History
The Queen Victoria Market, established in 1850, began as a wholesale produce market to supply the growing population of Melbourne. Initially named the "Queen Market," it was officially renamed in 1880 in honor of Queen Victoria. The market played a crucial role in the city's development, providing fresh produce and goods to locals. Over the decades, it expanded and adapted, surviving various challenges, including fires and economic changes. Today, it stands as a vibrant cultural and culinary hub, featuring a mix of fresh produce, gourmet foods, artisan products, and a lively atmosphere, ultimately reflecting Melbourne's diverse community and history.
Opening hours
Monday and Wednesday: closed
Tuesday Thursday and Friday: 6am - 3pm
Saturday: 6am - 4pm
Sunday: 9am - 4pm
Logging the cache
Part 1: Take a photo of at least part of your body in front of the iconic Queen Victoria Market sign, featuring farm animals on the Elizabeth street facade entrance of the meat and fish hall. Bonus points for holding a purchase from the market.
Part 2: In your log write one thing you like about The Queen Victoria Market's design, atmosphere, culture, food or anything else.
Make sure to breathe in the lively aptmosphere and smell of fish. If you like this cache feel free to leave a favourite point
Your photo must be posted in your "Found It" log. Do not send them to me by email or message. Logs not supported by a photo and your favourite part as requested may be deleted after a week or two.
Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between January 17, 2024 and January 17, 2025. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 4.0 on the Geocaching Blog.