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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Melbourne
- Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market
If you are planning a picnic at Birrarung Marr or the Botanic
Gardens or just looking for some affordable souvenirs, head to the
Queen Victoria market, one of the largest open-air markets in the
Southern Hemisphere, with almost 50 percent of the market dedicated
to the sale of fresh produce, such as fresh fruits, vegetables,
meat, chicken, seafood, cold cuts and cheese. A popular meeting
place for locals and foreigners, this cosmopolitan market is best
visited on a Sunday when adjacent Queen Street is closed down and
converted into a sidewalk café area, where buskers entertain
passers-by and children's rides are available. Officially opened in
1878, the Queen Victoria Market has been affectionately frequented
by Melbournians for more than 125 years and still proves to be the
best place for perusing a myriad of clothing, shoes, jewellery,
bric-a-brac, antique and toy stalls.
Information & Facts
Address
Corner of Elizabeth and Victoria Street
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
Tuesday and Thursday: from 6am to 2pm; Friday: from
6am to 5pm; Saturday: from 6am to 3pm; Sunday: from 9am to
4pm