Tasmania

POSTED 12.07.2010 @ 17:58 (0) Comments

When you're done taking in the scenery and local produce, skip the obligatory tour of the Cadbury's factory and hit the stores instead.

Launceston
Chloé Boutique
Book an after-hours Chloé party for your girlfriends and sip bubbly while you shop labels like Hussy, Nookie, Talulah, Story By Tang, 7th Vision, Natasha Gan, Bless'ed Are The Meek, Honey & Beau and Luela. 73 George St, Launceston, (03) 6334 0559.

Cocoon
We're kind of obsessed with this treasure trove - everywhere you look, you'll find something you want to take home, from beautiful white-ceramic animal tea-light holders, to porcelain origami birds - and cheap and clever jewellery from Limedrop... Be careful, though - the charismatic owner can talk you into anything. 109 George St, Launceston, (03) 6331 0611, cocoonlaunceston.com.au.

Hobart
Salamanca Market
Attracting thousands of visitors every Saturday, this market stretches over two closed-off streets and offers everything from the usual market fare (bobbly knit beanie, anyone?) to the essential touristy souvenirs (stuffed Tassie devils), vintage clothing (yes, you do need that '70s faux-fur jacket - it's cold here) and amazing food (like an out-of-this-world lemon meringue pie). Salamanca Pl, Hobart, (03) 6238 2843.

Belle & Paige
Those who don't think of Tassie as a place to shop clearly haven't yet stepped foot in Belle & Paige, where the list of stocked brands reads like a who's who of Australian fashion: Alice McCall, Bettina Liano, Lover, State of Georgia, Peep Toe, Tigerlily, Life With Bird, Shakuhachi and Shona Joy... 132 Liverpool St, Hobart, (03) 6234 2294.

For more on where to go in Tasmania, pick up a copy of the August issue of Shop Til You Drop.