Brisbane, A Great Place To Relax, Dive And Shop
From food to designer clothing, if you enjoy to shop the markets in Brisbane are the place for you.
On Sundays, head to Rocklea Sunday Discovery Markets where you will find an array of bargains such as second hand books, handmade soap, cupcakes and gourmet dog treats! All stalls are undercover and there is a great selection of breakfast options including bacon and eggs, German sausages and Greek yogurt. Its easy to walk around despite there not being a real order to the dozens of stalls so its best to look at them all incase you miss a bargain. Other stalls include: Plants, antiques and collectibles, homemade goods, second hand clothing, toys, CDs and DVDs. The atmosphere is very relaxing with live music playing and wonderful food smells, its a great way to spend a lazy Sunday morning.
City Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from 11am till 6pm. They have every thing from bread to organic and gluten free items. It is not a shaded area is not shaded and tends to be a popular choice for local employees on their lunch hour.
The Young Designer Markets is an addition to the Sunday Lifestyle Market in South bank precinct on Ernest Street. It features some of Brisbane’s best up and coming designers and artists who sell a range of locally designed and made goods including fashion, home wares and accessories. The standard of the market is high with many ambitious designers applying for the coveted 40 stalls. Designers to watch are Mike Harris from SUGOI. He uses natural cotton in an electric mish-mash of prints inspired by Brisbane’s summer months, music and love of the surf; Sasha and Troy Strebe from DEBRIS BLANC, a label created through their love of all things vintage. They have personally handmade over 1000 pairs of one-of-a-kind jeans and all their items ate exquisite. You never know, one day a piece you buy at this market for a bargain price may be worth hundreds when the designer finds fame in the world.
Tamborine Mountain Market is held the second Sunday of each month at Showground’s on Main Western Road. With ample wondering room, live performances, pony rides and a play are, it is the perfect Sunday morning location for families. They offer a variety of fresh produce, plants, herbs and flowers, arts and crafts and clothing. If you’re hungry you can go to the stalls and purchase fresh coffee, Dutch pancakes, German sausage, olives or jacket potatoes. Witches Chase Cheese Outlet and Mount Tamborine Boutique Brewery are located nearby so afterwards visit and make the day complete.
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