Melbourne Markets

Esplanade Art and Craft Market-St Kilda
This unusual and trendy market has a stunning seaside vista and is very popular with visitors and locals. Every Sunday since 1970 the esplanade in St Kilda has come alive with brightly coloured stalls, selling an array of quality art and craft. It was established as an outlet for local artists and now there are more than 200 artists and craftspeople selling their wares here. Upper Esplanade, St Kilda (03 9534 0066). Tram from city.

Camberwell Sunday Market

Queen Victoria Market
This huge market is an institution in Melbourne. More than just a shopping meca it is an historic landmark and a popular tourist attraction. It has been serving customers in Melbourne's heart for 120 years. Taking up a huge seven hectares it is the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Over one thousand traders sell almost everything! Closed every Monday and Wednesday and most public holidays. Elizabeth and Victoria Street, Melbourne (03 9320 5822). Tram from city along Elizabeth street

Arts Centre Sunday Market
Melbourne Arts Centre, Southgate (03 9281 8000).

Dandenong Market
This marketplace has over 300 stalls including a wide range of fresh produce and other items, as well as modern cafes.
Corner Clow and Cleeland Streets, Dandenong

Gasworks Farmer's Market
21 Graham Street, Port Melbourne (03 5657 2337). 3rd Saturday of Month

Prahran Market
163-185 Commercial Road, South Yarra (03 8290 8220).

Preston Market
Between Murray Road and Cramer Street, Preston (03 9478 3130).

Rose Street Designers Market

South Melbourne Market
York and Cecil Streets, South Melbourne (03 9209 6295).

St Kilda Twilight Market

Sunday Market at the Arts Centre