Frasers Orchard Farm Shop is a market at 115 Takaka Hill Hwy, Lower Moutere, in the Tasman district, with a Google rating of 4.6. By its name, it is a farm shop attached to an orchard.
A good farm shop or market sells produce that is fresh, local and honestly labelled, so you can see what is in season and where it came from. The Nelson-Tasman region is known for fruit, including apples, pears and berries, so seasonal produce is often at its best close to where it is grown. Ask staff what is ripe now, what keeps well and how to store it, and taste where you can. Bring your own bags, and check whether the shop takes cards, since small farm shops are not always set up for eftpos. Opening hours often follow the season, so check before a special trip. Regulars arrive early for the best choice, buy seasonal fruit in bulk for preserving and ask about seconds, which are cheaper and just as tasty.
For locals and travellers on the Takaka Hill Highway, Frasers Orchard Farm Shop is a place to pick up fresh local produce.