Avoca Beachside Markets

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Avoca Beachside Markets are held at Heazlett Park in Avoca Beach every 4th Sunday of the month.

Do not miss one of the Central Coast's best markets!

Relax by the lakeside, enjoy live music by local artists and browse the 120+ stalls.

You’ll find stylish new and upcycled items, artisan products and gourmet food. It’s a lovely spot to spend a few hours or even a whole day.

The products you’ll find at this market are usually of great quality. Items are often locally-sourced and handmade. They come with a higher price tag, but it’s completely worth it.

These are some of the things at Avoca Beachside Markets:

Paintings and drawings by local artists
stalls from award-winning producers and local produces
Nice children and adult clothing
Beautiful textiles and homeware
Flowers and candles
Home-made jams and chilli sauces, marmalade, relishes, bush honey
International food
Calypso hammocks
Gourmet dog treats
Delicious coffee from a mobile coffee van

Avoca Beachside Markets is a great place to take the kids. There are art and craft activities, face painting, a small playground, an oval to kick the ball and more.

The markets are also dog-friendly. Many people take their dogs. There’s an off-leash area on the beach where you can let your dog run free before or after your visit.

Avoca Beachside Markets are very popular and they always attract a crowd. I like going in winter, but in summer you have to not mind the crowds. But it's a great place where the community gets together...

Spend a few hours at Avoca Beach after you visit the stalls. In summer you can cool down in the lake or ocean. If you'd like a swim, the patrolled section of the beach and the rock pool are a 10-minute walk away.

You can also hire pedal boats, kayaks and stand up paddleboards at the lake. Aquafun is right beside the markets on the shore of Avoca Lake.

You can also watch a movie at Avoca Beach Theatre.

Visitor Information

How to Get There

Located at Heazlett Park Foreshore in Avoca Beach, 1 hr 40 min from Sydney and 1 hr 35 min from Newcastle. Check directions on Google Maps.

Where to Park

The markets get busy so parking is hard to find. Best options are:

Get there as early as possible and park near the markets.
Park on the street a bit further away if you don't mind walking. You'll find spots along The Round Drive.
Park at Avoca Beach Hotel and take a free shuttle bus to Heazlett Park – they run every 15 minutes from 9 am (update: currently not running due to COVID).