Gippsland’s FARMERS MARKETS

With fertile hills and lush fields woven into a tapestry of rich brown and vibrant green, it’s easy to see why the Gippsland region is known for raising and growing some of the best produce in the country.

The Koonwarra Farmers Market (first Saturday, Memorial Park) was one of the region’s first true farmers markets, connecting farmers with those in search of exceptional local product. This authentic market specialises in items that are hard to find in supermarkets, like pastured free range eggs and chemical free vegetables, homemade strudel and fresh saffron.

The scent of paella fills the air at the Inverloch Farmers Market (third Saturday, The Glade, Inverloch) where you can pick up fresh bread, cut flowers, local honey, mushrooms and local wine.

Warragul Farmers Market (third Saturday, Civic Park, Warragul) isn’t just a grab-it-andleave kind of gig. There is live music, ready to eat food and fantastic coffee, so you can take your time and enjoy shopping for organic fruit and vegetables, woodfired sourdough bread, local wines, gourmet sausage rolls and fresh local trout.

Enjoy the beautiful leafy setting of Traralgon Farmers Market (fourth Saturday, Kay Street Gardens) and be tempted by the range of beef jerky, salami, nut butter blends, farm raised eggs, plump seasonal berries.

Sale Producers Market (third Saturday, Sale Showgrounds) has pastured free-range eggs, preserves, pure honey and olive oil alongside plenty to keep you sated while you’re there, including dumplings, cupcakes and a tantalising brekky fry up.

The undercover Farmers Market Bairnsdale (first Saturday, Howitt Park Bowls Club) runs hail or shine. You can purchase lamb sausages, smoked meats, venison, Dargo walnuts, goats’ milk and cheese, olive oil, organic breads, herbal and Himalayan teas.

Gippsland has so many vibrant markets which you can find on visitgippsland.com.au