Melbourne & Suburbs
Events in Melbourne
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.
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Markets in Melbourne
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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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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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Attractions in Melbourne
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 >> |
Toorak House - (The Swedish Church) |
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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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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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium |
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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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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
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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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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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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 in many public buildings. More information on public
art in Melbourne. In addition, public bodies such as the City of Melbourne sponsor
temporary
artworks and installations in laneways and public spaces.
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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
Attractions - 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.
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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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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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