Top 10 Farmers Markets in South Island, New Zealand

Isel Twilight Market is on every Thursday evening from 4.30pm until dark. Held in Isel park, Stoke, Nelson. Bring the whole family along and relax in the beautiful surroundings of the park. Indulge in the delicious cuisine from the street food carts. Find some treasures from the craft stalls and listen to the always fabulous live music.

The Otago Farmers Market delivers the very best of what the region produces every Saturday morning rain, hail or shine. Situated beside the historic Dunedin Railway Station up to 75 vendors sell a delicious range of fruit, vegetables, meats,eggs, bread, cheese, condiments and yummy breakfast and brunch options including great coffee.

A popular weekly farmers market held every Friday morning from 9am til 12.30pm. Only 20 minutes from Christchurch. The market operates in all weather all year round. Our market supports over 50 local food producers and growers. Visitors mingle with the locals to get the best of the freshest breads, organic veges and seasonal fruits, coffee, hot brunch selections, artisan products, fish, beer, wine, plants and flowers. Winter is a busy market and summer is huge. Ohoka is a country market located in the domain. It is popular so expect to walk a short distance on busy days. Childrens playground, toilets and EFTPOS available.

Christchurch's premiere Farmers' Market centrally located in the picturesque grounds of the historic Riccarton House & Grounds, 16 Kahu rd, just 5 minutes walk from Riccarton Mall. Open every Saturday from 9am - 1pm. Stroll through the amazing array of local, fresh, seasonal food stalls, talk to farmers, producers and artisans, indulge in fresh organic coffees, relax on the riverbank or the expansive grounds and listen to live music.

Oamaru Farmers' Market is open every Sunday between 9.30am and 1pm behind Scott's Brewery in Oamaru’s historic Victorian Precinct. Meet the growers, farmers and producers of the best seasonal produce our region has to offer. You'll find a fantastic selection of fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, plants, baking, preserves and enjoy freshly made hot food and coffee.

An exciting new development consisting of a 7-day-trading, indoor market, linked to a vibrant network of boutique retail, restaurants, cafes & bars - Riverside is a unique inner-city shopping experience for the local community and visitors to enjoy

Local Fruit and Vege Growers, Local Artisan Food Producers, and Local Craftspeople gather together every Sunday morning from 9.30 to 1.30, rain, hail or shine. A great place for lunch. We have several Asian foodstalls as well as typical Kiwi fare. We are indoors if the weather is wet or windy, otherwise we are outside in the carpark of the spectacularly beautiful Southland Masonic Centre. Built in 1926, with a magnificent interior and exterior, it is freestanding and sits in an elevated position. Constructed in Brick and Concrete the buildings restrained facade includes a plain parapet and cornice atop some bold fluted doric columns. The lodge by its siting and architectural splendour is a highly significant building and is Listed as a category 1 Historic Place.

The Wanaka Farmers & Gardeners Market was established as a venue for local gardeners and producers to grow a village style market. Through the years it has expanded and today remains one of the few farmers markets in the country to be held the year round. The Thursday market also now boasts arts and crafts. With visitors ranging from local regulars, to newcomers discovering amazing local goodies.