Sydney Fish Markets
The Sydney Fish Market is the major fish market of Australia, with the largest and most diverse range of seafood to offer. The Market has over 100 different species, both proverbial and exotic to please customers from all different cultures and culinary preferences. The produce comes from both national and international waters. This fish market, with regard to diversity and quality, is the largest of its kind in the world behind the markets of Japan. The Market deals with over 15 million tonnes of seafood each year on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour.
The Sydney Fish Market is essential to visit with is lively atmosphere and magnificent views of the Harbour. The Market place is a true reflection of Sydney’s vibrancy, with many things to see and do including the entertaining seafood cooking school.
The Market is central to the city of Sydney making it a base for tourists, friends and families alike.
Getting There
The Sydney Fish Markets are located at Bank Street Pyrmont, in Blackwattle Bay on the foreshore of the harbour. The Markets are acessible by:
Car
Bus
Monorail
Light Rail
Boat
Hours
The Fish Markets are open every morning from 7.00am except on Christmas Day.
Sydney Fish Market Office open from 8:30am – 5:30pm on weekdays.
Wholesale Auctions start and 5:30am on weekdays.
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Sydney Harbour
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