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48 comments

1. 48 glenys
   Jul 27th, 2008 at 10:31 pm

   A real history of Melbourne plus a great place to shop

2. 47 Helen
   Jul 27th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

   Love going to the Vic Market. It has a great atmosphere, good value for money and a variety of fresh food, fruit and vegetables. There is also such a wonderful mix of foods from Australia and overseas that you really are spoiled for choice. A nice place to just walk around and browse on a Saturday morning and sit down to relax for a coffee after you have done all your shopping.

3. 46 Cat Reupert
   Jul 16th, 2008 at 2:21 pm

   Love the atmosphere, the food, the entertainment. Also the Kids activities during the school holidays are great! Will definately book a Foodie Tour with some mates from work; we will all come down by train for a BIG day out at the Market.

4. 45 Rebecca Chaplin
   Jul 12th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

   The Queen Vic Market represents everything that is great about Victoria and Melbourne. The food is of the best quality and the range of cultures and produce available is sensational. I love the vibrancy and life about the markets. Not to mention the fabulous value and experience.

5. 44 albert tjahyadi
   Jul 7th, 2008 at 6:51 pm

   good place for finding food, fruit, meat and breakfast too

6. 43 Julie
   Jul 6th, 2008 at 9:13 pm

   My Great Grandfather was the first man to bring TOFU to the Queen Vic. I love it because of the history and how migrants have shaped our lives through their food and hardwork. Thanks Pa.

7. 42 Kirsten Hombroek
   Jul 5th, 2008 at 10:40 am

   Its such a lively place to visit as a tourist! Nothing like it where I live in NSW!

8. 41 Sheryl Lee
   Jun 24th, 2008 at 11:36 pm

   Try the market early Saturday morning - shop for fruit, vegies, meat & fish with all the cafe / restaurant people. The prices are cheap and you get to know so many wonderful stall keeepers.

9. 40 SImon
   Jun 24th, 2008 at 10:22 am

   Really Melbourne

10. 39 Brigitte
    Jun 14th, 2008 at 5:40 pm

    Love markets. Melbourne the best place for markets.

11. 38 doug
    Jun 14th, 2008 at 12:07 am

    what a rip-off, market stalls charging supermarket prices, dont even bother going there, i can buy don pepperoni in central qld cheaper than i can buy it at vic markets even though you can nearly throw stones at the factory it is made at from vic markets, bloody hell it only has to be transported 2km to vic markets and 2000 km to where i am and i get it $5 a kg cheaper than in their own back yard. most other products are the same.

12. 37 Judit
    Jun 13th, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    Melbournebeach is lovely en the market is “gezellig” cosey.
    You can walk slowly and take a look at or buy it, all the work the artist made!
    It is a mix of a lot off cultures, Everything and everyone is on the market.
    Even Delft with handpainted Delft Blue and familypictures at their migrantships!

    Judit
    from Delft
    Nederland

13. 36 Maria Matthews
    Jun 11th, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    The best place to shop on a sunday morning, nothing can compare to the Vic Market. We have nothing like it here in Adelaide.

14. 35 Pat Grainger
    Jun 10th, 2008 at 10:14 am

    Melbourne’s Victoria Market is the first place I take any overseas guest, and other out-of-towners. Many come from areas that have nothing to match it. The fruit/veggie stalls, the deli and meat and seafood halls are best of all.

15. 34 Andrew Clark
    Jun 9th, 2008 at 11:47 pm

    As far as I can find…
    unique in Australia

16. 33 Joseph
    Jun 9th, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    Great place to visit, full of qiurky stallholders and a huge variety of foods ,drinks and produce.A mixed range of general goods. Continues to evolve…great character….handy Central Melbourne location..

17. 32 Carmen
    Jun 1st, 2008 at 7:32 pm

    Vic-market offers a fanastic variety of cultur and entertainment. Its an awesome place to snatch a bargain and best of alll: Are you looking for a special type of food: Go there and you’ll find it guaranteed!

18. 31 Lisa
    May 30th, 2008 at 12:05 pm

    What a lovely old fashoned market it still has the feeling of when it first began . It has something for every age group and some gift, food, clothes or whatever u need. Its where i go whenever i want a lovely day out.

19. 30 Tom Hunter
    May 27th, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    Everything you ever need or want in one location and able to bargain.

20. 29 Emma Simmonds
    May 20th, 2008 at 11:44 am

    I voted because i found that this market, caters for everything and has a wide range of items , it is big and you can spend the many hours browsing and buying things. It has a great feel about it, i also visit the markets when ever i go to melbourne.

21. 28 Charity
    May 20th, 2008 at 10:35 am

    It’s great for a range of activities. I used to do my fruit and veg shopping there on my lunchbreak, so handy! And Fresh! Also Weds Night Markets is a great place to take group of friends. Foods from around the world, beautiful crafts, even a massage if you feel like being more indulgent.

22. 27 Amy Browning
    May 19th, 2008 at 11:15 am

    Market at night
    Shop at the Vic Market’s Night Market through the summer months - must try the Dutch Pancakes

23. 26 Ange Kenos
    May 18th, 2008 at 6:12 pm

    My favourite shop for gluten free biscuits, lollies and juices is here, as is a great selection of deli’s, fish supplies, meat shops…

24. 25 Chris Lemm
    May 17th, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    My mother shopped every week for most of her 94 years and loved it. What a great place, shop till you drop. There is a problem getting parking on busy days though.

