5 Best Shopping in Melbourne, Victoria

This market has buzzed with food and bargain shoppers since 1878. With more than 600 mostly open-air stalls, this sprawling, spirited bazaar is the city's prime produce outlet—many Melburnians come here to buy strawberries, honey, fresh flowers, imported cheeses, meat, and eye-bright fresh fish. There is a section for certified organic produce, and the beautiful Dairy Produce Hall is a plethora of cheeses, fresh pasta and breads, coffee, and deli delights. On Sunday there is less food and more great deals on jeans, T-shirts, and souvenirs. Food trucks and live music on weekends lend the market a festive air.

A popular haunt for seekers of the old and odd, this market, about 6 km (4 miles) northeast of Chapel Street, South Yarra, has more than 300 stalls selling antiques, preloved clothing, books, and knickknacks. Food vans provide sustenance.

Everything from estate jewelry and stylish secondhand clothes to porcelain and curios is on sale at these wooden cubicles and glass-fronted counters.

A fantastic, mouthwatering array of high-quality foods imported from all over the world is available at this popular market, including organic produce and sustainable seafood. The guided Market Discovery Trail runs the third Saturday of each month, including tastings and coffee (A$25).

Open since 1970, this market started as an outlet for local artists. Today, it has up to 200 stalls selling contemporary paintings, crafts, pottery, jewelry, and homemade gifts. It's open every Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.