Queen Victoria Market

The Queen Victoria Market is famous as the largest and oldest market in the Southern Hemisphere. Opened in 1878, its historic buildings are a natural heritage site and many of the shops from which the traders operate today, are unchanged from days gone by. The Dairy Hall is perhaps the best known with its distinctive shop fronts and its multicultural offerings in the 38 delicatessens that lie within its walls.

Adjacent to the Dairy Hall is the Fish and Meat Market which bustles with activity from early morning when the freshest of items are placed on display and the shoppers arrive to select Melbourne's finest quality produce at competitive prices. The fruit and vegetable section stretches across many of the sheds and the addition of the Organic Market has fulfilled the needs of those who relish naturally grown produce. From carrots to cherries and honey to eggs, you’ll find it all here.

There is plenty of general merchandise available including fashion items at reasonable prices, souvenirs for international and interstate visitors plus everything from suitcases to saucepans. The sounds of buskers and entertainers are part of the atmosphere and on Sundays one of the streets is sealed off to traffic allowing pedestrians to wander at will between all sections of the market whilst enjoying a mouth watering array of casual food and a variety of live entertainment.

The Suzuki Night Market

Every Wednesday during summer from 26 November 2008 until 5 February 2009, except 24 & 31 December 2008.
5.30pm-10pm
 
Location: Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Pedestrian entry from corner Queen & Therry Streets and Peel Street

Cost: FREE

Food
Take a tour of world flavours. Over 30 stalls prepare fresh food on-site from a range of cuisines, including: Indian, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Spanish, Dutch and Middle Eastern.

Bars and Wineries
Three fully licensed bars. Select from a range of Victoria’s regional vineyards. Enjoy their best vintages by the glass or bottle on the night or take some home for the cellar.

Free Entertainment
Two stages showcasing the best world music Melbourne has to offer!
 
Shopping
Over 150 vendors offering everything from unique clothing and jewellery through to original prints and plants, promising a unusual shopping experience that will have you coming back for more.

Health and Harmony
An area dedicated to mind, body and spirit – enjoy massage therapists, visit tarot and aura readers, reflexology and iridology practitioners.

How to get there:
By tram: Catch any tram heading north along Elizabeth or William Street
By train: From Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station, walk north along Elizabeth or William Street.