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Melbourne ZoovsQueen Victoria Market
Both Melbourne Zoo and Queen Victoria Market are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Queen Victoria Market scores slightly higher than Melbourne Zoo. Queen Victoria Market comes in at 87 with endorsements from 5 publications such as Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Melbourne Zoo
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Elliot Ave, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria 3052
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Fodor's "Verdant gardens and open-environment animal enclosures are hallmarks of this world-renowned zoo, which is 4 km (2½ mi) north of the city center." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The oldest zoo in Australia and the third oldest in the world. Today it's one of the city’s most popular attractions." Full review
Time Out "Australia's oldest zoo is also its boldest... how can 320 species and live entertainment be wrong?" Full review
Travel + Leisure "There is nothing quite like ogling the antics of orangutans or leering at lion cubs to keep the kids (even the big ones) happy." Full review
Frommer's "Built in 1862, this is the oldest zoo in the world and makes a great day out with kids" Full review
Queen Victoria Market Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Corner Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne, Victoria
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Travel + Leisure "Open since 1878, "Queen Vic" is an over-1,000-stall melting pot of Southeast Asian greens, Italian cheeses, kangaroo salami, and Tasmanian scallops." Full review
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Don't miss the flaky multilayered börek filled with everything from spiced lamb to leeks at the Mezze Table (Shop 95/96, Dairy Produce Hall).
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"With over 600 traders, the Vic Market is the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere and attracts thousands of shoppers." Full review
The Telegraph "The largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere, the veteran 'Vic Market' (also lovingly known as the 'Queen Vic') has been trading here since 1861." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The city's main market, Queen Victoria Market offers an enticing overview of Melbourne's culinary riches." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the best parts about this market is that it's free, though we can't promise that you won't end up buying some locally cured meats and cheeses." Full review
Frommer's "This Melbourne institution—the “Vic Market”—covers several blocks." Full review
