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Saturday 28th September 2013
 

Brimbank Community Market

Brimbank Community Market.is a privately owned Australian company and aims is to develop the site in Ardeer into an iconic attraction, a valuable addition to the western suburbs. It is more than a traditional weekend market. The stalls are an attraction in their own right and provide a great atmosphere where patrons will find products and services only found at weekend markets, the market will also have a huge area devoted to entertainment, with a circus, amusements, children's play area, a traditional sumo wrestling ring and other entertainment. The main objective is to provide an environment where the whole family will find something to enjoy. The entertainment and community involvement will be varied and ongoing and it is hoped that each time you visit the market you will find something new and exciting. Currently planned events include Sumo Wrestling, Dart Competitions, Basket Ball, Football and soccer shoot outs, Tug of war, Cooking competitions, Traditional folk dancing and Musical Entertainment Brimbank Community Market would welcome community groups, and the general public to participate in the events and competitions they organise.
Saturdays & Sundays

 

614 Ballarat Road - Ardeer
Enquiries: 0411 757 335 or 0421 675 150
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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 (Frid open till 7pm). On Sundays only the fruit and veg section is open (enter from rear) form 7am to 6pm.
Daily

 

661 Sydney Road - Brunswick
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Camberwell Fresh Food Market

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.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7am to 7pm, Saturday 7am to 5pm

 

Camberwell Junction - Camberwell
Enquiries: (03) 9539 1361
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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."
9am - 1pm (craft market 2pm), Saturdays & Wednesdays

 

CERES Community Environment Park, 8 Lee Street - East Brunswick
Enquiries: 03) 9389 0100
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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.
10am to 6pm, daily

 

217 Chapel Street - Prahran
Enquiries: (03) 9529 3174
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Dandenong Market

A large market with fresh produce and a wide range of goods. More information on Dandenong Market.
Tue & Fri 8am - 4pm, Sat 7am - 3pm

 

Cnr. Clow & Cleeland Street, - Dandenong
(Mel ref 90 D7) Enquiries: (03) 9701 3850
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Federation Square Book Market

Federation square book market is held in the Atrium every Saturday. It has both new and second hand, as well as collectible books.
11am to 5pm every Saturday

 

Atrium,Federation Square - Melbourne
Enquiries: (03) 9655 1900
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Fitzroy Street Farmers Market St Kilda

Over 50 stalls of local fresh produce direct from farmer/producer to you. An Authentic Farmers Market. More information at Regional Farmers Markets
8am to 2pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Cnr Fitzroy Street & Lakeside Drive - St Kilda
(Mel ref 2P B3) Enquiries: (03) 5664 0096
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Footscray Market

A large indoor market with a large range of produce and general goods.
7am-3pm Wed, 7am-6pm Thur, 7am-8pm Fri, 7am-4pm Sat

 

Cnr Hopkins 7 leeds Streets (opposite Footscray Railway Station) - Footscray
Enquiries: (03) 9687 1205
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Fountain Gate Farmers' Market

Fountain Gate is a large conventional shopping mall and they have teamed with In Season Markets to present produce from local growers and makers on a regular basis. White Hat has not yet had a chance to check it out and will tell you more once we have done so.
9am to 2pm, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays

 

Fountain Gate Shopping Centre, 352 Princes Highway - Narre Warren
Enquiries: (03) 9704 6666
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Hello Sailor Vintage Fair

This market specialises in quality vintage clothing.
12noon to 6pm, last Saturday of month

 

Yah Yah's, 99 Smith St - Collingwood
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in.cube8r gallery

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.
Tues 11 to 5, Wed to Sat 11 to 6, Sun 12 to 4

 

321 Smith Street - Fitzroy
Enquiries: (03) 8415 0321
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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.
10am to 6pm, Daily

 

1-5 Perry Street - Collingwood
Enquiries: (03) 9419 4477
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Monash Farmers’ Market

Under new management. An authentic farmers market offering a great range of local fresh produce direct from farmer/producer to you. Entry via a gold coin donation to Rotary.
8am to 1pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Monash University, Main Entrance, Wellington Road - Clayton
(Mel 70 F12) Enquiries: (03) 5664 0096
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Monty Farmers Market

