Beautiful & affordable organic food, the service is amazing as well. You should all visit this…read moreplace as you won't regret it for sure

I love these markets. Fresh seasonal fruits and veg. Punnets of deep red strawberries and bright…read moregreen, well greens, as far as the eyes can see. Mountains of sour dough breads - sweet and savoury. And my favorite honey and sesame snacks. There are a couple of coffee carts and lots of snack foods to feast on. Fantastic place to be on a Saturday morning.

For me not much beats a sunny Saturday strolling a farmers market with an organic mocha and almond…read morecroissant in hand. This is one of the best farmers markets to do that. London and California have some pretty good ones but this is up there with the finest. I love the way the stall make a horse shoe shape around Civic park - you can meander past all the food and finish up in the grassy centre so that you can munch on all your new delights. Last market I bough a giant size broccoli that must have been cut at the roots because it was about the size of five supermarket broccoli attached together. Because they were attached to the main stem it lasted for a good week and a half and that wasn't because it went off but rather we ate all. Even better - it cost about $4 - bargain. Saying that, whilst much of the seasonal fruit and vegetables are reasonably prices many of the other products aren't so cheap. Organic meats, milk, wood fired breads, fresh pasta, bottled sauces, organic coffee beans, gluten free sweets, fresh muesli, tea tonics, natural skin care ranges, fresh flowers, organic cider and a stall with a banana bread stacked wall are some of the pricier items. Some of my favourite buys have been a cashew nut spread, beetroot hummus and edible zucchini flowers. There is usually a good busker strumming out some tunes too - I like to pop him my gold change from that indulgent mocha I bought! It happens on the third Saturday of every month from 8am - 12pm. Under cover parking is available in the Ridge St. car park behind Civic Park.

It's quiet, it's small, but size don't matter when it's quality you're after. It's almost a little…read moresecret and my friends and I are constantly amazed at how people use the school as a short cut and 99% of the time we hear "i never knew this was here". Sometimes they stop, other times i reckon they will be back just to see what's going on. The best bit of it being quiet is that you don't have to queue too long for the bacon & egg roll or coffee AND you can really get to know the people who work there. Sadly for me I can't get there every week: bit of a market freak so I have to share the love and explore others but if you haven't gone, give it a go cause honestly, it's worth it. We all need to slow down and just "be" and I reckon this market is the perfect place for it

The remit for Mosman market appears to be handmade and beautiful - we don't really care if it's…read moreorganic or not. It is definitely the place to head to if you're looking for a gift. Priority is given to hand crafted and home produced goods and this ensures that the goods on sale are unique and usually of a high quality. This arts and crafts market suits the affluent demographic of the area perfectly and there is always a lot of foot traffic; though how many are actually buying is another matte,r as the stall holders tend to remain constant, so once you've seen the offerings it can get a little tiresome. Many stalls focus on children's clothing, accessories and toys -think Cath Kidson/Penny Scanlan - lots of flowery bonnets, retro cowboy/spaceman designs and wooden toys. There's jewellery in a range of price brackets and styles: from dainty silver earrings to chunky resin necklaces. I once bought the most delightful butterfly wing earrings that had been 'frozen' in resin (not good for ones Karma though I'm pretty sure). Artists that display here tend to be pretty conservative or focus on photography of the local area. There's clothing, leather goods, soy candles as well as food stalls selling pretty cupcakes, chutneys and relishes, olive oils from the Hunter and organic honey. There are a small number of fast food outlets one selling Dutch Pancakes that are just sensational. Mosman Markets occur on the Mosman Square and Village Green on the first Saturday of every month, pretty much come rain hail or shine; they're a hardy bunch the Mosman Marketers though they didn't have it too touch today, in beautiful 26 degree autumn day. Nice to kick back and relax to the jazz band that play around mid-morning.

Every second Sunday of the month, Kirribilli Market shows up at Milsons Point. It's next to the…read moretrain station and under the bridge. It's free to walk around and shop. I went one time and saw mostly handmade crafts and trinkets. There was even a vendor selling visors for dogs. The memorable one for me was Lunar Crafts because her crochet work was so good. There are a handful coffee and food vendors but not much to get full. On the green there were what looked like to me people selling their closets. A lot of signs read "need everything gone" and "buy 5 for $5". They had mostly clothes but also shoes. It's fun to walk around and get views of the Anzac bridge, the Sydney harbor bridge, and the Opera House. Luna Park is not too far away. Parking - free and paid parking on the street.

This is one of my favorite markets in Sydney. I've scored designer clothing, picture frames, coffee…read moretables, cup & saucer sets, jewelry, handbags, shoes, juicer, books, greeting cards, a formal dress -- you name it! If you get hungry, there are tons of food vendors. Personally, I have only had the gozleme, which I quite enjoyed. A Turkish concoction which can only be described as a spinach Taco Bell Crunchwrap with lemon on top. I actually planned my vacations so that I could be here on the fourth Saturday of the month -- while both living in Sydney and visiting. I believe they have an extra market in December (or maybe they move the date?). It also happens to be located in one of the more picturesque spots in Sydney, great view of the Harbour Bridge! Anyway, it is conveniently located next to the Kirribilli train station and once you're done, there are tons of cafes to check out, grab a flat white and admire your wares.

The best Farmer's Markets!!! In beautiful parklands, huge award winning kids playground on one…read moreside, and the Lake Macquarie waterfront on the other. Relaxed, family friendly. Oh, and great stalls.

