We called in to the village market and just stayed. The village was open (free entry) and the market was fine as were the shops. We sat at the Whipped Baker cafe on the corner, listened to the old tim...
The village has been pillaged. There is nothing historic left except the shells of the buildings with overpriced boutique shops. Even Faulkner house has been stripped and filled with touristy art.
Went on a Sunday morning in January to see the market stalls. Vey few stalls with little of interest so waste of time and petrol. Overpriced junk for sale. Do yourself a favor and ignore this event, y...
We visited this whilst staying with a friend in Tauranga. We arrived at 9.45 am to find all the marked parking bays full in what appeared to be it's dedicated car park. There were however many vehicle...
good place for family, especially when u have framers or food markets in place or free events.
For the young country of New Zealand, history is also lacklustre. Historical villages are nothing more than the three main lines of Maori tradition, colonial invasion and gold rushing years that have always been inevitable.