Nestled in the beautiful surrounds of the peaceful suburb of Montmorency the Monty Farmers Market features all of the fantastic produce that Victoria has to offer. Visit our friendly stallholders at this authentic and diverse farmers market while the kids have fun with the petting zoo, jumping castle and face painting. Gold coin entry (proceeds go to Montmorency Primary School). Please note: There will be an additional twilight market with entertainment from 4pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday 21th December 2011
9am to 1pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Montmorency Primary School, 60A Rattray Road - Montmorency
Enquiries: 0430 526 338
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Northern Community Market

This is the first community market in the Hume region. White Hat suggests you head along and support the not for profit group of mothers who have organised this market to help out small home-based businesses. Kids clothes, handmade goodies, health products, jewellery and home made desserts and pastries
11am to 3pm, last Saturday of month

 

Progress Hall, Almurta Avenue - Coolaroo
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Prahran Market

A large suburban market with produce and general goods. More information on Prahran Market.
Tue & Sat dawn - 5pm, Thur & Fri dawn - 6pm, Sun 10am-3pm

 

163 - 185 Commercial Road, (near Chapel Street) - South Yarra
Enquiries: (03) 8290 8220
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Preston Farmers Market

Set in a tree lined oval this market offers a range of produce direct from the grower or maker. A small entry fee applies.
9am to 1pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Bell Primary School. Corner Scotia Street Oakover Road - Preston
Enquiries: 0430 526 338
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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.
Wed 8am - 3pm. Thur 8am - 6pm, Fri 8am - 8pm, Sat 8am - 3pm

 

The Centreway, - Preston
Enquiries: (03) 9478 3130
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Queen Victoria Market

Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and general goods. More information at Queen Victoria Market.
Tue &Thur 6am - 2pm, Fri 6am - 6pm, Sat 6am - 3 pm, Sun 9am - 4pm

 

Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria Streets - Melbourne
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Richmond (Gleadell Street) Market

A traditional outdoor street produce market with 65 stalls Fresh fruit and vegetables, foodstuufs, flowers and a fishmonger. More information at Gleadell Street Market.
7am-12.30pm, Saturdays (except Easter Sat, Christmas Sat and Sat after New Year)

 

Gleadall Street, - Richmond
Enquiries: (03) 9205 5555
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Rose Street Artists Market

Roughly based on designer markets in London, Berlin and Europe and situated only a short distance from Brunswick Street Fitzroy, this market showcases over 50 cotemporary artists and designers each week. During renovations the market will be open Saturdays only and then come (approx) December it will revert to Saturdays & Sundays. More information.
11am to 5pm, Saturdays & Sundays

 

60 Rose Street - Fitzroy
Enquiries: (03) 9419 5529
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Slow Food Farmers' Market

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.
8am to 1pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Abbotsford Convent, St Helliers Street - Abbotsford
(Mel ref 44 G5) Enquiries: 0429 146 627
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South Melbourne Market

A large undercover produce and general market. More information at South Melbourne Market.
Wed 8am - 4pm, Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm

 

Cecil Street, - cnr Cecil & York Streets, South Melbourne
(Mel ref 2K B1) Enquiries: (03) 9209 6295
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St Albans Market

A relatively small but bustling produce market offering what White Hat considers to be particularly good value for food shoppers. More information > >

 

- St Albans
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Yarraville Farmers' Market

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 www.farmersmarket.net.au
9am to 1pm (8am to 12noon in summertime), 4th Sat of month

 

Cnr Hyde St & Somerville Rd - Yarraville
Enquiries: 0412 910 496
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Exhibitions open on Saturday 28th September 2013

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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Free
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Attractions open on Saturday 28th September 2013

Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club

Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club

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The Swedish Church

The Swedish Church

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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

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 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 >>

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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 >>

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Heide Museum of Modern Art

Heide Museum of Modern Art

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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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Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne Aquarium

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National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection

National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection

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National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection

National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection

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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 >>

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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.

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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

Shrine of Remembrance

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Tall Ship Enterprize

Tall Ship Enterprize

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The Hotel Windsor

The Windsor Hotel's Weekend Afternoon Tea
The Windsor Hotel's Weekend
Afternoon Tea

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Country Victoria - Events on Saturday 28th September 2013

Melbourne Surrounds

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.
8am to 12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Rd -
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.
9am – 4pm daylight saving time and 9.30am – 3pm off daylight savings , Sat & Sun

 

Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station - Upper Ferntree Gully
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.
7am - 4 pm, Saturdays & Sundays

 

8-18 Leakes Road - 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.
8am-2pm, Saturdays

 

