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Adelaide Central Market

Gouger & Grote Sts, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
61 8 8203 7203
Ranked #1 of 10 shopping in Adelaide
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Traveller Description: The Adelaide Central Market is behind the Hilton Hotel situated in Victoria Square . At 140 years old, it is one of the oldest Indoor markets in the... more »
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Adelaide, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I'm currently lucky enough to call this my local greengrocers but its more than just that. Vibrant colours, smells and sounds are all around and soon as you walk in. From fruits to fish, Kangaroo to Kiwi you can buy pretty much everything in and around the market. Local honey is great, the kangaroo meat a bargain and there is... More

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Cairns, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I originally come from Adelaide and now, on our annual trips back there from Queensland, we always make the Central Markets a pivotal feature of our stay. My husband, a chef, considers these markets to be the best in Australia. Our choice of accommodation in the CBD hinges on proximity or easy access to the markets and of course, a... More

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North Adelaide, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

i last posted a review recomending this wonderfull city market, unfortunately i have had some bad reports that i was compelled to take a look on the 12th may and found the market is in a bit of disgrace and working restricted hours,so if it is part of a planned trip or city visit like my guests be aware of... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Agree with previous reviewers, especially GoldenRainbowBear 26 april & NatalieAdelaide 27 april ... this is a fantastic food market with a comprehensive, fresh, and surprisingly affordable range of edible stuffs sourced locally & from around the world. Add to that a real market atmosphere built up over 150 years, proximity to a premier eat street [gouger st] & chinatown [small]... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Have seen these kind of markets on tv but when actually there what a experience. There is a real buzz, with friendly people and every type of food you would ever like on display looking fresh and tasty. Loved the cheeses, meats, nuts, fruit and veges variety available and all was reasonably priced. We had lunch in the food hall... More

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new zealand
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The food is good- plenty of variety. The fruit and veges looked to be great value for money. People were friendly. Toilets easily accessible. Good coffee. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

If you are travelling an want some food from back home visit the central market, there is sure to be a stall selling food from most corners of the world as well most stalls selling fresh local produce. More

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Adelaide
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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If you love fresh food - this is the place to visit. You can buy just about anything you want from this vibrant and exciting market. Asian goods, seafood, fresh fruit and veg - you name it! The sounds, smells and feel of this market is unique and you can easily spend a couple of hours browsing around all the... More

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28 reviews 28 reviews
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Zumas coffee, fresh foods, choice of eating places and right next to Chinatown. More

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Canberra
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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Whenever I am in Adelaide and visit the Central Market, I come to the same happy conclusion: this is the best market in Australia. It has a compact atmosphere of life and colour, it is undercover(!), easy to park and access, and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, has a wide variety of produce (lots of organic), and food products from many ethnicities, from... More

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