Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. It's metropolitan area has an approximate population of 2 million.
Prior to European settlement, the Brisbane area was inhabited by the Turrbal and Jagera people, whose ancestors migrated to the region from across the Torres Strait

Monday, February 28, 2011

Chandler Farmers Markets

Chandler markets are located in the car park of the Sleeman Sports complex.  This was purpose built for the 1982 Commonwealth Games and has swimming pools, a velodrome and associated other buildings situated in a beautiful parkland.

The markets are partially under cover and I think what makes them special is the native trees and plants that surround them.  These are marketed as a farmers market, rather than a flea market so they sell plenty of fruit and veggies, boutique food-stuff and plants.  They also have a really terrific selection of antiques, collectables and general bric a brac.  There's such a good variety of goodies here that I have never once come home empty handed.

The least you should know: Chandler Markets are located at the Sleeman Sports Complex, 1699 Old Cleveland Road, Chandler.  They are on every Sunday, rain or shine, 5am to 1pm.  Entry is $1 for adults. There's plenty of parking available, just follow the ring road until you find a relatively empty carpark- for some reason people tend to fight over the closest car park to Tilly Road- so just keep driving and you can have a nice walk to the markets through some splendid gardens.

Just have a look at these gardens, it's really worth coming out here  to have a picnic on the grounds

This stall isn't undercover, however it gets plenty of shade from the trees

This stall business is called "Nitide Subst" Really, really amazing gluten-free goodies here.  She's usually at Rocklea markets on Saturday morning and has a Facebook page as well

So many treasures for the urban pirate  

Not a terribly inspired photo, but this is the under cover area that takes up 60% of the markets
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 11, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Thanks, a good description of the markets and what to expect when we get there. Were were not sure if they would be on in the rain, but it would appear so.

    Cheers, Mike

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  2. KimJune 11, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Thanks for the feedback, Mike.

    I hope that you found lots of treasures to take home with you
    Cheers
    Kim

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