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 > >
Black Rock House
This historic mansion, after which the suburb of Black Rock is named, is open
to the public on selected Sunday afternoons.
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 >>
Grainger Museum
Built by arguably Australia's finest musician,
Percy Grainger, to house his
collection of music-related instruments, scores and other items associated with
his life and career. 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
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 >
>
Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Fire Services Museum
Australia's largest collection of fire brigade memorabilia housed in a historic fire station. More info >>
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 >>
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 >>
Portable Iron Houses
Some of the few 19th Century prefabricated iron buildings remaining in the
world. There are situated in South Melbourne and are open to the public once a
month. More information >>
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
Villa Alba
A stately mansion in Kew open to the public on the first Sunday
of the month. It is particular notable for its interior decoration.
More info
>>
Williamstown Historical Society Museum
Williamstown Historical Society
Museum
The following selected events and attractions are not in the Melbourne
Metropolitan Area but can be accessed in a half day trip from Melbourne
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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Lilydale Farmers Produce Market
Lilydale Farmers Produce Market featuring farm fresh produce, variety fresh foods. Easy access and Parking. Over 50 stalls. Organized by Rotary Clubs of Montrose & District, Lilydale and Chirnside Park. |
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8am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Bellbird Park, Swansea Road
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Lilydale |
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(Mel Ref 38 G8) |
Enquiries: (03) 9727 0037 |
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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 >>
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 >>
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
Belmont Market
 A large indoor/outdoor market featuring craft & bric a brac. A small entry fee applies. White Hat suggests that if you enjoy garage sales then Belmont Market is like having 20 or 30 garage sales in the one location. In addition the indoor space has a range of low priced merchandise. |
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8am to 1.30pm, Sundays |
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Barwon Valley Community Centre, Barwon Heads Road
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Belmont (Geelong) |
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Enquiries: (03) 5243 7718 |
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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 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—4.30pm, Sundays (except Christmas Day and Nrew Years Day) |
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Geelong Clearance Centre, 7 Malop St
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Geelong |
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Enquiries: (03) 9886 1466 |
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Geelong Showgrounds Market
An outdoor/indoor market with variety stalls, new and used goods. Casual stallholders welcome. |
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8am - 2pm, Sundays (except during Geelong Show) |
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Cnr. Breakwater Road and Carr Street
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East Geelong |
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Enquiries: 0417 759 777 |
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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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Point Cook Market
 Art and craft market including quality stalls, fresh produce, free children's entertainment and activities. Stall holder enquiries always welcome. Come along and "catch the colour" of the Point Cook Market |
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9am to 2pm, 1st Sunday of month (except Jan) |
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Jamieson Way Community Centre, 59 Jamieson Way
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Point Cook |
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Enquiries: (03) 9395 3777 |
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Steampacket Gardens Art & Craft Market
 A quality market on the picturesque waterfront at Geelong. With a large array of arts, crafts, clothing, gifts and food stalls. Even if you are not a confirmed shopper, White Hat can recommend this market as a pleasant place to stroll and browse on a Sunday sfternoon. |
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10am-3pm (2pm in Winter), 1st Sunday of month |
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Steampacket Gardens, Eastern Beach
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Geelong |
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Enquiries: (03) 5229 0764 |
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An impressive museum exploring the maritime history of Southern Port Phillip Bay. More information >>
Barwon Grange
A heritage home in Geelong from the 1850s with gardens and riverside walks.
More info >>
National Wool Museum
National Wool Museum
Portarllngton Mill
A four storey sandstone steam mill built in 1856. This venue hosts various exhibitions throughout the year. More info >>
The Heights Heritage House & Garden
A German prefabricated house and outbuildings in Geelong constructed in 1855
then later refurbished in 1930s style.
