Brisbane Market is one of my all time favorite market in Brisbane. This market offer different sorts of item throughout the week. One caught my attention is the largest wholesale market for fruits and vegetables called “Brisbane Produce Market”.
One thing I like about this wholesale market is that they open for public access. Three days a week. You can get vegetables and fruits few times cheaper than major supermarket, such as Coles and Woolworths.
How cheap?
It’s ridiculously cheap. A mango usually cost $3-$4 each at supermarket. At Brisbane Market, you can easily get a mango for $1.00. I bought 12 honeydew for only $8.00. How awesome is that? Immediately upon reaching home, I blend 2 honeydew into fruit juice, no sugar added ;)
Here’s some photo I took.
Operating time
Three days a week. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Each session only lasts for 2-3 hours. 9:30am to 11:30am if I am not mistaken. Prior that, public are not allowed, the market only open to restaurant owner and such.
Entrance fee
You won’t be able to reach this market with public transport (not that I am aware of), It’s not advisable to take public transport, you don’t want to carry huge boxes around ;)
I strongly suggest you drive here, and pay $5 for entrance fee. There are plenty of car park inside the car park. You can choose to park your car outside the market, not sure if you need to pay for entrance though.
What to bring
It’ll be awesome if you can bring a small trolley, save you lots of unnecessary troubles. No worries if you can’t get trolley, bring a few more friends to help carry those heavy boxes. One box of honeydew weighs around 10kg. And remind them not to lift weighs at gym beforehand..
Bring sunscreen. Apply sunscreen beforehand if you prefer. The market is partly exposed to the sun, but it’s a good practise nonetheless to apply sunscreen because Australia is one of the country with highest UV rate.
The price
Usually the price are written on the floor with chalk.
According to official website, “Its wholesalers compete with each other in one location, each trying to get the best price for the produce they sell. Prices change on a daily basis, influenced by supply and demand, with factors such as size and quality also playing a part.” That indirectly gave the hint that prices are negotiable.
My advice
Share the goods with friends. What I mean is, it is almost impossible to consume the whole box of vegetable by yourself. Even if you can, it is not good practice for balance diet (too much good stuff is not good). I suggest you to share with friends, invite them for a barter system.
For example,
Daniel – a box of brocolli
Jimmy – a box of carrot
Jerry – a box of mango
Sean – a box of snow peas
Annie – a box of apple
Five of them exchange goods with each other, and they get a balance goods! Remember, the more the merrier!
Official website
Brisbane Produce Market – Some interesting facts included in the website. Have a read if you are interested, its optional though.
Address
385 Sherwood Rd
Rocklea QLD 4106
(07) 3379 1062
