Noosa Farmers Market takes out tasty award and named as number one by international travellers Nikki Scott at the Bent Banana fruit and vegie stall at the Noosa Farmers Markets. MOVE over Salamanca, Eumundi and Queen Victoria, we have a new markets leader. A laid-back collection of fresh food and natural product stalls nestled among gum trees at a Sunshine Coast Aussie Rules ground has upstaged a host of famous rivals to claim the top ranking. The humble Noosa Farmers Market has been named No. 1 in the Top 10 markets in Australia for 2013 as decided by thousands of travellers from around the world. The list, compiled by travel review giant TripAdvisor, placed Adelaide Central Market un second, followed by South Melbourne, Eumundi, Prahan, Hobart's Salamanca, Port Douglas, Queen Victoria (Melbourne), Parap (Darwin) and the Sydney Fish Market. Noosa Farmers Market manager Shane Stanley was delighted with the surprise accolade. "We have always known our market was of a high standard, but to be recognised as the best by travellers is a wonderful acknowledgment for all the stallholders," he said. The market has been running for 11 years every Sunday morning from 7am until noon, with up to 100 stalls showcasing local produce, natural skin care products, freshly-caught seafood, creamy cheeses, tasty tapenades, herbs and art and craft. Nikki Scott of The Bent Banana stall said the event was very down-to-earth and had "a happy vibe." It's popular with backpackers who come through to buy fresh food and soak up the atmosphere. That's probably helped us gain this award," she said. The Sunshine Coast figured prominently in the list, with ever popular Eumundi placing fourth. Built up over 34 years, it now has 550 stallholders offering their wares each Wednesday and Saturday. Noosa Farmers Market - Sunshine Coast Adelaide Central Market - Adelaide South Melbourne Market - Melbourne Eumundi Market - Sunshine Coast Prahran Market - Melbourne Salamanca Market - Hobart Sunday Market Port Douglas - Port Douglas Queen Victoria Market - Melbourne Parap Market - Darwin Sydney Fish Market - Sydney Rankings based on reviews compiled by www.tripadvisor.com.au