Salamanca Place

Salamanca Place

Since you're in Hobart, Australia, don't miss Salamanca Place at Sullivan's Cove — a charming cobbled square nestled in the heart of the city’s bustling waterfront. This elegant plaza is a hub for food, art, shopping, and music, where Hobart’s vibrant cultural life blends seamlessly with its rich history.

Don’t forget to visit the Salamanca Arts Centre, which houses multiple galleries and creative spaces within seven historic warehouses. Catch a show at the popular Peacock Theatre, watch local artists at work in their studios, or check out an exhibition. Every Friday night, the courtyard comes alive with the sounds of gypsy, jazz, and swing music — a lively atmosphere you can enjoy year-round.

Every Saturday, the bustling Salamanca Market energizes the waterfront area. Browse unique creations from local glassblowers, potters, woodworkers, and painters, listen to street musicians’ quartets, or chat with growers about their organic apples. The market offers fresh Tasmanian produce, distinctive artworks and crafts, as well as fashion, quirky knick-knacks, and antiques.

During the New Year period, this historic waterfront also hosts a week-long Tasmanian Food Festival, showcasing a wide array of local flavors. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters and juicy salmon, sip on wines from the region’s cool climate vineyards, and watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks light up the skies above Sullivan’s Cove. Salamanca Place is the vibrant epicenter of it all — right in the heart of Hobart.

Salamanca Place

Must-visit reason: Hobart’s most popular square

Continent: Oceania

Country/Region: Australia

State/Province: Tasmania

City: Hobart