A must-read guide to Brisbane markets by suburb

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Stock up on one-of-a-kind artisanal treasures and top-notch produce at the most plentiful Brisbane markets.

Peak fruit and vegetables enriched with reliably subtropical conditions. Pieces for the home, and your wardrobe, you can’t find anywhere else. Brisbane markets are a wonderland for unique collectables and spoils. Follow our list of the best to find one near you.

1. The Collective Markets

There’s really no escaping The Collective Markets at South Bank, one of Brisbane’s most popular visitor attractions, and even if you’ve wandered the stretch before, there’s always something shiny and new to stickybeak. As the name suggests, you’ll find arts and crafts, fashion, homewares and gifts galore at this Brisbane institute, plus there are always a few stalls dedicated to organic produce, condiments and the sweetest of treats.

When: Fridays from 5pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 10am to 9pm and Sundays from 9am to 4pm.
Address: Little Stanley Street, South Brisbane

2. West End Markets

Grab your morning elixir and seize the shade of a glorious Moreton Bay Fig tree at the West End Markets. It’s a relaxed way to kick off the weekend and once you’ve awakened bleary early eyes, there’s a maze of freshly farmed produce, second-hand books, local arts and crafts and delectable treats to navigate.

crowds of people shopping at West End Markets
Kick off the weekend at West End Markets. (Image: Supplied)

When: Saturdays from 6am to 1pm.
Address:
Davies Park at Montague Road and Jane Street, West End

3. Brisbane Genki Market

Get your Japandi fix at the Brisbane Genki Market, a hipster-cool laneway market that celebrates the best of Asian, especially Japanese, cuisine and crafty local makers. Naturally, you’ll find exceptional street food to transport you to the corners of your favourite cosmopolitan city plus there’s an impressive collection of plants, homewares, jewellery, art and vintage collectables. Takoyaki fans — those puffy Japanese octopus balls are also beckoning.

people browsing through the items for sale at Genki Market, Brisbane
Make a beeline for the hipster-cool laneway Brisbane Genki Market. (Image: Supplied)

When: Sundays from 10am to 3pm.
Address: 123 Charlotte Street, Brisbane

4. Riverside Markets

A laidback market surrounded by lush plant life, Brisbane’s Riverside Markets offers a beautiful morning out. Located within the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, the space is awakened through live music and plenty of fabulous stall-wandering fodder including international food, local arts and crafts and various coffee options. Even if you don’t spend a cent, this Brisbane market’s unique tranquillity often wins hearts.

Brisbane’s Riverside Markets
Brisbane’s Riverside Markets is a crowd favourite. (Image: Supplied)

When: Sundays from 8am to 3pm.
Address: Corner of Alice Street and Albert Street, Brisbane

5. Brisbane Suitcase Rummage

Nestled at the foot of the Victoria Bridge, around the corner from W Brisbane, lies a quirky Brisbane market dedicated to savvy fashion, vintage and bric-a-brac lovers.

The Brisbane Suitcase Rummage is exactly what it sounds like and while some vendors push the concept of a single suitcase into more of a truckload, there’s always plenty of gems to be found once you’re on your hands and knees. Don’t let the hard work deter you – designer labels are often spotted.

vintage items on display at Brisbane Suitcase Rummage
Get your hands on unique and limited edition gems at Brisbane Suitcase Rummage. (Image: Jorge Serra)

When: The first and third Sunday of every month from 12pm to 5pm.
Address: Reddacliff Place, Queen Street, Brisbane

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6. Jan Powers Farmers Market

Love cooking with seasonal ingredients? The Jan Powers Farmers Market is a sensory overload, brimming with quality produce and irresistible aromas.

farmgate flowers at Jan Powers Farmers Market
Select flowers fresh from the farm at Jan Powers Farmers Market. (Image: Rick Gates)

The Brisbane market launched more than 30 years ago and is readily considered the city’s first farmers’ market, leading to two additional venues in Manly and Mitchelton. Roam the dog-friendly set-up, located on the forecourt of Brisbane Powerhouse, one of Brisbane’s best art galleries, for stellar butchers, bakers, farmers and artisans, each armed with mouth-watering creations.

the artisan bread box at Jan Powers Farmers Market
Devour baked goods on offer at Jan Powers Farmers Market. (Image: Rick Gates)

