About Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market is a major landmark in Melbourne, Australia, and at around seven hectares (17 acres) is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. A popular place with tourists and locals, this historic icon has been at the center of fresh produce shopping since 1878. In addition to the magnificent food halls, market stalls sell everything from art, clothing, and toys to that hard-to-find unique souvenirs, five days a week.

Queen Victoria Market is historically, architecturally and socially significant and has been listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. It has become an important tourist attraction in the city of Melbourne. Also called the "Vic Market" or "Queen Vic," the market features many stalls selling all kinds of items from seafood, meat, fruits, and vegetables to plants, crafts, souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, shoes, toys, pets, hardware tools, watches, gadgets, and lots more.

 

Must See

  • Queen Victoria Market is historically, architecturally and socially significant and has been listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
  • In addition to the magnificent food halls, market stalls sell everything from art, clothing, toys, and those hard-to-find unique souvenirs, five days a week.
  • Do check out the Arabian Nights bazaar.
  • The Historic Melbourne landmark is close by.

How to reach

Bus, Train, and Tram connect to Queen Victoria Market. At every 10 minutes, there is a train from the Melbourne Central Railway Station. One can also opt for a car/taxi for a comfortable and quick ride to Queen Victoria Market.

Trams: Free to $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
Trains: $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
Buses: $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
V/Line trains and coaches: $4.30-$32.60 per trip.

Tips

  • Nice food market on Wednesday nights.
  • Don’t forget to bargain.
  • Do wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
  • You can hunt down your unique souvenirs here easily.
  • Night time is safe around here.
  • Carry cash, credit card sales are limited.
  • Photography is allowed.
  • Return or exchanges are discouraged here.
  • Wheelchair accessible.

 

Visit Time

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

1 day

 

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Weather

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