Moruya Country Market
The largest weekly market south of Sydney, run entirely by stallholders for more than 35 years on the banks of the Moruya River.
About this market
Moruya Country Market has run for more than 35 years as a genuinely unusual structure among Australian markets: a local stallholder-owned and run, not-for-profit incorporation, rather than a market run by a council, business or single promoter. That ownership model was built specifically to showcase local artisans, crafters and producers, a mission the market has held to for well over three decades.
The largest weekly market south of Sydney
That longevity has translated into genuine scale. Moruya Country Market is recognised as the largest weekly market south of Sydney, drawing around 130 stallholders to the banks of the Moruya River each Saturday, making it a firm stopover on South Coast travel itineraries rather than just a local fixture. All profits go directly to local, domestic and international charities, local sporting groups and community events, making it one of the biggest annual fundraisers in the entire Eurobodalla Shire.
Market at a glance
Reviewers consistently describe the riverside setting as a genuine drawcard in its own right, chilled-out vendors and cool produce and knick-knacks alongside wildlife sightings, one specific reviewer recalling a seal sunbathing on the rocks nearby as a highlight of their visit.
Moruya Country Market is run entirely by its own stallholders as a not-for-profit incorporation, a structure that's made it one of the biggest single fundraisers for charities and community groups across the whole Eurobodalla Shire.
Good to know before you go
Off-street parking near the riverbank makes visiting straightforward even on the market's busiest Saturdays. A handful of reviewers note pricing can run higher than expected on certain stalls, worth keeping in mind when comparing value against other South Coast markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time does Moruya Country Market open?
- Saturday, 8am to 12.30pm, on Ford Street, on the banks of the Moruya River.
- How long has it been running?
- For more than 35 years, as a local stallholder-owned and run, not-for-profit incorporation established specifically to showcase local artisans, crafters and producers.
- Where does the market's money go?
- All profits go directly to local, domestic and international charities, local sporting groups, and community events, making it one of the biggest fundraisers in the entire Eurobodalla Shire.