Must-see shopping in Tasmania

  • Esk Market

    Launceston

    Drag yourself into Sunday with a visit to this undercover market at Launceston Showground, just beyond the football stadium. Expect crafts of varying…

  • Kingston Beach Handmade Market

    Hobart

    High-quality handmade arts and crafts, fresh local produce and good things to eat and drink, all just a short stroll from lovely little Kingston Beach –…

  • Marrawah General Store

    Tasmania

    This store sells take-away food, supplies and petrol (fill up here if you're heading south on the Western Explorer), and is an agent for Australia Post…

  • Cygnet Market

    The Southeast

    Food, music and people – three of our favourite things about Cygnet, all on display at this twice-monthly market on the main street. Stalls usually number…

  • Wilderness Woodworks

    Cradle Country & The West

    Watch Huon pine being turned, and then buy the end results: kitchen utensils, platters, bowls, USB sticks, even rocking horses and $10,000 dining tables.

  • Art Mob

    Hobart

    Gorgeous (and ethically sourced) Aboriginal fine arts from around Australia have found their way to the Hobart waterfront. Packing and freight available.

  • Tasmanian Wine Centre

    Hobart

    Stocks a hefty range of local wines and can organise shipping and tastings for groups. The boss says the future of Tasmanian wine is sparkling whites…

  • John Temple Gallery

    Tasmania

    Exhibits and sells inspiring, large-format landscape photographs. Sometimes closed if John is out on a field trip – call ahead or check the website.

  • Antiques to Retro

    Hobart

    Interesting furniture, vinyl, books, clothes, glassware and jewellery, old and not-so-old. The kitsch mid-century stuff is particularly cool.

  • Coles Bay Express

    The East Coast

    General store and newsagency. Has an ATM and sells petrol and holiday essentials: fishing rods, sunscreen, tackle, bait, buckets, spades…

  • Bloomin' Tulips Foreshore Market

    Tasmania

    Held on the foreshore in East Wynyard, this market has stalls selling secondhand goods, plants, bric-a-brac, good food and more.

  • Spot On Fishing Tackle

    Hobart

    Advice on what's biting where, plus fishing supplies and trout-fishing licences (per person per 48hr/week/month $23/38.50/60).

  • Paddy Pallin

    Launceston

    Named after a legendary bushwalker, Paddy Pallin sells (and hires out) all the gear you need for your Tasmanian camping epic.

  • Mountain Designs

    Launceston

    Got designs on a mountain? Swing into this city store for all your outdoor gear requirements, plus sound bushwalking advice.

  • IGA Supermarket

    Tasmania

    In the old Bardenhagens General Store (1888), Lilydale's IGA supermarket is a handy place to stock up on supplies.

  • Cocoon

    Tasmania

    Open to the sea breeze at the back, this popular shop sells furniture, art, lighting, homewares and rugs.

  • Tasmanian Map Centre

    Hobart

    Bushwalking maps, phrase books, fancy globes and Lonely Planet travel guides aplenty.

  • Supa IGA Longford

    Tasmania

    Self-caterers can stock up on supplies at this large supermarket.

  • IGA Supermarket

    Cradle Country & The West

    Self-caterers can stock up on provisions here.

  • Woolworths

    Tasmania

    Located on the town's main street.

  • Autobarn

    Launceston

    Snow-chain hire for $40 per day.

  • Cove Gallery

    Cradle Country & The West

    This gallery and shop in the Risby Cove compound showcases woodwork (especially furniture) and other crafts.

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