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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
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'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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Go Fishing in Victoria - Lilydale
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Catch a new hobby by attending one of the free family fishing festivals throughout Victoria. There's activities for the whole family including demonstrations, stalls, entertainment, prizes and giveaways. Instructed fishing workshops for children aged 4-16 years include introduction to fishing, casting, knot tying and fishing. |
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20th September 2008 |
Lillydale Lake, Lilydale
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Call 136 186 to pre-register |
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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. 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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Emerald Lake Craft & Produce Market
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A small occasional market selling handcrafts and fresh produce. For a special outing, White Hat recommends that you ride Puffing Billy fro Belgrave, alight at Lakeside Station and enjoy the market and a picnic before returing on Puffing Billy to Belgrave. Announced dates for 2008 are 16 March and 13 & 20 April 2008. |
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Emerald Lake Road
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Enquiries: (03) 5968 4547 |
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Emerald Market
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An indoor/outdoor market selling a range of goods including bric-a-brac and trash & treasure. |
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8.30am-4pm, 3rd Sat of month |
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Emerald Community Hall (near Fire Station),
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(Mel ref 127 F4) |
Enquiries: (03) 5968 3618 |
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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 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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Lilydale |
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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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Montrose |
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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, 4th Sat of month (Apr, Aug & Oct) plus 13 Dec 08 |
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Mt. Evelyn Scout Hall Station Street
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(Mel ref 120 B1) |
Enquiries: (03) 9736 3668 |
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Mt Dandenong Village Market
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Offering local produce hand crafted gifts and goods we are located in mt Dandenong Village on the Norman Howard Reserve on the corner of the Olinda Basin Rd and Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd. Take a drive through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Just one hour from Melbourne CBD and you are transported to another world. Our new Sunday market has a range of produce, fancy goods, plants, hand crafted gifts and more. Set in the beautiful Mt Dandenong village its a perfect place to explore the village with shops, award winning restaurants and cafes. Full details at
www.MtDandenongVillage.org.au. |
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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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Warburton |
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(Mel ref 290 A4) |
Enquiries: (03) 5966 9765 |
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Warburton River Market
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3rd Sun of month, 10am on |
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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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September 2008 ? |
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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November 2007 ? |
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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Attractions Include: Devonshire Teas, Rides, Sausage sizzle, Market stalls, Showbags, Hot Roasted Chestnuts, and much more. |
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May 2009 ?
Sunday 4th May 2008 |
Kalorama Reserve, Mt. Dandenong Tourist Rd., Kalorama Reserve, Kalorama |
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Mt Dandenong Food & Wine Festival
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Food & Wine tastings, market stalls, |
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November 2007 ? |
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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Ranges Folk Festival
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International & local performers in beautiful surroundings. |
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April 2007 ? |
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 2006 ? |
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 2007 ? |
Warburton Primary School, Horners Road, Warburton |
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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,
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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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April 2009 ? |
The Basin village -
corner Mountain Highway and Forest Road |
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Turkish Tulip Festival Weekend
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Turkish Tulip Festival Weekend - Celebrating the Origin of the Tulip.
Organised by the Australian Turkish Cultural Platform. Want to learn more about
the fascinating history of the tulip and where it all began in Turkey? Each day
is packed with entertainment. The Dutch and Turks share the tulip. Now come and
share the tulip and Turkey with us on this special weekend. Full detail of
events at
Turkish Weekend - Tulip Festival. Adults $14.50 Concession $12 Children under 16 FREE Groups of 10 or more: $9.50 |
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September 2007 ? |
Tesselaar Tulip Farm 357 Monbulk Rd,
Silvan |
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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 2007 ? |
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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