TheBondi Marketsaren’t just filled with locals. You’ll find that loyal visitors from all over Sydney (and the world) make the trip to Bondi Beach Primary School on Saturdays and Sundays to soak up the sunny vibes this hot Eastern Suburbs ticket is renowned for.

You can find almost anything at this Sydney market, depending on the day you come. Saturday calls for the Farmers Market, compiling fresh produce, food, flowers, smoothies and other edible delights. On Sunday, it becomes the Bondi Markets, mixing permanent stallholders and one-off renters hocking their new and vintage wares.

Whether you’re picking up the week’s full fruit and veg quota on Saturday or dropping in for a mid-week top-up, the Cambridge Markets EQin Moore Park offers cruisy vibes, plenty of grass to laze about on and deliciously fresh produce and blooms. The Sydney market isn’t massive but there’s enough stalls in there to provide a variety of gourmet indulgences plus seasonal ingredients you won’t find at Woolies or Coles. Food trucks whipping up delicious hot food make it the perfect breakfast or lunch pit stop, too.

First held in January 1976, theKirribilli Marketsis one of Sydney’s oldest and most-beloved institutions. Housed in a location that can only be described as iconic, browse more than 220 stalls under the towering watch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and waterfront.

You’ll find fashion, accessories, homewares, gifts, plants and gourmet food at this Sydney market which is split throughout the month into a General & Fashion Market and an Art, Design & Fashion Market, and all money raised from stallholder fees help fund local programs run by the Kirribilli Centre.

One of Sydney’s most well-known vintage markets, the Markets at Glebe has come under new ownership. Despite what the word on the street is, Organic Food Markets has confirmed it will run the markets weekly, making minimal changes to the system that's made the Sydney institution so popular.

You’ll find the city’s cool crowd here come Saturday morning. Walls are lined with teenagers and young adults trying to snag a bargain, with the majority of sellers hocking pre-loved gems from a couple of clothes racks and boxes to rummage through.

A trip to the always buzzing Marrickville Organic Food Marketsis somewhat of a rite of passage among Sydney’s inner westies.

Every Sunday, this well-shaded patch of community space plays host to vintage clothes, books, rugs, healing crystals, acai bowls, artisan breads, freshly plucked fruit and vegetables and pretty much everything in between.

Spend your time stickybeaking through things you never knew you needed before grabbing a just-sizzled feed and settling down under a tree for respite from this Sydney market’s relentless crowds.

Just like the Marrickville outpost, the Orange Grove Organic Marketsis a one-stop shop attracting droves of locals from the moment its cash machines start cha-ching-ing. Located within Orange Grove Primary School, it’s a magnet for young families who utilise the play equipment as they shovel down bacon and egg rolls (a must-devour, every visit) while keeping eyeballs across the kids. Expect excellent produce from these Sydney markets, plus delicious homemade condiments, crafty homewares, a good assortment of flowers and a scattering of vintage and handmade apparel.

Before dawn breaks, Sydney’s keenest flora-lovers start descending on Australia’s biggest flower market. Spanning more than 5200 square metres (and around 170 stalls), theSydney Flower Marketis the primary, wholesale market for flower growers, sellers, florists and shop owners.

It’s also open to the public, making it a worthy visual delight for those willing to set their alarm early. If you’re not a retailer, Saturday is the least-chaotic time to visit with a lot more space to casually stroll at your leisure. Just be sure to bring cash with you, and a bucket with some water for easy transportation.

Flaky pies from Broomfields, pudgy lamingtons from Flour & Stone, Middle Eastern dips from Kepos Street Kitchen, the best macadamia-laced honey you’ll ever try from Maya Sunny Honey — the goodies at Carriageworks Famers Marketsare some of the country’s most wanted culinary marvels.

Get there early to secure your fresh produce too. While there are dozens of stalls to browse, the crowds are relentlessly thick every weekend, so the best stuff is often snapped up within the first hour. Regardless of when you arrive, you’ll be spoilt for top-quality choice to help you settle rumbling bellies at this Sydney market.

Home to a stack of seafood suppliers including the ever-popular Claudio’s Seafoods and tourist magnet Fish Market Café, famed for giant platters of the day’s catches deep fried to perfection, the Sydney Fish Marketis a hectic destination at every hour.

Squeeze through the crowds to find every crustacean, fish or ocean delicacy imaginable, and don’t miss Vic’s Meat Market on the other side of the car park for one of the best wagyu brisket burgers Sydney has to offer, served up on a pillowy soft brioche bun. If your heart’s set on fish and chips, you can go fancy at several upmarket dineries but also grab take away from almost every store in sight.