When: Saturdays from 6am to 12pm.
Address: Lamington Street, New Farm

7. Northey Street Organic Farmers Market

Another fresh produce market flowing with great vibes, Northey Street Organic Farmers Market is part of any Windsor local’s (ideal) weekend ritual. Comb the relaxed stalls for all your favourite vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices, seafood, dairy, meats and carbs plus ethical gifts and homewares. There are even eco-conscious clothes and jewellery if you’re really in the mood to flex your card.

people shopping at Northey Street Organic Farmers Market
Spend your Sunday picking up fresh produce at Northey Street Organic Farmers Market. (Image: Supplied)

When: Sundays from 6am to 11am.
Address:
54 Northey Street, Windsor

8. Redcliffe Markets

If the sun’s shining, get moving to Redcliffe Markets overlooking the golden sands of Redcliffe Beach in Brisbane’s north. It’s a picture-perfect morning call filled with stellar coffee, great fruit and veg, artisan condiments and gifts and some good quality breakfast options inspired by far-flung corners of the globe. Grab your favourite flakey/saucy delight and sit out by the water for shimmering views.

crowds of people shopping at Redcliffe Markets
Redcliffe Markets has something for everyone. (Image: Supplied)

When: Sundays from 8am to 2pm from March to November, and Sundays from 7am to 1pm from December to February.
Address: Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe

9. Eat Street North Shore

Brisbane night markets make the most out of the city’s long, warm evenings and Eat Street North Shore is one of the standouts. Located right on the banks of the Brisbane River, it’s an epic location to get lost in a maze of fairy-lit, neon-splashed stalls spanning every imaginable international cuisine. Dialling up the fun further are several stages dedicated to local and touring bands and performers, making it a sure-fire great night out no matter when you visit.

Eat Street North Shore market in Brisbane
Eat Street North Shore is a standout Brisbane market. (Image: Supplied)

When: 4pm to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 4pm to 9pm on Sundays.
Address: 221D MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton

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10. Love Me Again Market

Fashion fanatics can find a pre-loved bargain (or few) at the Love Me Again Market set across two venues in Brisbane. Browse the racks for a seriously good selection of designer labels spanning clothing, accessories, shoes, handbags and beyond. There’s also a handful of food stalls and coffee options to help fuel this ultra-stylish shopping expedition.

people browsing through the clothes on display at Love Me Again
Squeeze in for some great fashion finds at the Love Me Again Market. (Image: Supplied)

When: Sundays from 8am to 12pm.
Address: 31 Wolverhampton Street, Stafford and 46 Douglas Street, Milton

11. Saturday Fresh Market

It’s a 20-minute drive from the CBD but journeying out to Saturday Fresh Market on the weekend is always worth a little effort. Boasting Brisbane’s largest collection of food (spanning deli delights, fresh produce, baked treats, delicious cheese and more), the undercover space is home to more than 100 individual stalls. There are plenty of other locally crafted, or locally sourced, gems but it’s best known for its food-driven hauls, so find some reusable shopping bags – you’ll need them.

the fresh produce stalls inside Saturday Fresh Market, Brisbane
The Saturday Fresh Market boasts Brisbane’s largest collection of food. (Image: Supplied)

When: Saturdays from 6am to 12pm.
Address: 385 Sherwood Road, Rocklea

12. Brisbane Flower Market

Bringing the most beautiful (and affordable) blooms to the city, the Brisbane Flower Market houses five flower wholesalers and florists and also opens its doors to the public.

the view in front of Brisbane Flower Market
Head to the Brisbane Flower Market from Monday to Saturday. (Image: Supplied)

Be it decorating your weekend soiree or fitting out the wedding of your dreams, this Brisbane market is crammed with the prettiest of peak seasonal varieties, making it impossible to leave empty-handed. There’s designated parking right out the front of the market so getting your bounty into your car quick sticks is surprisingly straightforward.

Fresh flowers at Brisbane Flower Market
Pick fresh blooms at Brisbane Flower Market. (Image: Supplied)

When: 4.30am to 3pm on Mondays and Thursdays; 5am to 3pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 6am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Address: 385 Sherwood Road, Rocklea

13. Global Food Markets

Exotic produce gems are an absolute must-purchase at Brisbane’s Global Food Markets where multicultural influences fuse to create a diverse one-stop shop. Think street food talents serving authentic cuisine and Greater Brisbane’s hard-working farmers rolling peak produce out the side of their trucks. Undoubtedly, it is the place to go to find international recipe ingredients that typically aren’t stocked in the major supermarkets.

