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The White Hat Guide to Seniors Events in Melbourne

There are many government-funded organisations which receive many millions of dollars in funding to promote activities and services to seniors in Victoria and Melbourne. We so not seek or receive such funding so our information is independent of the usual government spin. For information about 'official' and  commercially funded events we suggest you read the "official" press releases from government bodies or go to government or government-funded tourism websites.

For the rest of you, we hope you will find some events and information of interest below.

Seniors Information Victoria

A free service offering information and advice on all issues of interest or concern to older people.

Ground Floor, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Tel: 1300 135 090

Golden Days Radio

A community radio station featuring music and entertainment from the early years of radio up to the 1950s. Broadcasting 24 hours a day on 95.7 FM.

Enquiries: (03) 9257 7488

Bike Tour

A free bike tour for mature people to share their experiences.
2nd Wed of Month

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Enquiries: (03) 9654 4443

Medieval Festival

Two days of Medieval entertainment including fireworks, jousting, archery, sword fighting, dancing, parades and market stalls and Medieval crafts.
October 2012 ?

Kryal Castle Ballarat -

Enquiries: (03) 5334 7388

Public Art

There is much public art to be seen on the streets at any time of day as well as in many public buildings. More information on public art in Melbourne. In addition, public bodies such as the City of Melbourne sponsor temporary artworks and installations in laneways and public spaces.

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Free

White Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery

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 >>.
1pm to 3pm, selected Sundays

Melbourne General Cemetery - main entrance -

$15 per headBookings: (03) 9329 6055

Morning Tai Chi session

Led by Tai Chi Australia
7.30-8.30am, Tuesdays

Federation Square -

FreeEnquiries: (03) 9655 1900

Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens

Watch a movie in the night air in the magical surroundings of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Tickets from $18/$16/$14 plus booking fee. Full details and bookings at Moonlight Cinema. Entry is from Gate D on Birdwood Avenue (near the intersection of Domain Road), South Yarra. Gates open at 7pm in December, January and February, 6.30pm in March and screenings start at sundown. Food and drink available together with a full bar on site.

  • Thursday 15th December 2011 - The Descendants (M)
  • Friday 16th December 2011 - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (M)
  • Saturday 17th December 2011 - Alvin And The Chipmunks 3: Chipwrecked (G)
  • Sunday 18th December 2011 - Crazy, Stupid, Love. (M)
  • Tuesday 20th December 2011 - In Time (M)
  • Wednesday 21st December 2011 - Drive (MA15+)
  • Thursday 22nd December 2011 - Arthur Christmas (G)
  • Friday 23rd December 2011 - We Bought A Zoo (PG)
  • Saturday 24th December 2011 - Monty Python's Life of Brian (M)
  • Monday 26th December 2011 - Midnight In Paris (PG)
  • Tuesday 27th December 2011 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (M)
  • Wednesday 28th December 2011 - The Smurfs (G)
  • Thursday 29th December 2011 - Contagion (M)
  • Friday 30th December 2011 - The Princess Bride (PG)
  • Tuesday 3rd January 2012 - Moneyball (M)
  • Wednesday 4th January 2012 - Arrietty (CTC)
  • Thursday 5th January 2012 - Immortals (MA15+)
  • Friday 6th January 2012 - The Ides Of March (M)
  • Saturday 7th January 2012 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off (PG)
  • Sunday 8th January 2012 - The Ages Of Love (MA15+)
  • Tuesday 10th January 2012 - The Inbetweeners Movie (MA15+)
  • Wednesday 11th January 2012 - The Breakfast Club (M)
  • Thursday 12th January 2012 - Jack and Jill (PG)
  • Friday 13th January 2012 - Puss In Boots (PG)
  • Saturday 14th January 2012 - The Darkest Hour (CTC)
  • Sunday 15th January 2012 - Red Dog (PG) - Doggie Night - Bring your dog along. (Rules Apply)
  • Tuesday 17th January 2012 - Dirty Dancing (M)
  • Wednesday 18th January 2012 - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (M)
  • Friday 20th January 2012 - New Year's Eve (M)
  • Saturday 21st January 2012 - Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (M)
  • Sunday 22nd January 2012 - J. Edgar (M)
  • Wednesday 25th January 2012 - A Few Best Men (CTC)
  • Thursday 26th January 2012 - The Sitter (CTC)
  • Friday 27th January 2012 - Midnight In Paris (PG)
  • Saturday 28th January 2012 - Dolphin Tale (PG)
  • Sunday 29th January 2012 - Buck (PG)
  • Tuesday 31st January 2012 - Grease Sing-A-Long (PG)
  • Wednesday 1st February 2012 - Attack The Block (MA15+)
  • Thursday 2nd February 2012 - Tower Heist (M)
  • Friday 3rd February 2012 - Warhorse (M)
  • Saturday 4th February 2012 - Happy Feet Two (PG)
  • Sunday 5th February 2012 - The Iron Lady (M)
  • Tuesday 7th February 2012 - Flying Swords Of The Dragon Gate (CTC)
  • Wednesday 8th February 2012 - We Bought A Zoo (PG)
  • Thursday 9th February 2012 - Carnage (CTC)
  • Friday 10th February 2012 - Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows (CTC)
  • Saturday 11th February 2012 - Don Giovanni (CTC)
  • Tuesday 14th February 2012 - Breakfast at Tiffany's (PG)
  • Wednesday 15th February 2012 = Melancholia (M)
  • Thursday 16th February 2012 - The Descendants (M)
  • Friday 17th February 2012 - The Skin I Live In (MA15+)

