There's a small weekly
Farmers Market in Nerang that holds a number of surprise offerings to the market shopper. Fruit and veg are the obvious stalls you would visit for and they don't disappoint, with a good selection on offer – fresh strawberries, nectarines and cherries were all in season when I was there between Christmas and New Year. Then I discovered the most gorgeous flowers especially the proteas, Danish pastries, miniature eggplants, bottles of ginger & apple juice, herbs, spices and teas, meats and seafood and even dog treats.
Silk dresses from Arisha Clothing & Metal Art
The atmosphere was good with great live music from Mexicano Jackie McDonald. Once I'd browsed all the food stalls, there were more discoveries to be made. I found everything from stunning silk dresses, African baskets and metal art to Kenyan recycled paper earrings.
Butcher Boy Meats
The market is located in Lavelle Street. We found easy parking at the bottom of Lavelle, in Nerang Street. There's a park (Bischof Pioneer Park) opposite the market, with a good play area if you have a young family that are likely to tire of shopping.
The market is open every Sunday from 6.30am – 12 noon and their leaflet says they are there: "rain, hail or shine". It offers a lovely mix of fresh fruit and veggies direct from the farms, mixed with meat, fish, dairy & deli along with bakery, arts & crafts.
It's not a big day out but if you live in the area or are passing, drop in, you won't be disappointed. It's a great way to support local growers and artisans and find something that's a little different.
Danish Pastries at
Montmartre French Patisserie
Fresh croissants and breads also at
Montmartre French Patisserie
Beaded jewellery from African Weave
Juices from Iventure Orchards Cottonvale
Teas at the Green Valley Spices stall
For more info on the Nerang market (and other Gold Coast & Brisbane Farmers Markets), call: 0417 728 844 / email:
[email protected] or visit the
website.