A guide to Launceston’s markets

Elizabeth Whitehead Elizabeth Whitehead
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There’s much to peruse, graze on and discover at Launceston’s iconic markets.

Launceston’s markets bring together the best aspects of Tasmania and the local region. Located in an idyllic landscape at the foot of the Tamar River, Launceston combines rural countryside charm with modern city flair. The result? A bustling market scene that offers up exquisite local produce, transformed into delightful dishes by local creatives. Although the markets are well-known foodie hot spots, they’re not just limited to produce. Lovers of arts and crafts, books, and vintage wares will all have lots to peruse. Here, we’ve rounded up a guide to the best markets in Launceston.

Evandale Market

Evandale Markets offer an authentic country-market experience a stone’s throw from Launceston. Located in the quaint town of Evandale, you’ll find a wholesome motley of stalls congregating in Falls Park every Sunday. Peruse market stalls bursting with local produce, rifle through bric-a-brac and secondhand books and discover delightful local arts & crafts. Grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks or fuel up with a coffee while you soak up the charming ambience. Although it’s a small excursion out of Launceston, Evandale itself is dotted with heritage buildings, and well worth a wander after the market packs up for the day.

A stall in Evandale Market in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Evandale Market is bursting with local produce, arts and crafts to explore. (Image: Tourism Tasmania/Adrian Cook)

When: Every Sunday
Hours: 8:00am until 1:30pm
Address: Falls Park, on Logan Road

Harvest Market

A trip to this iconic Launceston market should be on your hit list of things to do in Launceston. Each Saturday, the heart of Launceston is transformed by market stalls brimming with colourful fruits, vegetables and local wares. The Harvest Market is a community farmer’s market that connects Launceston to the abundance of the surrounding regions. Food is a focal point of the city— and it’s the local produce that plays a large role in Launceston’s acclaimed cafe and restaurant scene. Grab brekky or bunch at one of the food trucks, wander through the photogenic stalls and have a chinwag with some of the friendly farmers. Bringing the community together over top-notch food, Harvest Market is a truly treasured feature of Launceston.

Harvest Market in Launceston
Harvest Market transforms the streets of Launceston (Image: Tourism Australia)

When: Every Saturday
Hours: 8.30am-12.30pm
Address: 71 Cimitiere St, Launceston.

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Launceston Night Market

Launceston Night Markets have got you sorted for Friday night dinner. You’ll be spoilt for choice with an array of colourful stalls featuring flavours from all around the globe. You can find Spanish paella, Lebanese falafels and Afghani Bolani— just to name a few. Over at the Night Market bar, there’s plenty of delicious wine from the local vineyards, as well as Tassie-made cider, beer and gin. Enjoy a tipple after you’ve had your fill of food, and vibe out to a live music session by a local band. There’s plenty of entertainment for kids too— regular performances include balloon animals, belly dancers and fairy tales.

Launceston Night Market in Tasmania, Australia
Enjoy a tipple after you’ve had your fill of food at the Launceston Night Market. (Image: Ness Vanderburgh)

When: Fridays, May till October
Hours: 4 pm to 10 pm
Address: Civic Square, Launceston

World Street Eats Launceston

World Street Eats is a mini festival that celebrates food from around the world each month. Wander into this beloved Launceston market and grab a bite for Sunday breakfast or brunch. You’ll have plenty to choose from. From tacos to dumplingsto Dutch Stroopwafel. There are many more stalls as well as entertainers and live music— head down and discover your perfect bite!

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Taste your way around the world at World Street Eats (Image: Jess Bonde)

When: Every 2nd Sunday of the month, September to April.
Hours: 11 am to 3 pm
Address: Civic Square

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Elizabeth Whitehead
Elizabeth Whitehead is a writer obsessed with all things culture; doesn't matter if it's pop culture or cultures of the world. She graduated with a degree in History from the University of Sydney (after dropping out from Maths). Her bylines span AFAR, Lonely Planet, ELLE, Harper's BAZAAR and Refinery 29. Her work for Australian Traveller was shortlisted for single article of the year at the Mumbrella Publishing Awards 2024. She is very lucky in thrifting, very unlucky in UNO.
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    Tasmania’s crisp clear air, misty mountains, lakes and ancient forests beckon as winter approaches.

    Travelling in the off season has many benefits, none more so in Tasmania, where it’s uncrowded and uncomplicated. Ease into winter with a getaway that spells relaxing with a glass of wine or local whisky, bathing under the stars, or gazing at reflections in pristine waters. Add fireside dining, wilderness walks, after-dark gallery visits and plenty of history and you’ve got a curated winter escape designed to make travelling in the quieter months of the year even more rewarding. NRMA Parks and Resorts’ Off Season Signature Packages across Tasmania (plus 10 per cent off for members) make all these things possible.

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    Immerse into the wilderness at Cradle Mountain Hotel.

    For an alpine wilderness experience like no other, chose Cradle Mountain Hotel for a winter getaway. You may even wake up to gently falling snow. Explore nearby Dove Lake, gaze at Cradle Mountain is and listen to the gush of waterfalls.

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    Stay at the only accommodation within beautiful Freycinet National Park.

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    By day it’s the place for communing with nature, taking hikes in some of Tasmania’s most beautiful locations. By night, savour the regional seasonal flavours of the east coast, sip mulled wine to keep out the chill and gaze up at the star-studded skies. This is slow coastal indulgence at its best.

    Freycinet Lodge’s Off Season Signature Package includes two or more nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, a hosted Flavours of the East Coast food and wine tasting experience and mulled wine under the stars, or beside the fire, after dinner.

    Escape to lakeside Pumphouse Point

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    Set on the edge of beautiful Lake St Clair in native bushland in the heart of Tasmania’s Central Highlands, Pumphouse Point has launched a new era for its boutique accommodation with the opening of two new luxury retreat rooms last October.

    Each of the trio of rooms are thoughtfully designed, with an indoor fireplace and deep-soak bathtub, both perfect for a winter escape. This retreat offers dining and an expanded collection of hosted experiences, including a guided tour to learn more about this historic place, chocolate tastings and whisky tasting from local artisans – with more to come later in the season.

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    Pumphouse Point’s Off Season Signature Package includes two or more nights’ accommodation, breakfast, larder lunch and dinner, a bottle of wine with dinner each night, and a chocolate or whisky tasting experience, as well as two $50 massage vouchers.

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    Strahan’s Off Season Signature Package includes two or more nights’ accommodation, a Gordon River cruise for two and mulled wine at Hamer’s Bistro.

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    The Port Arthur Off Season Signature Package includes two or more nights’ accommodation, a Port Arthur Historic Site tour for two and 10 per cent discount for dining at local restaurant On The Bay during your stay.

    Start planning an unforgetable trip to Tasmania with NRMA Resorts at nrmaparksandresorts.com.au.