More info >>
The Mansion at Werribee Park
The Mansion at Werribee Park
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Great Ocean Road
Camperdown Rotary Craft Market
Home made & home grown goods. Historic tours (including the famous clock tower) available. |
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9am - 3pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Little Manifold Street,
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Camperdown |
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(Mel ref 626 G7) |
Enquiries: (03) 5593 1104 |
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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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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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Warrnambool Undercover Market
 This market has a range of bric-a-brac and variety goods. White Hat can particularly recommend the fresh flowers and produces sold by farmers off the bck of their trucks at this typical down-to-earth country market. Despite the name of the market, there are also a number of outdoor stalls in fine weather. No dogs are allowed. |
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8.30am to 1pm, Sundays (except last Sun in Oct) |
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Cattle Pavillion, Showgrounds Reserve, Koroit Street
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Warrnambool |
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Enquiries: 0418 528 927 |
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Grampians & the blunt end
Stawell S.E.S. Market
 An indoor/outdoor market with trash & treasure, hardware, oddments. |
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9am-1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Drill Hall, Seaby Street,
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Stawell |
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(Mel ref 620 E11) |
Enquiries: (03) 5358 3174( ah) |
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Wimmera, Mallee & Mildura
Donald Market
Fresh produce & Craft and food market. Held at Donald Memorial Park - fun for all. |
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9am to 1 pm, 1st Sunday of March, June, Sept & Dec |
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Cnr Campbell & Houston Streets
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Donald |
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Enquiries: 0407 340 288 |
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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 Trash & Trivia Market
Over 400 stalls selling secondhand goods, crafts,etc. |
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8am - 2pm, Sundays |
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Ballarat Showgrounds,Creswick Rd,
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Ballarat |
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(Mel ref 609 A12) |
Enquiries: 0418 518 106 |
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Bendigo Prince of Wales Showground Market
 A large indoor/otdoor market with fresh produce, hardware, trash or treasure and bric-a-brac.Free admission and free parking with a family atmosphere. |
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8.30am - 3pm, Sundays (except major annual events) |
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Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road
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Bendigo |
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(Mel ref 609 D3) |
Enquiries: 0407 094 805 |
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Caledonian Art, Craft & Produce Market
Ballarat's art, craft & produce market, held in the grounds of Caledonian Primary School, Brown Hill. From 9am-1pm. Quality hand made, home grown products. Entry is Free. Special twilight Market - Friday 11 November 2011. |
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First Sunday of month (March, April, May, Sept,Oct) |
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Caledonian Primary School, cnr Thompson & Water Streets
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Ballarat |
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Enquiries: 0420 528 729 |
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Castlemaine Farmers Market
The Castlemaine Farmers' Market that is located in the centre of the Historic Township has more than 40 quality stallholders showcasing produce from Central Victoria. The Market sells locally grown and made produce. |
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9am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month (exc. Jan) |
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Beside the old Market Building, Mostyn Street
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Castlemaine |
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Enquiries: 0429 518 885 |
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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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Daylesford Sunday Market
 Brought to you by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway, the Daylesford Sunday Market is one of the largest outdoor markets in Victoria with something for everyone. Also on offer are Vintage Train rides to the sleepy town of Bullarto on vechiles from the early to mid 20th Century Set in the historic Daylesford Railway Station, entry and car parking is free. |
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8am to 4pm, Sundays |
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Daylesford Railway Station, Midland Hwy (Raglan St)
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Daylesford |
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Enquiries: (03) 5348 3503 |
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Gisborne Olde Time Market
An outdoor market with 220 stalls selling arts and crafts with no second hand goods. |
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9am to 2pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Hamilton & Aitken Street
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Gisborne |
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(Mel ref 197 F9) |
Enquiries: 0431 563 566 |
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Gisborne Village All Seasons Market
An indoor market with plants, crafts and bric a brac. It is run by volunteers to support The Elms and The Oaks Aged Care Facilities for Macedon Ranges Health Services. |
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9am - 3pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Gisborne Village Shopping Centre Brantome St,
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Gisborne |
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(Mel ref 197 F9) |
Enquiries: 0447 526 145 |
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Maryborough Sunday Tourist Market
Bric-a-brac and other goods. This market is operated by the Lions Club who over ten years have donated an impressive amount of money raised by the running of this market to various charities and community projects. |
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8am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Carisbrook Trotting Complex, Chaplins Road
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Maryborough |
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(Mel ref 620 K11) |
Enquiries: (03) 5461 2819 |
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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 >>
Bulla Hill Miniature Railway
Bulla Hill Miniature
Railway
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 >>
The Golden Dragon Museum
The Golden Dragon Museum
Central Victoria
Queens Gardens Craft & Produce Market
An outdoor market selling a wide range of goods in the beautiful Queens Gardens
The April 2013 market will be held at the Shepparton Showgrounds in conjunction with the Shepparton Rotary Motor Show |
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9am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Queens Gardens, Wyndham Street
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Shepparton |
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Enquiries: 0408 598 200 |
