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Adelaide Central Market: What to Buy, When to Go and How to Navigate

The Adelaide Central Market on Gouger Street is one of the largest fresh produce markets in the southern hemisphere and a genuine institution for the city. Open Tuesday to Saturday (with shorter hours mid-week), the market houses more than 70 stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, smallgoods, seafood, bread, pastries, coffee and prepared foods from a wide range of cultures. Arriving early on Saturday gives the best selection before crowds build. Parking is available beneath the market, and the tram stop on Currie Street is a short walk away.

Adelaide Central Market: What to Buy, When to Go and How to Navigate
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    Adelaide Central Market

    Adelaide CBD

    One of the largest undercover fresh-produce markets in the Southern Hemisphere, trading since 1869 with over 70 stalls of meat, fish, cheese, deli goods and fresh fruit.

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    Adelaide Central Market, Asian Grocery Lane

    Adelaide CBD

    A dedicated aisle of Asian grocery stalls within the Central Market, with Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian produce, spices and pantry staples.

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    Adelaide Central Market, Smelly Cheese Shop

    Adelaide CBD

    A specialty cheese stall within the Central Market, with a vast range of Australian and imported artisan cheeses and knowledgeable staff.

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    Adelaide Farmers' Market (Showground)

    Adelaide CBD

    A Sunday morning market adjacent to the Central Market precinct, focused on certified organic and paddock-to-plate produce from South Australian farmers.

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    Chinatown Precinct (Moonta Street)

    Adelaide CBD

    Adjacent to the Central Market, Adelaide's Chinatown has Asian restaurants, bakeries and a weekend Asian hawker-style market.

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