25. 24 John Branton
    May 17th, 2008 at 7:43 am

    The markets in Barcelona, Rome, Istanbul, Aswan, Cairo, Hanoi, Lang Son and Hoi An are wonderful but none offer the sheer range of produce and experience available at the Queen Victoria Market. A must for all visitors. (I didn’t say cheapest.)

26. 23 Lana
    May 17th, 2008 at 7:31 am

    You will find a fantastic range of incredibly fresh produce here - including some things that you’ll struggle to find anywhere else. It is a colourful, noisy, vibrant experience and you should follow you nose to find whatever’s cooking on the day - I highly recommend the hot jam donuts from the market van, the spicy lamb borek from the deli and the freshly squeezed juice from the fruit and veg stalls.

27. 22 Susan Porter
    May 16th, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    Humungus. Such great prices, why not offer a transport service direct? hmmm

28. 21 June Henwood
    May 16th, 2008 at 5:45 pm

    Queen Vic market has always been there, it is actually older than me. We had visitors over from New Zealand earlier on this year and they were so impressed that they arranged groups every day it was open for a week with their guests who were attending a wedding.

29. 20 Pat
    May 16th, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    I just love this place. The food is so fresh and the range so great. We are just so lucky to have this market in Melbourne. It is an absolute treasure.

30. 19 marika shapiro
    May 15th, 2008 at 10:55 am

    Hot jam doughnuts straight from the van, buskers, live bands, amazing shopping for things you can’t find anywhere else in Victoria. A perfect Sunday morning outing.

31. 18 Rhonda Cliff
    May 13th, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    This place has a magestical atmosphere..can’t keep away…I love the food, the clothing, just everything, I love to go with friends and spend the day there, it’s super!

32. 17 Michelle Wilkins
    May 10th, 2008 at 11:09 pm

    The Queen Victoria Markets are just something you MUST experience when in Melbourne.
    There’s no point visiting, if you don’t.

33. 16 James Hudson
    May 9th, 2008 at 10:24 am

    The only markets worth flying down from brisbane for. Days of exciting shoping in one place that oozes melbourne from every stall.

34. 15 Gaynor Harris
    May 7th, 2008 at 10:44 am

    The open air, the covered walkways, the smells, the sounds, the spruiking meat and fruit and vege sellers, the deli tastings, the choice of fresh produce and the buzzyness all combine for a great tourist experience. Where else can you experience all this, do some great value shopping and then sit down to a cappaccino, a gourmet sausage or barek and listen to a busker in an historic environment!

35. 14 Alicia White
    May 5th, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    I have been visiting the Victoria Market since I was a little girl and now going on 30 I love nothing better than potter around the market on a sunday for fresh produce. I am from the country and love the country feel when I come down.

36. 13 irene kiroff
    May 2nd, 2008 at 11:36 pm

    So much variety and a great place just to explore with children.

37. 12 michael smith
    May 2nd, 2008 at 3:24 pm

    I just love the Vic Market, I have been going their for 50 years. An institution for Melbournians. Vic Market is Melbourne, a friendy, multicultural, vibrant atmosphere that is a must have experience when visiting Melbourne. The place always breaths energy, colour and exitement. There are so many things to do, you could a easily lose yourself for a day…..or so.

38. 11 Miranda
    May 2nd, 2008 at 8:42 am

    when you can’t afford to travel the world, just pop into the night market for all the yummy food from around the globe.. taste the world in a night!

39. 10 Dianna
    May 2nd, 2008 at 6:50 am

    I think the diversity and culture is second to none as well as the great food and shopping. The night markets are also great and make a fantastc night out.

40. 9 Cindee Smith
    May 1st, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    Absolutly everything for absolutly everyone everytime you visit!

41. 8 Scott
    May 1st, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    I love food and the Vic market has good food.

42. 7 Andrew
    May 1st, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    The variety that is on offer is incredible. The freshness of the produce is second to none! Worth heading there every week.

43. 6 Amanda Linardon
    May 1st, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    Amazing fresh food at reasonable prices. The Deli hall is incredible, I could eat just about everything in there! A fantastic place to go to on a Saturday afternoon full of delights.

44. 5 Anna
    May 1st, 2008 at 11:57 am

    Love food. Great selection of Multicultural foods, fresh vegetables.
    Love the Deli the most

45. 4 Tomas Hansson
    Apr 30th, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    Queen Vic Market made me fall in love with Melbourne when visiting as a tourist from overseas. Now, I live in Melbourne and go there as foten as I can to sample food from all corners of the world

46. 3 Ann
    Apr 28th, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    The cheapest, freshest organic vegetables in Melbourne. A wonderful deli hall with a huge selection of exotic delicacies. I stop by the cages to say hello to the fluffy chicks.

47. 2 elle
    Apr 26th, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    the vic market is the best and i get all the freshest stuff from there even the fish.
    It is absolutly amazing and i am glad that we have it.
    The bad thing is though that theres to many people there to get a park LOL

48. 1 Kim
    Apr 25th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    Something for everyone… craft, fresh food, deli items, etc, etc! A great day out at a Victorian icon!