Kangaroo Ground Rd - St Andrews Rd, - St Andrews
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.
9am to 4pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Leisure Centre - Elizabeth Drive - Sunbury
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 >>

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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

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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Bellarine Peninsula & west coast of Port Phillip Bay


Barwon Heads Market

An indoor/outdoor village market with an emphasis on fresh local produce. Also local art & music. The Barwon Heads market operates all year, the last Saturday of the month Feb – Nov. Weekly Dec and Jan but for 2010, not on Dec 25, or Jan 1st
Last Sat of month Fen to Nov then selected Saturdays through Dec & Jan

 

Community Hall, Hitchcock Ave - Barwon Heads
Enquiries: (03) 5254 2698
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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.
11am to 4pm daily

 

8-20 High Street - Drysdale
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.
8.30am to 1pm, Saturdays

 

Beckley Park, off Princes Highway - Corio
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.
7am - 4 pm, Saturdays & Sundays

 

8-18 Leakes Road - 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.
10am to 6pm, daily

 

114 Bellarine Highway - Newcomb
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.
8am to 1pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Cnr Shannon Avenue & West Fyans Street - Newtown, Geelong
(Mel ref 451 F7) Enquiries - (03) 5664 0096)
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Queenscliff Maritime Museum

An impressive museum exploring the maritime history of Southern Port Phillip Bay. More information >>

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National Wool Museum

National Wool Museum

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Portarllngton Mill

A four storey sandstone steam mill built in 1856. This venue hosts various exhibitions throughout the year. More info >>

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The Mansion at Werribee Park

The Mansion at Werribee Park

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Werribee Open Range Zoo

Werribee Open Range Zoo

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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.
8.30am to 4pm, Saturdays

 

Foreshore, - Apollo Bay
(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
Thursday to Monday, public holidays and 7 days per week during school holidays

 

2846 Princes Highway - Pomborneit North
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.
8.30am to 1pm, Saturdays

 

Car park, Torquay Central, 41 Bristol Road - Torquay
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.
10am to 6pm daily

 

144 Mount Joy Parade - Lorne
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.

 

Fletcher Jones Gardens, Princes Highway - Warrnambool
Enquiries: (03) 5562 5060
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Cape Otway Lighthouse

Cape Otway Lighthouse

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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum

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Grampians & the blunt end


Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre

Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre

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Wimmera, Mallee & Mildura


Jung Market

A large outdoor market with a wide range of goodssitauted on the banks of the Yarriambiack Creek 20km north east of Horsham
9am-1pm, last Saturday in month (3rd Sat in Dec)

 

Jung Recreation Reserve. - Jung
(Mel ref 620 C9) Enquiries: Pam 53847380 or Terry 53847474
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Wedderburn Trash & Treasure Market

An outdoor market with a range of goods.
8am-12 noon, 4th Sat of month (3rd Sat in Dec)

 

Old Market Square, High Street, - Wedderburn
(Mel ref 620 J7)
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Millewa Pioneer Village

Millewa Pioneer Village

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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.
10am to 5pm, daily

 

Antique & Collectables Centre, 9 Humffray Street North, - Ballarat
(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.
9am to 1pm, 2nd & 4th Saturday of month (except December 2nd and 3rd Saturday)

 

Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree - Ballarat (next to Pipers Restaurant)
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.
10am to 6pm, 7 days a week

 

105 Central Springs Road - Daylesford
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.
9am-1pm, 4th Saturday of the month, (3rd Sat in Dec)

 

Centre Plantation, High Street, - Lancefield
(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.
9am to 4pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Leisure Centre - Elizabeth Drive - Sunbury
Enquiries: (03) 9886 1466
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Wesley Hill Market

Locally grown produce, plants, flowers, books, antiques & bric-a-brac, etc
7.30am - 1pm, Saturdays

 

Pyrenees Hwy opposite Albion Hotel, - Castlemaine
(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 >>

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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 >>

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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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The Golden Dragon Museum

The Golden Dragon Museum

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Central Victoria


Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market

"Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Sew it" with children's entertainment.
9am-1pm, 4th Sat of month (no Jan market)

 

Benalla Lake foreshore, - Benalla
(Mel ref 610 V1) Enquiries: 0467 281 323 or benallamarket@gmail.com
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Cobram Lions Log Cabin Market

A large outdoor market selling local produce & crafts, tools, plants and clothing.
8am - 2pm, last Saturday of month (except June, July & August)

 

