Hobart & Southern Tasmania
Hobart Makers & Markets
Salamanca's sandstone warehouses anchor a maker scene that runs from Battery Point to North Hobart. Glass, ceramics, textiles, and the Saturday market that ties it all together.
Dr. Sawfish - Hot Glass Studio
4694/4696 Huon Hwy, Geeveston TAS 7116, Australia
Sat 9am–5pm · Sun 10am–5pm
Dr. Sawfish brings molten magic to Tasmania's Huon region with its hot glass studio practice. Visitors step into a world where skilled glassmakers transform fire and sand into luminous vessels and sculptural forms. The studio's weekend-only opening creates an intentional, unhurried atmosphere—perfect for watching artisans at work or discovering handcrafted glass pieces that capture light in unexpected ways. Whether you're a serious collector or simply curious about the ancient craft of glassblowing, this tucked-away studio offers an intimate glimpse into contemporary glass art in one of Australia's most beautiful corners.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Anfield Street, Glenorchy TAS 7010
Sun 10:30am–3pm
On Anfield Street in Glenorchy, this volunteer-run museum holds Tasmania's transport history across rail, road and tram exhibits — locomotives, carriages, railcars, wagons, buses and trucks among the restored collection. Train and bus rides run on selected days, and the grounds also house a fire museum. The site can be hired for charters and children's birthdays in the party carriage on Sundays.
Vinnies Glenorchy
360 Main Rd
Mon–Sat 9am–5pm
Vinnies Glenorchy is an op shop (charity thrift store) in Glenorchy, Tasmania, offering secondhand clothing, homewares, books, and bric-a-brac at bargain prices. Part of the Vinnies network. Particularly known for furniture, kitchenware. A treasure hunt for bargain seekers, where every purchase supports charitable community programs. In the northern Hobart suburb of Glenorchy, home to MONA and a growing creative community.