A day exploring weekend markets

Delve into the Hawke’s Bay pantry with artisan goodies, fresh fruit, craft drinks and pop up emerging producers showcasing wares at the weekend markets. Discover the treats in store in the Hawke’s Bay. The Bay is home to the largest apple and peach orchards and has over 5,000 hectares of wine grapes (reds, chardonnay) in New Zealand. Bite into a juicy fresh yellow flesh nectarine, a sweet apricot or black doris plums. Linger over beautifully craft collectables made by locals passionate about their craft.

• Vineyard Black Barn Market wine buffs, lovers of fine foods
• Hastings City Growers Market live music, street entertainers & foodie stalls
• Napier Urban Market fresh produce, artisan goods in art deco Napier

Check out ten weekend markets within a short drive from Auckland.