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Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, Australia

  • Address 513 Elizabeth Street
    3000 Melbourne
    Australia
  • Phone number+61 3 9320 5822
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  • Neighborhood : City Centre
    http://www.qvm.com.au/
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Nothing attracts people more than the prospect of a bargain. Combine that with a vibrant mix of cultures, a century of history and you have a full day's activities in one location. There is plenty on offer here; from meat, fish, vegetables and fruit to aromatherapy, arts and crafts and bargain clothing. There are also regular lectures by leading chefs and market tours; check website for updated program. Built in 1878, the Market comprises several classified historic buildings meaning that its future is certain to be protected, much to the relief of the 130,000 shoppers that visit every week. Admission is free.

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Trip Advisor Reviews ( 17 Reviews see all ) Top

“food,food and more”

 by  Idontgetoutmuch  on  2009-02-25

The Queen Victoria Night Market is open Wednesday nights 5:30pm to 10pm between the end of November and the end of Feburary. Somewhat different...

“The Large & Cheap Market”

 by  flippe3  on  2009-02-25

The Queen Vic Market is massive and it has something for everyone. There is a wide variety of food & most of the food is delicious. Also prices...

“Gaslight Market - Melbourne's little summertime secret.”

 by  BrawBlether  on  2009-01-22

I visited the Gaslight market for the first time last night and was amazed I have never heard of it before. FABULOUS! Dozens of cuisines on off...

“unique items where are you?”

 by  aussiegirlxx  on  2009-01-22

Largely dissapointing. Most of the items were cheap knock offs that are on sale at any market that I've been to. A few gems but to few and far ...

“Foodies Paradise”

 by  Princess_Crankypants  on  2008-12-03

I am a local and everytime I go to the Market I feel like I've been on an outing. First: Get there early as possible, preferably on a Saturday,...

“Worth a stop”

 by  JJJake  on  2008-11-17

Impressive size -- best for foodies -- rest was largely trinkets. more

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 26 Reviews see all ) Top

second hand stuff at queen victoria market

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2009-01-16

There's a great second hand clothing shop (the only one) on the Victoria St part of the market - mens and womens clothes, shoes, etc. Some goo...

Souvenir shopping at its best!

 by  Helen T  on  2008-01-16

We loved the market! There was a huge variety of items. The prices on souvenirs were excellently priced. We loaded up. We spent hours just co...

excellent shopping spree spot

 by  Adzhar M  on  2008-01-02

cheap bargains everywhere, good quality products, sold almost everything.easy public transport, convenience carpark.good location, easy to find...

it was ok but not really intresting to kids

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-10-11

walking around listing to the ladie speak bout the market when we didnt get much out of it plus it was bit boring not a kids thing kids age wer...

a must to go if you're first timers

 by  daniel oon  on  2007-07-16

Visited many times during 1986 till 1990 and back again in winter 2004 with 2 couples and my wife. For first timers, it's a die-die must visit ...

wow!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-05-26

IF YOU HAVE A GAS MASK FOR THE SMELL ITS ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING MULTI CULTURAL PLACES I HAVE EVER BEEN. SAME AS THE SYDNEY MARKET I WENT TO LA...

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