once again be full of excitment and a great and inexpensive family day out. Adults and Children over 16 | $ 9.50 Children 7 - 15 | $ 4.25 Children under 6 | Free Family Pass (2 Adults & 3 Children) | $ 26.35 Receive a 15% Discount when you book and pay for your Tickets before 1st October 2007 |
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14 & 15 November 2008 |
The Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Rd, Berwick
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Enquiries: info@mmfat.org.au |
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Government House Open Day
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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 3.30pm, 26 January 2009 |
Government House
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Free entry |
Enquiries: (03) 9655 4211 |
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Fairfield Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series
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Fairfield Amphitheatre comes alive again this February with the Summer Series Concerts every Sunday evening.Kick back and relax with a picnic supper at these weekly, family-friendly, free outdoor shows whilst you enjoy music from all over the globe, but don’t forget to bring a cushion and a hat. Refreshments will be on sale on the day or BYO |
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5pm to 8pm, Sundays, 1 to 22 February 2009 |
Fairfield Amphitheatre, Fairfield Park
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Enquiries: 1800 010 069 |
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 | Rippon Lea Renaissance DancersClasses in East Kew on most Wednesday evenings during the year. Newcomers welcome. Advanced dancers are invited to join costumed performing team. Phone (03) 9699 8417 for brochure. Information at Early Arts Guild of Victoria |
Romantic Lingerie for men and women
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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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