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Melbourne Wholesale Market Experience

An early bird experience to remember

542 Footscray Road
Melbourne Wholesale Markets
Melbourne, VIC 3011

Nearest Train: Fifteen minute drive from central Melbourne

Phone: +61 3 9620 2089

The tour offers a glimpse of the behind the scenes activity that goes on to supply the shops, restaurants and florists of Melbourne. It takes in the three huge markets located on one site in Footscray. First up, at 5:15a is the Wholesale Fish Market where produce fresh from the sea is weighed, measured, bought and sold. If you cannot make it that early, or do not fancy the sight and smell of fish first thing in the morning, you can pick up the tour at the Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market at 6a, or the more fragrant Australian National Flower Centre at 6:30a. In all markets your senses will be bombarded by the smells, sights and sounds of three of the city's most frenetic and vibrant places. Admission: Adults AUD15; concession AUD13. Booking is essential as a minimum of 10 people are needed to run the tour.