Melbourne Steam Traction
Engine Club
The Swedish Church
Australian National Aviation Museum
A collection of aeroplanes and displays relating to Australia's aviation
history. The museum is at Moorabbin Airport.
more info > >
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 >>
Bundoora Park
Bundoora Park
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 > >
Cooks 'Cottage
The cottage in which Captain Cook's parents lived. In the 1930s it was dismantled, transported to Australia and rebuilt in the Fitzroy Gardens. More information >>
Fox Classic Car Collection
For anyone interested in classic cars, White Hat can recommend this
collection as a 'must visit'. Except for special occasions, The Fox Classic Car
Collection is only open on Tuesdays Wednesdays & Saturdays (closed Grand Prix Weekend, Easter & Melbourne Cup Day)
more info >>
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Immigration Museum
Covering Victoria's immigration history from the early 1800s to the present day. More information on the Immigration Museum
Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium
National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection
National Gallery of
Victoria - Australian Collection
National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection
National Gallery of Victoria -
International Collection
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 >>
QV Women’s Centre
The QV Women's Centre in the Former Melbourne Hospital (later the Queen
Victoria Hospital) is open to the public on Saturday afternoons. More
information at The White Hat
Guide to the Former Melbourne Hospital.
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 >>
Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine of Remembrance
Tall Ship Enterprize
Tall Ship Enterprize
The Hotel Windsor
The following selected events and attractions are not in the Melbourne
Metropolitan Area but can be accessed in a half day trip from Melbourne
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. |
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8am to 12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month |
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Old Cheese Factory,
34 Homestead Rd
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Enquiries: (03) 9769 4459 |
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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. |
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9am – 4pm daylight saving time and 9.30am – 3pm off daylight savings , Sat & Sun |
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Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station
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Upper Ferntree Gully |
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Enquiries: 0417 599 466 |
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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. |
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7am - 4 pm, Saturdays & Sundays |
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8-18 Leakes Road
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Laverton |
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St Andrews Market
 Craft and produce stalls in a delightful bush setting. Special Christmas Twilight Festival - Tuesday 20th December 2011 4pm until late. There is a special twilight market from 4 to 9pm on Tuesday 18th December 2012. 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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Enquiries: 0408 416 392 |
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Sunbury Computer Swap Meet
A large number of stalls selling new and second hand computer equipment and related goods. A small entry fee applies. |
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9am to 4pm, 4th Saturday of month |
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Leisure Centre - Elizabeth Drive
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Sunbury |
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Enquiries: (03) 9886 1466 |
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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. Entry $5 per person
(children free). More info >>
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park
McClelland Gallery and
Sculpture Park
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
Bellarine Peninsula & west coast of Port Phillip Bay
Football - Geelong v Sydney
As part of the AFL Australian Ruls Football Season, 7 AFL games will be played at Geelong Football Club's home ground of Kardinia Park in 2013. This game features Geelong v
Sydney |
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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. |
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11am to 4pm daily |
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8-20 High Street
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Drysdale |
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Enquiries: (03) 5251 1605 |
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Geelong Greyhounds Saturday Community Market at Beckley Park.
