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The White Hat Guide to the Dandenong Ranges (Dandenongs)
Some Parks & Gardens in the
Dandenongs
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Burnham Beeches Estate
This lavish estate was built for
Alfred
Nicholas (developer of
Aspro) and his family. It exudes 1920s chic and you
would not be surprised to see a Hispano Suza glide up the driveway with young
men in boaters and young ladies with parasols. The Alfred Nicholas Gardens (see
left) with
their extensive water features are open to the public.
Sherbrook Road, Sherbrook
10am - 5pm daily
(See also the Nicholas Building
- the city
'skyscraper' built for Nicholas)
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National Rhododendron Gardens
Home to the Australian Mountain Ash - the world's largest flowering tree,
these gardens feature a huge range of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias,
hydrangeas and daffodils.
10 am - 5 pm daily
The Georgian Road, Olinda
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Other Gardens & Arboreta
The R.J. Hamer Arboretum (Chalet Road, Olinda) features European
American and Asian trees, while the Mt. Dandenong Arboretum (Ridge Road,
Dandenong) features rare conifers from the Southern Hemisphere. The George
Tindale Gardens (Sherbrook Road, Sherbrook - Me ref 75 J2) and the Pirianda
Gardens (Hacketts Road, Olinda) both blend exotic plants with the native
trees
All 10am - 4.30pm daily
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Karwarra
An Australian Plant Garden devoted to displaying the diversity of
Australian plants in a landscaped setting. It features one of the
largest ranges of Australian plants in public gardens with many rare and
unique species
Karwarra
Mt Dandenong Tourist Road,
Kalorama
(Mel ref 120 B9)
Enquiries: (03) 9728 4256
10am-4pm Tue-Fri
1-4pm, weekends & public holidays
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'SkyHigh' at Mount Dandenong
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Museum of Lilydale
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This museum includes a significant section dedicated to the great Australian singer, Dame Nelly Melba. |
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11am-4pm, Wednesdays-Sundays |
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33 Castella Street,
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Lilydale |
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Enquiries: (03) 9294 6313 |
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Park at Silvan Dam
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White Hat - THE place to find markets in Victoria
Over the years White Hat has become recognised as THE
place to list and find markets in Melbourne & Victoria and our
markets pages consistently receive over 1,000 visitors a day with over
3,000 a day at weekends. Unlike many
websites which merely LIST markets, White Hat VISITS markets as
witnessed by the photographs. Although we visit hundreds of markets
every year we can never cover all of them so please let us know if any
of our information is out of date. With details on over 400 markets,
users regularly tell us that the
White Hat listing is the best and most
comprehensive source of markets in
Victoria available either on the web
or in print.
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Cherished Once More Baby & Children's Mini - Market
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Quality New & Preloved Baby and Kids items for sale. One day only Sat 7th Feb 2009. 10 Holme Rd, Ferntree Gully. 9am - 2pm. Prams, toys, books, manchester, clothes, and heaps of new stock at heavily reduced prices. |
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9am to 2pm, Saturday 7th February 2009 |
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10 Holme Rd
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Enquiries: (03) 9778 3323 |
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Emerald Craft and Produce Market
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In the beautiful township of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges next to a beautiful little park is the Emerald Craft and Produce Market. Friendly stallholders sell high quality, homemade, home-grown or vintage goods. Ride Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Emerald Station or about a 1 hour drive from the CBD. A splendid day out in the hills. |
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cnr Kilvington Drive & Main Street
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(Mel ref 127 F4) |
Enquiries: 0419 345 750 |
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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
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Upper Ferntree Gully |
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Enquiries: 0429 090 857 |
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Kallista Community Market
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An outdoor market in the surroundings of the Dandenongs with a wide range of home made and locally produced goods. |
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9am-1pm (3pm in Nov & D ec), 1st Sat of month (except Jan) |
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Church Street,
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(Mel ref 75 K3) |
Enquiries: (03) 9755 2622 |
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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
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Lilydale |
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(Mel Ref 38 G8) |
Enquiries: (03) 9727 0037 |
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Lilydale Market
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An indoor/outdoor market with mainly trash & treasure. Thur 8.30am-5.30pm; Fri 8.30am-7.30pm; Sat 8.30am-5pm; Sun 9am-3pm. |
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Thursday to Sunday |
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45 Hutchinson Street
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(Mel ref 38 D5) |
Enquiries: 0417 325 579 |
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Lilydale 'The Chapel' Night Market
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An indoor/outdoor evening market fearuring arts, crafts and refreshments |
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5pm to 9pm, 2nd Friday of month (except Jan) |
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Lilydale |
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(Mel ref 38 F4) |
Enquiries: (03) 9778 5253 or 0430 192 555 |
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Montrose Craft Market
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An outdoor market with crafts and produce. |
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9am-1.30pm, 3rd Saturady of month (except Jan) |
