Bellarine Peninsula & west coast of Port Phillip Bay
General information about the Bellarine Peninsula & west coast of Port Phillip Bay including Geelong
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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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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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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Geelong Showgrounds Market
An outdoor/indoor market with variety stalls, new and used goods. Casual stallholders welcome.
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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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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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Werribee Open Range Zoo
Almost 200 hectares of grassy plains and sweeping river terraces are home to a collection of animals from the grasslands of Africa, Australia and Asia.
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An impressive museum exploring the maritime history of Southern Port Phillip Bay. More information >>
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Barwon Grange
A heritage home in Geelong from the 1850s with gardens and riverside walks.
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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 Heights Heritage House & Garden
A German prefabricated house and outbuildings in Geelong constructed in 1855
then later refurbished in 1930s style.
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The Mansion at Werribee Park
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Great Ocean Road and hinterland
General information about the Great Ocean Road and its hinterland including Camperdown and Warrnambool & Port Fairy
Apollo Bay Farmers Market
Apollo Bay Farmer's Market showcases some of the finest culinary delights being produced in and around the Otways. The market offers fabulously fresh local produce including: wine, meat, olives, fruit and veg, honey and lots more.
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Colac Lions Sunday Market
An outdoor market selling a wide range of goods including local produce.
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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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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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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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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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Barwon Park
A historic bluestone mansion in Winchelsea. White Hat can particularly
recommend a visit to this example of life in an 'establishment' Western District
grand homestead. More information at
The White Hat Guide to Barwon
Park.
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Cape Otway Lighthouse
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum
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Grampians & the blunt end
General information about the Grampian Ranges and 'blunt end of Victoria including Hamilton and Horsham
Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre
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Wimmera, Mallee & Mildura
General information about the Wimmera, Mallee & Mildura
Merbein Street Market
A number of stalls join together with the antique shops and food shops in the area for a market with a strong community atmosphere.
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Goldfields & Macedon Ranges
General information about the Goldfields and Macedon Ranges including Ballarat, Bendigo, Ararat & Stawell and the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country
Daylesford Mill Markets
A large indoor market with an emphasis on antiques, retro fashion and
collectables. New stallholders are welcome. White Hat recommends that the
serious browser for retro and memorabilia sets aside plenty of time because
there are a large amount of goods on display. More information at
Daylesford Mill Markets >>
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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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Ballarat Trash & Trivia Market
Over 400 stalls selling secondhand goods, crafts,etc.
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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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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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Inverleigh Market
A general market selling a wide range of goods.
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Talbot Farmers' Market
A community farmers market featuring local wineries, fresh fruit and vegies, and a large variety of stalls to reflect the diversity of the region from Ballarat to the Grampians to Hepburn, Mt Alexander and the Central Goldfields. Including live music, locally grown produce, tastings, food, wine and more. Talbot is between Clunes and Maryborough.
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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. There is a small entry
charge per person
(children free). More info >>
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Bulla Hill Miniature Railway
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The Golden Dragon Museum
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Central Victoria
General indformation about Central Victoria including Echuca
Koondrook Barham Farmers' Market
Set on the banks of the Murray River amongst the wonderful river red gums and next to the historic bridge, this is one of White Hat's favourite farmers' market locations in Victoria. Local produces is central and the atmosphere peaceful.
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"The Willows" Museum
"The Willows" Museum
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Benalla Art Gallery
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Benalla Costume & Pioneer Museum
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Cactus Country
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Royal Australian
Armoured Corps Memorial & Army Tank Museum
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Torrumbarry Weir
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Mornington Peninsula
General information about the 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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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
. More information at
Rosebud
Vintage Bazaar
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High Tea
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McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park
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Mornington Railway
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The Museum of HMAS Cerberus
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The Sorrento Museum and Heritage Gallery
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South Gippsland, Latrobe Valley & Phillip Island
General information about South Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley plus 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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Inverloch Farmers Market
Offering a great range of clean, green, local fresh food. "Fall in Love with Local Food"
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Lardner Park Market
A market selling quality art and craft.
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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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Lions Tooradin Community Market
A market with a variety of goods. A project of the Lions Club of Balla Balla
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South Gippsland Tourist Railway
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Yarra Valley & Ranges
General information about the Yarra Valley and Ranges including the Dandenong Ranges and Healesville.
Emerald Craft and Produce Market
In the beautiful township of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges next to a beautiful little park is the Emerald Craft and Produce Market. Friendly stallholders sell high quality, homemade, home-grown or vintage goods. Ride Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Emerald Station or about a 1 hour drive from the CBD. A splendid day out in the hills.
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Flowerdale Market
Indoor/outdoor stalls - food, gifts, plants, trash and treasure.
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Gully Market
An outdoor market at the foot of Mount Dandenong comprises of a large Fruit and Veg stall, ferns, natives, rare bulbs, statues, jewelry, arts and crafts and many more. Water and some powered sites are available both Saturday and Sunday.
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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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Yarra Junction Football Club Market
An outddor market selling variety of goods.
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Yarra Valley Regional Farmers Market
Founded 12 years ago the Yarra Valley Regional Farmers’ Market is the longest running farmers' market in Victoria. Held on the third Sunday of each month at the award winning Yering Station winery, the Farmers’ Market features produce made and grown by some the regions’ best producers. Speak to the producer while purchasing fresh seasonal fruit, juices and vegetables, locally baked bread, biscuits, pies and fudge, the best jams and preserves, cheeses, coffee, beer, pasta, locally grown flowers, olives, eggs, honey, meat and much more.
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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
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High Country and north-east Victoria
General information about the High Country and North-East Victoria & Upper Murray
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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Wangaratta Trash & Treasure Market
Trash & treasure plus local produce.
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Yarrawonga Rotary Market
An outdoor market selling a range of secondhand goods and craft.
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East Gippsland & the pointy end
General information about East Gippsland and 'pointy end' of Victoria
Sale Sunday Charity Variety Market
An outdoor market selling trash & treasure, bric-a-brac, arts and crafts. White Hat can recommend this large market in its delightful outdoor setting under the trees next to the picturesque canal.
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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.
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