Royal Botanic Gardens -

Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route

The stock route first surveyed by Alfred Canning as a means to drive cattle from the station of the Kimberley to the markets in the south, runs nearly half the length of Western Australia and intersects the Countries of many Aboriginal language groups. The construction and use of this route transformed the lives of the Aboriginal people in the region. This exhibition reveals the untold stories of the Aboriginal people living near the Canning Stock Route. This groundbreaking exhibition is suitable for all ages. White Hat considers this to be one of the most important projects and exhibitions you are likely to come across this summer, particularly if you are interested in 'country' and its significance to both Aboriginal people and pioneering white setllers.

Our rating - 5 Hats

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9.30am to 5pm, 17th Dec 2011 to 29th April 2012

Australian Museum, Sydney -

$15/$7

Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens - Flying Swords Of The Dragon Gate

Watch a movie in the night air in the magical surroundings of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Tickets from $18/$16/$14 plus booking fee. Full details and bookings at Moonlight Cinema. Entry is from Gate D on Birdwood Avenue (near the intersection of Domain Road), South Yarra. Gates open at 7pm in December, January and February, 6.30pm in March and screenings start at sundown. Food and drink available together with a full bar on site. Tonight's movie is Flying Swords Of The Dragon Gate
Tuesday 7th February 2012

Royal Botanic Gardens -

Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens - We Bought A Zoo

Watch a movie in the night air in the magical surroundings of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Tickets from $18/$16/$14 plus booking fee. Full details and bookings at Moonlight Cinema. Entry is from Gate D on Birdwood Avenue (near the intersection of Domain Road), South Yarra. Gates open at 7pm in December, January and February, 6.30pm in March and screenings start at sundown. Food and drink available together with a full bar on site. Tonight's movie is We Bought A Zoo
Wednesday 8th February 2012

Royal Botanic Gardens -

Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens - Carnage

Watch a movie in the night air in the magical surroundings of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Tickets from $18/$16/$14 plus booking fee. Full details and bookings at Moonlight Cinema. Entry is from Gate D on Birdwood Avenue (near the intersection of Domain Road), South Yarra. Gates open at 7pm in December, January and February, 6.30pm in March and screenings start at sundown. Food and drink available together with a full bar on site. Tonight's movie is Carnage
Thursday 9th February 2012

Royal Botanic Gardens -

Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens - Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows

Watch a movie in the night air in the magical surroundings of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Tickets from $18/$16/$14 plus booking fee. Full details and bookings at Moonlight Cinema. Entry is from Gate D on Birdwood Avenue (near the intersection of Domain Road), South Yarra. Gates open at 7pm in December, January and February, 6.30pm in March and screenings start at sundown. Food and drink available together with a full bar on site. Tonight's movie is Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows
Friday 10th February 2012

