Adelaide Central Market
One of the largest indoor fresh food markets in the Southern Hemisphere, opened in 1869, with more than 70 stalls offering South Australian cheese, seafood and cooked food.
Adelaide Central Market sits in the city centre, between Grote Street and Gouger Street. It opened in 1869 and is one of the largest covered produce markets in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also where locals do their daily shopping. The market has more than 70 stalls, selling South Australian cheeses such as Woodside and Udder Delights, kangaroo meat and wagyu, oysters and Spencer Gulf prawns, German sausages, artisan breads, cafés and snack stalls. You'll also find South Australian specialty dried fruits, olive oil and honey, which make great picnic supplies for the hotel or gifts to take home. Next door is Adelaide's Chinatown on Moonta Street, with many Asian restaurants. At night, Gouger Street becomes a dining strip. Opening hours are roughly: Tuesday 7:00–17:30, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00–17:30, Friday 7:00–21:00, Saturday 7:00–15:00. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays, with holiday schedules varying. The market also offers official food tours.
Getting there: it's within walking distance of the city centre, or take the free tram to the Victoria Square stop.
Tip: visit on Friday evening or Saturday morning for the liveliest atmosphere.
Opening hours
Open Tuesday–Saturday (Friday until 21:00); closed Sunday and Monday
Nearby sights
- Rundle Mall
- South Australian Museum
- Art Gallery of South Australia
- River Torrens & Elder Park
- Adelaide Oval
- St Peter's Cathedral
- Adelaide Zoo
- Adelaide Botanic Garden