A large indoor/outdoor market with variety stalls, produce and food. |
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8.30am to 1pm, Saturdays |
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Beckley Park, off Princes Highway
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Corio |
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Enquiries: 0408 728 336 |
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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. |
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7am - 4 pm, Saturdays & Sundays |
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8-18 Leakes Road
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Laverton |
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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. |
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10am to 6pm, daily |
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114 Bellarine Highway
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Newcomb |
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Enquiries: (03) 5248 2390 |
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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. |
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8am to 1pm, 4th Saturday of month |
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Cnr Shannon Avenue & West Fyans Street
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Newtown, Geelong |
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(Mel ref 451 F7) |
Enquiries - (03) 5664 0096) |
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Great Ocean Road
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. |
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8.30am to 4pm, Saturdays |
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Foreshore,
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Apollo Bay |
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(Mel ref 626 J10) |
Enquiries: (03) 5237 6318 |
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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 |
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Thursday to Monday, public holidays and 7 days per week during school holidays |
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2846 Princes Highway
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Pomborneit North |
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Enquiries: (03) 5594 7312 |
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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. |
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8.30am to 1pm, Saturdays |
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Car park, Torquay Central, 41 Bristol Road
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Torquay |
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Enquiries:1800 080 600 |
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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. |
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10am to 6pm daily |
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144 Mount Joy Parade
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Lorne |
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Enquiries: (03) 5289 5052 |
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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. |
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Fletcher Jones Gardens, Princes Highway
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Warrnambool |
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Enquiries: (03) 5562 5060 |
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Grampians & the blunt end
Wimmera, Mallee & Mildura
Wedderburn Trash & Treasure Market
An outdoor market with a range of goods. |
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8am-12 noon, 4th Sat of month (3rd Sat in Dec) |
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Old Market Square, High Street,
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Wedderburn |
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(Mel ref 620 J7) |
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Goldfields & Macedon Ranges
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. |
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10am to 5pm, daily |
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Antique & Collectables Centre, 9 Humffray Street North,
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Ballarat |
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(Mel ref 609 A12) |
Enquiries: (03) 5331 7996 |
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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. |
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9am to 1pm, 2nd & 4th Saturday of month (except December 2nd and 3rd Saturday) |
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Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree
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Ballarat (next to Pipers Restaurant) |
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Enquiries: 0430 526 338 |
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Daylesford Mill Markets
 A large indoor market with an emphasis on antiques, retro fashion and collecatables. New stallholders are welcome. White Hat recommends that the serious browser for retro and memorabilia sets aside plenty of time because there is a seriously large amount of goods on display. |
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10am to 6pm, 7 days a week |
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105 Central Springs Road
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Daylesford |
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Enquiries: (03) 5348 4332 |
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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. |
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9am-1pm, 4th Saturday of the month, (3rd Sat in Dec) |
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Centre Plantation, High Street,
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Lancefield |
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(Mel ref 609 J10) |
Enquiries: (03) 5429 1214 or 0432 120 766 |
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Sunbury Computer Swap Meet
A large number of stalls selling new and second hand computer equipment and related goods. A small entry fee applies. |
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9am to 4pm, 4th Saturday of month |
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Leisure Centre - Elizabeth Drive
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Sunbury |
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Enquiries: (03) 9886 1466 |
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Wesley Hill Market
Locally grown produce, plants, flowers, books, antiques & bric-a-brac, etc |
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7.30am - 1pm, Saturdays |
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Pyrenees Hwy opposite Albion Hotel,
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Castlemaine |
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(Mel ref 609 D7) |
Enquiries: 0418 117 953 |
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Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
Australia's oldest regional gallery. and home of the
original Eureka Flag. More info >>
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. Entry $5 per person
(children free). More info >>
The Golden Dragon Museum
The Golden Dragon Museum
Central Victoria
Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market
"Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Sew it" with children's entertainment. |
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9am-1pm, 4th Sat of month (no Jan market) |
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Benalla Lake foreshore,
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Benalla |
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(Mel ref 610 V1) |
Enquiries: 0467 281 323 or benallamarket@gmail.com |
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Tongala Market by the Murals
An indoor/outdoor community market featuring locally-grown frssh fruit and vegetables, wine, plants, collectables, clothing, socks, toys and more. |
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9am to 2pm, 4th Saturday of month (exc. Dec) |
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Mangan Street
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Tongala |
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(Mel ref 621 G6) |
Enquiries: 0419 253 658 |
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Mornington Peninsula
Tootgarook Primary School Community Market
An outdoor market selling bric-a-brac, food, and general goods. |
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7.30am-12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month |
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Tootgarook Primary School, Carmichael Street.
