Best Markets in Hobart for Local Produce & Artisan Wares

There’s something about markets that ring in the weekend like nothing else, and it is truly a perk of Hobart and its outskirts, that every market you’ll head to for a coffee and a wander, means also being flanked by gorgeous mountain views. 

It’s also no secret that Tasmania is seeing a growing number of creative mainlanders moving south, and when combined with those born and bred locals who have been cultivating incredible produce and their own craft skills for years; it’s no surprise that this island state’s local markets are well stocked with some excellent finds.  

Yes, that’s right. The best markets in Hobart are full to the brim with fresh local produce, handcrafted wares, friendly faces and delicious food and drink that run the gamut from scallop pies and sheep whey vodka to luscious Bruny Island oysters and creamy Leatherwood honey stacked high. So come with empty bags and bellies, because these laden stalls will both inspire and delight. 

Salamanca Market 

This well-known long-running market is a must-visit for market lovers in Hobart. Salamanca Market celebrated its 50-year anniversary in 2022, and in that time it’s grown to include over 300 stallholders, encompassing just about anything local you can think of, from records and woodwork stalls to Leatherwood honey and whisky producers. So central you can shuffle straight from one of Hobart’s many fabulous hotels into an excellent coffee and a Lady Hester sourdough donut.

Sitchu Tip: Don’t miss out on the Tasmanian institution that is the humble curry scallop pie either. 

8:30am – 3.00pm, Saturdays

Salamanca Place, Hobart 

Farm Gate Market

Peaches and cherries and plums, oh my! Sprawled up a one-way street in central Hobart, Farm Gate Market is your one-stop shop for fresh local produce in abundance. Showcasing some of the best of southern Tasmania, you’ll find so much goodness in the form of coveted sourdough crumpets from Huon Me Crumpet Co, artisan cheese from Elgaar Farm, just-picked fruit and vegetables from local farmers and so much more among the array of growers, makers, distillers and brewers. There’s great breaky and lunch options too for that quintessential Sunday morning market feed, whether that be an oversized cookie from Mother of Pearl or a piping hot gourmet toastie. 

8:30am – 1.00pm, Sundays 

104 Bathurst Street, Hobart 

Tasmanian Produce Market

The Tasmanian Produce Market is the eastern shore’s answer to Farm Gate – a weekly market offering food, drinks and design stalls. It’s run by the same folks responsible for the Twilight Market in the CBD, and they’ve rounded up some of the best local producers to sell their wares. From the freshest bread and donuts to sweet and juicy fruit and organic veggies, you’ll leave laden with enough food to last you a month. Stop at a food van on-site for sustenance and make sure you taste-test some local gin or whisky on your way through.

9:00am – 1:00pm, Saturdays

20 Kangaroo Bay Drive, Rosny Park

New Norfolk Market

Make a day of it and drive the 30 minutes out of Hobart to the small town of New Norfolk. Its local market is held each Saturday and stretches almost the whole way down the main drag – full of knick-knacks and vintage treasures, plants and flowers, second-hand books and toys, design stalls stocked with wares from local artisans as well as food stalls and vans. A classic local flea market vibe, it has a wholesome community feel.

8:00 – 2:00pm, Saturdays

High Street, New Norfolk

Willie Smiths Artisan Markets 

Journey out of the city just half hour down south to the Huon Valley, where among the apple orchards you’ll find Willie Smiths Apple Shed. On Saturdays you can hit up their Artisan Market – a worthy array of artisan wares and produce from the area. When you’ve finished browsing through the local gin, pickles and preserves, and handmade ceramics, be sure to head back into the Apple Shed or it’s very comfortable outdoor space, for an organic apple cider in the sunshine. 

10.00am – 2.00pm, Saturdays 

2064 Huon Highway, Grove 

Reloved 

On the third Saturday of the month, Hobartians with their eyes on the prize head to Reloved Market for a vintage, secondhand and design fix. With regular stalls intermingled with locals’ one-off wardrobe destashes, this is one of the best markets in Hobart if you love a good treasure hunt. Being Tassie, you’ll naturally find many a cute vintage sweater here, alongside the likes of vintage footwear, handmade jewellery, retro homewares and a whole lot more. Check Reloved’s Facebook page for each month’s market location.

10.00am – 2.00pm, third Saturday of the month

103 Melville Street, Hobart 

30 Cambridge Road, Bellerive

Hobart Twilight Market 

Live music, loads of great food vans, art and design stalls all overlooking the harbour of Hobart city in the twilight – does a market in Hobart get any better than this? Hobart Twilight Market is a great little stop on select Friday evenings (check their website for upcoming dates) for a bite to eat amid a convivial village atmosphere.  

Great for families and pooch parents alike, the market is held year-round at Brooke Street Pier in the city, with a second spot during the summer months nearby in Sandy Bay. Trust us, you’ll have zero regrets pulling in for a tray of Bruny Island oysters on in either location.  

4:30pm – 9.00pm, select Friday evenings 

Brooke Street Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf Hobart 

17 Beach Road, Lower Sandy Bay 

Cygnet Market 

Country town market goodness right here! Further down in the valley, in this friendly creative and farming community, is the twice-monthly Cygnet Market. Brimming with all the hand-knitted, second hand book, fresh ceramic and garden goodness you could hope to find in a rural market, and loved by locals and visitors alike, market days here are a vibe. The indoor and outdoor stalls, live music and food offerings all line the town’s main thoroughfare, allowing you to easily wander through the Cygnet’s produce and homeware stores – and their fantastic local bakery Poolish & Co – on your visit. 

10.00am – 2.00pm, first and third Sunday of the month 

14 Mary Street, Cygnet 

Looking for a cake stop or a morning croissant while browsing the best markets in Launceston and surrounds? You’ll find some of Hobart’s best bakeries here, including some fabulous sourdough donuts in Salamanca Market itself.