Royal Botanic Gardens -

Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens - Don Giovanni

Watch a movie in the night air in the magical surroundings of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Tickets from $18/$16/$14 plus booking fee. Full details and bookings at Moonlight Cinema. Entry is from Gate D on Birdwood Avenue (near the intersection of Domain Road), South Yarra. Gates open at 7pm in December, January and February, 6.30pm in March and screenings start at sundown. Food and drink available together with a full bar on site. Tonight's movie is Don Giovanni
Saturday 11th February 2012

Royal Botanic Gardens -

Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens - Breakfast at Tiffany's

Watch a movie in the night air in the magical surroundings of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Tickets from $18/$16/$14 plus booking fee. Full details and bookings at Moonlight Cinema. Entry is from Gate D on Birdwood Avenue (near the intersection of Domain Road), South Yarra. Gates open at 7pm in December, January and February, 6.30pm in March and screenings start at sundown. Food and drink available together with a full bar on site. Tonight's movie is Breakfast at Tiffany's
Tuesday 14th February 2012

Royal Botanic Gardens -

Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens - Melancholia

Watch a movie in the night air in the magical surroundings of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Tickets from $18/$16/$14 plus booking fee. Full details and bookings at Moonlight Cinema. Entry is from Gate D on Birdwood Avenue (near the intersection of Domain Road), South Yarra. Gates open at 7pm in December, January and February, 6.30pm in March and screenings start at sundown. Food and drink available together with a full bar on site. Tonight's movie is Melancholia
Wednesday 15th February 2012

Royal Botanic Gardens -

Sidney Myer Free Concerts: No.1 - Russian Rhapsody

Sidney Myer Music BowlWhite Hat always looks forward to the Sidney Myer Free Concerts as one of the highlights of the summer in Melbourne. They are made available free to the people of Melbourne (and visitors) through the philanthropy of the late Sidney Myer and performed in the wonderful outdoor Music Bowl which he also contributed to the city.

The first concert in the season features intense Russian music opening with Rachmaninov's brooding Isle of the Dead and concluding with his brilliant Symphonic Dances

Performed by The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Simon Hewett (conductor) and Antoinette Halloran (soprano)

This is a free concert and details of conditions of entry and what you are able to bring with you is available here.

Our rating:
Five Hats

Hat Hat Hat Hat Hat
7pm, Wednesday 15th February 2012

Sidney Myer Music Bowl -

Free

Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens - The Descendants

Watch a movie in the night air in the magical surroundings of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Tickets from $18/$16/$14 plus booking fee. Full details and bookings at Moonlight Cinema. Entry is from Gate D on Birdwood Avenue (near the intersection of Domain Road), South Yarra. Gates open at 7pm in December, January and February, 6.30pm in March and screenings start at sundown. Food and drink available together with a full bar on site. Tonight's movie is The Descendants
Thursday 16th February 2012

Royal Botanic Gardens -

Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens - The Skin I Live In

Watch a movie in the night air in the magical surroundings of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Tickets from $18/$16/$14 plus booking fee. Full details and bookings at Moonlight Cinema. Entry is from Gate D on Birdwood Avenue (near the intersection of Domain Road), South Yarra. Gates open at 7pm in December, January and February, 6.30pm in March and screenings start at sundown. Food and drink available together with a full bar on site. Tonight's movie is The Skin I Live In
Friday 17th February 2012

Royal Botanic Gardens -

Sidney Myer Free Concerts: No.2 - Kalkadunga

Sidney Myer Music Bowl  

White Hat always looks forward to the Sidney Myer Free Concerts as one of the highlights of the summer in Melbourne. They are made available free to the people of Melbourne (and visitors) through the philanthropy of the late Sidney Myer and performed in the wonderful outdoor Music Bowl which he also contributed to the city.

Here is your opportunity tp lie on your back under the stars while the orchestra conjures up the spirit of Mexico, Finland and Aboriginal Melbourne. Of course when the first white men arrived in Melbourne they wouldn't have heard the didgeridoo - at that time it was unknown to Aboriginal people in southern and eastern Australia as it was confined confined to the Pilbara area. Some time after white settlement, the 'didge' began to spread around Australia and was soon incorporated into the various local Aboriginal cultures around the country. You are unlikely to hear it better played than by that wonderful musician, William Barton

Performed by The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Benjamin Northey (conductor) and William Barton (didgeridoo).

This is a free concert and details of conditions of entry and what you are able to bring with you is available here.

