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Sunday 29 November, 2009
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| Venue: |
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Werribee Park, K Road, Werribee.
Melway reference: p 201, D1
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| Time: |
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9am to 5pm
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| Transport: |
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By car – Werribe Park is 20 minutes from Melbourne. Travel on the Princes Freeway and take the C108 exit and follow signs to Werribee Park. Melway ref: page 201, D1
Bus transport:
Departs from outside the Victorian Arts Centre at 9am and 10am and the return bus departs Werribee Park at 5pm. Return travel from Melbourne costs $54 including entry ticket. Advance bookings are essential and only available through Frontier Wines 1300 737 699 or frontierwines.com.au
Shuttle bus: $4 per person per way.
A shuttle bus transfer from Werribee train station to The Age Spring Harvest Picnic at Werribee Park starts at 9.16am and will run regularly throughout the day, depending upon demand. The last shuttle bus will leave Werribee Park at 5.30pm. Cost is $4 per person each way and will operate on a first come, first served basis. The shuttle may not run as regularly during quieter times.
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| Parking: |
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There is ample free on-site parking for cars and there is a designated area for parking coaches.
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| Bring: |
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Bring a picnic rug to sit on and a picnic basket to fill with tasty treats.
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| ATMs: |
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There are no ATM facilities located at Werribee Park. The nearest bank is in Watton Street, Werribee. Most exhibitors at the event will only accept cash as payment for products.
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| Disabled access: |
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Follow the signs along Main Drive for disabled parking. Disabled toilets are located under the archway to the left of the historic mansion.
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| Accommodation: |
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Accommodation packages are available at the Sofitel Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee Park, tel 03 9731 4000.
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| Dogs: |
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Dogs are not permitted at Werribee Park. Only guide dogs are allowed.
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| Weather: |
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The event is an all weather event and will go ahead rain, hail or shine.
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| Tickets: |
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Available from October.
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| Other activities: |
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Wander through the historic Mansion, meander through the contemporary Sculpture Walk or smell over 5,000 roses in the internationally acclaimed Victoria State Rose Garden.
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