Top Things to do in Victoria
Top 10 Farmers Markets in Victoria, Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Victoria, Australia including Jay Berries, Queen Victoria Market, Talbot Farmers’ Market, Prahran Market, Creswick Market, Sunraysia Farmers Market, Mansfield Farmers' Market, Jeff Jones Plants and Produce, Jo's Pantry, Maldon Market.
Restaurants in Victoria
1. Jay Berries
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 76jmw - Sydney, Australia
We had a great time picking blueberries, strawberries and some veggies at the farm. Unfortunately at the time we were there the raspberries and blackberries were not ready to pick, so multiple visits at particular times of year would be good. We found their seasonal update pretty accurate. One thing that we found a little surprising was that we were each charged $5 to go and pick. This made sense later, as the charge per kg everything was very reasonable and of course there’s a little bit of tasting as you go. While they’re not organic, they apparently don’t use sprays and are aiming to be certified one day. One other thing to mention is that the toilet facilities are fairly rustic - not something that bothered us but might for some visitors If you’re looking for a picking experience on a farm in the Yarra Valley this is well worth the trip.
2. Queen Victoria Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,750 reviews
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for over 140 years. Home to over 600 small businesses, it’s a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the Market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, the special events and festivals, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Queen Victoria Market is also home to the Night Market on Wednesday nights, showcasing global street food, live music and entertainment, festival bars, specialty shopping and a great Melbourne night out. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, a two-hour, guided walking tour where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the Market has to offer. Bookings essential.
Reviewed By KarenW750 - Maidstone, United Kingdom
Loved it, on the free tram route, opens at 6am for food, and 9am for the rest of the stalls Amazing meats, fish, fresh produce, really good quality, with cheeses and cured meats too The other craft stalls are plentiful and have an array of goods, cheaper than the tourist shops, a great way to spend 2-3 hours in Melbourne
3. Talbot Farmers’ Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Third Sunday every month 9am - 1pm Heritage Precinct - Scandinavian Crescent & Camp Street The tiny town of Talbot (pop.350) comes alive every month as thousands of visitors enjoy the vibrant village atmosphere. Explore an evolving display of over 80 regional produce stalls. Seasonal fruit and organic vegetables, local cheese and wine, freshly baked bread, gourmet oils and much more. Plus pigs, chooks, freshly cut flowers, plants and seedlings. Together with live music! • Sample fabulous food and wine, enjoy a coffee and a tasty bite to eat while listening to local artists playing live music in the street. • Pick up a ticket for your chance to win the ‘Barrow Raffle’ over- flowing with wonderful produce kindly donated by our stall holders. • Remember to bring your shopping bags or grab a gorgeous calico bag from the information marquee. • Browse for unexpected treasures at the adjacent Town Hall Market. Talbot is just 40 minutes north of Ballarat or 90 minutes from Melbourne’s Westgate Bridge.
Reviewed By deepblue3036 - Daylesford, Australia
This is a great market with plenty of variety of produce and crafts. There is heaps of stalls manned by people who are passionate about what they sell. Heaps of room to move about so crowds are not a real problem. Hot and cold food is available as with tea and coffee. Children's playground and picnic area right near the chickens and ducks. Parking is easy and a short walk.
4. Prahran Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 390 reviews
Welcome to Prahran Market, Melbourne's Food Lover's Market. Knowing the right place to go, is everything.You go for the taste, the sounds, smells and in our case, the freshness.And you only get it all at Prahran Market, Melbourne's oldest-and tastiest-fresh food Market.Prahran Market is proud to be Australia's premier food market- famous for outstanding food and hard to find specialities.Our Traders take pride in stocking the highest quality of ingredients and source locally wherever possible.They offer the widest choice to customers- including heirloom produce and hard to find specialties, cheeses, small goods, artisan products, certified organic fruit and veg, beef, pork, poultry and game.Not to mention fresh sustainable fish, seafood, shellfish and crustaceans. Our Traders will also give you expert advice on all your purchases; where they come from, what is best in season, how much to buy, how to prepare and ways to cook to perfection.By shopping at Prahran Market, Melbourne's best food market, you are also helping to support Victorian farmers' margins, family owned businesses and Melbourne's food variety and great diversity. If you haven't been here for a while, come and visit us! We know you will love it. We hope to see you soon.
Reviewed By Acineto - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Being a short walk from the Prahran or South Yarra station, its actually not that difficult to get to using the trains. There is a little outdoor area with quite a few food stalls. Inside the main market not only are there food stalls, but there are also delis as well as grocers and meat shops. The market is open and has quite a lot of things to look at. I quite liked the different produce shops around the market selling a huge variety of fruits and vegetables. There are also a lot of smaller stalls scattered in between the larger ones so there is a huge selection of products. The seafood and meat section is off to one side of the main warehouse, again with a range of different shops in one area. The market isn't the biggest but did have quite a lot of really nice products.
5. Creswick Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Located in the picturesque and historic township of Creswick, just 20 minutes to either Ballarat or Daylesford. The Creswick Market is held the third Saturday of every month - Bring the kids and your four-footed friends - you're all welcome. Free live music and over 80 specialist boutique sites, offering a variety of unique handmade goods ranging from arts and crafts to freshly made delicacies, something for everyone. Talk directly to producers and designers, learn about the ingredients and processes that brought the item to you. The market features: gourmet take away food and great coffee, live music, kids entertainment and playground, beautiful gardens to relax in, historic township to explore, hand made arts, crafts, jewellery, clothes, home grown fruit, vegetables, plants and other produce. Creswick Market is a much-loved monthly event, with the true relaxed feel of a regional market. A must see for all residents and visitors of the Goldfield region.
Reviewed By janemG3822WP - Berwick, Australia
Lots of home grown and home made products, food etc. A great market we are very glad we got to go to during our break.
6. Sunraysia Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
7. Mansfield Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
The Mansfield Farmers' Market operates in the High Street median strip near the Post Office on the 4th Saturday of the month February - December from 8.30am - 1pm. Meat, cheese, bread, fruit and vegetables - create a relationship with the person who creates your food.
8. Jeff Jones Plants and Produce
9. Jo's Pantry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
10. Maldon Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
The Maldon Market is a monthly farmers and makers market that brings together the very best hand made products and local produce from independent designers, artisans, craftspeople, gourmet food makers, growers and farmers.
Reviewed By 935kathrynr
After an early morning mountain bike ride from Maldon, down to Castlemaine and return, we couldn't wait to get to the Farmers Market to fill up our hungry tummies with steamed dim sims and dumplings from the Tastes of the Orient tent at the farmers market. Sooo delicious! We sat and enjoyed them while listening to beautiful acoustic guitar music from a young man with a gorgeous deep voice singing a good variety of upbeat and also melancholic songs in the rotunda. Enjoyed coffee, truffles, bought some sour dough bread and some herb seedlings. Chatted to the friendly walnut grower and the lovely Harcourt honey lady. Wandered through the shops of Maldon. Cute day out. Real treat.