Always a lovely break from the usual shops. Enjoy lunch by the lake (especially the gozleme from…read morethe friendly gentleman) and can easily take the kids. It's also pet-friendly. The coffee places we tried weren't great - wish they had decent cold coffee options. Sometimes produce can be a bit too pricey so we just buy specific products like soaps, jams, oils. Fresh produce are great though when you can get good prices. Love helping our local farmers and small business owners when we can.

When I moved to North Sydney I was delighted to find an organic store so close to home. I worked…read morefor a well known organic beauty store in London for a few years so am always interested to see how we compare in oz on this front. In terms of organic beauty Taste have a decent range - Dr Hauschka, Weleda, Trilogy, Suki to name but a few. They have some men's ranges, plenty of natural soaps, hair dyes, pamper products and baby care skin care. Beyond beauty they have a fantastic range of health foods. I've bought gluten free baking powder, lentil pasta, sprouted bread, coconut yoghurt, seaweed snacks, organic teas, coffees and chocolate - pretty much anything you can think of that Wholefoods might have these guys do too. The difference is, though the shelves are most certainly full, it doesn't feel crammed or stuffy in here. As well as packaged goods there is also a decent selection of fresh organic fruit and veg. It's obviously more expensive than supermarket produce but it tastes more alive. There is a fairly energetic come feisty in-house naturapath in store there most days who is a wealth of information and pretty good at sales (my personal trainer sister walked out with four treatments for her dermatitis). There is a fairly good range of vitamin and minerals. The staff are gentle, sweet and helpful. If you fancy a fresh organic fair trade juice or coffee they can whip one up for you to enjoy on the tables and chairs outside. Mind you, this right on Falcon Street so the car fumes don't bode well for your organic snack - unless it goes straight down the hatchet, that is. Parking available underground on the premises.

Be warned of the location listed on yelp! When going down Lang Rode, turn left on Errol Flynn Blvd…read moreand then turn right on Park Rd S and turn left, following the signs for the Showground. Lots of vendors selling flowers, fruit and lunch, a few selling meats and cheeses. There are also demos which looked educational (but I didn't stop because it was meat), which is better than some demos I have seen. Lots of seating for if you decide to eat there--why wouldn't you?

I was very surprised that the old Fox Studios, now Entertainment Quarter, holds Farmers Markets on…read morea Wednesday and Saturday. They have beautiful fresh produce and gorgeous other things to delight in like barrels of spices, straw baskets and cupcakes galore. Next time I have a dinner party I shall visit here to pick up some unusual items not found in your local super market. Fois Gras for example. There are quiches and bread and cakes for the indulgent. A beautiful selection of flowers greet you at the door and are a lovely final touch for that dinner party. Expect to spend though. I bought a bunch of broccoli, a mango, asparagus, and heirloom tomatoes for $20. Whoa. Its still great though as you can taste the difference and you are helping out the local farmers.... generously.

Love the market itself but was furious to see so many dogs tied outside on the pavement as, dogs…read moreare not allowed into this local market. In a city with 30-40% population with pets, it's unbelievable that one cannot do their shopping, browsing with their dog. I can understand when the school is on that dogs are not allowed in the school grounds but on weekends at a public market where you are expecting me to come and support local business I have to leave my dog outside unattended on the street ?? It's ridiculous at best. The school principal has the right to change this, not just benefit from us locals turning up to support this. As a matter of principle I would never go here again. I encourage other dog owners to do the same and send a message :-)

Inner Westies love their organic fare and fortunately for them Organic Food Markets Orange Grove…read moreare more than able to not only deliver but sate the appetite. Along with the usual range of organic and conventional foods, there are gourmet goodies from areas such as France, Argentina and the like. An excellent venue also to meet the Producers who supply many of Sydney's leading eateries. For most shoppers their Saturday ritual starts with a coffee from either Mayan or Cappucinno Afloat accompanied by either one of Bowen's famed and queued patiently for Egg & Bacon Roll OR a French pastry. Hidden treasures are to be found at every turn such as Kimono (stunning!), Indigo Bazaar specialising in Fair Trade gorgeousness, free range beef and eggs, streetfood from around the world (Empanada, Gozleme, Dim Sum, Corn Bread pockets stuffed with South American yum) and the Vegans amongst us being amply catered to also!

In London, Oxford Street is a terrifying place. It is fit to bursting with hard headed shopping…read moreprofessionals who have been reared on the dog eat dog mentality. It was a joy to find Bondi Junction's Oxford Street is metaphorically (as well as geographically) a million miles from this. On the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week it plays host to a food and farmer's market, with the addition of artisan stalls on the Wednesday and Friday. There is a light-heartedness to these pop-up stalls, with the fruit and veg men playfully vying with the bearded bread stall men for trade, while the cookie stall man enthusiastically tells anyone who'll listen about his new recipes (one cookie recipe even used bacon). It's as much about shooting the breeze with passers-by as selling delicious food. I ate at the Lebanese tent and haven't been able to get the kebbe wrap out of my head since. All the ingredients were just as flavoursome and authentic as all the unpronounceable names on the board which I had to mutter not to look like too much like an uncultured foreigner.

I always seem to stumble upon these markets - even though they happen 3 times a week in Bondi…read moreJunction Mall.... I don't know why i feel it's "special" to catch them.... but it does.... maybe because it's a huge contrast to the massive Westfield shopping mall 3 minutes walk up the road.... or maybe because you can find produce that comes from a "farm" and you meet the "grower" that it seems almost novel or quaint in the 21st century... The markets have a mix of flowers, fruits and veggies, homemade breads, takeaway foods and sometime even pedigree puppies. Everything is housed under large white canapees and it's a fun place to browse of try local treats. You're not going to find any bargains.... but you will enjoy the experience...