A must-read guide to the best markets in Adelaide

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There’s homemade produce, vintage finds, and unique décor aplenty at these local markets.

There’s no shortage of things to do in Adelaide and you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to interesting places to shop. The South Australian capital offers a vibrant range of markets for visitors and locals alike to meander around picking out fresh produce and collecting unique finds.

From handcrafted artisan gifts to flea-market finds, we’ve curated some of Adelaide’s best markets to enjoy.

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Adelaide Central Market

The Adelaide Central Market is the beating heart of South Australia’s food scene with over seventy fresh produce traders and a smorgasbord of street food.

a woman shopping at a fresh produce stall in Adelaide Central Market
From fresh produce to street food, Adelaide Central Market has it all. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission)

The 140-year-old Adelaide icon shows no signs of slowing down soon with expansion slated for 2026. The sights and smells of local and global cuisine collide in this bustling community hub so be sure to come by to taste for yourself.

cheese on display at Adelaide Central Market
You’ll find an array of cheese to choose from at Adelaide Central Market. (Image: Tourism Australia)

Address: 44/60 Gouger St, Adelaide

Opening hours: Tuesday 7am – 5:30pm, Wednesday: 9am – 5.30pm (selected traders only), Thursday: 9am – 5pm, Friday: 7am – 9pm, Saturday: 7am – 3pm

Adelaide Farmers Market

Meet the farmers that fuel South Australia at the weekly Sunday farmers market in Wayville.  Source culinary inspiration for the week ahead whilst supporting local seasonal and sustainable produce.

a couple strolling around the stalls at Adelaide Farmers Market
Stroll around the seasonal produce stalls at Adelaide Farmers Market. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission)

Over 100 fresh produce traders travel to bring Kangaroo Island scallops, Barossa dairy and Riverland citrus fruits from their farm to your plate. With musicians and a kids’ corner, this is a carefree way to ease into your Sunday.

a couple buying flowers at Adelaide Farmers Market
Pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers to enliven your home. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission)

Address: Rose Terrace, Wayville

Opening hours: Sunday 8:30am – 12:30pm

Ebenezer Night Markets

The east end of Rundle Street transforms on balmy summer evenings for the Ebenezer Night Markets.

al fresco dining with festoon lighting at Ebenezer Night Markets
Pull up a chair at one of the al fresco food stalls. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission)

Laneways come alive with live music late into the night and a heady mix of artisan craft stalls and food stalls, with over forty traders jostling for space alongside pop-up gin bars and the smells of sizzling street food.

the vibrant Ebenezer Night Markets
Ebenezer Night Markets come alive with festoon lighting and live music. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission)

Address: 31 Ebenezer Pl, Adelaide

Opening hours: Selected dates December – March 5:30pm – 10pm

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Plant 4 Bowden

This vibrant twice-weekly night market set in the industrial setting of former factory Plant 4 is just outside the Adelaide CBD in Bowden. Vintage clothing and beauty stalls share space with local musicians, offering an upbeat way to spend an evening with locals. Food highlights include Shirni Parwana, an Afghan-inspired Adelaide icon, offering sweet treats to tempt you.

the Gang Gang Food Truck in Plant 4 Bowden
Grab a burger at Gang Gang Food Truck in Plant 4 Bowden. (Image: Frances Smith)

Address: 5 Third St, Bowden

Opening hours: Wednesday and Friday 5 – 9pm

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Henley Square Markets

Once a month, Henley Beach is a-buzz with traders for the Henley Square Markets settling in for the best Sunday sea views in town while offering an eclectic range of clothing, craft and jewellery stalls.

an aerial view of Henley Square Markets
Henley Square Markets is situated by the shore.

Fiction Distilling serves literature-inspired gin that hides in your bookcase, or treat yourself to a fresh cannoli while you enjoy the seaside air.

people tagging along their dogs at Henley Square Markets
You can bring your dogs along with you to Henley Square Markets.

Henley Square hosts a range of dining options, stay long enough and you can watch a spectacular Southern Ocean sunset.

crowded beachfront shopping stalls at Henley Square Markets
This bustling market draws lively crowds.

Address: Henley Beach, South Australia

Opening hours: Sunday 8am – 4pm

People’s Market Port Adelaide

The People’s Market is a community-led market set in the historic maritime suburb of Port Adelaide. Set in an 1889 Flour Mill saved from demolition by the community, this market includes fresh produce and arts and crafts with the chance to spot a dolphin in the Port River while you sip your coffee.

