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The White Hat Guide to The Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
This area includes Healesville, Marysville, Olinda and Yarra Glen.
See also our entries under these places of particular interest:
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Gulf Station
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Established in the 1840s, this farm and surrounding buildings is the last remaining timber slab constructed farm in Victoria. This is still a working farm with animals and is managed by the National Trust. Entry fees apply. Please note that while the Gulf Station is currently open, White Hat believes that it is closed during winter in 2008 so ring before making a special trip. |
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1029 Melba Highway
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Yarra Glen |
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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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The Singing Gardens of C.J.Dennis
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Take a stroll through the gardens which were developed by "Den' and his wife using semi-formal shrubs and European trees then enjoy a Devonshire Tea in the tearoom. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day. More information on C.J.Dennis. |
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10am-5pm (closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays & closed during August) |
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Toolangi |
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Enquiries: (03) 5962 9282 |
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Kinglake National Park
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From Opera to Broadway featuring Pot-Pourri
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Pot-Pourri will belt out Broadway, seduce with song, dance up a storm, create magic, and stir your soul with haunting ballads. Four-course degustation dinner & show $135pp; Show Only $40pp. All tix subject to booking fee. Dinner will commence at 7PM. Show time is set for 8.30PM. |
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Rochford Wines, Cnr Maroondah Hwy & Hill Road, Coldstream
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$40 - $135 + BF |
Enquiries: (03) 5962 2119 |
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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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Kinglake Raspberry Fair
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Market stalls, pick your own raspberries, family entertainment and all manner of raspberry-based products. |
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11am to 5pm, Sunday 11 January 2009 |
Kinglake
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A small entry fee applies |
Enquiries: (03) 5786 5360 |
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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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Christmas Hills Community Market & Car Boot Sale
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Fresh produce, pottery, art & crafts. |
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10am-2pm, 2nd Sunday of month, Sept - April |
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Christmas Hills Primary School, 1409 Eltham - Yarra Glen Road,
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Christmas Hills |
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(Mel ref 265 E12) |
Enquiries: (03) 9710 1512 |
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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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9am to 3pm, 3rd Sunday of month |
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cnr Kilvington Drive & Main Street
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Emerald |
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(Mel ref 127 F4) |
Enquiries: 0419 345 750 |
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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 from 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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Emerald |
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(Mel ref 127 F4) |
Enquiries: (03) 5968 3618 |
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Flowerdale Market
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Indoor/outdoor stalls - food, gifts, plants, trash and treasure. |
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9am to 1pm, 3rd Sunday of month |
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Yea-Whittlesea Rd, (opposite Strath Creek turnoff)
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Flowerdale |
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(Mel ref 610 P9) |
Enquiries: (03) 5780 1223 |
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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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Healesville Community Market
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An outdoor market with trash & treasure and a wide range of other goods. |
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8.30am - 2pm, 1st Sun of month |
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River St Carpark,
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Healesville |
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(Mel ref 270 C12) |
Enquiries: (03) 5962 5875 |
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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A small marketofering producedirect from the grower and featuring organic breakfasts. |
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8am to 1pm, Saturdays |
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Tourist Railway Station
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Healesville |
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Enquiries: (03) 5962 5070 |
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Healesville Racecourse Market
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Crafts and other items. |
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10am-2pm, 3rd Sun of month (Sept-June) |
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Healsville Racecourse, Healsville-Kinglake Road,
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Healesville |
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(Mel ref 269 J12) |
Enquiries: (03) 9733 0281 |
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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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(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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(Mel ref 38 F4) |
Enquiries: (03) 9778 5253 or 0430 192 555 |
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Mont De Lancey Farmers Market
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The market is held in the grounds of Mont De Lancey Historical Home, Gardens & Museum situated in Wandin, where you will find Free range beef, Cakes and cookies, Artisan Bread, Wine tasting, Seasonal fruit & vegetables, Olives & Extra Virgin Olive Oil and much more. |
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9am to 1pm, 2nd Saturday of month |
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71 Wellington Rd
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Enquiries: (03) 5964 2088 |
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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, last 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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St Andrews Market
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Craft and produce stalls in a delightful bush setting. More information on St
Andrews Market. |
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8am-2pm, Saturdays |
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Kangaroo Ground Rd - St Andrews Rd,
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St Andrews |
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(Mel ref 250 E11) |
Enquiries: (03) 9756 7515 |
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The Market at Yarrawood
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Art, craft, produce, plants, wine, jewellery, live music, panoramic views and much more to see and buy at The Market at Yarrawood. |
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from 9am, 2nd Sunday of month (Nov to April) |
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1275 Melba Hwy
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Yarra Glen |
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(Mel ref 267 G7) |
Enquiries: (03) 9730 2003 |
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Upper Yarra Community Market
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An outdoor market selling a range of goods. |
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9am-3pm (later in summer), 2nd Sunday of month |
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Yarra Junction Football Oval Carpark
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Yarra Junction |
