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Matheson Café

Address: Lake Matheson Road
Hours: Closed · opens 8:30 am tomorrow
Weekly hours
Mon 8:30 am–3 pm
Tue 8:30 am–3 pm
Wed 8:30 am–3 pm
Thu 8:30 am–3 pm
Fri 8:30 am–3 pm
Sat 8:30 am–3 pm
Sun 8:30 am–3 pm
Phone: 03 751 0878
Website: lakematheson.com (opens in a new tab)

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