The Best Markets in Sydney

In the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and right near the harbour that overlooks the renowned Sydney Opera House is The Rocks Market, a relaxed and cool market along George Street in the Rocks area of Sydney. Open every weekend, just outside the CBD, this market has over a hundred stalls selling a range of hand-made goods from fashion to jewellery, as well as art, sweets and artisan chocolate. As well as the market, this area has a lot of cafés, restaurants and bars where you can kick back and relax after checking out all the cool market stalls. Opening hours: Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

Every Saturday morning until just after lunch the Eveleigh Market is open in the inner-southern suburb of Eveleigh, an area that is known for its bohemian lifestyle and culture. This market is home to over 70 different stalls serving the best produce from around the state of New South Wales, including organic and bio dynamic foods from artisan farmers. This award winning market is located at Carriageworks, a contemporary multi-arts centre just south of Sydney. Opening hours: Sat 8am-1pm

The Balmain Market is another market across the bay to the west of Sydney’s CBD, which is based in the St Andrew’s Congretional Church in Balmain, a suburb of Sydney. This market is open every Saturday, from the morning through to the mid-afternoon, and is where you can find only authentic goods. The Balmain Market has rules against counterfeit goods, meaning that you can be sure that you’ll only find hand-crafted and original artisan products. Opening hours: Sat 8.30am-4pm