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qvm.com.au AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST MARKET Queen Victoria Market is Melbourne’s melting pot of produce! Right in the heart of the central business district, this is the epicentre of food, culture and lifestyle. Queen Victoria Market brings together a bustling collection of fresh produce, colourful traders, specialty goods, emerging artisans, performers and a diverse collection of cultures. A thriving and diverse market place – loved by locals and a must see for visitors! Endless shopping in the Market’s historic sheds – clothing, jewellery, handcrafts, homewares and souvenirs. Bustling meat, fish and dairy halls that are filled with fresh delights for every foodie. An endless array of seasonal fruit and vegetables showcasing the best of Australian produce. The most visited attraction in Victoria - attracting close to 10 million visitors each year. OPENING TIMES Monday Closed Tuesday 6am - 2pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 6am - 2pm Friday 6am - 5pm Saturday 6am - 3pm Sunday 9am - 4pm MARKET TOURS Embark on the Ultimate Foodie Tour and get ready to satisfy your cravings with some of the best food the market has to offer! On your guided two hour wander through our heritage-listed market food halls, you will visit some of the Markets best food traders indulging in an abundance of food as you go. On the menu is the freshest seafood, handmade pasta, specialty cheeses, cured meats and delicious antipasto. You’ll round off your visit with a glass of Victorian wine, seasonal fruit platter and one of Melbourne’s famous food icons, a hot jam doughnut. You will discover amazing stories about the Market’s history, learn secret shopping tips and get to know some of our most beloved traders who have built the Queen Vic Market into the ultimate destination for foodies. Only $69 per person. Bookings: qvm.com.au/tours FAST FACTS One of Melbourne’s significant inner city sites, the Queen Victoria Market has welcomed visitors since 1878. Formerly a cemetery, livestock and wholesale fruit and vegetable market. Listed as an historic place by Heritage Victoria, noted on the Historic Buildings Register and classified by the National Trust. The most visited attraction in Victoria - attracting close to 10 million visitors each year. Australia’s largest open air market spread over two city blocks in Melbourne’s Central Business District. Over 700 traders, mostly family owned and operated 3rd generation businesses. queen victoria market

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Page 1: queen victoria market · 2018. 6. 7. · FAST FACTS • One of Melbourne’s significant inner city sites, the Queen Victoria Market has welcomed visitors since 1878. • Formerly

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AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST MARKETQueen Victoria Market is Melbourne’s melting pot of produce! Right in the heart of the central business district, this is the epicentre of food, culture and lifestyle. Queen Victoria Market brings together a bustling collection of fresh produce, colourful traders, specialty goods, emerging artisans, performers and a diverse collection of cultures.

• A thriving and diverse market place – loved bylocals and a must see for visitors!

• Endless shopping in the Market’s historic sheds– clothing, jewellery, handcrafts, homewares andsouvenirs.

• Bustling meat, fish and dairy halls that are filledwith fresh delights for every foodie.

• An endless array of seasonal fruit and vegetablesshowcasing the best of Australian produce.

• The most visited attraction in Victoria - attractingclose to 10 million visitors each year.

OPENING TIMESMonday    Closed

Tuesday    6am - 2pm

Wednesday    Closed

Thursday    6am - 2pm

Friday    6am - 5pm

Saturday    6am - 3pm

Sunday    9am - 4pm

MARKET TOURSEmbark on the Ultimate Foodie Tour and get ready to satisfy your cravings with some of the best food the market has to offer!On your guided two hour wander through our heritage-listed market food halls, you will visit some of the Markets best food traders indulging in an abundance of food as you go. On the menu is the freshest seafood, handmade pasta, specialty cheeses, cured meats and delicious antipasto. You’ll round off your visit with a glass of Victorian wine, seasonal fruit platter  and one of Melbourne’s famous food icons, a hot jam doughnut.

You will discover amazing stories about the Market’s history, learn secret shopping tips and get to know some of our most beloved traders who have built the Queen Vic Market into the ultimate destination for foodies.

Only $69 per person. Bookings: qvm.com.au/tours

FAST FACTS• One of Melbourne’s significant inner city sites, the

Queen Victoria Market has welcomed visitors since 1878.

• Formerly a cemetery, livestock and wholesale fruit and vegetable market.

• Listed as an historic place by Heritage Victoria, noted on the Historic Buildings Register and classified by the National Trust.

• The most visited attraction in Victoria - attracting close to 10 million visitors each year.

• Australia’s largest open air market spread over two city blocks in Melbourne’s Central Business District.

• Over 700 traders, mostly family owned and operated 3rd generation businesses.

queen victoria market

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A MID WEEK MELBOURNE TRADITION - NIGHT MARKETSAs the sun sets over Melbourne, an eclectic mix of the city’s favourite artisans, best live entertainment and hawker-style food stalls meet to create our famous Night Markets.

• Over 50 global street food traders.

• Browse through local fashion, art and craft.

• Free live music and entertainment.

Staged from 5pm - 10pm every Wednesday during Summer (November - March) & Winter (June - August).

A WORLD CLASS MARKET PRECINCTThe City of Melbourne is making the largest investment in its history to preserve and renew the Queen Victoria Market, creating one of the world’s great market precincts.

Following a comprehensive renewal program, the City of Melbourne will seek UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Queen Victoria Market.

The renewal will preserve the Queen Victoria Market’s heritage and authentic atmosphere, while allowing the market precinct to evolve to meet the contemporary needs of traders, shoppers and the growing city.

GET IN TOUCHFor market tours and general public enquiries: +61 3 9320 5822 | [email protected]

For tourism trade and media enquiries: [email protected]

LOCATIONTHE MARKET IS LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF VICTORIA & ELIZABETH STREETS, MELBOURNE

By Tram: Take tram 19, 57 or 59 to Stop 7, Elizabeth St or Tram 58 to Stop 9, Peel St. The market is located within the free tram zone.

By Train: Only a 7 minute walk from Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station. Walk north along Elizabeth or William Street.

By Bus: The Melbourne Visitor Shuttle is a great way to explore inner city Melbourne. Get off at stop 8 on this daily, half hourly service.

By Car: Enter the Market Carpark from Franklin or Queen Streets.

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