Must see shopping in Launceston

An excellent weekly gathering of organic producers and sustainable suppliers from around Tasmania. Craft beer and cider, artisanal baked goods, cheese,…

The beautiful shop at Design Tasmania stocks a huge array of artisan-made objects, with a particular emphasis on furniture and homewares made from local…

Launcestonians once sheltered beneath the umbrellas made here by R Shott & Sons from 1921. A rare example of an intact early 20th-century store, complete…

In the loft above Stillwater Restaurant at Ritchie’s Flour Mill you’ll find this excellent repository of good things for the home, kitchen, stomach and…

The future of Tasmanian wine may be sparkling whites, but pinot noir is where it's at today. This boutique bottle shop specialises in the latter, plus…

Super-chef Daniel Alps has set up this smart providore where you can buy his restaurant-quality meals to take home and adore. Classy cakes, cheeses, meats…

Organic, natural and wholesome, Eumarrah is the mainstay of Launceston's wholefoods scene, selling bulk rice, flour, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, legumes,…

An Australian institution, the Country Women's Association (CWA) works to improve the lives of women and children in the community, raising funds through…

Drag yourself into Sunday with a visit to this undercover market at Launceston Showground, just beyond the football stadium. Expect crafts of varying…

Named after a legendary bushwalker, Paddy Pallin sells (and hires out) all the gear you need for your Tasmanian camping epic.

Got designs on a mountain? Swing into this city store for all your outdoor gear requirements, plus sound bushwalking advice.

Snow-chain hire for $40 per day.