Sunshine Gourmet Markets - Ocean Ford & Fairview Aluminium

Make in the spectacular scenery at The Whakatāne Heads whilst enjoying gourmet delights from a variety of exotic and gourmet specialty food stalls. Listen to some great music and enjoy a drink as the sun sets over the water.

Bring a picnic blanket, your friends and whanau, and an appetite! With extended hours, come along for lunch, dinner or both! Sorry, no BYO drinks or food.

Entertainment by Jinan Dodd, Fling Teddy and the Porch Rockers.

Cost: $5 adults, children free

This is a part of the Air Chathams Sunshine and a Plate Food Festival. Celebrate our region’s bountiful produce and sunshine, now in its fourth year this iconic event is not to be missed; with new and exciting events that incorporate the most successful and popular elements of our past.

Bringing a range of culinary delights including the finest French food, the gourmet markets, celebrity lunches, the ever popular whiskey night, scenic flights on the Air Chathams DC3, and a black tie ball, there’s something for everyone.

Join us in living every moment, enjoy the beautiful Eastern Bay and support Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty to continue providing its free service.