Salamanca Market at a glance
Salamanca Market takes place on Saturdays on Salamanca Place on the Hobart waterfront. The market is a city council market with about 300 stalls. Expect crowds, especially around midday.
The market runs in the rain. That matters in Hobart, where rain falls in every month on average. Bring a jacket and keep plans flexible, but do not skip the market because the forecast is grey.
Saturday timetable
The times that shape a market morning.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 05:30 | Parking ban starts at Salamanca Place and the Tasman Fountain area |
| 08:30 | Market opens. Manual wheelchairs can be borrowed from the information stall from this time |
| 14:30 | Borrowed wheelchairs must be returned before this time |
| 15:00 | Market closes |
| 18:00 | Parking ban ends |
If a Saturday falls on Christmas Day or Anzac Day, the market follows different arrangements. Check the market's notices for that date before you plan around it.
Our picks around Salamanca
City rides with a Salamanca Place stop, and a food walk that starts at Salamanca Square.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in Australian dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Hobart food walk with local tastings
Two and a half hours along the harbor and city streets with visits to local food businesses and tastings such as cheese, sausage and seafood.
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3-hour city tour by coach and tram
Three hours with a driver/guide, including a Salamanca Place stop on the route. A market visit is not promised.
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Valid for 24 hours, with GPS commentary in eight languages, a sightseeing guide and Wi-Fi. The route stops at Salamanca Place.
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Guided tours and day trips from Hobart that fit around a Saturday morning at the market, with live prices and availability.
Getting there and parking
The easiest way is on foot from a waterfront or Battery Point stay. Salamanca Place is the market location, and the sandstone warehouses along it make the setting, as the photo shows. If you drive, know that the market area is a tow-away zone: vehicles left in the ban area on Saturday between 05:30 and 18:00 can be towed.
Hobart City Council also runs car parks elsewhere in the centre. One of them is the Argyle Street Car Park at 38 Argyle Street, open daily 06:30 to 22:00. Its tariff tiers are A$6 for 1 to 2 hours, A$10 for 2 to 3 hours and A$13 for 3 to 4 hours, with the first hour free and A$27 from 8 hours. These tiers are total amounts, not hourly rates that you add together. Sunday and holiday rules differ, so read the tariff board for Saturday on arrival, and check how far the walk is on a map.
If you stay near Salamanca, ask your accommodation whether parking is included. Our where to stay page explains the areas.
Making the most of the morning
A few practical ideas, none of which needs a booking.
Arrive early or late
The market opens at 08:30 and closes at 15:00. The lanes between the stalls fill up in the middle of the day. An early start or a late-morning visit makes walking easier.
Walk on to Battery Point
Battery Point lies close to the waterfront. The city describes a Battery Point Sculpture Trail with 9 large number sculptures that tell the history of the area. Look for the trail on a map before you set out.
Add a museum
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is within walking distance of the waterfront. General entry is free. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00 from 1 April to 24 December, and daily from 10:00 to 16:00 from 26 December to 31 March. It is closed on Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day.
Plan the ferry to MONA
MONA ferries leave from Brooke Street Pier on the waterfront. Read the MONA page for the timetable and ticket details. MONA's regular opening days are Thursday to Monday, so a Saturday works well.
What to wear on a market Saturday
Hobart's climate is mild but changeable. Average daily highs in the city are 21.8 °C in January and February, and 11.9 °C in July. Average lows fall to 4.7 °C in July. Summer in Tasmania runs from December to February, winter from June to August. Rain falls in every month, with monthly averages between 38.6 mm and 62.0 mm, and the market goes ahead when it does. These figures come from the Bureau of Meteorology station at Ellerslie Road and describe the city, not the mountain behind it.
In winter, wear layers and warm shoes, because you stand and walk outside for hours. In summer, bring a hat and water. More monthly detail is on our Hobart weather page.
More Hobart pages
Where to go once you have had your fill of stalls.
MONA: tickets and ferry
Opening days, 2026 admission, the ferry from Brooke Street Pier and what to expect.
kunanyi/Mount Wellington
Summit road, shuttle fares and short walks above the city.
Where to stay in Hobart
Waterfront, Battery Point, North Hobart and more, compared by location.
Salamanca Market: frequently asked questions
What day and time is Salamanca Market?
Saturday, 08:30 to 15:00, on Salamanca Place. The market has about 300 stalls.
Does the market run in the rain?
Yes, it runs in wet weather as a rule. Very unusual conditions can still affect it, so look at the market's notices if the weather is severe.
Can I park near Salamanca Place on Saturday?
Not in the market area. Parking there is banned from 05:30 to 18:00, and vehicles left behind can be towed. Use a car park elsewhere in the centre or arrive on foot.
Can I borrow a wheelchair?
Yes. Manual wheelchairs are free to borrow from the information stall from 08:30, and you return them before 14:30. You need to leave valid ID.
What happens when Saturday is Christmas Day or Anzac Day?
The market follows different arrangements on those dates. Check the market's notices for the year you travel.
Is the market only for shopping?
No. Many people come to walk the lanes and look around. The surroundings are part of the visit, and a museum and the harbour are a short walk away.