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(Mel ref 288 D7) |
Enquiries: (03) 5964 7199 (6-9pm) |
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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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Warrandyte Community Craft Market
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An outdoor market selling hand made goods and produce. |
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9am - 1pm, 1st Sat of month |
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Along the river, Stiggants Rd,
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Warrandyte |
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(Mel ref 23 D12) |
Enquiries: (03) 9844 4495 |
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Yarra Glen Racecourse Market
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An indoor/outdoor market with over 300 stalls selling local produce, local arts & crafts. No dogs allowed. Additional twilight market (3pm to 8pm) 15 December 2007. |
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9am—2pm, 1st Sunday of month (Sept to June) |
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Yarra Glen Racecourse, Armstrong Grove,
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Yarra Glen |
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(Mel ref 275 C1) |
Enquiries: (03) 5974 4710 |
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Yarra Junction Football Club Market
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An outddor market selling variety of goods. |
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8am-4pm, 3rd Sunday of month |
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Main Road car park,
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Yarra Junction |
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(Mel ref 288 D7) |
Enquiries: (03) 5967 1280 |
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Yarra Valley Regional Farmers Market
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Founded 9 years ago the Yarra Valley Regional Farmers’ Market is the longest running farmers' market in Victoria. Held on the third Sunday of each month at the award winning Yering Station winery, the Farmers’ Market features produce made and grown by some the regions’ best producers. Speak to the producer while purchasing fresh seasonal fruit, juices and vegetables, locally baked bread, biscuits, pies and fudge, the best jams and preserves, cheeses, coffee, beer, pasta, locally grown flowers, olives, eggs, honey, meat and much more. |
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9am to 2pm, 3rd Sunday of the month |
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Yering Station Barn, Melba Highway
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Yarra Glen |
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Enquiries: (03) 9730 0100 |
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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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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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September 2008 ? |
Ferney Creek Horticultural Society Hall, Hilton Road, Ferny Creek |
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Gladysdale Apple and Wine Festival
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An annual community festival with stalls and entertainment. |
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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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Kinglake Ranges Festival
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A community festival celebrating the region of Kinglake. |
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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 2008 ? |
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
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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 2008 ? |
Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Mt Dandenong |
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Mt Toolebewong Festival at Moora
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A biennial festival with family entertainment and alternative lifestyle workshops plus solar energy and owner building demonstrations. |
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February 2008 ? |
Moora moora Co-operative near Healesville |
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Open Garden Weekend
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The Rose Garden Weekend , is made possible by the Nieuwesteeg family who open their Rose Nursery display garden in Coldstream to the public for this weekend only. The stunning Rose Garden was planted in 1985 and includes hundreds of old fashioned and species roses, including the beautiful Alister Clark collection featuring Black Boy, Lorraine Lee and Lady Mann, which comprise the largest such collection in Victoria. Rose plants and seedlings are available for purchase, along with Devonshire Teas, local Yarra Valley produce, BBQ, and Raffle tickets. Proceeds to the Road Trauma Support Team, a voluntary group of people who care for victims of road crashes. |
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November 2008 ? |
Nieuwesteeg Rose Nursery, 4 Tarrawarra Road, Coldstream |
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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 2009 ? |
National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgia Road, Olinda |
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Shedfest
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The wineries of the Upper Yarra valley open their doors for this special weekend. Discover the charm of small vineyards, understand the influence that each individual site has on wine style and meet the makers who toil the land and nurture the barrels to bring you some exceptionally fine wines. The festival provides a touring bus departing from Lilydale station each day if you would prefer to leave the car at home. Participating wineries: Bulong Estate, Burgi Hill Vineyard, Elmswood Estate, Five Oaks Vineyard, Killara Park Estate, Lilydale Estate, Morgan Vineyards, Seville Estate, Seville Hill, Shelmerdine, Whispering Hills, Wild Cattle Creek, Yarra Burn. These Yarra Valley wineries are along the Warburton Highway from Wandin to Warburton, Victoria. Turn right at Lilydale and follow the signs. |
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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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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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April 2009 ? |
The Basin village -
corner Mountain Highway and Forest Road |
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The Pioneer & Working Horse Festival
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Horse teams in action, sheep dog trials, pioneer skills, blacksmiths, woodcrafts, historic machinery demonstrations, horse-shoe tossing competition, folk music & dancing, refreshments, stalls and displays all in the grounds of the historic 1850s farm |
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January 2009 ? |
Gulf Station, 1029 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen |
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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 2008 ? |
Tesselaar Tulip Farm 357 Monbulk Rd,
Silvan |
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Twilight Market at St Andrews Market
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A special twilight market held at the popular
St Andrews Market. There are
usually one or two of these special markets approaching Christmas time. |
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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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Winterfest in Warburton
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A major wood festival with woodwork, arts and crafts and the Yarra Valley Talent Quest. |
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Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival
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An annual festival featuring outdoor jazz performances, wine and food. |
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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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Crimson Rosellas
© Australian Pacific Touring |
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© Tourism Victoria |
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Wine Barrels
© Yarra Valley, Dandenongs
and The Ranges Tourism Board |
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© Global Ballooning |
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Puffing Billy Steam Train
© Australian Pacific Touring
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Dandenongs
© Australian Pacific Touring |
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© Epicurean Tours |
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Kookaburra
© Gray Line |
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© Global Ballooning |
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