Saturday mornings in Amberley are all about good produce, local makers and knowing exactly where your food came from.
Amberley Farmers Market brings growers, producers and shoppers together every Saturday morning in the heart of Amberley.
Running from 9am to 12.30pm, the market offers everything from seasonal fruit and vegetables to breads, pastries, cheese, honey, olive products, preserves, flowers and ready-to-eat food.
Shop local, eat local
The appeal is not simply the range.
Buying directly from producers gives visitors the opportunity to talk to the people growing, baking and making what is on the table.
That direct connection is a big part of the market's character.
It also makes the market an easy place to stock up before continuing further into Hurunui.
Pick up picnic supplies before heading into Waipara, grab breakfast on the way north or simply stay for coffee and something sweet.
The neighbouring Amberley Craft Market adds another reason to linger on a Saturday morning.
For travellers moving along State Highway 1, Amberley can be easy to think of as somewhere to pass through.
The Farmers Market is a very good reason not to.