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Date:
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Sunday 26 February, 2012
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Venue:
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Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Road, Hanging Rock,
Melway reference: page 609, G9.
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Time:
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9am to 5pm
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Transport:
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By car – Hanging Rock is about 75 km north-west of Melbourne . On the Calder Freeway, take the Hanging Rock exit (C324: Woodend-Wallan Road ). Melway reference p 609, G9.
By bus - Buses will ldepart from the Victorian Arts Centre at 9am and 10am and depart from Hanging Rock at 5pm. Return travel from Melbourne costs $60 per person including entry ticket. Advance bookings required. Book through Organs Coaches, T: 03 5422 1788 or www.organscoaches.com.au
By train - Please note that V/Line will be conducting track works on February 26 and all trains will be replaced by buses between Melbourne and Woodend. The journey from Melbourne to Woodend will be approximately 70 minutes. Bookings for the train/replacement bus through V/Line: 136 196.
Shuttle bus - A shuttle bus will operate between Woodend train station and Hanging Rock. The first service will begin at 9.50am and run until approximately midday. The return shuttle from Hanging Rock to Woodend train station will start up again at 2.45pm and run until 5pm meeting the replacement buses. The shuttle costs $5 per person each way and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Parking:
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There is ample free on-site parking for cars. There is a designated area for parking coaches.
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Bring:
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A picnic blanket to sit on, a basket or bag to fill with the delicious goods on offer and a hat. A sunscreen pump is available for use at the information booth at the event.
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ATMs:
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There are no ATM facilities at Hanging Rock. The closest bank is in Woodend, 10 kilometres away. Most exhibitors will accept cash only for the purchase of products.
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Disabled access:
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Follow the signs along South Rock Road for disabled parking. Disabled toilets are located behind the Hanging Rock Café.
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| Harvest Picnic Dinner at The Bentinck of Woodend: |
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On the evening of Saturday 25 February, enjoy canapes and a special three course Harvest Picnic Dinner created from the freshest local produce matched with wines from the Macedon Ranges, overnight accommodation at the Bentinck in a Heritage room followed by breakfast the following morning plus entry to the Age Harvest Picnic on Sunday 26 February. From $490 per couple.
Bookings for the Harvest Picnic Dinner only ($145 per person) or Dinner and Accommodation Package (from $490 per couple) are limited. Phone 03 5427 2944 or visit www.bentinck.com.au
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Accommodation:
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Why not make a weekend of The Age Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock. There are plenty of Bed & Breakfasts close to Hanging Rock. Contact the Macedon Ranges Visitor Centre for accommodation details. Phone 03 5427 2033, or visit www.visitmacedonranges.com
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Dogs:
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Dogs are not encouraged, but if you do bring your dog, it must be kept on a lead at all times.
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Weather:
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The event is an all weather event and will go ahead rain, hail or shine. So, if it is drizzling, just pack your brolly - it won't rain for long, surely!
If the day is declared a code red 'catastrophic' fire danger, the Picnic will be cancelled.
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Tickets:
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Tickets are on sale now. There are good discounts and prizes to be won if you purchase tickets in advance. Refer to the Ticket page.
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Other activities:
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Make Woodend and surrounds your destination for the weekend as there are many activities in the local area over the weekend.
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