Weekend Markets in Sydney (with updates)
Whenever I'm in Australia, I try to make sure that I am there at least over one weekend so that I can check out the wonderful weekend markets that can be found there. Lots of creative people with their awesome wares and it's a way for me to recharge on some creativity cuz the things that I see there are so inspiring. Best time for these markets would be in summer when the sun is out and people out enjoying themselves.
Pictures I have this time round aren't so great cuz the weather has been rather unkind and there were not as many vendors and people out. And for Surry Hill Market which only happens on the 1st Saturday of each month, the vendors packed up earlier than closing time cuz of the strong winds that were creating havoc on their displays so no pictures of that. And if you're doing to market hop, have a car as it's alot easier if you want to cover these markets. Will have more details like the addresses and their timings a little later. For now, here are some snapshots of some of my fave markets in Sydney.
Start Saturday morning at the Balmain Market (St Andrew's Church, corner of Darling Street & Curtis Road, Balmain. Opens 8am-4pm on Saturdays) which is at the compound of the local church. Infact, have breakfast there. Go into the hall and try the pide there. The ladies (they could be Turkish I think) can be found all the way inside the hall. Cannot miss them at all. It's awesome and when it's cold, something nice and warm is just perfect to start the morning. You can get Indian food, Chinese/Vietnamese food and also cakes there. And on a quiet day like this, you can even sit in the hall while you eat. 
Above: Look for the ladies making the pide!
Here are two more pictures from the Balmain Market.
Below: Vendors selling fresh flowers, hats, bags and jewellery.
Above: Was cold at Balmain but some of us braved the weather!
After Balmain Market, I love heading down to Glebe Market (Glebe Public School, Glebe Point Road between Mitchell Street & Parramatta Road, Glebe. Opens 9am to 4pm on Saturdays). Mind you, these are just the markets I'm referring to. But at these areas itself, there are other wonderful shops along the street so it's really hard if you want to try and do everything. For me it's the markets that I was aiming for this weekend so I simply went to the markets. It was hard but if I wanted to cover all the markets I had on my list, I had to be alot more focussed *grins* Glebe Market is held at the compound of a public school. Lots of clothes here, some by local artists/designers and some are second hand clothings so know what you are getting. Food is available here too but the roasted madacamia nuts coated with caramel ... awesome.
Above: Lots of goodies at Glebe. Bring lots of cash to shop!
Next stop, another great market is Paddington Market (Paddington Uniting Church, 395 Oxford Street at Newcombe Street, Paddington. Opens 10am to 5pm in summer on Saturdays and 10am to 4pm in winter on Saturdays). Not to be mistaken with Paddy's (Market City, corner of Hay & Thomas Streets, Haymarket. Opens 9am to 5pm from Thursdays to Sundays) please. The latter is a good touristy market to go to if you want to get loads of cheap souveniors for people back home. But this Paddington Market is really great with lots of local handicraft, clothings and many other neat things. I even managed to buy a skirt by a local designer and it's really awesome. Things are a little bit pricer here but you'll be spoilt for choice of things to buy.
Above: One of the many wonderful stalls at Paddington.
On Sunday, I went to two different markets. First one was the Bondi Beach Market (Bondi Beach Public School, corner of Campbell Parade & Warners Avenue, Bondi Beach. Opens 9am to 5pm in summer on Sundays and 9am to 4pm in winter) that I discovered this trip thanks to my TimeOut guide book. Got that as there was a sale at Kinokunya and I was itching to get something. I thought it was going to be like the Manly Market but glad it turned out different. Infact it was a great market and I liked it. So that market has gone onto my MUST visit markets when in Sydney. It's located at the compounds of a public school and lots of stalls inside too. Nice walk around to check out the many things for sale there.
Above: Look out for this huge mural when looking for the market.
Above: Stalls outside the school area.
Above: More stalls inside the school compound.
After Bondi, our last stop was The Rocks (George Street, at Playfair Street, The Rocks. Opens Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm). A famous market that all tourists would know about, this market is in the city and opens on weekends. Things are of course understandably a lot more expensive but there are lots of stalls to look at and thus alot of things to buy home for yourself or gifts. I did my fair share of shopping there and will pay the price when I head home. But till then, am enjoying admiring the things I have purchased from these markets.
Below: The famous market in Sydney for tourists and locals alike - The Rocks
There are many other markets in Sydney but these are the ones that I went to for this trip. There is the Fox Studio Market if you have not been there, should pay that a visit at least once. The very first time I went there it was awesome. But things have slowed down a bit when I checked it out last time I was here so gave it a miss this time round.
Another one that I have yet to check out cuz the timing wasn't right. It's the Kirribilli Market (Bradfield Park, Alfred Street at Burton Street, Milsons Point. Opens 7am to 3pm on the 4th Saturday of the month) and this market specialises in 'upmarket' bric-a-brac and antiques according to my guide book.
As I come across more markets, I'll keep adding them here. A shame I can't find the notes I had for when I checked out the other markets in other part of Australia :o( Guess I will just have to visit them again :o) And if you know of any awesome markets, do share.
Cheers from Sydney Australia! Will be updating on the Sydney Fish Market when I head there on Saturday!
Updates from the Fish Market: Got some scallops for Mom and went around to check out the amazing things they have. Was hungry so got the seafood platter for two which we shared. Had scallops, calamari, oysters, fish, octopus and chips. I added the lobster and the whole thing costs AUS$50 with drinks. Expensive but the portions were huge!! This is a good way to try a little bit of everything. Wanted to try the white bait too but was too full :o( I can be such a pig at times yes!