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Tallarook Farmers Market
 Visit this quaint town nestled in the foot of the Tallarook Ranges just one hour out of Melbourne, easy access via Hume highway or by train. To be held at the Tallarook Mechanics Institute. Purchase from a selection of locally grown produce including fruit, vegetables, honey, mushrooms, eggs, olive oil, wine, breads, nuts and be entertained by the 'Spotted Quolls'. A delicious day out. More info at www.tallarook.info |
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8.30am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Tallarook Mechanics Institute, Main Road
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Tallarook |
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Enquiries: Ellise Rickards 0427 801633 |
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Mornington Peninsula
Bittern Country Market
An outdoor market next to the railway station with trash & treasure, craft & local produce. You can find more information on Bittern Market in our
newsletter No.144 and
newsletter No.145. |
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8am-1pm, Sundays |
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Bittern Railway Station,
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Bittern |
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(Mel ref 164 F7) |
Enquiries: 0409 417 463 |
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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
Berwick Akoonah Park Market
 A large indoor/outdoor market featuring craft, fresh produce, clothes, bric - a - brac. More information at
Akoonah Park
Market. |
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Sun 8.30am - 1.30pm, Sundays |
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Akoonah Park, Princes Highway,
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Berwick |
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(Mel ref 111 H10) |
Enquiries: (03) 9796 1455 |
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Cowes Market
Art, craft, food trash & treasure. |
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9am-2pm, Sundays |
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Lot 59, Settlement Road
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Cowes |
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(Mel ref 634 C1) |
Enquiries: (03) 5952 2894 |
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Latrobe Country Markets
New & second hand goods, produce, craft, plants & trees, discount groceries and lollies. This market, one of the oldest in Victoria was formerly known as the Morwell Sunday Market. |
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Sun, 6.30 am - 1.30pm |
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Latrobe Road,
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Morwell |
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(Mel ref 628 D7) |
Enquiries: 0407 532 957 |
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Longwarry & Disrtict Fire Brigade Market
An indoor/outdoor market with over 150 stalls selling Bric-a-brc and other goods. This market raises funds for he CFA. |
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8am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month (except Jan) |
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Longwarry Fire Station, Bennet Street
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Longwarry |
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(Mel ref 612 T6) |
Enquiries: (03) 5629 9636 or 0419 158 946 |
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Yarram Market
An indoor/outdoor market featuring craft, plants and other goods. In 2007 the April market will be on 8 April |
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8am-1pm, first Sunday of month (exc April) |
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Guide & Scout Hall, Commercial Road,
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Yarram |
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(Mel ref 628 E9) |
Enquiries: (03) 5182 5679 |
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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 Community Market
Set among the tall trees there is ample space for stall holders and has a great range of stalls and espresso coffee. The Healesville Community Racecourse Market has a friendly and relaxed country atmosphere and the wider community benefits with stall fees being donated back to community groups and projects. |
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8.30am to 2pm, 1st & 3rd Sunday of month |
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River St carpark (1st Sun); Coronation Park, River St (3rd Sun)
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Healesville |
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(Mel ref 269 J12) |
Enquiries: 0407 360 415 or Enquiries: 0488 445 112 |
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Lilydale Farmers Produce Market
Lilydale Farmers Produce Market featuring farm fresh produce, variety fresh foods. Easy access and Parking. Over 50 stalls. Organized by Rotary Clubs of Montrose & District, Lilydale and Chirnside Park. |
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8am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Bellbird Park, Swansea Road
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Lilydale |
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(Mel Ref 38 G8) |
Enquiries: (03) 9727 0037 |
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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
The Singing Gardens of C.J.Dennis
The Singing Gardens of C.J.Dennis
High Country and north-east Victoria
Albury/Wodonga Community Market
 A large market with trash & treasure, produce, clothing, crafts and general
goods. White Hat feels confident that you are
unlikely to find goods in this market which have 'fallen off the back of a
truck' - the venue is the Taxation Department carpark! |
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8 am - 12 noon, Sundays |
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Tax office car park, Townsend St,
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Albury |
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(Mel ref 622 F6) |
Enquiries: (02) 6056 5443 |
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Corowa Federation Craft Market
An outdoor market selling arts & crafts, homegrown produce |
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9am - 1pm, 1st Sun of month, and Sunday before Melbourne Cup day. |
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Ball Park,
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Corowa |
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(Mel ref 622 D5) |
Enquiries: (02) 6024 5662 |
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Wangaratta Trash & Treasure Market
Trash & treasure plus local produce. |
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8am-1pm, Sundays |
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old trotting track, Newman St
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Wangaratta |
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(Mel ref 622 C7) |
Enquiries: (03) 5721 5258 |
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East Gippsland & the pointy end
Maffra Variety and Farmers' Market
The Maffra Variety and Farmers Market offers a unique blend of fresh seasonal produce with stalls showcasing the best Gippsland has to offer. Discover Gippsland's best locally grown produce. Stalls can include: Vegetables/Fruit/Apples Hartdale Venison Seafood / Honey Poultry / Eggs Coffee / Hot Food Wines and Cheese Plants / Flowers Cakes /Biscuits/ Breads Soaps / Cosmetics Arts / Craft / Woodcraft Clothing / Jewellery Games / Toys Bric a Brac /Tools Oils / Incenses and much more |
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10am to 2pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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96 Johnson Street
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Maffra |
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Enquiries: 0408 057 772 |
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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.
