Looking for the best place to source the freshest produce and ingredients for your festive feast? These markets have it all.
Kerikeri
The Old Packhouse Market (every Saturday, 8am to 1.30pm) has around
60 stalls selling baked goods, street
food, health foods, meats, seafood, wines, cheese, plants, flowers and deli items
along with cafés and an artisan bakery.
Orewa
Christmas Twilight Market (Friday, December 9) offers food and craft stalls along with live music to keep you entertained while you buy presents and support a community of talented art and craft enthusiasts.
Auckland
Takapuna Beach Christmas Carnival (Saturday, December 10, 11am to 4pm) promises delicious food stalls and trucks along with live music, face painters,
roving musicians and performers.
Palmerston North
The Magic of Christmas Night Market (Tuesday, December 6, and Wednesday, December 7, 2pm to 10pm) is the place
to pick up gifts and treats for your Christmas as well as enjoy yummy food.
Wairarapa
Featherston Christmas Market
(December 10) is a short trip over the Rimutaka Hills from Wellington. You’ll discover one of New Zealand’s longest-running Christmas market, with locals and businesses showcasing their wares.
Nelson
Beacon Hill Vintage Christmas Market (November 26, 10am to 3pm) is where
you can enjoy an afternoon just strolling around food and craft stalls, with lots
of Christmas gift options along with
plenty of tasty food.
Christchurch
Lyttelton Farmers’ Christmas Market (Wednesday, December 23, 4pm to 8pm)
is the best place to discover the amazing produce that Banks Peninsula has to offer, with fresh fish, meat, cheese and more..
Dunedin
Otago Farmer’s Market (Saturdays, 8am to 12.30pm) has a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables on offer, including stone fruit from Central Otago plus breads, baking, pickles, chutneys and honey
