Fishermen's Wharf Market

The Fishermen's Wharf Market runs on weekend mornings at Port Adelaide's inner harbour, selling fresh produce, fish, crafts, vintage goods, and street food from around 50 stalls. The setting — a covered wharf structure with the Port River on one side and heritage buildings on the other — is more interesting than most suburban markets, and the mix of produce farmers, antique dealers, and food vendors makes for a varied browse.

The fresh seafood stall is the main draw: local fish, prawns, and oysters at prices below what you'd pay in central Adelaide. Come hungry — several food vendors serve breakfast and brunch from opening time. The market is compact and easy to cover in an hour, which makes it a natural starting point before exploring the nearby museums.

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Fishermen's Wharf Market operates on the site of the original Port Adelaide fish market, which supplied Adelaide from the 1850s until the fishing industry consolidated and moved to purpose-built facilities. The current market retains the wharf setting and the informal, working-port atmosphere of the original.

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