Ulladulla Wharf Markets
Craft, produce and specialty stalls on Ulladulla Wharf on the second Sunday, run by the Marine Rescue volunteers who crew the boats.
Also known as Ulladulla Coastal Patrol Market, Marine Rescue Ulladulla Wharf Markets, Ulladulla Harbour Markets.
About this market
Ulladulla harbour is a working one, and the market on the second Sunday sets up on the wharf itself rather than in a park nearby. Five hours of craft, produce and specialty stalls with the fishing fleet tied up alongside, run by the people who go out after the boats that get into trouble.
Small, specific and squarely local
The stall list is craft, produce and specialty goods, and the market draws from across the region rather than just the town. It is not a large market and it does not try to be one: the wharf sets a natural limit, and the result is a tight, walkable market where the sellers have time to talk. The setting does the rest.
Market at a glance
The market is a fundraiser first. Stall fees go towards keeping the radio monitoring running and the rescue vessels serviced, which for a volunteer unit covering this stretch of coast is not a small bill.
Several directories list this as a weekly Sunday market. It is not. It runs on the second Sunday of the month and nothing else, which is what Marine Rescue Ulladulla say themselves. Turning up on any other Sunday gets you an empty wharf and a nice view.
Good to know before you go
Bring cash and a bag. Parking around the harbour is limited and the wharf approach is narrow, so leave the car further back and walk in. An 8am start suits the fishing town rhythm, and by noon the market is winding down. Milton is ten minutes up the road if you want to make a morning of it, and the harbour breakwall walk is right there. Check the weather: the wharf is exposed and there is no cover to speak of.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When are the Ulladulla Wharf Markets on?
- The second Sunday of every month, 8am to 1pm. It is monthly, not weekly, which some listings get wrong.
- Where are they held?
- On Ulladulla Wharf, Wason Street, right on the harbour.
- Who runs it?
- Volunteer members of the Marine Rescue NSW Ulladulla unit. The money raised keeps the radio monitoring and the rescue vessels operational.
- What are Ulladulla Wharf Markets opening hours?
- The second Sunday of the month. The market is at Ulladulla, NSW.
- What days is Ulladulla Wharf Markets open?
- Sunday, 8am to 1pm.
- Is there an entry fee for Ulladulla Wharf Markets?
- Free