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Town Centre, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road,
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(Mel ref 52 C7) |
Enquiries: (03) 9728 1703 |
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Mount Evelyn Scouts Market
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In and around the Mount Evelyn Scout Hall. Local Art/Craft, Trash/Treasure, Plants, Books, Clothes, Furniture, Food from the BBQ and cakes from the kitchen. Regular Market growing since 2005, friendly faces and free entry. |
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9am to 2pm, last Sat of month (Feb, May, Aug & Oct) plus 12 Dec 09 |
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Mt. Evelyn Scout Hall Station Street
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Enquiries: (03) 9736 3668 |
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Mt Dandenong Village Market
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Due to the success of our Annual Mt Dandenong Village Festival the market will again be trading, and many of the Festival stallholders will be providing their wares with fantastic timing for Christmas.
Items Such as Bric –a –Brac. Handmade Jewellery, Hamd made Soy Candles, Honey, Eggs, Strawberries, Sausage sizzle and much much more. Come and enjoy a day in the hills. |
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11am to 4pm, 2nd Sunday of month (Sept to May) |
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Enquiries: Angela or Howard on (03) 9751 2722 |
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St Richards Primary School Twilight Market
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Come to St Richards annual Twilight Market. Lots of stalls including jewelery, gifts, clothing, hand made items, and much more. |
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starts 7pm, Thursday 23rd October 2008 |
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Enquiries: 0401 432 895 |
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Warburton Community Market
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High quality arts and crafts, plants, cakes, organic produce, musical instruments and Frank's sausage sizzle. |
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3rd Saturday of month |
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St Mary's (Anglican) Church Hall, Warburton Highway
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Enquiries: (03) 5966 9765 |
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Warburton River Market
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Thomas Avenue at rear of shops,
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Please note that the above are the official trading hours. At many markets, a number of stalls close early, so you need to be there well before official closing time. |
Forthcoming Events
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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Cockatoo May Fair
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Community focussed, family friendly day out in the Dandenongs: rides, market, music, magic show, kid's games, workshops, displays, reptile show and much more |
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May 2008 ? |
Alma Treloar Reserve, Cockatoo |
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Emerald Winterfest
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An annual community festival. |
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Ferntree Gully Village Fair
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This fair is being "rested" in 2007 and may resume in 2008. Wide range of Community Groups and Stallholders gather together in our picturesque foothills for our Annual Fair. Rides, activities, Singing Competition (FTG Idol), dog competition and lots more |
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November 2008 ? |
Ferntree Gully Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Station Street & Alpine Street |
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Ferny Creek Floral Festival
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Featuring late spring blooms and extensive gardens. On the Sunday as well as a beautiful display of spring flowers we have a jazz band performing "Jazz Antics" with Suzann Frisk from 12 noon till 3pm. |
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Ferny Creek Agricultural Hall, Hilton Road,
Ferny Creek |
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Ferny Creek Spring Flower Show
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Rhododendrons, azaleas, daffodils and other spring blooms. Enjoy a Devonshire tea in the spacious gardens. |
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Ferney Creek Horticultural Society Hall, Hilton Road, Ferny Creek |
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Great Train Race
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An annual event where runners of all abilities race against Puffing Billy. |
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Lavender Harvest Festival
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A celebration of the harvest. |
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Lilydale Show
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A traditional country show |
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Lilydale Recreation Reserve, Lilydale |
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Melba Festival
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A wide range entertainment and music from classical (with of course reference
to Dame Nellie Melba) to jazz
performed in a variety of atmospheric venues. |
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Monbulk Music Festival
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Previously known as the Mobulk Jazz and Blues Festival. The 2005 festival has been cancelled due to lack of sponsorship. The organisers hope to have the festival running again in 2006 |
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Mount Dandenong Pre-School Annual Chestnut Festival
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Held annually by the Mt Dandenong Preschool on the Kalorama Reserve in the Dandenong Ranges. Market stalls, fair ground rides, fairy floss, hot food and, of course, roasted chestnuts! Full details at Chestnut
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Kalorama Reserve, Mt. Dandenong Tourist Rd., Kalorama Reserve, Kalorama |
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Mount Dandenong Village Festival
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Mount Dandenong Village is set in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. Just one
hour from Melbourne CBD. Sunday 30th November will see the village hold its 4th
Village Festival. There shall be live music, a street market, games and rides
for all the family. Free face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides and much more.
