The Swedish Church
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 >>
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 >>
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
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 >>
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 >
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Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium
National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection
National Gallery of
Victoria - Australian 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 >>
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
Victorian Jazz Archive
The Victorian Jazz Archive is a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by
volunteers with the mission and vision of "Proactively Collecting, Archiving
& Disseminating Australian Jazz". The organisation's venue houses an
impressive collection of jazz-related materials.
More info >>
The following selected events and attractions are not in the Melbourne
Metropolitan Area but can be accessed in a half day trip from Melbourne
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
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 Mill Markets
 Until recently, this location hosted a large and popular market. That market has relocated to Newcomb (see below). The remaining Geelong Mills Matket now has a large array of retro advertising signs, furniture, and larger and quirky mechanical and industrial equipment. White Hat can recommend this market as a good source for those looking to do a quirky fitout as well as to theatre companies and film-makers looking for genuine period props. It now functions more as a warehouse so give a ring before making a special trip. |
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various hours, Monday to Friday |
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3 Mackey Street
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North Geelong |
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Enquiries: (03) 5278 9989 |
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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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Great Ocean Road
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
The Wool Factory
The Wool Factory
Wimmera, Mallee & Mildura
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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Enquiries: (03) 5331 7996 |
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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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Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
Australia's oldest regional gallery. and home of the
original Eureka Flag. 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 >>
The Golden Dragon Museum
The Golden Dragon Museum
Central Victoria
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. Ph (03) 5982 1212. Open 7 days. Mon - Sat : 9.30am - 5pm. Sun : 10am - 3pm |
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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
Yarra Valley & Ranges
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
A popular market which has been running since 2005. It features fresh local produce, arts and crafts in a pleasant park setting.
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.
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.
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.
Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and
general goods. More information at