Brisbane’s Global Food Markets
Brisbane’s Global Food Markets are a diverse one-stop shop. (Image: Supplied)

When: Sundays from 6am to 12pm.
Address: Corner Croydon Road and Station Street, Woodridge

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Kristie Lau-Adams
Kristie Lau-Adams is a Gold Coast-based freelance writer after working as a journalist and editorial director for almost 20 years across Australia's best-known media brands including The Sun-Herald, WHO and Woman's Day. She has spent significant time exploring the world with highlights including trekking Japan’s life-changing Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage and ziplining 140 metres above the vines of Mexico’s Puerto Villarta. She loves exploring her own backyard (quite literally, with her two young children who love bugs), but can also be found stalking remote corners globally for outstanding chilli margaritas and soul-stirring cultural experiences.
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How to spend three romantic days on Hamilton Island

(Image: Sharyn Cairns)

From barefoot beach walks to moonlit dinners, this three-day Hamilton Island itinerary will have lovebirds swooning.

Few Aussie destinations do romance quite like Hamilton Island. Set in the dreamy Whitsunday Islands, this popular honeymoon destination combines luxury retreats, palm-fringed reefs and spectacular dining with the easy rhythm of tropical living. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, anniversary or spontaneous couples’ weekend, here’s how to spend a loved-up three days on Hamilton Island.

Day 1

Morning

A serene ocean-view room overlooking endless blue horizons.
Let picturesque ocean views welcome you the moment you check in. (Image: Kara Rosenlund)

Nothing kills the holiday buzz faster than waiting at the baggage carousel. Luckily, our arrival couldn’t have been smoother. Staying at the boutique, adults-only Beach Club Hotel means VIP transfers are included, so the moment we land, a staff member greets us and whisks our bags straight from the baggage claim to our room. We don’t have to lift a finger.

Occupying a prime piece of real estate on Catseye Beach, Beach Club is a peaceful retreat just steps from sugar-white sand and a turquoise lagoon. Within 10 minutes of stepping off the plane, we’ve arrived and are switched into holiday mode.

We check into our room, immediately delighted by the sight of several wallabies grazing in the garden just in front of our private terrace. Beyond, picturesque ocean vistas stretch across the horizon. The room’s mini bar is stocked with bespoke sweet treats; the bathroom with premium Aesop amenities that add to the luxury.

After we’ve checked out the resort’s beachside infinity pool – plotting the lounge chairs we’ll no doubt return to later – we head out to explore the island. Families glide by on hire bikes and chirping rainbow lorikeets dot the foliage. We decide to hike up to Passage Peak – one of the most scenic walks on Hamilton Island – which takes about 40 minutes one way and boasts panoramic Whitsundays views that will stick with you for long after you leave.

Afternoon

A romantic beachside lunch as champagne is served.
Recharge with a laid-back lunch at Beach Club Restaurant. (Image: Nikki To)

After working up an appetite, Beach Club Restaurant is the perfect place to snap up a light lunch. Think barramundi, nourish bowls, Wagyu beef burgers, brown butter toasties and Queensland chilli prawns. For those who don’t want to move from their prime perch on the beach or by the pool, there’s also the option to order bites via QR code from the resort’s lounge chairs.

After our fill, we plunge into the hotel’s incredible infinity pool, its surface blending near seamlessly into the blues of Catseye Beach. Quiet and tucked away from the island’s hum, it feels illegal to do anything but relax here.

Evening

A curated flatlay of dishes from Catseye Pool Club.
Celebrate your first evening over beautifully plated coral trout. (Image: Nikki To)

There’s truly nothing more satisfying than a little R&R (rest & robe) time in your hotel room after spending the day in the sun. Fresh from a shower, we watch the ripe tangerine sun slowly dip below the palm-framed horizon from our plush terrace daybed. Two wallabies are still grazing on the grass. It’s a magical setting; I find it hard to believe I am only a few hours away from home.

Come dinnertime, we zip over to nearby Catseye Pool Club, which is a short buggy ride from the hotel or a five-minute walk. A chic new haunt from Sydney-based pair Josh and Julie Niland, the restaurant is all about reconnecting over flavour-rich share plates using high-quality Aussie ingredients.

We sit in a corner overlooking Catseye Beach – arguably the best seat in the house – with mini table lamps casting a soft glow about the contemporary indoor-outdoor setting. What comes next is pure delight; grilled prawns served with tumeric and lemongrass marinade, macadamia satay sauce and a Thai-leaning sour green mango salad. Then, elegantly plated coral trout served with kasundi and zucchini. We savour it all slowly, the conversation flowing easily between bites and sips while the moonlight transforms the ocean into molten silver.

