Fruit and vegetable markets, Wellington

Visiting the weekly fruit and vegetable markets in Wellington was one of the highlights of my recent trip. I spent a happy couple of hours on the Sunday, browsing first at the Victoria Street Markets and then rounding off my morning at the Waitangi Park Markets.

There was plenty of fresh cheap produce--nothing fancy or gourmet--with the locals out in force stocking up the fridge. I came away with my own bounty of homemade jams and chutneys (feijoa jam, pineapple chutney, pear chutney and rhubarb raspberry jam) from a lovely lady who not only preserved but also baked, slabs of fruit cake and raspberry loaf that I was tempted by but valiantly resisted.

I loved shopping outdoors, picking up produce, dazzled by the vibrancy of colours whilst mingling with locals. It helped too that the sun shone with irresistible chirpiness and the skies were a glorious blue.


Victoria Street Market


Now that's what I call a daikon!
Giant Chinese white radish


Local apples


Yams


Brussel sprouts


Freshly baked japaleno and corn bread


Butternut pumpkins

Victoria Street Market
Corner Victoria and Vivian Streets, Wellington, New Zealand
Open every Sunday 6am-1.30pm

Waitangi Park Market
Waitangi Park, Wakefield Street, Wellington, New Zealand
(next to Te Papa
Open every Sunday 7am-12.30pm






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