Firstly, it’s the biggest outdoor market in Sydney. Secondly, it’s found in the city’s only remaining drive-in theatre. Finally, there’s food trucks. What’s not to love about the Blacktown Markets? You’ll count 240 stalls offering a mammoth collection of bric-a-brac and food options, plus everything in between. Think of it like an enormous garage sale where you’ll pick up cheap pre-loved toys, trinkets and a stack of mouth-watering international food you won’t find at any other Sydney markets.

Every Friday when the sun goes down, the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown transforms into an open-air food frenzied mecca, delivering more than 50 stalls filled with all the flavourful street food, desserts and gifts your heart desires. Transport your taste buds to the depths of Asia’s electric twilight vendors at the Chinatown Markets.

Come the weekend,The Rocks’ historical, cobblestone laneways come alive with emerging design talent eager to sell their wares. It’s the perfect place to find innovative fashion, homewares and artworks while getting lost in Sydney’s convict past.While beautiful on sunny, Sydney days, rain certainly does not spoil the visit as most stalls are undercover. For a genuinely enjoyable lazy day of wandering and eating, these markets set a very high standard.

Away from the surf, there really is no better way to discover the true community essenceof the Northern Beaches than by visiting the Beaches Market. More than 70 local stallholders gather at Governor Phillip Park to sell a variety of jewellery, fashions, arts, crafts, homewares and books. There’s also local live music to bop along to as your shopping soundtrack, plus a playground for kids to cut loose on.

Locals were devastated to learn the ever-popular Frenchs Forest Organic Markets were closing up shop but the good times returned fast with the arrival of the Mona Vale Markets, its reimagining a few kilometres over. Dishing up the same quality farm produce plus delicious international food, meats, organic goods and deluxe cheeses, this bustling Sydney market provides everything you need for an indulgent Sunday spread and the rest of the week’s groceries.

This chilled-out al fresco Sydney market made up of cute handiworks, plants, fashion, jewellery and food stalls is a bit of a local’s secret so you can expect to feel like you’re part of the community when wandering these grassy grounds. Surrounded by lush greenery, the Berry Reserve Marketisn’t huge but it’s plenty charming.

Once the birthplace of iconic Australian clothing label Zimmermann, you’ll find plenty more than fashion at the Paddington Marketslocated alongside the beautiful suburb’s Uniting Church. There are over 150 unique stalls filled with jewellery, accessories, food, flowers, soaps and much more at this Sydney market. Plus, it’s a beautiful setting that comes alive with the community.

What started out as a side hustle for two clever Sydney besties has turned into a national travelling treasure more than 15 years after its inception. The Finders Keepers, a seasonal design-focused market showcasing the most creative minds from all over the country, is held four times a year - once every summer, autumn, winter and spring.

With a major focus on sustainable living, stalls offer ceramics, art and fashion crafted environmentally consciously, alongside workshops promoting recyclable materials. Where top-notch artistry thrives, hella delicious food and drink follow. Brooklyn Bagels and Stone & Wood brews are just some of the supporting acts at this wonderful Sydney market.

A Sydney market that works diligently to promote First Nations artists and their work, Blak Marketsshowcases one of the finest collections of modern Australian art in the country.You can expect plenty of celebrations including song and dance, plus inspired works spanning skin care, fashion, jewellery, sculpture, painting and more. It’s also extra engaging offering art and cooking workshops, so stay and make the most of a full day when its next calendar date rolls around.

More than 70 stalls travel from all over NSW to showcase their finest produce twice a month at Ted Mack Civic Park on the North Shore, spanning the Central Tablelands, Orange, Southern Highlands and the outskirts of Sydney.

The result is an outstanding mecca of fresh produce, one-of-a-kind breakfast and lunch options and some mighty delicious craft brews at the North Side Produce Market. And there’s good news for pet parents – dogs on leashes are welcome and are invited to stay hydrated at the market’s Information stall where water bowls are provided.

Housed in the hundred-year-old Mungo Scott building – once a functioning flour mill – the Flour Mill Markets of Summer Hillis a sustainable alternative to your typical community farmers’ markets. Here, emphasis is placed on environmentalism, meaning themarketis completely plastic-free. Vendors pivot to provide biodegradable packaging, with incentives for those who bring their own reusable bags and coffee cups. In the Sydney market, you’ll find local favourites like Brickfields Bakery and Moulin Café in Lewisham alongside local vendors selling unique jewellery and homewares.

Situated on the Parramatta River, the Ryde Wharf Marketsprovides plenty of crafty creations to explore against a calming backdrop of water views. Twice a month, more than 70 stalls come to life offering a range of hot food, condiments, homewares, fashion, jewellery and more. A lively mecca to devour your morning coffee and pick up your weekend treats.