Sorry for the fuzzy picture. Was too hungry. It was a snap-phot-and-dig-in moment. I didn't even bother checking if it turned out okay. Big mistake.
More updates:
Here are some sites to check out what markets are available around Australia and some are specific to Sydney.
Markets and Fairs Magazine
Craft Markets
Sydney Markets on UrbanBoheme
posted by Me, Myself n I at 11:08 pm
Start Saturday morning at the Balmain Market (St Andrew's Church, corner of Darling Street & Curtis Road, Balmain. Opens 8am-4pm on Saturdays) which is at the compound of the local church. Infact, have breakfast there. Go into the hall and try the pide there. The ladies (they could be Turkish I think) can be found all the way inside the hall. Cannot miss them at all. It's awesome and when it's cold, something nice and warm is just perfect to start the morning. You can get Indian food, Chinese/Vietnamese food and also cakes there. And on a quiet day like this, you can even sit in the hall while you eat.
Above: Look for the ladies making the pide!
Here are two more pictures from the Balmain Market.
Below: Vendors selling fresh flowers, hats, bags and jewellery.
Above: Was cold at Balmain but some of us braved the weather!
After Balmain Market, I love heading down to Glebe Market (Glebe Public School, Glebe Point Road between Mitchell Street & Parramatta Road, Glebe. Opens 9am to 4pm on Saturdays). Mind you, these are just the markets I'm referring to. But at these areas itself, there are other wonderful shops along the street so it's really hard if you want to try and do everything. For me it's the markets that I was aiming for this weekend so I simply went to the markets. It was hard but if I wanted to cover all the markets I had on my list, I had to be alot more focussed *grins* Glebe Market is held at the compound of a public school. Lots of clothes here, some by local artists/designers and some are second hand clothings so know what you are getting. Food is available here too but the roasted madacamia nuts coated with caramel ... awesome.
Above: Lots of goodies at Glebe. Bring lots of cash to shop!
Next stop, another great market is Paddington Market (Paddington Uniting Church, 395 Oxford Street at Newcombe Street, Paddington. Opens 10am to 5pm in summer on Saturdays and 10am to 4pm in winter on Saturdays). Not to be mistaken with Paddy's (Market City, corner of Hay & Thomas Streets, Haymarket. Opens 9am to 5pm from Thursdays to Sundays) please. The latter is a good touristy market to go to if you want to get loads of cheap souveniors for people back home. But this Paddington Market is really great with lots of local handicraft, clothings and many other neat things. I even managed to buy a skirt by a local designer and it's really awesome. Things are a little bit pricer here but you'll be spoilt for choice of things to buy.
Above: One of the many wonderful stalls at Paddington.
On Sunday, I went to two different markets. First one was the Bondi Beach Market (Bondi Beach Public School, corner of Campbell Parade & Warners Avenue, Bondi Beach. Opens 9am to 5pm in summer on Sundays and 9am to 4pm in winter) that I discovered this trip thanks to my TimeOut guide book. Got that as there was a sale at Kinokunya and I was itching to get something. I thought it was going to be like the Manly Market but glad it turned out different. Infact it was a great market and I liked it. So that market has gone onto my MUST visit markets when in Sydney. It's located at the compounds of a public school and lots of stalls inside too. Nice walk around to check out the many things for sale there.
Above: Look out for this huge mural when looking for the market.
Above: Stalls outside the school area.
Above: More stalls inside the school compound.
After Bondi, our last stop was The Rocks (George Street, at Playfair Street, The Rocks. Opens Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm). A famous market that all tourists would know about, this market is in the city and opens on weekends. Things are of course understandably a lot more expensive but there are lots of stalls to look at and thus alot of things to buy home for yourself or gifts. I did my fair share of shopping there and will pay the price when I head home. But till then, am enjoying admiring the things I have purchased from these markets.
Below: The famous market in Sydney for tourists and locals alike - The Rocks
There are many other markets in Sydney but these are the ones that I went to for this trip. There is the Fox Studio Market if you have not been there, should pay that a visit at least once. The very first time I went there it was awesome. But things have slowed down a bit when I checked it out last time I was here so gave it a miss this time round.
Another one that I have yet to check out cuz the timing wasn't right. It's the Kirribilli Market (Bradfield Park, Alfred Street at Burton Street, Milsons Point. Opens 7am to 3pm on the 4th Saturday of the month) and this market specialises in 'upmarket' bric-a-brac and antiques according to my guide book.
As I come across more markets, I'll keep adding them here. A shame I can't find the notes I had for when I checked out the other markets in other part of Australia :o( Guess I will just have to visit them again :o) And if you know of any awesome markets, do share.
Cheers from Sydney Australia! Will be updating on the Sydney Fish Market when I head there on Saturday!
Updates from the Fish Market: Got some scallops for Mom and went around to check out the amazing things they have. Was hungry so got the seafood platter for two which we shared. Had scallops, calamari, oysters, fish, octopus and chips. I added the lobster and the whole thing costs AUS$50 with drinks. Expensive but the portions were huge!! This is a good way to try a little bit of everything. Wanted to try the white bait too but was too full :o( I can be such a pig at times yes!
More updates:
Here are some sites to check out what markets are available around Australia and some are specific to Sydney.
Markets and Fairs Magazine
Craft Markets
Sydney Markets on UrbanBoheme
posted by Me, Myself n I at 11:08 pm
2 Comments:
there is a website for weeekend markets in Australia. think the link is markets.com.au or something like that. you should be able to find it by surfing google.
Ahh good idea. Will google some and add on to that post. Terima kasih!! :o)
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