Our rating:
Five Hats

Hat Hat Hat Hat Hat
7pm, Saturday 18th February 2012

Sidney Myer Music Bowl -

Free

Sidney Myer Free Concerts: No.3 - Rising Star

Sidney Myer Music BowlWhite Hat always looks forward to the Sidney Myer Free Concerts as one of the highlights of the summer in Melbourne. They are made available free to the people of Melbourne (and visitors) through the philanthropy of the late Sidney Myer and performed in the wonderful outdoor Music Bowl which he also contributed to the city.

The remarkable music scheme that started in Venezuela in 1975 known as Venezuelan Sistema has given the world some wonderful and inspiring classical music performances and musicians. Diego Matheuz is one of the the latest musicians to emerge from this powerhouse, and at just 26, is bringing his combination of Latin flair and technical mastery to the world’s leading orchestras. This concert is your chance to experience one of today’s rising musical personalities in a program of sumptuous, powerful classics. He is joined in this concert by Australian pianist Ian Munro.

Performed by The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Diego Matheuz (conductor) and  Ian Munro (piano)

This is a free concert and details of conditions of entry and what you are able to bring with you is available here.

Our rating:
Five Hats

Hat Hat Hat Hat Hat
7pm, Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Sidney Myer Music Bowl -

Free

Time Out at Tennyson

Garden at Tennyson, AdelaideAs part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme, this garden at Tennyson will be open to the public.
10am to 4.30pm, 25th & 26th February 2012

89 Military Rd, Tennyson -

$6 per head, children u.18 free

Sidney Myer Free Concerts: No.4 - Four South American Seasons

Sidney Myer Music Bowl  

White Hat always looks forward to the Sidney Myer Free Concerts as one of the highlights of the summer in Melbourne. They are made available free to the people of Melbourne (and visitors) through the philanthropy of the late Sidney Myer and performed in the wonderful outdoor Music Bowl which he also contributed to the city.

The Venezuelan conductor Diego Matheuz, here brings a celebration of dance music which is sure to have patrons on the grass itching to get up and dance because are not the simple repetitive rhythms of a Summdayze or Big Day Out, but the full complex classical rhythms of a full orchestra. Astor Piazzolla's masterpiece, Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, is the Latin equivalent of Vivaldi’s famous work, and for it Matheuz will be joined by young Australian violinist, Kristian Winther. The concert culminates in a blaze of rhythmic energy with Moncayo’s jubilant Huapango.

  • Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet: Suite No.2
  • Marquez Danzon No.2
  • Piazzolla Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
  • Moncayo Huapango

Performed by The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Diego Matheuz (conductor) and Kristian Winther (violin).

This is a free concert and details of conditions of entry and what you are able to bring with you is available here.

Our rating:
Five Hats

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7pm, Saturday 25th February 2012

Sidney Myer Music Bowl -

Free

Open Garden - Woodville High School garden

Woodville High Schol GardenAs part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme, Woodville High School garden will be open to the public.
10am to 4.30pm, Sunday 26th February 2012

11 Actil Ave, Woodville -

$6 per head, children u.18 free

Plant Fair at Cruden Farm

Cruden Farm

Presented by the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme. This day is gardener's heaven - possibly Australia's most famous garden and the opportunity to buy a wide selection of rare and unusual plants. Over this one special weekend, we're once again bringing together around 40 exhibitors from Victoria and interstate. You can talk to the expert growers of the most interesting and unusual plants, and find something out of the ordinary. With everything from bulbs to trees, natives to exotics, plus garden art, tools, guest speakers and demonstrations - it's an enticing destination for garden-lovers.

This year's Fair is at Cruden Farm, the lifetime achievement of national treasure Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. Dame Elisabeth designed and planted the renowned herbaceous borders, picking garden, shrub walks, tree-shaded lawns and one of Australia's most famous avenues, all contributing to a place of rare beauty. You can leave your purchases in our plant creche while you take a leisurely stroll around the garden. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.

Address: enter from Cranhaven Rd, Langwarrin. Directions: Melway 103:G5.

Information for bus groups & garden clubs:

  • Please note that there is NO access to Cruden Farm for buses of over 25 seats unless they have pre-booked and pre-paid.
  • Please read the important information for bus companies & groups here about ensuring access for your bus.

