Whether you are after fresh produce, crafts, gifts or just a stroll in the sun, a visit to your local market is a lovely way to spend the day. You can usually count on free entry, free entertainment, and free parking too – bonus, right?
So, where should we go? We’re truly spoiled for choice here in our part of the world. There’s eat streets, farmer’s markets, artisan craft markets and bric-a-brac a plenty. You just have to know where to find it – and we can help! Read on …
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Family Friendly Markets: Gold Coast, Tweed Coast, Byron Bay
Friday Markets:
- Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
4pm-9pm • Every Friday
The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise - Sanctuary Markets Currumbin
4pm-9pm • Every Friday
On The Village Green, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin - Miami Marketta Arts Creative
5pm-10pm • Twice a month – the second and fourth Friday
Rabbit + Cocoon, 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami - Marketta Street Food
4pm-10pm • Every Friday
23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami - Night Quarter (Helensvale) READ OUR REVIEW Please note – as at February 2019 these markets are closed indefinitely.
- Kingscliff Lantern Markets
Summer 5.00pm-9.o0pm Winter 4.30pm – 8.30pm • First Friday of every month
Lion’s Park, Marine Parade, Kingscliff
Saturday Markets:
- Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
4pm-9pm • Every Friday
The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise - Byron Artisan (Twilight) Markets – READ OUR REVIEW
4-9 • Every Saturday in Summer
Railway Park, on Johnson Street in central Byron Bay - Carrara Markets
7am-4pm • Every Saturday
Gooding Drive, Carrara - Marketta Street Food
4pm-10pm • Every Saturday
23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami - Cuisine on the Green – Street Food
5.00pm-9pm • Every Saturday
Surfers Paradise Golf Club, 1 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters - Night Quarter (Helensvale) READ OUR REVIEW
- Please note – as at February 2019 these markets have closed indefinitely
- 4pm-10pm • Every Saturday
1 Town Centre Drive, Helensvale - Chinatown Street Markets
4pm-9.30pm • First Saturday of the month
Young and Davenport Streets, Southport - Brunswick Heads Riverside Markets
From 7am • First Saturday of every month
Memorial Park, Brunswick Heads - Kingscliff Lions Beachside Markets
8am-1pm • Second Saturday of every month
Marine Parade, Kingscliff - Mullumbimby Community Market
9.00am-2pm Third Saturday of every month
Summers Park, Mullumbimby
Sunday Markets:
- Bundall Farmer’s Market – READ OUR REVIEW
6am-11.30am • Every Sunday
Gold Coast Arts Centre, Bundall Rd, Surfer’s Paradise
- Carrara Markets
7am-4pm • Every Sunday
Gooding Drive, Carrara - Carrara Markets Car Boot Sale
7am-4pm • First and third Sunday of every month
Gooding Drive, Carrara - Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets
8am-2pm • First and third Sunday of every month
Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach - Burleigh Markets
8am-2.00pm • Last Sunday of the month
Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads - Coolangatta Markets – READ OUR REVIEW
8am-2.00pm • Second Sunday of the month (plus the fourth Sunday of five Sunday months)
Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta - Elanora Car Boot Sale
5.10am-10.30-11am • Every Sunday
Elanora State High School, corner 19th Avenue and Avocado Street, Elanora - The Village Markets (Burleigh)
8.30am-1pm • First and third Sunday of the month
Burleigh Heads State School, Lower Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads - The Byron Community Market
8am – 3pm • First Sunday of the month
Butler Street Reserve - The Channon Craft Market
9am-3pm • Second Sunday of the month
Coronation Park, The Channon - Pottsville Beach Markets
From 7.30am • Third Sunday of the month
Philip Street Reserve - Murwillumbah Community Market
8.30am-1pm • Fourth Sunday of the month
Murwillumbah Showground - Bangalow Village Market READ OUR REVIEW
9am-3pm • Fourth Sunday of the month
Bangalow Showground - Piggabeen Valley Market
9am – 2pm • Mar to Nov • Third Sunday of the month
Piggabeen Hall - Tweed Heads Markets
Early • Every Sunday
Tweed Men’s Shed, Recreation St - Tamborine Mountain Country Market READ OUR REVIEW
7.30am to 1.30pm • Second Sunday
Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds, Bartle Road Mt Tamborine
Looking for more Market options?
When was the last time you checked out Brisbane’s extensive Sunday Market scene? We’ve got your complete guide to Sunday Markets in Brisbane here.
Want more nighttime markets on the Gold Coast. Check out our article here
