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The White Hat Guide to what's on & things to do in Regional & Country Victoria

Saturday 28th June 2025

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Bellarine Peninsula
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Mornington Peninsula
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Yarra Valley & Ranges
High Country & North East Victoria
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Bellarine

Bellarine Peninsula & west coast of Port Phillip Bay

Saturday 28th June 2025

General information about the Bellarine Peninsula & west coast of Port Phillip Bay including Geelong

Barwon Heads Market
An indoor/outdoor village market with an emphasis on fresh local produce. Also local art & music. The Barwon Heads market operates all year, the last Saturday of the month Feb – Nov. Weekly Dec and Jan but for 2010, not on Dec 25, or Jan 1st ..
Last Sat of month Fen to Nov then selected Saturdays through Dec & Jan .. Community Hall, Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads ..
Drysdale Community Craft Shop Inc
The Drysdale Community Craft Shop has a range of unique uandcrafted uoods made by their members, Specialised baby bear, band bmbroidery, bnique jewellery, folk art, fand made cards, wedding charms, Australiana, paintings, patchwork & quilting. They also have a Lay-by and Order Service. ..
11am to 4pm daily .. 8-20 High Street, Drysdale ..
Geelong Greyhounds Saturday Community Market at Beckley Park.
A large indoor/outdoor market with variety stalls, produce and food. ..
8.30am to 1pm, Saturdays .. Beckley Park, off Princes Highway, Corio ..
Laverton Rubble & Riches Market
A large indoor/outdoor market with trash & trasure, produce, clothes, furniture, hardware and a range of other goods. White Hat guarantees that if you are looking for a drive shaft for a 1983 Monaro or a missing pice of that Royal Doulton tea set then it will be there. We're just not quite sure where. ..
7am - 4 pm, Saturdays & Sundays .. 8-18 Leakes Road, Laverton ..
Mill Markets Newcomb
A large indoor market with permenant and casual stallholders selling antiques,collectables, vintage clothing, homewares, memmorabilia and retro fashions. White Hat suggests that if you enjoy the Chapel Street Bazaar in Melbourne you will find a similar range of items at the Newcomb Mill Market but with more space to move. ..
10am to 6pm, daily .. 114 Bellarine Highway, Newcomb ..
Newtown Farmers Market
Featuring a wide range of fresh local produce direct from the Farmer/Producer to you. Fall in love with local food. Full information at Regional Farmers Markets. ..
8am to 1pm, 4th Saturday of month .. Barwon Edge Restaurant Carpark, Windsor Road, Newtown, Geelong .. (Mel ref 451 F7)

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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Queenscliff Maritime Museum
An impressive museum exploring the maritime history of Southern Port Phillip Bay. More information >>
.. Wharf Street, Queenscliff ..
National Wool Museum
National Wool Museum
9.30am-4pm daily (except Christmas Day & Good Friday) .. cnr Moorabool & Brougham Streets., Geelong .. (Mel ref 228 C1)
Portarllngton Mill
A four storey sandstone steam mill built in 1856. This venue hosts various exhibitions throughout the year. More info >>
12-4pm, Saturdays & Sundays .. 5 Turner Court, Portarllngton ..
The Mansion at Werribee Park
The Mansion at Werribee Park
.. K Road,, Werribee .. (Mel ref 201 D1)

Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road and hinterland

Saturday 28th June 2025

General information about the Great Ocean Road and its hinterland including Camperdown and Warrnambool & Port Fairy