Information for the public:

  • The public do not need to pre-book.
  • Parking, including disabled parking, is in paddocks adjoining the garden. Most areas of the garden are accessible for wheelchairs and walking frames.
  • Public Transport Access: Train to Frankston Station & then Bus (routes 789, 790 or 791) to Veronica Street.
  • Please note that OGA do not organise buses for the public to travel this event.

All enquiries (03) 5568 1138 during business hours

10am-4.30pm, Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 March 2012

Cruden Farm (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin -

$15.00, no charge for children under 18

Open Garden - Obst garden

As part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme, the Obst garden will be open to the public.
10am to 4.30pm, 3rd & 4th March 2012

Redden Dve, Cudlee Creek -

$6 per head, children u.18 free

Open Garden - Frosty Flats

Frosty FlatsAs part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme, the Frosty Flats will be open to the public.
10am to 4.30pm, 10th & 11th March 2012

Cnr Mount Torrens Rd & Muellers Rd, Birdwood -

$6 per head, children u.18 free

Open Garden - An Engineer's Garden

An Engineer's GardenAs part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme, An Engineer's Garden will be open to the public.
10am to 4.30pm, 17th & 18th March 2012

12 George St, Hawthorn -

$6 per head, children u.18 free

Chooks in the City

Alyson Hill with chookThis event is part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme. Chooks in the City author Alyson Hill has spent her life around chickens. These low-maintenance pets are calming, easy-to-manage and provide the miracle of fresh eggs. Alyson will discuss the various breeds and their selection, the pros and cons of roosters, housing requirements, predators, breeding, feeding and general care. The venue is a private garden with well designed and ornamental productive plantings. There's a large henhouse and a portable coop will also be on display.

If you are even vaguely contemplating introducing chooks into your life, this is the event for you. Bookings are essential for this event as places are very limited. Tickets $60 includes morning tea. You can book online on Australia's Open Garden Scheme secure site here. Further enquiries: phone (02) 6260 8002 during business hours.

9.30am to noon, Saturday 17th March 2012

Red Hill, Canberra -

Plant Fair at Bromelton House

Plant Fair at Bromelton House This year's annual Plant Fair hosted by the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme will be held at Bromelton House, an elegant country garden within a comfortable drive of Brisbane. It's 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. With everything from bulbs to trees, natives to exotics, plus garden art, tools and guest speakers - it's an enticing destination for garden-lovers.

Surrounding a gracious Queenslander, the grand old trees and spacious lawns overlooking polo fields and a lagoon are the perfect setting for visitors to enjoy refreshments.

And on Sunday at 11am, you can also enjoy an exhibition polo match.

Bromelton House
8.30am-4.30pm, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 March 2012

Bromelton House Rd, Gleneagle -

$10 per head (Children under 18 free)Enquiries: (03) 5568 1138

Open Garden - Hoffmann garden

As part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme, the Hoffmann garden will be open to the public.
10am to 4.30pm, 7th & 8th April 2012

142 Rialto St, Renmark -

$6 per head, children u.18 free

Open Garden - Tintagel

As part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme, Tintagel will be open to the public.
10am to dusk, 14th & 15th April 2012

29 Jeffrey St, Nairne -

$6 per head, children u.18 free

Trees of Duneira

Trees at DuneiraA grand avenue of 90 glorious Dutch Elms leads into the beautiful hills station garden that embraces an historically significant house dating from the 1870s. Duneira boasts a notable collection of mature trees including Himalayan holly, rare cut-leaf walnut, maples, dogwoods, rhododendrons and impressive conifers such as the Noble and Nordmann firs. Sweeping lawns with shrubberies lead to a holly-hedged 'secret garden' showcasing a beautiful old Japanese flowering cherry. This event is part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme.

There will be talks about Duneira's magnificent trees at 11am & 2pm.

Address: Officer Lane, Mount Macedon Directions: Melway X909:G10. Vic Roads 415:C9. From Melbourne exit Calder Fwy (M79) at Mt Macedon; take Mt Macedon Rd (C322) to Mt Macedon shops; travel further 2.4 km to Officer Lane on left.

10am to 4.30pm, Sunday 15th April 2012

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$10 per head, children under 18 free

Peter Olde, the Grevillea Guru

Peter OldeVisit grevillea expert and The Grevillea Book co-author Peter Olde in his spectacular park-like garden filled with a stunning display of Australian plants. The extensive collection of grevillea cultivars and grafted standards is a special highlight. Many rare Australian plants thrive in the garden created by Peter and Margaret. There are large trees and lawns as well as discrete areas including a rainforest garden and fernery.

