DAY TRIP TO MAKERS & FINDERS MARKETS MURWILLUMBAH,
NSW.
Explore the natural beauty of
the Tweed Valley and the Gold Coast hinterland – and everything in between
Road
trips: they smell like summer, feel like the wind in your hair and taste like
freedom. Escape to the open road of possibility – there’s plenty to see and Kim
even makes killer playlists for the trips. We jumped in the Navara and crossed
over the border from Queensland into New South Wales. From here we wound our
way passed the city and surf and through farmland and cane fields to the
country town of Murwillumbah. This large historic town still has an original
diner and bakery complete with retro fittings.
The
picturesque town of Murwillumbah is on the banks of the beautiful Tweed River
near the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wollumbin National Park. A great base for
bushwalking, fishing and boating, the town is the creative and agricultural
heart of The Tweed on the far NSW North Coast.
We were
in town for The Makers and Finders Market, which are a monthly event in
Murwillumbah, Northern NSW set in an industrial warehouse and the leafy Knox
Park. The market blends the environmental principles of reduce, reuse and
upcycling together with showcasing the talents of people in the community who
create a range of handmade, unique and artisan items. Kim checked out first the
‘Makers’ market which are held inside the M-Arts Precinct, a large converted
industrial shed, a place where crafter and artisans come together and visitors
will discover beautiful handmade objects, chat to resident ceramicists,
illustrators and sculptors and explore the shipping container art studios.
In the
M-Arts Precinct there are so many talented artists creating beautiful, useful,
everyday items from recycled materials, employing low-waste, low polluting and
morally just processes. Shoppers can benefit by getting unique, handmade items
that support individual entrepreneurs and support the earth.
A huge
Shoot Out goes to Rebecca from Made On Magellan for donating for SHESHARES
event in Brisbane. Rebecca makes lovingly handmade earrings featuring a mix of
colour and texture combined to create unique statement earrings.
Some of
the regular makers include Garden of Eden, Mad Mountain Family Farm, Maple and
Wattle small-batch soy candles, Goldhawk Spice Company with their flavoursome,
hand blended spices, Crystal Creek Flowers Fresh from a local farm in Condong,
Emubeads’ – Uki’s glass bead queen, macramé jewellery and reloved treasures
like vintage lace upcycled clothing. Emma – Byron Bay Bath Bombs, Terralumen –
Botanical Perfume.
We then
headed across the road in leafy Knox Park where kids can go for a skate or play
in the playground while you grab a coffee and go for a stroll through the
outdoor finders (Trash n Treasure) market. Set in a relaxing and fun environment,
the Finders market is relatively new and a great venue for artists and musicians
from the Tweed region that come together and share their wares and for the
community to come to shop, meet, eat, drink and play.
It’s no
wonder Murwillumbah has built a name for itself as the creative cultural hub
for the Tweed Valley – it is here that the Tweed’s artistic community really
thrives. Sitting in the shadow of Mt Warning, with art deco shopfronts and old
school buildings, once you’ve had your fill at the markets, there’s a selection
of cafes, restaurants and boutiques to check out.
Sorrounded
by five World Heritage National Parks, the countryside around Murwillumbah is a
blend of rolling green hills and gently flowing rivers, punctuated with pockets
of sugar cane, banana plantations, hobby farms and small village communities so
gather your eco friendly bag, skate board, soccer ball and picnic blanket and
make the drive to Murwillumbah to breathe that fresh country air while you give
the wallet a workout as well.
Attention
bargain hunters! If you love nothing more than a good rummage or enjoy spending
your Saturdays scouring stalls, listening to live music and sampling the wares
of food trucks, there’s a new market that you need to know about. The Makers
& Finders markets takes over Knox Park in Murwillumbah every third Saturday
and offers over 50 stalls brimming with local art, skincare, jewellery, home
wares, pottery, vintage and quality second hand goods. There are also
activities and workshops to get those creative juices flowing.
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