Punt Road (near the Log Cabin) - Cobram
(Mel ref 621 K4) Enquiries: (03) 5872 2132
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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.
9am to 2pm, 4th Saturday of month (exc. Dec)

 

Mangan Street - Tongala
(Mel ref 621 G6) Enquiries: 0419 253 658
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"The Willows" Museum

"The Willows" Museum

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Benalla Art Gallery

Benalla Art Gallery

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Benalla Costume & Pioneer Museum

Benalla Costume & Pioneer Museum

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Cactus Country

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Torrumbarry Weir

Torrumbarry Weir

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Mornington Peninsula


Tootgarook Primary School Community Market

An outdoor market selling bric-a-brac, food, and general goods.
7.30am-12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Tootgarook Primary School, Carmichael Street. - Tootgarook
(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
11am to 3pm, 3rd Sunday of month

 

old Broadway Theatre, Rosebud Pde - Rosebud West
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McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park

McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park

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The Museum of HMAS Cerberus

The Museum of HMAS Cerberus

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The Sorrento Museum and Heritage Gallery

The Sorrento Museum and Heritage Gallery

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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.
8am to 12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Rd -
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.
8am-1pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Churchill Island - off Philip Island
(Mel ref 632 G6) Enquiries: (03) 5664 0096
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Mirboo North Country Market

An indoor/outdoor market selling bric-a-brac and other goods.
8.30am to 1pm, Last Sat of month (except Dec when it is 2nd Sat)

 

Baromi Park - Mirboo North
(Mel ref 628 C8) Enquiries: (03) 56 682 465
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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.
8am - 1pm, 4th Saturday of the month

 

Bert Christensen Reserve - Kay St,, Traralgon (opposite the council chambers)
Enquiries: (03) 5174 2279
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Yarragon Community Craft & Produce Market

A craft and produce market.
9am to 2pm, 4th Saturday of month

 

Yarragon Public Hall, Campbell Street - Yarragon
Enquiries: (03) 5634 2138
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Australian Garden

Australian Garden

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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.
9am – 4pm daylight saving time and 9.30am – 3pm off daylight savings , Sat & Sun

 

Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station - Upper Ferntree Gully
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.
8am to 1pm, Saturdays

 

Tourist Railway Station - Healesville
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.
8am-2pm, Saturdays

 

Kangaroo Ground Rd - St Andrews Rd, - St Andrews
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

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The Singing Gardens of C.J.Dennis

The Singing Gardens of C.J.Dennis

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High Country and north-east Victoria


Mansfield Farmers Market

Victoria Farmer's Market Association Accreditation LogoFresh regional food straight from the farmer to you  Full information at Mansfield Farmers' Market.

This market has been accredited by the VFMA.

8.30am to 1pm, 4th Saturday of month (except Jan)

 

Mansfield Primary School - Highett St entrance - Mansfield
Enquiries: 0417 319 879
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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.

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© Colonial Tramcar Restaurant

Colonial Tramcar Restaurant

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Hot Air Ballooning Melbourne
Hot Air Ballooning
over Melbourne

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Sport Tour For Sports Lovers - Half Day
Sport Tour For Sports
Lovers
- Half Day

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Telstra Dome
© Melbourne Sports Tours

Sport Lover Tour

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Light Aircraft 12 Apostles Flight (Up to 4) - VIC
Light Aircraft
Twelve Apostles Flight

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Puffing Billy (steam train)
Puffing Billy Steam Train
© Australian Pacific Touring

Puffing Billy & Yarra Valley
Wineries Tour

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Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
Sovereign Hill
© Tourism Victoria

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
and Wildlife Park Tour

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Koala
Koala Conservation Centre
© Australian Pacific Touring

Phillip Island, Penguins,
Koalas & Kangaroos Tour

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Brolgas
Brolga Birds
© Serendip Sanctuary

The Savannah Walkabout

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Kangaroo in the Grampians
Grampians National Park
© Australian Pacific Touring

Grampians National Park
& Kangaroos Tour

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Twelve Apostles on Great Ocean Road
Twelve Apostles
© Australian Pacific Touring

Great Ocean Road
High Adventure Tour

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Kookaburra
Kookaburra
© Gray Line

Melbourne Highlights
Afternoon Tour

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Sheep on farm
Working Farm
© Australian Pacific Touring

Warrook Farm, Koalas
and Penguin Parade


 
You can find a comprehensive guide to markets around Australia at The White Hat Guide to Markets in Australia.