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WHERE TO SHOP NEAR PEPPERCORN HILL
WHERE TO SHOP NEAR PEPPERCORN HILL
February 2025 in Events & Local Area
Warmer days are the perfect time to indulge in a little retail therapy. And luckily, with plenty of great shopping precincts to choose from, all within easy reach of Peppercorn Hill, residents don't have to travel far from the estate to get a great retail fix.
Pacific Epping, Epping
Just 20 minutes’ drive away from Peppercorn Hill, Pacific Epping not only provides the convenience of three supermarkets – Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, it also boasts a huge Big W, Best & Less, Target, Harris Scarfe and JB Hi-Fi and more than 230 other specialty retailers covering fresh food, cafes, restaurants, variety stores and an assortment of service outlets – all under the one roof.
Along with a great mix of stores, the centre has a designated Children’s Outdoor Playground, a large carpark and extended trading hours for major retailers. Even better, customer car parking is FREE for the first four hours! But be prepared to stay longer when you get there as there’s lots to like. Pacific Epping’s great range, lovely wide malls, bright and light surrounds and friendly atmosphere makes for an enjoyable shopping experience you are sure to want to repeat!
And when you need to refuel after all that shopping, the Urban Diner restaurant and entertainment precinct offers a tastefully landscaped pedestrian street with a wide open piazza, and light filled surrounding are complemented by a family-friendly atmosphere, while the Hunter & Gatherer Precinct is a favourite with foodies, conveniently providing all of your fresh food needs in one location.
Northland, Preston
A little further afield you’ll find Northland Shopping Centre, the largest shopping centre in Melbourne northern suburbs. With over 330 speciality stores including MYER, and plenty of other fantastic brands on offer covering all your retail needs from fashion and home wares to technology and entertainment, not to mention a fantastic food and beverage offering, plus a Hoyts Cinema Complex, this is the perfect place to while away a lazy weekend afternoon.
Preston Market, Preston
One of Melbourne's traditional markets, Preston Market is open from Wednesday through Sunday each week. More a community than a market, stalls ramble through a massive hall past a much-utilised piano at its centre, and out into the carpark. It’s a true Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian affair, with plenty of discount meat and flowers for haggling over, pho, doughnuts and tacos for eating, and street performers for the watching. There's world-famous paella (Gringo Paella has competed on the world stage), bargain hot jam doughnuts and Vinnie’s famous pizza slices. Once you’re full, peruse the aisles and pick up fresh meat, veg and bread from Vincenzo and Rosa’s Bakery for your next week of meals.
Coburg Farmers Market, Coburg
Food lovers from far and wide head in droves to the Coburg Farmers Market every Saturday morning. And it is not hard to see why. This market has it all – bread, veggies and fruit, face painting for the kids, high quality meats and loads of delicious treats. Organised by the team from Melbourne Farmers Markets, also responsible for other fantastic markets such as Collingwood Children's Farm, Abbotsford and Fairfield Farmers Markets, it is accredited by the Victorian Farmers’ Market Association, meaning you can be assured there’s plenty of high quality produce on offer here.
Coburg Farmers Market is a great opportunity to buy fresh produce straight from the grower and in many instances, produce has only been picked within hours of it the market, meaning it’s had maximum time to grow and absorb all of the nutrients and goodness possible so you will really notice the taste difference!
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Whittlesea Monday Market, Whittlesea.
Closer to home, Peppercorn Hill, the Whittlesea Monday Market is open from 8am to 1pm every Monday at the Whittlesea Showgrounds. Originally founded in Mernda in 1888 with local farmers, driving their stock for sale by horseback, the community market moved to its present site at the Whittlesea Showgrounds in July 2012. Come along and browse over 120 stores selling a wide range of products including fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and gardening advice, toys, artisan breads, honey, eggs, clothing, workwear, tools, stock feeds and farm supplies, vintage collectables, bric-a-brac and more. And don’t Grab a coffee and a snack from one of the vendors while you are here.
Furry friends are also welcome – if on a lead, well behaved and can socialise with others.
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