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Tasmania Shopping Centres 2026, The Complete Guide to Hobart and Launceston Malls, Markets and Retail Precincts
The best Hobart and Launceston shopping centres, markets and retail precincts in 2026, from Cat and Fiddle Arcade and the Salamanca Place Market to Eastlands and Northgate. Your complete Tasmania shopping guide.
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Tasmania Shopping Centres 2026, Overview
Tasmania's retail landscape is centred on Hobart and Launceston, with each city having its own suburban shopping centre network. Hobart's retail heart is the Elizabeth Street Mall and Cat and Fiddle Arcade, while the Salamanca Place Markets on Saturday morning are one of Tasmania's most iconic and well-attended weekly events. Tasmania's smaller population means the scale of shopping centres is more modest than mainland capitals, but the quality of the food market and artisan retail scene is exceptional.
Hobart CBD Shopping
- Elizabeth Street Mall, Hobart's CBD pedestrian retail spine. Myer flagship, Target, specialty fashion and services across two blocks of pedestrianised Elizabeth Street.
- Cat and Fiddle Arcade, Heritage arcade connecting Elizabeth Street to Murray Street. Specialty retailers, cafes, the famous animatronic Cat and Fiddle Clock.
- Salamanca Place, Not just the Saturday market, Salamanca Place's heritage sandstone warehouses host permanent galleries, restaurants, bars, boutiques and specialty retailers year-round.
Hobart's Major Suburban Shopping Centres
- Eastlands (Rosny Park), Eastern Shore's major centre. Big W, Woolworths, Coles anchors, specialty retail, food court. Serves Bellerive, Rosny, Howrah and eastern shore communities.
- Hyperdome (Glenorchy), Northern Hobart's major centre in Glenorchy. Major supermarket anchors, specialty retail.
- Kingston Town Centre, Southside Kingston's retail hub serving the Huon Valley gateway community.
Tasmania's Best Markets
- Salamanca Markets, Saturday morning, Salamanca Place Hobart. Tasmania's most famous market. 300+ stalls of local produce, arts, crafts, Tasmanian food products. One of Australia's great market experiences.
- Farm Gate Market, Sunday morning, Bathurst Street Hobart. Premium Tasmanian produce market in the CBD, cheeses, honey, berries, charcuterie, pastries.
- Launceston Harvest Market, Saturday morning, Cimitiere Street Launceston. Northern Tasmania's premier producers market.
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