Address: 49 St Vincent St, Port Adelaide

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Friday to Sunday: 10am – 4pm

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The Original Open Market

A 45-minute drive south of Adelaide CBD you’ll come to the seaside suburb of Christies Beach which is fringed by some of the best beaches in Adelaide. The unpretentious The Original Open Market is one of Adelaide’s oldest with a selection of stalls selling plants, bric-à-brac, and baked goods. Perfect for those trash-to-treasure finds.

Address: 121 Beach Rd, Christies Beach

Opening hours: 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month 8am – 1pm

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Bowerbird

Only on twice a year but worth timing a visit to coincide, Bowerbird is Adelaide’s premier design market. Meet contemporary designers and browse high-end handcrafted jewellery, clothes and homewares from across Australia.

a woman in pink browsing through jewellery at Bowerbird
Browse high-end handcrafted jewellery at Bowerbird.

The November market is the ideal inspiration for those hard-to-get Christmas presents; the biggest challenge will be not maxing out the credit card on bougie beautiful things.

people browsing through clothes on display at Bowerbird
Head to Bowerbird for a wardrobe makeover.

Address: Adelaide Showground, Goodwood Rd, Wayville

Opening hours: Twice annually usually May and November.

Magill Sunrise Market

The Campbelltown Memorial Oval springs to life every second Sunday with the Magill Sunrise Market. From plants to second-hand book stalls, all proceeds go to charity so you’re likely to leave with a warm and fuzzy glow.

people browsing through stalls at Magill Sunrise Market
Shop everything from plants to second-hand books.

If you have a favourite item that is looking worse for wear, bring it along and The Repair Café can teach you how to fix it.

the stalls at Magill Sunrise Market, Adelaide
Visit Magill Sunrise Market every second Sunday.

Address: Fisher St, Magill

Opening hours: Every second Sunday 9am – 2pm 

The Wilunga Farmers Market

Looking further afield The Willunga Farmers Market is a popular Saturday morning produce market 45 minutes drive from Adelaide CBD providing the perfect excuse to escape the city and enjoy some wineries in Mclaren Vale.

crowds shopping at Wilunga Farmers Market
Shop your way around Wilunga Farmers Market. (Image: Richard Bennett)

Take a leisurely stroll through the stalls and sample delicious locally-grown produce.

grapes on display at Wilunga Farmers Market
Stock up on fresh produce such as grapes at Wilunga Farmers Market. (Image: Myriah Smith)

Address: High School, Main Rd, Willunga

Opening hours: Sunday 8am -1pm

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7 pinch-me moments I had at the new Monarto Safari Lodge

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    Monarto Safari Resort’s new Safari Lodge delivers so much more than a memorable stay; it’s packed full of unforgettable moments.  

    Just a year after the 78-room Monarto Safari Resort opened, the new Safari Lodge brings a more intimate and exclusive overnight African safari experience to Australia just outside of Adelaide. But just how similar is it to an African safari?

    Consider these pinch-me moments I had during my stay and decide for yourself. 

    1. Cheetah sightings at check-in

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    Spot cheetahs before you even check in.

    Safari Lodge is set within the Wild Africa precinct of the expansive, open-range Monarto Safari Park. I expected to see animals, but I didn’t expect to see two cheetahs stalking the fenceline just behind my tent at check-in.

    I cross the paddock to get a closer look. Both are now perched like a sphinx on a hill overlooking the 20 premium tents that make up Safari Lodge. I stand here, locked in place, waiting to see if they make a move. After 10 minutes like this, I turn to get settled into the tent but throw a final look in their direction; they’ve slinked back down, now barely visible in the grass. I’m sure I’ll be dreaming about this encounter later tonight. 

    2. Sipping champagne as a giraffe sips from a waterhole

    giraffes at monarto safari lodge
    Enjoy champagne while meeting the locals. (Credit: Katie Carlin)

    The all-inclusive stay includes a 2.5-hour Sunset Safari that takes guests into the Wild Africa precinct onboard a purpose-built Safari Land Cruiser for a chance to see free-roaming herds of African animals up close.

