For most people who have travelled through WA’s South West, the popular Bunbury’s Farmers Markets have likely featured as a necessary stop on the way to or from Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River.
For travellers and locals alike, the expansive fresh food markets are a haven for grocery shopping thanks to a sizeable ranging of fresh, locally-sourced produce and imported goods that sets it apart from most major supermarket chains.
The team behind Bunbury Farmers Markets have now expanded, opening a second premise in the rapidly growing South West suburb of Vasse, just 10 minutes from Busselton en route to Margaret River.
The new, even bigger premise has taken the Bunbury Farmers Markets experience to another level, establishing a hub with a one-stop shopping and dining precinct.
Across fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy, locally-sourced produce from over 150 local growers is at the heart of Vasse Village – much like its Bunbury sibling venue.
There are plenty of imported goods as well, ensuring a varied selection while browsing, particularly among cheeses and small goods.
And alongside the fantastic grocery shopping, there’s plenty more to love about the new precinct.
There’s still ‘Market Made’ meals that includes everything from on-the-go sandwiches and sushi, to take-home lasagnes and curries for feed the family, plus takeaway coffees, juice and counter goods that include a ranging of homemade pies – perfect for post-shopping sustenance, workday lunches and road tripping.
Building on their original concept, Vasse Village is set apart by the addition of freshly baked pizza, a carvery serving breakfast and lunch, plus a kid’s playground with ample seating.
Regulars of Bunbury Farmers Markets will note there’s not a great deal of space to sit and enjoy a bite to eat, something rectified at Vasse with the new precinct even setup with a stage and spacious outdoor seating in the hope of building some nightlife in the area.
Local beers and a small dine-in alcohol offering are on the way pending liquor licensing, an addition that will surely be welcome by locals to the area looking for a family friendly hangout for dinner and drinks.
Published on: Feb 18, 2025
