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There are plenty of markets to check out in Sydney. From gourmet food, to organic skin care, designer clothes, jewellery, second hand clothes, flea markets, and souvenirs, Sydney has it all. Most markets are held on weekends and can be easily reached with public transport.
Three of the best include:
1- Paddington Market - www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au
2 - Sydney Fish Market www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au
3 - Good Living Growers' Market (more info below)
CLOTHES, GIFTS, ARTISAN AND HOMEWARES:
 Paddington Market on Oxford St in Paddington is open 10am – 4pm on Saturdays. This market has been the starting point for many of Sydney’s designers. Here you'll find clothes by new designers; hand made soaps, body products and jewellery; children’s clothes; shoes; flowers; and delicious food.
Transport: take the 380 or L82 bus from Circular Quay on the corner of Loftus and Alfred streets. The same buses depart from Bondi Junction and stop at Paddington Market. From Railway Square (opposition Central Station on George St), you can can take the 378 Bronte bus. From Marrickville, you can take the 355 bus to Queen St in Woollahra.
www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au
 Surry Hills Market is held on the first Saturday of every month, rain, hail or shine. It's in Shannon Reserve, on the corner of Crown St and Collins St. There's a mixture of second hand goods, recycled stuff and hand made artefacts. The feel is definitely one of a community market. Many stall holders are set up by 8am.
www.surryhillsneighbourhoodcentre.org.au/monthly_surry_hills_markets.htm
 Bondi Beach Market is held every Sunday from 10am - 5pm at the Bondi Beach Primary School. About half the stalls at this market sell original/artisan products, or second hand gear. The other half has clothes made in China to fit skinny young women.
Transport: Train or bus it to Bondi Junction. Then take the 333, 380 or L82 bus to Campbell Parade and ask to be let off at the market.
www.bondimarkets.com.au
 Balmain Market at St Andrew's Church on the corner of Darling St and Curtis Rd has a mix of home made food, hand made candles, new items, designer clothes and bags, imported products and old stuff. It’s open from 8:30am - 4pm, and has really good cheap food for lunch. It is smaller than Paddington Market and has more of a Bo Ho feel.
Transport: take the 441 or 442 buses from the Queen Victoria Building in York St in the city.
www.balmainmarket.com.au
 Kirribilli Art and Design Market is on the second Sunday of every month in the Burton St tunnel, just near the train station entry. Jewellery, art, photography, craft, clothes, food.
Transport: take the North Shore line train and get off at Milsons Point.
www.kncsydney.org/
 Manly Craft Market on Saturdays and Sundays just off the Corso tends to cater for tourists with a bit of Australiana on sale. It's in a great location, just near the beach.
Transport: take the Manly ferry and walk down the Corso. You can't miss the market.
www.blueskymarkets.com.au/
 Mosman Market is held on the first Saturday of every month at Mosman Square in the Village Green, on the corner of Military Rd and Spit Rd, Mosman. Open from 8am - 3pm. It has around 150 stalls with art, craft, gourmet food, gifts and entertainment.
Transport: any bus from City Wynyard or City Queen Victoria Building that will take you up Military Rd. Just ask to get off at Spit Junction.
Ph: (02) 9978 4181
www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/recreation/artcraft.html#markets
 The Rocks has a market every weekend and caters for tourists and foodies. Open from 10am - 5pm at the northern end of George St. Items on sale include jewellery, gifts, homewares, gourmet food, indigenous art, craft and photography.
Transport: Train to Circular Quay. Ferry to Circular Quay or any bus that goes along George St in the city centre.
www.therocksmarket.com.au
 Opera House Market is held every Sunday. Stalls include jewellery, crafts and souvenirs.
Transport - Ferry to Circular Quay. Train to Circular Quay. Any bus that terminates at Circular Quay.
www.blueskymarkets.com.au/soh.html
Narrabeen Village Market (Berry Reserve) is held on the third Sunday of every month. From 9am - 4pm. At Berry Reserve, Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen on Sydney's northern beaches - near Mona Vale. It's a great location by the water. Clothing, jewellery, food, crafts.
Transport - Any bus from City Wynyard that will take you up Pittwater Rd - to Mona Vale, Avalon or Palm Beach.
www.blueskymarkets.com.au/
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FLEA MARKETS:
Surry Hills Market is held on the first Saturday of every month, rain, hail or shine. It's in Shannon Reserve, on the corner of Crown St and Collins St. There's a mixture of second hand goods, recycled stuff and hand made artefacts. The feel is definitely one of a community market. Many stall holders are set up by 8am.
www.surryhillsneighbourhoodcentre.org.au/monthly_surry_hills_markets.htm
 Bondi Beach Market is held every Sunday from 10am - 5pm at the Bondi Beach Primary School. About half the stalls at this market sell original/artisan products, or second hand gear. The other half has clothes made in China to fit skinny young women.
Transport: Train or bus it to Bondi Junction. Then take the 333, 380 or L82 bus to Campbell Parade and ask to be let off at the market.
www.bondimarkets.com.au
 Rozelle Market - This is a long running second hand market or flea market open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am – 4pm and is held at the Rozelle Primary School (663 Darling St).
Transport: Bus 440 or L40 from City Circular Quay or City Wynyard. Other buses include 443, 445 and all the 500s which go up Victoria Rd. Or 432, 433, 434.
www.rozellemarkets.com.au/Home.html
 Glebe Market is a flea market held at Glebe Primary School on Glebe Point Rd on Saturdays from 9:30am - 4:30pm. This is the place to go to if you are after a good second hand market with interesting finds.
