Salamanca Markets
Salamanca Markets run every Saturday, from early morning until until mid afternoon. This brochure gives a good overview of the Market. Further information can be found at the Hobart City Council's website . To see a selection of images from Salamanca market, browse through the image gallery on the Mercury's website
Walking Tours
Hobart Historic Tours, located in Hobart specialise in guided tours of Tasmania's historic capital city, bringing to life Hobart’s early history. The classic must-do tour, provides a great introduction to Hobart’s history & orientation of the city today. Guides explain the heritage listed buildings, still such a visible part of the city, together with stories of characters & issues that were major influences in those early days. For all the details, head to the Hobart Travel Centre or book online at Discover Tasmania.
On the Waterfront
Head along to Franklin Wharf to see what the various cruise ship operators have on offer. There are numerous trips in and around the harbour. Explore Bruny Island, head off down the D’Entrecasteaux Channel to Peppermint Bay. Jump on a water taxi or catch a ferry to the Eastern Shore. See Hobart and its surrounds from the water - it makes unforgetable viewing!! Run away to sea - experience tall ship sailing on the habour and beyond! For those looking to a gentler adventure, an opportunity to crew a square rigged sailing vessel awaits!
The Maritime Muesum of Tasmania is well worth a visit! Situated just up from the Waterfront, corner of Davey and Argyle Streets in the historic Carnegie Building, the Maritime Museum of Tasmania explores, preserves and interprets Tasmania's rich maritime past.
Just across the road is the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, founded in 1843, its one of the few combined art galleries, museums and herbariums in the world. It contains a treasure-trove of galleries and exhibitions, a great cafe and extensive bookshop. What is more entry is free! The Museum is about to undergo a massive $200m redevelopment in coming years so keep an eye out for changes regards entrances and what is open and closed by visiting the TMAG website.
Salamanca is the home of Hobart's night life. With pubs, cafes and clubs open till late, Salamanca is always alive. Knopwoods Hotel, a Hobart institution is famous for its Friday afternoon session drinks. A great place to meet and mix with the locals. Alternatively, the recently opened James Squire Beer Bar in the heart of Salamanca Square is inviting - slip along and learn about the legend that is James Squire!! Or try Irish Murphy's, a lively Irish Pub with live music and a historical pedigree as a waterering hole in Hobart Town that is second to none!
