Queen Victoria Market 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.
The vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere of this historic site has endeared the Market to Melburnians for 130 years. The Market is probably best known for its huge variety of fresh produce. Almost 50% of the Market area is dedicated to the sale of fresh produce, including fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, chicken, seafood and delicatessen products.
The remainder of the Market is used for variety and speciality goods, with Sundays being the most popular day for this category. On Sundays, the hustle and bustle of the weekday Market gives way to a more relaxed and leisurely family day. Queen Street is closed and converted into an outdoor cafe area, with children’s rides and other activities.
The Market is divided into a number of Market Precincts; the Deli Hall, Elizabeth Street Shops, F shed laneway, Vic Market Place Food Court, Fruit and Vegetables, The Meat Hall, Organics, General Merchandise, Victoria Street Shops and the Wine Market.
Location
Queen Victoria Market is situated on the corner of Queen and Elizabeth Streets in the Melbourne CBD and is easily accessed by foot, car, train, tram or bus.
Both Fresh Produce including meat, fruit & vegetables and General Merchandise stalls are open on all trading days.
Market hours
- Tuesdays, 6am to 2pm
- Thursdays, 6am to 2pm
- Fridays, 6am to 5pm (General Merchandise to 4pm)
- Saturdays, 6am to 3pm
- Sundays, 9am to 4pm
The Market is closed Mondays, Wednesdays and the following public holidays: Good Friday, Anzac Day, Melbourne Cup Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Market Car Park Phone: 03 9326 5048
The car park operates Monday to Friday from 6am to 7pm, Saturdays & Sundays from 6am to 6pm.
Contact
Address:
Queen Victoria Market Pty Ltd
Management Office
513 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Postal:
PO Box 12415
A’Beckett Street
Melbourne VIC 8006
Phone: 03 9320 5822
Fax: 03 9328 2710
Official Website
For full info including parking rates and public transport info (getting there by tram, train and bus)
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