Transport: take any bus along George St in the city or from Railway Square in the city which goes up Parramatta Rd and ask to get off at Glebe Point Rd.
Ph: (02) 4237 7499
www.glebemarkets.com.au/
 Kirribilli Market is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at Bradfield Park, right on the harbour front. It's one of Sydney's longest running markets with up to 200 stall holders. Open from 7am - 3pm. It’s mostly a bric-a-brac type market with some interesting designer and vintage clothes on offer. There are also antiques, jewellery, crafts, plants and gourmet food.
Transport: take the North Shore line train and get off at Milsons Point. The Saturday market is right on the harbour. www.kncsydney.org/
Manly Markets are held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am-5pm. At Manly Village School, on the corner of Darley Road and Wentworth St. It's mostly second hand stalls, craft stalls, natural health products, plants, and home made jams.
Transport: take the ferry. The school is near the Corso. www.manlyvillageschool.nsw.edu.au
FARMERS' MARKETS
 Entertainment Quarter Market (formerly Fox Studios Market) - has three markets:
1 - Fresh Produce Market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10am - 3:30pm is a gourmet food lovers paradise with organic food and farm fresh produce.
2 - International Food Market is held every Friday night with food from around the world - Chile, Ethiopia, Asia.
3 - Merchandise Market is held every Sunday from 10am - 5pm with gifts, fashion, jewellery and art.
Transport: best to drive there or take buses 339, 355, 397, 398, 399, 371, 393, 395 from the city at Central Station in Elizabeth St, Oxford St or Circular Quay. These buses go to and from Randwick, Coogee, Bondi and Maroubra via Anzac Parade. Just ask to get off at Fox Studios.
www.eqmoorepark.com.au
Bondi Junction Market is held every Thursday - Sunday at the Oxford St Mall. On Thursdays and Fridays it's mostly food. Sundays it's a mixture of pot plants, clothes, jewellery, second hand stuff, and arts and crafts Transport: Eastern suburbs train to Bondi Junction. Any bus that goes via Bondi Junction.
 Good Living Growers' Market is held in Pyrmont at Pyrmont Bay Park on the first Saturday of every month. This is THE market for foodies. The quality and variety of food is sensational. Organic coffee, sourdough breads, smoked meats, organic meat and fruit and vegetables, gourmet cheeses, pastries etc. Dates: June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1.
Transport: Take the light rail from Hay St in Chinatown.
Ph: (02) 9282 3606
 Manly West Organic Market is on every Saturday from 8am - 1pm. At Manly West Public School in Hill St, Balgowlah. Certified organic products. It's easiest to drive here.
www.manlywestmarket.com.au
 Northside Produce Market is held on the third Saturday of every month at Civic Park, between the Council Chambers and Stanton Library on Miller St, North Sydney. From 8am - 12noon. There's gourmet food and fresh produce, sourdough breads, smoked meats, and a resident knife sharpener.
Transport: take the North shore train to North Sydney, and then any bus that goes via Miller Street. There are 23 bus routes that will do this, including 151, 168, 173, 175, 178, 202, 203, 207, 208, 209. Just ask the bus driver.
www.northsydneycentre.com.au/
 Sydney Fish Market - open every day. It's on the corner of Pyrmont Bridge Rd and Bank St in Pyrmont. The largest fish market in the southern hemisphere. Fresh fish, cooked fish, fish and chips, sushi, delicatessen, fruit and vegetables, outdoor seating, large car park. Transport: take the light rail (tram) from Chinatown or drive here.
www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au
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ORGANIC FOOD MARKETS
Wednesdays:
St Ives Showgrounds on Mona Vale Rd from 9am - 1pm.
Entertainment Quarter Market (formerly Fox Studios Market) - Fresh Produce Market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10am - 3:30pm is a gourmet food lovers paradise with organic food and farm fresh produce. www.eqmoorepark.com.au
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays:
Bondi Mall, Oxford St in Bondi Junction from 9am - 6pm. Transport: any bus that will take you to Bondi Junction; or take the Eastern suburbs train line, and get off at Bondi Junction.
Saturdays:
Kings Cross Market (held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month) on Darlinghurst Rd. 9am - 2pm. Fitzroy Gardens, Macleay St. Transport: take the Eastern suburbs train and get off at Kings Cross. Ph: (02) 9999 2226
Chatswood at Chatswood Public School on the corner of Pacific Hwy and Centennial Ave. Open from 8am - 1pm. Transport: North Shore train to Chatswood, then make your way to Pacific Highway.
Leichhardt at Orange Grove Public School on the corner of Perry St and Balmain Rd. Open from 8am - 1pm. Transport: best to drive there. Ph: (02) 9999 2227
Ashfield Gourmet Food and Wine Market at St John's Anglican Church, Bland St. Open 9:30am - 2pm. Transport: Liverpool or Campbelltown train lines and get off at Ashfield.
Sundays:
Frenchs Forest, at the Parkway Hotel on Frenchs Forest Rd East. Open 8am - 1pm. Transport: drive there.
Marrickville at Addison Rd Community Centre on Addison Rd, Marrickville. Open from 8:30am - 2pm. Transport: drive there.
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CRAFT MARKETS
St Ives Heritage Craft Fair is held on the first Sunday of every month at the St Ives Showgrounds on Mona Vale Rd from 9am - 3pm. Everything here is hand made. Nothing is second hand or imported. Around 250 stalls.
Transport: best to drive. Otherwise take the north shore train line and get off at Gordon. Then catch the Forest Coachline bus to St Ives via Mona Vale Rd.
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