Pick up a range of organic produce at the railway market in Healesville over Christmas and the New Year.IN THE market for a Christmas bargain?
Then you can’t go wrong with the range of markets on offer across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
The festive season is all about putting on a good spread, and stalls bursting with fresh produce are the perfect place to start.
Locally grown vegetables will give all-comers a healthy glow and the energy to celebrate, while the promise of a mixed berry dessert is enough to sweeten any occasion.
Jams, chutneys and sauces can lead to inspirational recipes or make great stocking fillers.
But the story does not end at the table.
There are hundreds of unique gift ideas waiting to be unearthed at a market stall, from books, toys and clothes to antiques and accessories.
Instead of wracking your brain for that perfect present, go rummaging through the region’s markets and find something just beyond the imagination.
Market browsers also enjoy shopping outdoors in beautiful surroundings with the added feel-good factor that comes with supporting local business.
For a healthy helping of festive cheer, the markets of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offer a chance to meet the makers face-to-face while mingling with other happy shoppers.