Apollo Bay Market
An outdoor market with 20 to 50 stalls selling home made produce and handcrafted goods as well as local produce. Stalls are only available to local residents or rate payers and hence this market truly reflects the craft and produce of the Otways region. ..
8.30am to 4pm, Saturdays .. Foreshore,, Apollo Bay .. (Mel ref 626 J10)
Pombo Mart
A very large building (originally a butter factory) with a large range of antiques, collectables, old wares and plenty of surprises. White Hat recommends that if you are travelling the Princes Highway between Geelong and Warrnambool that you take a break at the Pombo Mart. There is a cafe and one of  the proprietors is Peter Brocklehurst "The singing cobbler" continues to ply his trade repairing watches and shoes, cutting keys and engraving. More information at Pombo Mart ..
Thursday to Monday, public holidays and 7 days per week during school holidays .. 2846 Princes Highway, Pomborneit North ..
Torquay Central Farmers Market
Local & regional bread, cheese, organics, eggs, vegies, berries, jam and honey. White Hat has not yet attended this market but when we do we will let you know what we think. ..
8.30am to 1pm, Saturdays .. Car park, Torquay Central, 41 Bristol Road, Torquay ..
Up Markets
New Fashion,Vintage and Cultural Art, become a stall holder in Lorne new indoor permanent market, we do all the hard work for you selling your products seven days a week, prime beachfront location in the heart of lorne's lively shopping hub, stalls and wall space available now. ..
10am to 6pm daily .. 144 Mount Joy Parade, Lorne ..
Warrnambool Mill Markets
A market operated in the same style as the mills markets in Newtown and Daylesford. Stalls are available on a monthly lease and you will find all manner of clothing, jewellery, antiques, collectables and bric-a-brac. The market is located in the factory and gardens created by Fletcher Jones. ..
.. Fletcher Jones Gardens, Princes Highway, Warrnambool ..
Cape Otway Lighthouse
Cape Otway Lighthouse
Daily from 9am .. , Cape Otway ..
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum
9am-5pm (last entry 4pm) daily (except Christmas Day) .. Merris Street,, Warrnambool ..

Grampians & the blunt end

Grampians & the blunt end of Victoria

Saturday 28th June 2025

General information about the Grampian Ranges and 'blunt end of Victoria including Hamilton and Horsham

Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre
Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre
Wed, Thur, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm, Fri noon - 4pm .. Blair Street., Harrow ..

Wimmera, Mallee & Mildura

Wimmera, Mallee & Mildura

Saturday 28th June 2025

General information about the Wimmera, Mallee & Mildura

Wedderburn Trash & Treasure Market
An outdoor market with a range of goods. ..
8am-12 noon, 4th Sat of month (3rd Sat in Dec) .. Old Market Square, High Street,, Wedderburn .. (Mel ref 620 J7)
Millewa Pioneer Village
Millewa Pioneer Village
9am-6pm daily .. Millewa Road,, Meringur ..

Goldfields & Macedon Ranges

Goldfields & Macedon Ranges

Saturday 28th June 2025

General information about the Goldfields and Macedon Ranges including Ballarat, Bendigo, Ararat & Stawell and the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country

Hanging Rock Races
The traditional New Years Day races at the atmospheric racecourse at Hanging Rock.

.. 1st January 2021 .. Hanging Rock ..

Daylesford Mill Markets

A large indoor market with an emphasis on antiques, retro fashion and collectables. New stallholders are welcome. White Hat recommends that the serious browser for retro and memorabilia sets aside plenty of time because there are a large amount of goods on display. More information at Daylesford Mill Markets >>
10am to 6pm, 7 days a week
105 Central Springs Road, Daylesford

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Lancefield & District Farmers Market

Community owned - authentic - farmers market. Fresh local produce - veg - fruit - meat - cheese & other provisions for a more sustainable shopping experience. Free face-painting & music from local buskers.Come down with your bags, baskets and trolleys and support local producers.
9am-1pm, 4th Saturday of the month, (3rd Sat in Dec)
Centre Plantation, High Street,, Lancefield

