A perfect spring Sunday: Gatewood Market

Escape the city and get a dose of fresh country air for a perfect Sunday at the Gatewood Market.

The much-loved country fair is on the beautiful Woodgate family property and carefully organised by the Woodgate and Mckenzie families, who strive to create a homely, relaxed, and vibrant community event.

The market is an opportunity to discover the wonders of local businesses. Browse the stalls and discover new treasures, with bespoke jewellery, homewares, vintage clothing, décor, and plants all on display.

The beautiful trees offer shade to relax under while enjoying lunch from one of the vendors. Woodfire bagels, whitebait fritters, pizza, and real fruit ice-creams make the decision a hard, but always delicious one. Borrow a picnic rug from the market to have yourself the perfect lunchtime lounge on the grass.

For little ones, the bouncy castle and pony rides will be favourites and the classic muscle car displays will keep the petrol-heads happy.

The live music makes sure the atmosphere is always laid back and will have you feeling like you are a world away. Held the third Sunday of every month in spring and summer, the Gatewood Market is at 788 Old Tai Tapu Rd, next to the Tai Tapu Hotel, from 10am to 2pm.

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