The Best Markets In Wellington New Zealand

Arts, crafts, delicious food and coffee, and plenty of character. Wellington visitors (and locals too) are lucky to have lots of cool markets to browse. From longstanding weekend events to periodic fanfares, here’s a look at some of the very best places to get your market fix in New Zealand’s capital city.

1. Wellington Underground Market

Market, Bazaar

The Wellington Underground Market is a culmination of everything that makes the capital city shine. Every Saturday from 10:00am until 4:00pm, local artists, designers, performers, coffee sellers and food vendors come together to liven up Frank Kitts Park and Jervois Quay. The Underground Market comes in many variations, including an annual Christmas Market, a handful of two-day Showcase Weekends and the seasonal Pop Up Village.

2. Wellington Night Market

Market, Contemporary, European, Fast Food, Vegetarian

Street performances, a melting pot of different foods, and plenty of energy – if you’re looking for a awesome spot to hang out on a Friday or Saturday night, Cuba Street’s Wellington Night Market is the place to visit. Asian cuisine features prominently along its stalls – though you can also find treats like churros and waffles too. Both night markets run from 5pm to 10pm, making them the perfect stopover for a quick bite to eat before hitting the town.

3. The Harbourside Market

Market, Street Food

A classic in every sense of the word, the Harbourside Market has been filling the Wellington waterfront with fresh produce and assorted food stalls since 1920. Along with being the oldest farmers market in the city, it is one of the most popular too. It runs every Sunday morning, from 7:00am to 2:00pm in summer and from 7:00am to 1:00pm in winter.

5. Thorndon Farmers Market

Farmers' Market, Market

Quick stop at the Thorndon Farmers Market

Rain, hail or shine, the Thorndon Farmers Market is a great place to grab some local produce while getting a glimpse of life in the Wellington suburbs. Organic products, gluten free goodies, artisan hauls, and plenty of sustainable products are some of this vibrant markets’ strongest features. You’ll find the Thorndon Farmers’ Market by the Cathedral of St Paul’s car park, every Saturday from 8:30am until 2:30pm.

Thorndon Farmers’ Market, Hill St, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand.

Quick stop at the Thorndon Farmers Market | © US Embassy/Flickr | © US Embassy/Flickr

The Vegan Vault Night Market

A newcomer in the Wellington market scene and definitely one to watch. The Vegan Vault set up its first installation in April 2017, and were amazed to find that 2,000 people turned up to support them. Due to popular demand, organisers even expanded the number of stalls, from the initial 12 to 23. The monthly event was established by the owner of the Sweet Release Cakes and Treats cafe, so that vegans can join in on Wellington’s bustling market action.

http://instagram.com/p/BSXqUB-gN8T/

6. Tawa Pop-up Market

Market

A monthly pop-up market that specialises in all things arty and crafty. Find this little gem close to New World atrium, and get ready to be feast your eyes on an amazing collection of handcrafted jewellery, artisan soaps, and lovely knitted items. The Tawa Popup was created by two local mums who wanted to showcase the wonderful craft and design to come out of Wellington’s northeastern suburbs.

Craft Central

A yearly pop-up market on the Miramar peninsula that has been supporting local talent since 2013. Along with vibrant stalls, Craft Central keeps the community spirit alive by hosting creative activities that both children and adults alike can get into. Some of the items you can expect to find on a typical Craft Central event include beauty products, childrenswear, home decor, gifts, and jewellery.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.