Shopping in Hobart can be a fun and unique experience. There are tons of options where you can go to find one of kind pieces that will be sure to wow them when you go back home to show off your special finds.
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Below are some ideas on places you can go for Hobart shopping while in or around the area:
Salamanca Market – this is definitely the place to go for shopping in Hobart on a Saturday. In fact, many say that Salamanca Market offers one of the best shopping experiences in all of Australia. You will need to get there early though since the market is at its peak on this day of the week and is only open from 8:30 am to 3pm in the afternoon. But it you do get there early, you won’t be disappointed as you attempt to make it through the more than 200 stalls which can carry everything from fruit to handmade pottery and all things in between.
The shops below are all housed in Salamanca Place and can be found open on days other than just Saturday:
Hobart Bookshop – this famous bookshop is actually inside of Salamanca Market, but because it is such a good spot for shopping in Hobart, it deserves its own spot on this list. If you are a book lover then this spot will provide hours of enjoyment for you as you peruse its selection of both new and used books.
Tasmania Shop and Gallery – this would be the perfect spot to go if while shopping in Hobart you want to find items to purchase that are made specifically in the Tasmanian area. The shop sells things like items made from local wood, jewelry and paintings.
Handmark Gallery – this gallery also sells paintings and sculptures; but you can also go there to find wooden jewelry boxes made right in Hobart, art deco jewelry, and unique pottery.
Wilderness Society Shop – this is a good place to go and find gifts or items for yourself that are made in Australia like t-shirts, prints, books, etc.
And of course if you are little bit more adventurous about your Hobart shopping expeditions, you can just take to the street to see what you can find. Whether you are at Battery Point, Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock, or anywhere else located in or about Hobart, you are sure to find shops tucked away that you never thought existed. This is where you will find treasures that are sure to excite you even more because you found them on your own.
Keep in mind, after all, that Hobart is such a beautiful town, so you will have fun looking for places to shop in Hobart but you’ll also enjoy the scenic views of the city while on your search. The key is to keep your eye out while shopping in Hobart and be prepared to find that hidden treasure and then all you’ll have to do is pull out your wallet and make that purchase!