A trash and treasure market... but the emphasis is on cheap Made in China goods. No wonder it didn't get a mention in the Lonely Planet. Just as well it wasn't hard to get to on public transport.

www.carraramarkets.com.au/ Visitors to this enormously popular Treasure Trove can browse in a relaxed market atmosphere and an environment where individuals and families can spend a couple of hours or a whole day searching for bargains, have a meal, be entertained and generally have a great time.

The Markets have become a virtual institution on the Gold Coast, drawing weekend crowds of more than 25 000.

Over the years the Markets have become a bargain hunters paradise providing an almost unlimited variety of products from 500 stalls. Plant Nurseries, Fruit & Vegies, Clothing, Shoes, Arts & Crafts, Watches, Jewellery, Tools, Leathergoods, Butchers Shops, Bakery & Fish Shop just to name a few of the many diverse types of businesses with a large variety of unique and innovative goods for sale, all at bargain prices.

Enjoy a world famous market breakfast from 6:30am or have a snack, enjoy a beer, wine or cup of coffee or tea or lunch at a variety of outlets.

Carrara Markets is the largest permanent Markets in Queensland and is open every Saturday & Sunday from 6am to 4pm.

Photos: - [/photos/avlxyz/2569634479/ Australian and Pan-Asian crafts 1] - [/photos/avlxyz/2570461610/ Australian and Pan-Asian crafts 2] - [/photos/avlxyz/2569636765/ Bananas by the bunch]