Hobart Shopping and Districts

(Hobart, Tasmania - TAS, Australia)



Hobart ShoppingHobart is without doubt the best place for shopping in Tasmania and the majority of the largest shops are located in and around the city centre. Shopping in Hobart is a highlight for many tourists visiting Tasmania.

The main shopping areas can be found around Elizabeth Street and to the west, were you will find a number of arcades and interesting local shops. In southern Hobart, Sandy Bay also has a large concentration of retail outlets. On the northern side of the city, Glenorchy has good options, and nearby Bellerive, on the eastern side of the river, is home to a number of exceptional shops. The city features many major high-street names, department stores and independent retail outlets. Many of the biggest names in fashion and jewellery can be found in the Sandy Bay area, which is renowned for its outstanding fashion boutiques.


Hobart ShoppingRetail opportunities are to be found throughout Hobart city centre and the inner suburbs, such as Bligh Street, Collins Street, Liverpool Street, Murray Street and along the Main Road. These shops range from small antiques stores to gift shops, designer labels to authentic Aboriginal art galleries. Shopping is a major recreational activity around as Salamanca Place, where local stores sell high-fashion and jewellery, being accompanied by weekly markets which regularly attract literally thousands of bargain hunters.

Opening Hours

Most shops in Hobart are open from 09:30 to 18:00 Monday to Wednesday and Saturday, remaining open until around 21:00 on Thursday and Friday. Sunday trading in Australia is certainly gaining popularity, although the opening hours tend to be shorter than the rest of the week, with shops closing at around 16:00 or 17:00.

Shopping Centres


Cat and Fiddle Arcade

Address: Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)3 6231 2088
Situated in the heart of Hobart city centre, the Cat and Fiddle Arcade is one of the most popular malls in the city. There are an excellent choice of shops here, including supermarkets, newsagents, fashion boutiques, gift shops, toys stores, jewellers and bakeries, together with a large food hall. The Cat and Fiddle is named after it's famous 'Cow Jumped Over the Moon' clock, which becomes animated every hour, on the hour.
Open hours: Monday to Thursday - 09:00 to 18:00, Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00

Centrepoint Shopping Centre

Address: Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)3 6223 2572
The Centrepoint Shopping Centre can be found in the very city centre and is within easy walking distance of many major tourist attractions and landmarks. Centrepoint is a large mall with a good range of shops, including fashion stores, gift shops, newsagents, a food hall with many different types of cuisine and grocery stores.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 18:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00

Elizabeth Street Mall

Address: Elizabeth Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia
Elizabeth Street Mall is one of the city's major retail centres and contains a number of major high-street names and national chain stores. Located in the city centre, the Elizabeth Street Mall has an enormous selection of shops, a food court and large car park.
Open hours: Monday to Thursday - 09:00 to 18:00, Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00

Eastlands Shopping Centre

Address: Bligh Street, Rosny Park, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7018, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)3 6244 5222
Eastlands is a vast shopping centre, with an exceptional selection of shops and department stores. With two floors of shops, such as fashion outlets, supermarkets, gift shops, speciality stores, homeware shops, bakeries, butchers and many more besides, other attractions include toy shops, a food court and a large car park.
Open hours: Monday to Wednesday - 09:00 to 18:00, Thursday and Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 18:00

Glenorchy Central

Address: Eady Street, Glenorchy, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7010, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)3 6272 4313
The Glenorchy Central is a popular venue and can be found within the Glenorchy suburbs. This complex features a reasonable number of shops, such as a supermarket, newsagents, bakery and clothes shops.
Open hours: Monday to Wednesday - 09:00 to 18:00, Thursday and Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 18:00

Northgate

Address: Main Road, Glenorchy, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7010, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)3 6272 0112
The Northgate Shopping Centre is located in the Glenorchy district, within easy reach of Hobart city centre. Home to a variety of different shops and stores, including fashion boutiques, bakeries, a large supermarket, gift shops selling local souvenirs, banking facilities and many interesting speciality outlets, the Northgate also features an impressive food hall, with a wide choice of different types of food.
Open hours: Monday to Wednesday - 09:00 to 18:00, Thursday and Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 18:00

Trafalgar Shopping Centre

Address: 108 Collins Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000,Australia Tel: +61 (03) 6223 6997
Trafalgar, in the New Norfolk area, is a popular place to shop and browse, with numerous specialty shops, newsagents, cafés and gift shops.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 08:45 to 18:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00