    The safari drive culminates in a champagne and canapé stop in a fenced and sheltered viewing area of the precinct. A chance to watch the sun set as animals gather around one of the many waterholes. And we’re in luck! Two giraffes are stripping leaves from a nearby tree as three white rhinos graze to my right. One giraffe starts galloping, in that funny head-bobbing way giraffes do, to the water’s edge. It splays its legs and bends its long neck down to start slurping up water. I find giraffes endlessly entertaining, and sipping champagne while watching the scene play out is the icing on the cake. 

    3. A rain shower with views of a waterhole where African animals gather

    monarto safari lodge King Safari Tent
    Enjoy views from the King Safari Tent.

    I am staying in tent 17, one of the best positioned tents for animal encounters, due to its proximity to the waterhole. Not only does the spacious 71-square-metre King Safari Tent feature a king bed, lounge area, separate dressing room with kitchenette, coffee machine, kettle and fully stocked mini bar, and ensuite bathroom. But you can even glimpse the waterhole from the rain shower. It’s thoughtful details like this that keep you connected to the safari experience no matter where you are located.  

    4. Feeding lions from within a caged dome

    Lion 360 experience at monarto safari resort
    Step into the Lion 360 experience. (Credit: Katie Carlin)

    Monarto Safari Park isn’t a zoo. Set across 1500 hectares of South Australian bushland, it’s an expansive safari experience. It’s been designed to support complex social groupings, natural behaviours and long-term species management. Entry is included for guests, but I’ve decided to upgrade my experience with tickets to Lion 360. 

    Senior Keeper Rachel Hemming herds 15 of us into a domed cage for the unique lion feeding experience. She leads Monarto’s care and conservation breeding programs for their iconic big cats. “Make sure you don’t get too close to the edge of the cage; the lions like to mark their territory,” she warns. 

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    In her excitement, one lady has inched too close; a lion takes aim and hits his mark before she realises her mistake. I see her leaving the gift shop with a new jacket not long after the tour ends. 

    5. A swim in a private plunge pool with a floating charcuterie board

    Monarto safari Lodge swim in a private plunge pool with a floating charcuterie board
    Tuck into a poolside treat. (Credit: Katie Carlin)

    The Safari Lodge reception is also home to a restaurant and bar, heated swimming pool and several private plunge pools available to book. After a morning spent at Monarto Safari Park, a dip in one of the private plunge pools sounds too good to skip.

    I change into my swimmers and make my way to the lodge. A generous charcuterie board arrives shortly after I slip into the pool. I’m told floating trays are already on order, but picking at the selection of cheeses, meats, nuts and fruit while perched on the edge sipping champagne is just as indulgent as it is having it float in the water. I never make it to the gym or pickleball court beside the lodge, but I have no regrets. 

    6. A front-row seat to a male rhino rejected by two females

    male rhino grazing
    Watch a rhino’s unlucky day. (Credit: Lucas Alexander)

    Louis Tonkin, our Wild Africa Tour host, is giddy with excitement when he spots the three white rhinos on our Sunset Safari drive. He has an inkling that we’re about to get a show.

    He pulls to the side and tells us what terrible eyesight white rhinos have, struggling to spot a motionless animal or object even from a short distance. However, they make up for it with acute hearing and an incredible sense of smell. Which explains why the larger male rhino is methodically creeping towards the two disinterested females grazing metres in front of him, then suddenly freezing on the spot. He’s hoping one will be open to mating with him. He takes another wary shuffle forward and suddenly the smaller of the two turns and charges towards him, butting him hard with her head. It’s a firm no. The male, denied, sheepishly backs away. 

    7. Watching a dazzle of zebra from the comfort of a luxury safari tent

    monarto safari resort zebra
    Wildlife encounters abound.

    Rain clouds loom, and the wind is howling, but thankfully it hasn’t deterred the zebras. I’m brewing a cup of Monarto’s Serengé-T – a vanilla rooibos blended with Daintree black tea and butterfly pea flower when I spot them. Six zebras are prancing across the plains for a drink at the waterhole. I watch their antics from the deck of my King Safari Tent, wrapped in a merino blanket made by Australian-owned Grampians Good Co. and marvel at the fact I get a front-row show to these wild animals. 

    After they disappear from view, I sit with the sketch pad and pencils I find in the cupboard and start drawing some of my most memorable animal encounters from the weekend – starting with the two hippos I saw ravenously munching on grass at dusk as we made our way out of the Wild Africa precinct last night. This really is as close to an authentic safari experience as you can get outside of Africa. 

    Start planning a wild stay in the luxurious Safari Lodge at monartosafariresort.com.