🏙️ Queen Victoria Market Day and Night — Experience Melbourne's Two Sides

🏙️ Queen Victoria Market Day and Night — Experience Melbourne's Two Faces

Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is a culinary and cultural epicenter of Melbourne.
By day, it's a vibrant produce market, while by night, it transforms into a night market filled with gourmet food and music.

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☀ Day Market
• Opening Days and Hours
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM (General Goods Section opens at 8:00 AM)
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Closed Mondays (may vary on public holidays)
• Features
• One of the largest produce markets in the Southern Hemisphere. Colorful rows of fruits and vegetables delivered directly from local farmers.
• The lively meat and fish section makes sourcing ingredients a breeze if you're staying at a hotel with a kitchen.
• There's also a wide selection of gourmet deli items, including cheese, olives, wine, and bakery items.
• Handmade goods and souvenir stalls showcase Melbourne's distinctive design sensibility.
• Recommended Experiences
• Grab a takeaway coffee from the coffee stand and stroll around the market.
• Sample seasonal fruits (cherries in summer, citrus fruits in winter) on the spot.
• Bring an eco-bag to feel like a local.

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🌙 Night Market
• Opening Dates and Times
• Summer (November - March): Wednesdays 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Winter (June - August): Wednesdays 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Winter Night Market)
• Features
• A diverse collection of street food from around the world. Enjoy Greek grills, Thai curry, Argentinian charcoal grills, vegan pizza, and more.
• Live music and performances by local musicians and DJs create a festival-like atmosphere.
• Night stalls selling miscellaneous goods and accessories are also open, creating a romantic market atmosphere that's different from the daytime.
• Recommended Experiences
• Visit at dusk and enjoy the changing lighting as the sun sets.
• Share food stalls with friends and sample a variety of international flavors.
• Enjoy mulled wine and spiced chocolate at the winter night market.

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🏙☀ Queen Victoria Market: Enjoy both the day market and the night market in one day!

Melbourne's popular tourist destination, Queen Victoria Market (QVM),
transforms from a local market in the morning to a global gourmet festival at night!

This is a recommended route for enjoying cafes, gourmet food, and sightseeing in one day.

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Morning | Local Cafes and a Stroll Through the Day Market
• Start with a flat white at Market Lane Coffee, right next to the market.
• Sample fresh fruit at the day market and pick up lunch ingredients at the bakery and cheese shop.
• Photogenic: The colorful greengrocers area and the lively fish market.

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Lunch | Open-Air Picnic
• Eat your purchased sandwiches and pies at Flagstaff Gardens.
• Relax on a bench in the shade.

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Afternoon | Take a detour to explore the surrounding area.
• The State Library of Melbourne and Melbourne Central are within walking distance.
• Cafe lovers can enjoy an afternoon drink at Seven Seeds.

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Evening-Night | Night Market
• Food stalls open from 5 PM! Enjoy Greek grill, Vietnamese spring rolls, vegan pizza, and more!
• Live music, street performers, and a food festival vibe under the night sky.
• We recommend mulled wine in winter and craft beer in summer.

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📍 Access
Right next to the Queen Victoria Market tram stop.

💡 Recommended Points
A must-visit spot in Melbourne where you can enjoy completely different views in the morning and evening!

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