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Tootgarook |
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(Mel ref 169 D4) |
Enquiries: (03) 5958 2864 |
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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. Ph (03) 5982 1212. Open 7 days. Mon - Sat : 9.30am - 5pm. Sun : 10am - 3pm |
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11am to 3pm, 3rd Sunday of month |
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old Broadway Theatre, Rosebud Pde
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Rosebud West |
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South Gippsland, Latrobe Valley & 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. |
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8am to 12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month |
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Old Cheese Factory,
34 Homestead Rd
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Enquiries: (03) 9769 4459 |
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Churchill Island Farmers' Market
A farmers' market in the pleasant surrounds of Westernport Bay with produce including wine, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. |
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8am-1pm, 4th Saturday of month |
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Churchill Island
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off Philip Island |
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(Mel ref 732 G6) |
Enquiries: (03) 5664 0096 |
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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. |
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8am - 1pm, 4th Saturday of the month |
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Bert Christensen Reserve
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Kay St,, Traralgon (opposite the council chambers) |
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Enquiries: (03) 5174 2279 |
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Yarragon Community Craft & Produce Market
A craft and produce market. |
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9am to 2pm, 4th Saturday of month |
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Yarragon Public Hall, Campbell Street
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Yarragon |
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Enquiries: (03) 5634 2138 |
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Yarra Valley & Ranges
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. |
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9am – 4pm daylight saving time and 9.30am – 3pm off daylight savings , Sat & Sun |
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Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station
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Upper Ferntree Gully |
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Enquiries: 0417 599 466 |
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
A small market offering produce direct 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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St Andrews Market
Craft and produce stalls in a delightful bush setting. Special Christmas Twilight Festival - Tuesday 20th December 2011 4pm until late. There is a special twilight market from 4 to 9pm on Tuesday 18th December 2012. 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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Enquiries: 0408 416 392 |
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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
High Country and north-east Victoria
East Gippsland & the pointy end
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.
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 (Frid open till 7pm). On Sundays only the fruit and veg section is open (enter from rear) form 7am to 6pm.
Freshest gourmet produce, seafood, meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, flowers, 5 delicatessen with highest quality fresh deli items, superb Illy's cakes, specialising in gluten free, and wide selection of multicultural takeaway. Find culinary inspiration for your dining table with friendly family traders at the CFFM.
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."
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.
A large market with fresh produce and a wide range of goods.
Federation square book market is held in the Atrium every Saturday. It has both new and second hand, as well as collectible books.
A large indoor market with a large range of produce and general goods.
in.cube8r gallery is a shop/gallery which runs like a long term market. It is open to anyone who makes things by hand and supports all things craft, art and hand-made in Melbourne. The gallery is divided up into glass cubicles, shelves, racks and partitions which artists can lease for a small weekly cost over a three month period. There is no commission on items sold. When Whitehat visited in June2008 we discovered a treasure trove of new upcoming artisans as well as designers like Julie Ughetti, with an international reputation. The work ranges from the quirky to sophisticated and given the diversity of art work on display you appear to be guaranteed to find eclectic original pieces.
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.
A large suburban market with produce and general goods.
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. 
Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and
general goods. More information at
A traditional outdoor street produce market with 65 stalls Fresh fruit and vegetables, foodstuufs, flowers and a fishmonger. More information at 
Roughly based on designer markets in London, Berlin and Europe and situated
only a short distance from
A farmers' market in the spirit of the international slow food movement featuring farm fresh & organic seasonal fruit, vegetables, seedlings, flowers, hersbs & juices plus breads, olive oil, eggs, rare breed and free range meat, chooks, fresh & smoked fish, home made condiments, specialist cheeses. This is a plastic bag free market so BYO trolley, basket & bags. A small entry fee applies.
A large undercover produce and general market. More information at
Organic Fruit & Vegies, Eggs, Organic Breads, Olive Products, Wines, Plants incl Indigenous, Pestos/Dips, Organic Coffee, Cheeses, Great Hot Food available. Fantastic grassed areas for sitting, picnicing, children's playground, dog park. Plenty of parking. The market is set in a pleasant community park and White Hat recommends it as a good place to let the kids run around while you pck up some healthy food. Further details at 