Day 2

Morning

An 18-hole golf course set against sweeping ocean views.
Tee off side by side against a backdrop of sweeping ocean views. (Image: Andrea Francolini)

A la carte breakfast is complimentary for guests of Beach Club, and we take full advantage of the fact. Barista-quality coffee and pressed juice – today it’s carrot, melon, orange and pineapple – arrive alongside pastries baked fresh this morning. For the larger meal, I treat myself to the buttermilk pancakes with praline butter.

If you prefer an active start to the morning rather than lying in, you’ll find plenty of options. Perhaps tee off at the 18-hole golf course, where the views are as much of a drawcard as the sport itself. Designed by five-time British Open winner Peter Thomson, the course is integrated into the ridged landscape of Dent Island.

Afternoon

Artfully paired wines and bites from the Talk & Taste experience.
Uncover new favourite wines together. (Image: Sharyn Cairns)

For wine-curious couples, Beach Club’s new Talk & Taste experience is a must. Held several times a week for up to eight guests, it’s an intimate tasting of Aussie drops paired with curated bites – all guided by Bommie Assistant Manager and wine enthusiast Courtenay Morgan-Fletcher.

We opt for the white wine and seafood option, enjoying pours from Eden Valley to Launceston while Courtenay shares her knowledge and passion for the intricacies of wine making.

Later, we drive our golf buggy up to One Tree Hill. This is one of the most popular spots on the island for sunset, but we chose to come a little earlier so we have more space to ourselves. We enjoy afternoon wine and cheese, admiring the 360-degree views of the island and its impossibly blue waters.

Evening

The moody, atmospheric interiors of Bommie Deck.
Dress up for a romantic evening at Bommie Restaurant. (Image: Kara Rosenlund)

Since we are, after all, on holiday, we continue the tipples at Bommie Deck. Suspended above Hamilton Island’s marina, this architectural monument is a fabulous place for a sunset spritz.

Just a few steps inside is Bommie Restaurant, the contemporary Australian fine dining establishment headed by chef Ryan Locke. Of anywhere on the island, this is the place to frock up and celebrate a special occasion – especially if theatrical culinary experiences take your fancy. The tasting set menu is a whirlwind of native Australian flavours and creative plating – with highlights including the cured venison wrapped in wattle seed seasoning. For dessert, a clever take on white chocolate and lemonade ends the night on a high.

Day 3

Morning

A couple gliding across calm waters on SUP boards together.
Ease into the morning with a paddleboarding adventure. (Image: Kara Rosenlund)

Another low-key morning means another blissful breakfast at Beach Club. This time, it’s smashed avo toast topped with Persian fetta, dukkah and poached eggs – a deliciously fueling start to the day.

The weather today is perfect for a paddle, so we walk straight from our room onto the sand of Catseye Beach to pick up some SUP boards. Guests of Beach Club receive complimentary non-motorised water sports equipment, spanning everything from mini catamarans to snorkel gear and kayaks. Finding our balance on the boards is a fun challenge at first, but before long, we’re gliding across the glassy water like naturals.

Afternoon

A helicopter soaring above the iconic Heart Reef.
Add the ultimate highlight with a Heart Reef flight together. (Image: Hamilton Island)

No couples’ retreat is complete without a touch of pampering. Located in the resort area, Spa Wumurdaylin offers everything from body wraps and facials to de-stress massages using natural Australian products. The Soul Temple treatment begins with a heavenly feeling sugar scrub, followed by a Vichy vertical shower and underwater massage. I leave in a daze.

If you prefer adventure to relaxation, there is an abundance of day trips from Hamilton Island, from snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef to Whitsundays helicopter tours – all of which make for unforgettable experiences that will bring you and your partner closer.

Evening

A couple standing at qualia, gazing out over the endless ocean horizon.
Close your journey over a beautiful dinner by the sea. (Image: Sharyn Cains)

Enjoy an elevated evening at qualia’s tranquil Pebble Beach restaurant, where a private beach setting complements the thoughtful, seasonal menu. Or perhaps continue relaxing at Beach Club, feasting on roast lamb and seafood at the poolside restaurant or soaking in ocean views from your room with in-house room delivery. And don’t forget the champagne – a weekend of love, fun and restoration is worth toasting.

Getting there

Hamilton Island has its own airport called the Great Barrier Reef Airport, which makes it fuss-free to get to. Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar offer short, direct flights from most major Australian cities, including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Cairns. This means you’ll spend less time travelling and more time enjoying each other’s company.

Visit hamitlonisland.com.au for more couples’ retreat ideas.