10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Hobart

The largest shopping area in Hobart, Elizabeth Street Mall is the perfect starting point for all shopping enthusiasts. Home to 44 stores, it includes lots of big brands and chain shops but also has pop-up retailers, allowing smaller, local retailers to showcase their goods. The pop-up nature also means there’s always at least 1 new shop to explore.

Located between Collins Street and Liverpool Street, this shopping centre also has a wide range of food options so you can keep your energy up while you shop. With a food court and takeaways, restaurants, cafes and food boutiques, you’ll find plenty to keep you going. The mall also frequently runs offers and discounts so keep an eye on their events.

Running every Saturday, regardless of the weather, Salamanca Market is the place to come for local produce. With over 300 stalls each week, the market includes fresh produce from local growers, gift ideas, handmade products and lots of hot food and coffee to keep you going.

Extending the full length of the historic Salamanca Place, Salamanca Market is a unique place where you can mingle with locals, ask the producers questions about their products and produce and soak up the lively atmosphere. There’s an accessible carpark, toilets and an ATM on site for your convenience. It’s recommended you give yourself around 3 hours to explore all the market’s hidden gems.

At the heart of Hobart for over 100 years, the Cat and Fiddle – which takes its name from its nursery-rhyme-inspired clock – has more than 70 speciality stores. Originally a hardware business, it now has a wide range of shops and food outlets.

In the centre of Hobart’s CBD, it can be reached by foot, public transport or car with 2 large carparks nearby. Keep an eye out for offers and discounts as there have been up to 70% off events – perfect for a bargain. Make sure you check each shop’s individual opening hours as this doesn’t always correspond to the centre’s opening hours.

Every Sunday, Farm Gate Market springs up overnight, working under the ethos that if you couldn’t eat it, drink it, grow it or meet the producer, you won’t find at Farmy. Starting in 2009 with 12 producers, it’s grown quite a bit since then and is now one of Australia’s top 5 farmers’ markets.

Located on Bathurst Street, between Elizabeth and Murray Street, local produce is celebrated here. Tasmania has very distinct seasons and so you’ll see this reflected in what’s on offer each week. The market also has sustainability at its core, so you won’t find any plastic bags here as all packaging is compostable.

Salamanca Arts Centre is the ideal shopping paradise for art lovers. With art studios, galleries and retail outlets, there’s plenty to explore withing these historic sandstone warehouses. There’s also a range of food and drinks outlets, including the legendary Tricycle café, so you can eat as you shop.

On Salamanca place, close to the waterfront and a short walk from the city’s central business district, Salamanca Arts Centre also hosts live events. These events can include live music, temporary exhibitions, workshops and book launches. It truly is the cultural hub of Hobart.

With food, drinks, design and music, Hobart Twilight Market has something for everyone. With a lively atmosphere, this market showcases some of the best homegrown talent alongside fresh produce. If you’re a foodie, you’ll love the street-food vibe with several street traders and food trucks on site.

Located on Brooke Street Pier, the Hobart Twilight Market is also held at Long Beach, Sandy Bay. Alongside food, the market also has a variety of jewellery, design, fashion and gift stalls. There is also live music and entertainment, creating a relaxed environment. The markets are only held on select Fridays so make sure you check the website before you visit.

Passionate about sustainability and vintage buys? The Re-Loved Market is for you. Here you’ll discover over 60 stalls selling pre-loved and vintage items alongside lines from emerging designers. It’s also a great place to find a bargain or uncover a hidden gem.

Located on Melville Street in the heart of Hobart, the Re-Loved Market offers more than just clothes. There are also handmade gifts and home products available. Grab a bite as you go by stopping at one of the local food stalls. There may even be a live music performance when you’re there. Check the website for the next date.

Centrepoint shopping centre is designed to make your life easier. Running for more than 37 years, Centrepoint is home to several quality retailers providing brilliant goods and outstanding service. Rather than lots of big international chains, you’ll typically find slightly smaller national or local brands.

Centrepoint is on Murray Street, in the middle of Hobart’s central business district. This means that you can access it easily on foot, by public transport or by car. In fact, Centrepoint’s carpark even offers 60 minutes of free parking, allowing you to shop without paying for the pleasure.

Spotted Quoll Studio is a business with sustainability, style, and ethical ways of working at their very core. You’ll find beautiful clothing, jewellery, cosmetics, gifts, and home products, all of which are kind to the planet. You can even meet the person who made the products you’re buying.

Located on Liverpool Street, part of Hobart’s shopping hub, and with a secondary location in Launceston, the Spotted Quoll Studio shows that fashion doesn’t have to cost the earth. The Spotted Quoll Studio also aims to provide meaningful employment for women in Tasmania and has a number of GOTS certifications which testify to their ethical standards.

The first shopping centre of its kind in Tasmania, Eastlands continues to offer some of the best shopping in the area. With clothing stores for women, men and children, health and beauty stores, fitness stores and more, you’ll find all you need here. You can also visit Ugg Express to pick up a new pair of one of Australia’s most iconic exports.

Located in the shopping district of Rosny Park, to the east of the Derwent River, Eastlands can be reached by public transport, taxi or car. As well as shops, Eastlands also has a few food outlets to keep your energy levels up. You can also get beauty and spa treatments at some of the stores.