What’s happening

Fox River Market

The Fox River Market runs on Sundays at the marketplace just north of the Fox River bridge. There are food and craft stalls, live music and more. The market starts at 9am, stall holders start packing up at about 2pm. The market runs every Sunday from Labour Weekend through to Easter.

Punangairi visitor centre

The Department of Conservation’s Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre and local iwi Ngāti Waewae are now operating out of the new Punangairi building opposite the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.

More information about the project.

Charleston Market

Over winter, while the Fox River Market takes a break, there’s a monthly Sunday market at Charleston approximately 30km north of Punakaiki. There are food and craft stalls, fresh produce and more. The markets are held in the Charleston Hall starting at 10am, finishing 1pm.