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Queen Victoria Market

Corner Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Melbourne CBD)
03 9320 5822
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Ranked #1 of 45 shopping in Melbourne
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Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping
Description: The largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere is a center for trade and commerce, as well as a popular venue for visitors.
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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

The markets seemed to have improved a lot since the last time we were there a year ago. They were cleaner and seemed to be easier to negotiate, we had a lovely time there this time. Always worth a visit.

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Bundaberg, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Accessed by the city tram and also the free shuttle bus that has a stop right by the markets, these are a must do. Indoors and outdoors there are an amazing number of stallholders selling fresh food, clothes, souvenirs, jewellery, leather goods just to name a few things. There is also a very tempting array of take away foods cooked... More

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See 5 more reviews by Ann W for Melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Many great bargins and a huge variety of quality merchandise. Easy parking and public transport. Enjoy the sights, sounds & smells of this this iconic and historic market.

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Alice Springs, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

It's historic; it's contemporary; it's full of life and fun. The diversity of different cultures among the stall holders and the food sellers makes it very interesting; way better than any shopping Mall. The buskers were great too.

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Hobart Tasmania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

You always know what you're getting at the Vic Market. It's a must do if you like a good market,you've got fresh food, fruit and flowers and you can buy pretty much anything in the market itself. The coffee spots dotted through the market are a nice addition, going strong as always.

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United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Wow this place was absolutely amazoning the food section is out of this world and sells alsorts of lovely delights, I wish we had similiar in my home town. The tourist bit of the market was great and the souveniers were really cheap, there were also lots of great places to eat.

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

It seems that only South Australia does not have the great markets which other states have! Good selection of food products, clothing, accessories etc at very reasonable prices. Under-cover, no pushy stall-holders, good transport links.

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Vail, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

It doesn't compare to the Silk Market in Beijing or the Chatuchak Market in Bangkok, but it's an entertaining place to spend a few hours, pick up a few souvenirs and taste some great food. Don't miss it. Easy walk from the City Circle Tram and the free Tourist Bus.

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Atlanta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The market is not to be missed. It is a great place for souvenir shopping, and we loved strolling through the colorful displays of fresh produce. We had a great 'burger with the lot' in the food court. Getting there is a snap, the free tourist bus stops right out in front of the market.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Great selection of fruit and vegetables and pretty much everything that you'd need for your weekly grocery shopping (for me anyway). Everything was fresh, prices were reasonable and aisles were wide enough not to have to bump into others. You need to walk a bit from the nearest public transport, which is a pain when you're loaded down with groceries,... More

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