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Otara Market in Auckland is New Zealand's largest street market and is considered to be one of Manukau's leading event attractions and a place worth checking out. Almost 5,000 people visit this Saturday morning market each week making a brisk business. You can have a glimpse of the fascinating Polynesian culture, art and craft and entertainment once you visit the Otara Market.
Features of Otara Market in Auckland
- Otara Market in Auckland is a Saturday morning open-air market which is already bustling as the sun comes up.
- Stallholders from the Pacific Island, Maori, Asian and Pakeha gather here every week creating a uniquely multicultural experience.
- Shops here sell traditional tapa clothes and quilts next to shops selling satirical t-shirts and street wears.
- Indian and Chinese food stalls abound vying for business.
- The market has a bright and cheerful air about it.
- Otara Market is also known to be a home for emerging entrepreneurial talent.
- Fashion Week exhibitors Dawn Raid Streetwear was first sold at the Otara Flea Market years ago before they became a rage.
- As you stroll around the 250 plus stalls, you will hear Pacific Island music playing loudly while the strong scent of Cook Island donuts, hot rewana bread and Chinese pork buns wafts in the air.
- You will have everything here, from fresh fruit and vegetables to fashionable clothing, jewelry, Pacific Island crafts and music CDs.
- Big bunches of freshly cut flowers sell here and the price, we bet, will please you. The range of Pacific Island produce is regarded as the best in Auckland.
- The market is held every Saturday morning from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Otara Shopping Centre on Newbury Street.
Fast Facts about Otara Market in Auckland
Address Newbury Street
Auckland 1701 New Zealand
Phone +64 (0)9 274 0830
Hours 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday
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