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Queen Victoria Market... Melbourne's Market

One can never say they are lost for things to do when visiting Melbourne! The city of AFL (Australian Football League) trams and cosmopolitan living.

Melbourne is a thriving hub for business and able to provide fantastic surf beaches, ski fields and the jaw dropping Great Ocean Road all within driving distance, all be it a full day trip. Closer to the city is the Melbourne Zoo and famous St Kilda Esplanade and lets not forget the Art Gallery just around the corner from Federation Square.

All these activities you will find on just about any promotion on what to do when visiting the capital of the Garden State, Victoria.

You should however take the time to visit Queen Victoria Market  as it really is Victoria's premier open-air market. It's a thriving and vital place pulsating with life.

The friendly competition between stallholders, and their concern for customers, is what gives the Market its Old World charm and the addictive power to draw millions of visitors each year.

Visitors, who come not only to shop, can be entertained by buskers who perform on the surround. The vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere of this historic site has endeared the Market to Melburnians for more than 125 years. 

Sundays are the most popular day for tourists and holiday fun.

Queen Street becomes an outdoor cafe area with roving performers and an open air marquee showcasing new local talent.

MARKET TRADING HOURS:

Tuesday: 6.00am - 2.00pm
Thursday: 6.00am - 2.00pm
Friday: 6.00am - 6.00pm
(General merchandise closes at 4.00pm)
Saturday: 6.00am - 3.00pm
Sunday: 9.00am - 4.00pm

Closed every Monday and Wednesday, Good Friday, Anzac Day, Melbourne Cup Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

If you are in the mood for something very different and love to relive past travels with exotic foods be sure to visit the SUZUKI NIGHT MARKET. Ideal after a day seeing the sights in the summer months this cooler environment sets the scene for some new memories with great food and wine.

 Be sure to visit Holiday Hunter when planning your trip to Victoria 

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