Peter will give informal talks on all aspects of grevillea culture at 11am & 2pm each day.

This event is part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme.

10am to 4.30pm, Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 April 2012

140 Russell Lane, Oakdale (Camden) -

$7 per head, children under 18 free

Toorak Village Festival of Sculpture

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.
1st to 31st May 2012 (tbc)

Toorak Village -

Enquiries: 0419 005 052

Open Garden - Sunningdale Farm

Sunningdale FarmAs part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme, Sunningdale Farm will be open to the public.
10am to 4.30pm, 5th & 6th May 2012

Mosquito Hill Rd, Mount Compass -

$8 per head, children u.18 free

Lex Marinos...in conversation

Actor and radio presenter Lex Marinos, is well know to all Australians and most recently featured on our TV screens in The Slap. Lex loves spending time in the garden and watching the passing of the seasons. He finds the garden inspiring and an ideal place for relaxation, contemplation and preparing for his acting roles. Join Lex for afternoon tea in a delightful and imaginative intensely planted cottage-style garden where an eclectic mix of waterwise plants, succulents, herbs and tropical species happily co-exist. Lex will talk about some of the many loves and passions in his life, a long list which includes work, family, travel, reading, watching football (of all persuasions), and the family dog.

This event is part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme. Bookings are essential for this event as places are very limited. and can be made on the Australia's Open Garden Scheme secure website here  Tickets $55 includes afternoon tea.

 

2 to 4pm, Saturday 5th May 2012

Willoughby, Sydney -

Enquiries: (02) 9983 1836

Cooking from My Garden, with David Pugh

As part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme, join Queensland's Ambassador Chef David Pugh as he creates delectable dishes from produce picked fresh from the parterre garden at historic Banchory Homestead. Using classic techniques and assisted by Banchory's owner Mary Lee Trivett, David will share some of the secrets he uses in his award-winning Restaurant Two.

Banchory features masses of roses gracing the generous verandahs, sweeping lawns and a formal parterre with a wonderful abundance of fresh vegetables, herbs and spices. This is a culinary experience not to be missed.

Bookings are essential for this event as places are very limited. Tickets $85.00 includes morning tea. You can book online on Australia's Open Garden Scheme secure site here or phone (03) 5424 8061 during business hours.
9.30am to noon, Friday 11th May 2012

Cambooya -

Open Garden - Beechwood

BeechwoodAs part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme, Beechwood will be open to the public.
10am to 4.30pm, 12th & 13th May 2012

36 Snows Rd, Stirling -

$8 per head, children u.18 free

Open Garden - Bonney garden

As part of the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme, the Bonney garden will be open to the public.
10am to 4.30pm, 12th & 13th May 2012

48 Martindale Ave, Golden Grove -

$6 per head, children u.18 free

Tamie Fraser at Wooloondool

Tamie Fraser Join Tamie Fraser, the President Open Gardens Australia, at the lovely garden of Wooloondool. Nestled on the banks of the Murrumbidgee, Wooloondool is a family garden of lawns, trees, natives and perennial plantings. A 90m circular rose walk of mainly heritage species is shaded from whites, through pinks and reds, while raised beds of shrubs, perennials and roses provide year-round interest. An impressive golden elm flanks the croquet lawn, large weeping Chinese elms, Pistacia chinensis and a Virginia creeper provide autumn highlights. Cooking and self-sufficiency priorities are evidenced in the expansive vegetable garden and farm orchard.

Tamie will give informal talks on her love of gardens and gardening at 11am and 2pm on Sunday only. The garden is open on both Saturday & Sunday.

Wooloondool
10am to 4.30pm, Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 May 2012

Maude Rd, Hay -

$7 per head, children under 18 free

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.
 

Our rating - 5 Hats

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10am to 3pm, 26th January 2013 (tbc)

Government House -

Free entryEnquiries: (03) 9655 4211

Australia Day Picnic & Historic Vehicles Display

The popular historic vehicle display, with more than 500 veteran and vintage vehicles, entertainment, free activities and food stalls.
10am to 4pm, 26th January 2013 (tbc)

King's Domain -

Free
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