There's no better way to spend a Saturday morning in Hobart than wandering through Salamanca Market. Right on Salamanca Place, this vibrant market brings together over 250 stalls, showcasing the best of Tasmania. You'll find heaps of handmade crafts, local art, and delicious treats to grab. It's a real hub for local culture and flavours, and a must-do for anyone visiting.

Take your time browsing everything from Greenman Garden Art and Salamanca Images to Janice Britton's creations and French Illusion's wares. If you're into books, Rapid Eye Books and Bandicoot Books have you covered, while Leslie Vale Nursery and Oatlands Nursery offer up plants for your garden. You can deck out your wardrobe with Knew Clothing Co & Och Aye, or grab some leather goods from Undergrowth Experience and T & M Leather Goods. For something a bit different, check out Boxhead, Pili Pala Pieces, or Aeroplane Records.

Foodies will be happy with offerings from Barnyard Buddha Boy, Tasmanian Lavender Gifts, Pure Oils of Tasmania, and Beauty and the Bees. Don't go past Neng Yang, Milie Organics, Malano Tasmanian Small Fruits, and Simple Roslyn 1823. And if you're keen on a tipple, Taylor & Smith Distilling Co, Old Kempton Distillery, Spring Bay Distillery, and Hellfire Bluff Distillery are all there. You can even find fresh seafood from Seafood Grill.

There's heaps more to discover, from antiques and vintage treasures by Walter & Roslyn Rupenovic and Todd & Louise Antique & Collectibles, to beautiful jewellery and gemstones from Lunaris Gemstones, Johan Snyders and Willemien Snyders, and All Tasmanian Gemstones & Minerals. You can also explore interesting insects, mineralia, and plenty of art, including Sarah Elliott Painting and Momento Art. For unique gifts, grab something from Starmist Candles, or pick up some artisanal woodcrafts from Artezania and Salamanca Woodcrafts. It's truly a fantastic spot to find something special and soak up the local Tasmanian atmosphere.