Queen Victoria Market & South Melbourne Market

For a slice of old-school Aussie charm, don’t miss these two markets, both of which have been showcasing top Aussie produce since the mid-1800s. The two-block Queen Victoria Market is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere, housinges more than 600 stalls, ranging from artisanal bakers and grocers to bargain clothing. Fresh wares and chatty traders make it an experience worth savouring. At South Melbourne Market, chocolate and seafood are as popular as fruit and veg. Fashion stores and beauty services are abundant too, as are restaurants offering everything from burgers and oysters to paella. Order some dim sims – an Australian-Chinese invention not unlike an overgrown siu mai dumpling – to munch on as you explore.