Melbourne & Suburbs
Events in Melbourne
As well as the specific events, markets, exhibitions and attractions listed below for this particular Wednesday, you may also be interested in our general suggestions for 20 Things To Do in Melbourne on a Wednesday.
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Markets in Melbourne
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Queen Victoria Summer Night Market
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Blender Artists Market
Blender Ln Artists Market has moved to Docklands. More details at Blender Artists Market |
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Brunswick Market
 A general indoor market with long-term stall and shop holders with butchers, a fishmonger, poultry, delis, dry goods, fruit and vegetables and some variety and clothing stores. 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturdays (Fridays open till 7pm). On Sundays only the fruit and veg section is open (enter from rear) from 7am to 6pm. |
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Preston Market
Preston market is a large market selling fresh produce, meat, poultry and fish as well as a wide range of general goods. White Hat particular recommends Preston Market if you are shopping for a family on a tight budget. It is located next to the railway station and trams, and there are several supermarkets in the complex if you need to top up on anything not sold in the market.
More information on Preston Market.
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Caribbean Gardens Market
A large market picnic area and a big range of new and second hand goods. On Wednesdays entry is free and there is access to and general market, food stalls and playground. On Sundays there is an entry fee and as well as the market there is a children's train and boat rides, rock climbing. Caribbean Gardens Market is close to the Eastlink freeway and is now oppen Fridays as well as Wednesdays and Sundays. It is closed Christmas Day.
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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
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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.
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Footscray Market
A large indoor market with a large range of produce and general goods.
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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.
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South Melbourne Market
A large undercover produce and general market. More information at
South Melbourne Market.
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Attractions in Melbourne
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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 >> |
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Royal Botanic Gardens
Melbourne's famous Royal Botanic Gardens are open daily. Free guided tours
are available 11am and 2pm Tuesday to Sunday.
More info >>
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Toorak House - (The Swedish Church)
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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.
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Australian National Aviation Museum
A collection of aeroplanes and displays relating to Australia's aviation
history. The museum is at Moorabbin Airport.
more info > >
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Bundoora Homestead
Bundoora Homestead is a wonderful Queen Anne style Federation mansion operating as a historic house, art gallery and licensed café. Free admission.More info >>
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Bundoora Park
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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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Cooks' Cottage
 The 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 >>.
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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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Heide Museum of Modern Art
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Hellenic Museum
Situated in the historic Former Royal Mint buildung, this small but important museum is Australia' foremost centre of Hellenic history, ciuture and the arts as well as documenting Greek migation and contributions to Australia. More information >>
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Ian Potter Museum of Art
The Ian Potter Museum of Art at Melbourne University is a short tram ride from the city and a short walk from Lygon Street Carlton. Entry is free but from time to time there are special exhibitions in part of the gallery which may entail an entry charge. Exhibited works are chosen from teh art clocction of the Unversity of Melbourne - the largest university art collection in Australia. More info >> |
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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
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Jewish Museum of Australia
Preserving and exhibiting Jewish heritage, arts, customs and religious ritual in
all its diversity. It includes the significant contrbutions of Jewish people to
Australian life. more info >
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National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection
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National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection
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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 >>
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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
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Shrine of Remembrance
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Tall Ship Enterprize
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Exhibitions in Melbourne
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Public Art
There is much public art to be seen on the streets at any time of day as well as inside many public buildings. More information on public art in Melbourne. In addition, public bodies such as the City of Melbourne often sponsor temporary artworks and installations in laneways and other public spaces. |
Melbourne Outskirts
The following selected events and attractions are not in the Melbourne Metropolitan Area but can be accessed in a half day trip (or one day round trip) from Melbourne
Events - Melbourne Outskirts
Markets - Melbourne Outskirts
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Mornington Village Shopping Centre Market
An indoor market with home made and home produced goods.
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Mornington Wednesday Market
This is not one of your "let's try it and see if it works" markets that has cropped up in recent years - this one has been around for 30 years rain, hail or shine and shows no signs of getting any less popular. White Hat can recommend this market (one of Victoria’s longest running street markets) as well worth a visit for those interested in homemade crafts, baked goodies, home grown plants and produce.
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Attractions - Melbourne Outskirts
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Coolart home-info
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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.
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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. Entry $8 per head, (children free);
More info >>
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McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park
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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
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