Come and jam to the music of Django Reinhart, or just have a listen. If you would like to come along and jam, contact Misja on carbowalker@optusnet.com.au
Melbourne Cemetery is an ideal introduction to Melbourne's history - particularly with the entertaining and informative guide from White Hat. The final resting place of many famous Australians including Peter Lalor, judge Redmond Barry, Sir Robert Menzies, John Gorton, Marcus Clarke, Burke & Wills, Sir Isaac Isaacs, Walter Lindrum and many more. As chosen and recommended by the Qantas In Flight
magazine in May 2007. 
An outdoor market with 40 stalls in the spacious park next to Cherry Lake with trash & treasure, toys, clothes, preserves, home-grown and home-made goods.
The Bentleigh Sunday Market is run by the Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central. Since 1977, over $1.7 million has been raised to support local charities and Rotary Projects. There are about 150 stalls available, where you will find plants, clothing, cosmetics, jewellery, books, videos, tools, toys, crafts, pre loved goods, and more! Located at the Bentleigh railway station car park, Bent Street, opposite Coles supermarket. Casual and regular Stallholders wanted. Have your garage sale here! Tables and clothing racks available for hire. Enquire at the market or by email to info@bentleighmarket.org.
A large outdoor second hand goods, bric a brac. A small entry fee applies. White Hat can recommend this market as one of the better ones in Melbourne for vintage clothing. It is a 5minute walk from Camberwell Station. It is not operating on the 20th & 27th December 2009.
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.
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.
Crafts, second hand and car boot sales in an under cover carpark.Tthe venue is the multi story car park behind the Kingston City Offices (Fujitsu Building) enty off Station Rd, Cheltenham.
Community market featuring local products and produce. Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Coburg & Moreland. Stall holders commence 7:15am, market commences 8am.
A bustling carpark market with wide variety of New Goods, Plants, Trees, Flowers, Fresh Produce, Craft, Bric-a-Brac, Great Food, Hot Donuts and a Canopy Café. Small admission charge
Hawthorn Craft Market continues to offer stalls boasting top quality products in its new home at the Atrium, Swinburne University. Whether you’re on the lookout for a unique gift, or a little self indulgence, you’ll be spoilt for choice at the Hawthorn Craft Market.
A real Farmers Market offering fresh produce from around the region.Over 40 stalls selling the best in good clean food. Great country breakfast. Make your shopping a family affair. When White Hat visited in August 2008 we found a good range of fruit, vegetables, meats, condiments and other produce.
The Hurstbridge Farmers’ Market, has an emphasis on local fresh food and produce that is grown, reared, caught or made by the person selling the produce. Local producers will be given preference over producers from out of the area and the range of produce on sale will vary from season to season. Products include: free range meats, seasonal vegetables, seasonal fruit, honey, olives and olive oil, baked goods, cheeses, eggs ,seedlings, wine and more. White Hat reminds city dwellers that Hurstbridge is accessible by train and that a Sunday Saver ticket costing next to nothing. Why not make special trip and enjoy a day in community that has retained its country atmosphere?
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.
(Previously known as the Greensborough Community Market) A market with 100 stalls selling fruit, veg, plants, second hand good and home made products as well as trash and treasure. After operating for over 30 years in Greensborough, the market has moved to LaTrobe University due to redevelopment works in the Greensborough precinct. The market is located in Car Park 2 with free parking in Car Park 1. Use the North Entry to LaTrobe University on Kingsbury Drive. No dogs are allowed.
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.
More than 45 stallholders selling everything from seasonal fruit and vegetables to fresh-cut flowers.
An outdoor community market with produce and trash & treasure. Some carpark markets are straggly and slightly soorry affairs, but not this one. White Hat can recommend the produce - we suspect that a lot of it is grown in (largely Greek) back gardens in the Oakleigh area.
A large suburban market with produce and general goods.
Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and
general goods. More information at
Roughly based on designer markets in London, Berlin and Europe and situated
only a short distance from
A large undercover produce and general market. More information at
View, discuss and purchase works from painters, jewellers, printmakers, writers, photographers textileartists and other creative individuals.
An undercover and outdoor market with a wide range of arts and crafts.
An outdoor market with over 200 stalls of original art and handcrafts made by the stallholders. White Hat suggests that you can combine a visit to this market with a quiet drink at the Espy, a visit to Luna Park, a coffee in Acland Street or a meal in Fitzroy Street.
A large outdoor market with all manner of hardware, clothing, odds and ends and kitchen goods. White Hat can recommend this market for DIY enthusiasts. Parking is available and a small entry charge applies. As you can see in the photograph, if you want to buy a roll of carpet, this is the place to go.