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Ballarat Antique Market
This large antique market with a wide range of items is located on two floors of an old school building and also contains a museum with a small entry charge.It is morein the nature of a very large antique store and does not appear to have the space to cater for casual stallholders. When White Hat last visited (in April 2008) there was also a specialist coins area. ..
10am to 5pm, daily .. Antique & Collectables Centre, 9 Humffray Street North,, Ballarat ..
Ballarat Lakeside Farmers Market
A true Farmers Market. Situated on beautiful Lake Wendouree, the Ballarat Lakeside Market dishes up some of Victoria's freshest produce. While enjoying the live music you can sample & buy from up to 50 specialist boutique stalls featuring fresh fruit, herbs & vegetables, free range poultry and meat, deli style foods, regional wine, coffee, sausage sizzle and much much more. The Lake has never tasted so good. ..
9am to 1pm, 2nd & 4th Saturday of month (except December 2nd and 3rd Saturday) .. Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat (next to Pipers Restaurant) ..
Sunbury Computer Swap Meet
A large number of stalls selling new and second hand computer equipment and related goods. A small entry fee applies. ..
9am to 4pm, 4th Saturday of month .. Leisure Centre - Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury ..
Wesley Hill Market
Locally grown produce, plants, flowers, books, antiques & bric-a-brac, etc ..
7.30am - 1pm, Saturdays .. Pyrenees Hwy opposite Albion Hotel,, Castlemaine .. (Mel ref 609 D7)
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
Australia's oldest regional gallery. and home of  the original Eureka Flag. More info >>
10.30am to 5 pm, daily .. Ballarat Fine Arts Gallery, Ballarat ..
Bringalbit

Bringalbit is a country property near Mt. Macedon retaining some of its original remnant Peppermint Gums, Yellow Box and Manna Gums fail to break the winds. These have been supplemented  confers, oaks, willow and poplar thickets, Monterey pines and Osage trees, nearly all planted in the 19th century. The large trees, together with a small creek feeding a couple of dams and the garden lake before cascading down it’s rocky falls below the spillway forms a peaceful retreat in country Victoria. There is a 60metre Quince Walk that delights in Spring and Autumn. Elsewhere in the garden swathes of roses, lavender, dianthus and gaura soak up the sun on the north facing terraces with their silver foliage context of snow-in-summer edging. There is a small entry charge per person (children free). More info >>
10am to 4pm, Saturdays & Sundays .. 512 Sidonia Road, Sidonia via Kyneton, VIC ..
The Golden Dragon Museum
The Golden Dragon Museum
9-5pm daily (except Christmas Day) .. 5-11 Brook Street., Bendigo ..

Central Victoria

Central Victoria

Saturday 28th June 2025

General indformation about Central Victoria including Echuca

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market
"Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Sew it" with children's entertainment. ..
9am-1pm, 4th Sat of month (no Jan market) .. Benalla Lake foreshore,, Benalla .. (Mel ref 610 V1)
"The Willows" Museum
"The Willows" Museum
10am-3pm daily (usually) .. Powell Street, Jerelderie (NSW) ..
Benalla Art Gallery
Benalla Art Gallery
10am-5pm daily .. By the Lake, Bridge Street,, Benalla .. (Mel ref 619 D6)
Benalla Costume & Pioneer Museum
Benalla Costume & Pioneer Museum
9am - 5pm daily .. 14 Mair Street., Benalla ..
Cactus Country

9am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day & Good Friday) .. 4986 Murray Valley Hwy, Strathmerton ..
Torrumbarry Weir
Torrumbarry Weir
Open daily .. off Murray Valley Highway,, near Torrumbarry ..

Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula

Saturday 28th June 2025

General information about the Mornington Peninsula

Vintage Market (Rosebud West)

Vintage Market - held at Broadway Bazaar. This is a permanent market, full of vintage and retro bargains held in the old Broadway Theatre in Rosebud Pde, Rosebud. (beach side of the Rosebud Cinemas.) With over 60 permanent stalls of clothing, bric a brac, collectables, jewelry, curios. Café attached. Open 7 days. Mon - Sat : 9.30am - 5pm. Sun : 10am - 3pm . More information at Rosebud Vintage Bazaar

Old Broadway Theatre, Rosebud Pde, Rosebud West

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Tootgarook Primary School Community Market
An outdoor market selling bric-a-brac, food, and general goods. ..
7.30am-12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month .. Tootgarook Primary School, Carmichael Street., Tootgarook .. (Mel ref 169 D4)
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park
10am-5pm, Tue-Sun .. 390 McClelland Drive,, Langwarrin .. (Mel ref 103 E3)
The Museum of HMAS Cerberus
The Museum of HMAS Cerberus
10.30am-4pm, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat, Sun & public holidays .. HMAS Cerberus,, Western Port ..
The Sorrento Museum and Heritage Gallery
The Sorrento Museum and Heritage Gallery
1.30-4.30 pm, weekends, public & school holidays .. 827 Melbourne Road,, Sorrento ..

