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The White Hat Guide to what's on & things to do in Melbourne

Monday 1st September 2025

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Wattle Day, 1905
A. J. Campbell & his followers celebrating Wattle Day
Werribee Gorge, 1905

This day has been celebrated by many Australians for over a century as Wattle Day.

Events in Melbourne

Monday 1st September 2025

Below is a list of events, markets, attractions and exhibitions occurring on this date. You may also wish to consult The White Hat Guide 20 Things To Do in Melbourne on a Monday.

Dome Promenade Tours

Exhibition Building Dome with city skyline in background

Experience the magnificent Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade on a one hour guided tour. Discover the rich history of this iconic building while taking in uninterrupted views of the Melbourne city skyline.
Ticket pricings and bookings at Museum Victoria website
between 9am and 5pm daily
Royal Exhibition Building

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Free Tour of Federation Square
Free Tour of Federation Square. No need to book, just turn up on time at the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags in the Swanston Street Forecourt.

Free .. 11am, Monday to Saturday .. Federation Square ..

'Process'
Process is a series of Monday night architecture talk at Loop in Melbourne organised by the Young Architects Commitee of the RAIA.

.. 6pm, 1st Monday of month .. Loop Bar, 23 Myers Place Melbourne ..

Markets

Markets in Melbourne

Monday 1st September 2025

As well as the specific markets listed below for this particular Monday, you may also be interested in the White Hat Guide to all Monday Markets.

 



More markets below,

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CERES Organic Food & Craft Market

CERES Organic Market and Shop recently celebrated their 10th birthday. The market sells fresh organic fruit and veg with an emphais on locally grown produce. The CERES Craft Market sells a mixture of hand crafted objects and second hand bargains in a social and friendly environment." The
Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat & Sun 9am to 2pm.
CERES Community Environment Park, 8 Lee Street, East Brunswick

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Chapel Street Bazaar
A veritable Alladin's Cave of collectables, memorabilia and antiques. With over 80 independent dealers buying and selling, White Hat believes this is the largest bazaar of its type in Melbourne. ..
10am to 6pm, daily .. 217 Chapel Street, Prahran ..
Lost & Found Market
Lost & Found is an indoor market based in a shop just off Smith Street Collingwood. It features vintage furniture, lighting, art, posters, clothes, books, records and anything collectable. Permenant and casual stalls available. ..
10am to 6pm, Daily .. 1-5 Perry Street, Collingwood ..
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Attractions

Attractions in Melbourne

Monday 1st September 2025

As well as the attractions listed below as open on this day, you may also be interested in the White Hat Guide to Major Attractions and Places of Interest in Melbourne.

 

Old Melbourne Gaol

Ned Kellyat the scaffold in the Old Melbourne Gaol

A gaol built in the early days of European settlement and the site of over 100 hangings including that of the bushranger Ned Kelly. more information at Old Melbourne Gaol >>
9.30am-5pm, Daily (except Christmas Day & Good Friday)
337 Russell Street (near Victoria Street), Melbourne
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Royal Botanic Gardens



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Toorak House - (The Swedish Church)

Toorak House - 1857
One of Victoria's earliest surviving mansions, Toorak House now also functions as The Swedish Church. It is open to the public daily and also features a shop selling Scandinavian crafts and Scandanavian food. Details at Toorak House - (The Swedish Church)

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Cooks' Cottage

Cooks' CottageThe original tiny cottage belonging to Captain Cook's parents which was brought to Australia and reassembled in the Fitzroy Gardens - a short walk from central Melbourne. More information at The White Hat Guide to Cook's Cottage >>.
9am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day)
Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
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Melbourne Zoo

Established in 1862, Melbourne Zoo is Australia's oldest zoo. It contains more than 350 animal species from Australia and around the world. It is a short distance from the city and can be accessed by car, train or a picturesque tram ride through Royal Park. More information at Melbourne Zoo.
Daily 9am-5pm, daily
Elliott Ave, Parkville
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Old Treasury Building

One of Australia's finest Victorian era buildings. It is open to teh public on Wednesdays and Sundays and features fine displays related to Melbourne history. More info >>
10am to 4pm, Sunday to Friday
Cnr Spring St & Collins St, Melbourne
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Bundoora Park
Bundoora Park
Sunrise to Sunset .. Plenty Road,, Bundoora .. (Mel ref 19 F4)
Chinese Museum
Situated in the heart of Chinatown, the Chinese Museum records the history and significant contribution of Chinese people in Victoria since their first major arrival with the gold rush. more info > >
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Free Tour of Melbourne Town Hall
A free tour of the historic Melbourne Town Hall. Numbers are limited so bookings are essential and required one day in advance. More information >>
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Immigration Museum

Covering Victoria's immigration history from the early 1800s to the present day. More information on the Immigration Museum
Daily 10am-5pm .. 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne,, ..
National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection
National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection
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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium features marine life from the Southern Ocean and Antarctic regions. This means that locals can learn more about our own sea life while visitors from the northern hemisphere are likely to witness creatures they have never seen before. more info >>
Daily 9.30am-6pm (last entries 5pm) .. cnr King St & Flinders St, Melbourne ..
Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine of Remembrance
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Tall Ship Enterprize
Tall Ship Enterprize
.. Gem Pier Williamstown, Melbourne and others including Docklands, ..
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Melbourne's Outskirts

Things to do in Melbourne's Outskirts

Monday 1st September 2025

As well as the events listed below as open on this day, you may also be interested in the White Hat Guide to Victoria's Regions.

 

Events in Melbourne outskirts

Markets in Melbourne Outskirts

Attractions in Melbourne Outskirts

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Almost 200 hectares of grassy plains and sweeping river terraces are home to a collection of animals from the grasslands of Africa, Australia and Asia. More info >>
Daily 9am-5pm, first tour 10am & last tour 3.40pm
K Road, Werribee
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Forest Glade Gardens

Forest Glade Gardens is one of Australia's finest private gardens. It is short trip from Melbourne and is open to the public from September to May. It features large exotic trees, a bonsai house, a woodland section, a fern gully a blue bell patch and an impressive daffodil lawn during spring; a topiary garden, two aviaries, a laburnum arch, a peony walk highlighted with climbing roses, as well as numerous pergolas, ponds, fountains and statues. A small entry fee applies (children free)

10am to 4.30pm, daily Sept to May .. 816 Mt Macedon Rd, Mt Macedon, VIC ..
National Rhododendron Garden
At The National Rhododendron Gardens you will find brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around. When not in bloom, you can still soak in the beauty of rich bark textures, seed capsules, foliage shapes and beautiful fragrance as you stroll through the grounds. More information at National Rhododendron Garden
10am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day) .. The Georgian Road, Olinda ..
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