There are beautiful shops in the village including crafts, antiques and home
wares. The village has a wide variety of places to eat, from pub food to fine
dining at The Wild Oak Restaurant. Executive Chef Ben Higgs of The Wild Oak
restaurant and wild Oak cooking school shall be giving free cooking demos
throughout the day. To book a stall, please mail traders@MtDandenong.org.au |
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Mt Dandenong Food & Wine Festival
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Food & Wine tastings, market stalls, |
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Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Mt Dandenong |
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Oppy Family Fun Ride
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A family fun ride in celebration of the achievements of Sir Hubert Opperman. Choose from a 2km or 14.4km ride, |
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PAVE Festival - Performing And Visual arts in Emerald
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An arts festival with a difference. Different events every day ranging from
spectator to participatory. Music, workshops, exhibitions, performances, Circus
Oz, competitions, public art, kids events, Freeza event, markets and much more.
Most events free or gold coin. Some cover charges apply. Check out
www.pave.org.au for program listings and
further information or email info@pave.org.au |
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Ranges Folk Festival
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International & local performers in beautiful surroundings. |
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April 2009 ? |
National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgia Road, Olinda |
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Spring Festival
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Experience spring in these delightful gardens. |
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September 2008 ? |
National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgian Road, Olinda |
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Springfest in Warburton
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Family activities, stalls, demonstrations, music, dancing and much more. |
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November 2008 ? |
Warburton Primary School, Horners Road, Warburton |
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Tesselaar Tulip Festival - Turkish Weekend
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The festival organized by the Australian Turkish Cultural Platform (www.atcp.com.au) celebrates Turkish culture through music, art, crafts, Ottoman Army band march, dance, coffee cup reading, bely dancing workshop, shows and fabulous Turkish food. This wonderful event effectively brings Turkey to Melbourne. |
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Tesselaar Tulip Farm 357 Monbulk Rd,
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Tesselar Tulip Festival
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Welcome to the "53rd Tesselaar Tulip Festival" .Popular events scheduled
throughout the Tesselaar Tulip Festival include: Turkish weekend Food, Wine and
Music Weekend Dutch Weekend Irish Weekend Children's days (during school
holidays) Ladies day Senior's days So why not get a group of family and friends
together and come spend the day tip toeing through the fields of tulips at the
Tesselaar Tulip Festival. |
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October 2008 ? |
Tesselaar Tulip Farm 357 Monbulk Rd,
Silvan |
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The Basin Music Festival
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An eclectic blend of blues, jazz, roots, world, Celtic, folk and a cappella close to Melbourne in the beautiful foothills of the Dandenongs. Also a Youth Stage, songwriting competition, market stalls and community expo. |
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March 2010 ? |
The Basin village -
corner Mountain Highway and Forest Road |
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Warburton Winter Film Festival
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The latest shorts and features with meals supplied. |
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June 2008 ? |
Upper Yarra Arts & Entertainment Centre,
Warburton |
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Yarra Valley Strawberry Festival
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A Strawberry festival with market stalls,live entertainment including a live band, a jumping castle, rides, strawberry eating competitions, animal farm, cream teas, sparkling wine and strawberries, and a barbeque. |
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November 2008 ? |
Lilydale Showgrounds, Lilydale |
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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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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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Puffing Billy Steam Train
© Australian Pacific Touring
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Seal Rocks © Gray Line |
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Dandenongs
© Australian Pacific Touring |
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Tramcar Restaurant
© Gray Line |
'Best of Melbourne' Tour
including Yarra cruise,
Dandenongs visit and meal
on Colonial Tramcar
Restaurant
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Kookaburra
© Gray Line |
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