South Gippsland, Latrobe Valley & Phillip Island

South Gippsland, Latrobe Valley & Phillip Island

Saturday 28th June 2025

General information about South Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley plus Phillip Island

Casey-Berwick Farmers' Market
Farm fresh and organic seasonal vegetables, fruit, free range lamb, poultry, eggs plus barramundi and rabbit and a whole lot more direct from the grower. Bring your own bags and trolleys. There is a special twilight market from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday 23rd December 2010. ..
8am to 12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month .. Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Rd, ..
Churchill Island Farmers' Market
A farmers' market in the pleasant surrounds of Westernport Bay with produce including wine, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. ..
8am-1pm, 4th Saturday of month .. Churchill Island, off Philip Island .. (Mel ref 732 G6)
Mirboo North Country Market
An indoor/outdoor market selling bric-a-brac and other goods. ..
8.30am to 1pm, Last Sat of month (except Dec when it is 2nd Sat) .. Baromi Park, Mirboo North .. (Mel ref 628 C8)
Traralgon Farmers' Market
Selling fresh regional produce from around Gippsland. This market is now operated by the Lions Club of Traralgon as from Sept 2008. ..
8am - 1pm, 4th Saturday of the month .. Bert Christensen Reserve, Kay St,, Traralgon (opposite the council chambers) ..
Australian Garden
Australian Garden
9am-5pm, daily .. 1000 Ballarto Road (off Sth Gippsland Hwy), Cranbourne ..

Yarra Valley & Ranges

Yarra Valley & Ranges

Saturday 28th June 2025

General information about the Yarra Valley and Ranges including the Dandenong Ranges and Healesville.

St Andrews Market

Craft and produce stalls in a delightful bush setting. Melbourne's favourite 'hippie market'. More information on St Andrews Market.
9am-2pm, Saturdays
Kangaroo Ground Rd - St Andrews Rd,, St Andrews

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Gully Market
An outdoor market at the foot of Mount Dandenong comprises of a large Fruit and Veg stall, ferns, natives, rare bulbs, statues, jewelry, arts and crafts and many more. Water and some powered sites are available both Saturday and Sunday. ..
9am – 4pm daylight saving time and 9.30am – 3pm off daylight savings , Sat & Sun .. Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station, Upper Ferntree Gully ..
Healesville Organic Farmers Market
A small market offering produce direct from the grower and featuring organic breakfasts. ..
8am to 1pm, Saturdays .. Coronation Park, 95-110 Rivers Street, Healesville ..
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 ..
The Singing Gardens of C.J.Dennis
The Singing Gardens of C.J.Dennis
10am-5pm (closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays & closed during August) .. , Toolangi ..

High Country and north-east Victoria

High Country and north-east Victoria

Saturday 28th June 2025

General information about the High Country and North-East Victoria & Upper Murray

Mansfield Farmers Market

Victoria Farmer's Market Association Accreditation LogoFresh regional food straight from the farmer to you  Full information at Mansfield Farmers' Market.

This market has been accredited by the VFMA.

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8.30am to 1pm, 4th Saturday of month (except Jan) .. Mansfield Primary School - Highett St entrance, Mansfield ..

East Gippsland & the pointy end

East Gippsland & the pointy end

Saturday 28th June 2025

General information about East Gippsland and 'pointy end' of Victoria

Sale Swing Bridge
The bridge opens at 3pm and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and 11am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. More information at The White Hat Guide to the Sale Swing Bridge.
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