Great gallery, great cafe - I have stopped by here a couple of times now since moving back to…read moreTasmania late last year. I appreciate the wide range of art and craft available, presented professionally I might add. It is wonderful to be able to view, buy and support local artists. Hard to hold a conversation over the meal though as I want to keep looking at everything! Both times I have been in here the hostess has greeted us in a friendly attentive way, and I am pretty sure if I come often enough we will know each other by name - I have observed a large array of people come and go greeting her and vice versa - a local celebrity perhaps! And perhaps well so, since this gallery cafe has created great revenue for Scottsdale I am sure. Open 7 days per week means stopping by on your Sunday country drive for lunch or brunch - n.b. pretty good coffee and a variety of tasty meals, not just your standard fare - last one I had was roasted vegetable salad with a delightful home made dressing. I know I will be back - for the art and the food!

Design Tasmania is a non-profit design center and gallery located in Launceston, Tasmania,…read morededicated to showcasing and championing the island's unique design and craftsmanship. Established in 1976, it serves as a central hub for Tasmanian creative culture, featuring world-class exhibitions, a curated retail store, and an iconic permanent wood collection. I had to sneak away from our tour group (and Gayle) to come here and take a look. There was so much to admire about the wood/furniture collection, plus the pieces in the shop. I came away with a couple outstanding Brad Moss pieces, including this Tiger Myrtle Document Box. It wasn't cheap, but solid craftsmanship rarely is. My only regret is that I didn't have more time.

Stunning hand-crafted timber furniture and artwork by local Tasmanian artists…read more There is an exhibition section and a substantial store where you can purchase anything from jewellery to lamps and bed frames. The work is of the highest quality and beautifully displayed. The scent of the timber and oils are delicious and really add to the experience. Well worth the trip if you are into industrial design and artisanal pieces.

This gallery is all class. A spectacular display from a decent collection of Tasmanian artisans is…read moreawaiting you inside the historic building on a prominent corner in the pretty township of Evandale. Art, ceramics, jewellery, linocuts, wood, sculpture and so much more is available. Just a short 1/2 hr or so drive away from Launceston, head to the airport and then follow the signs beyond to Evandale. I highly recommend this gallery as a mandatory stop if you're anywhere in the vicinity. Plenty of other great stuff in town to make a day of it. Go on a Sunday and you'll have the added bonus of the expansive weekly market to enjoy.

Evandale is a gem of a town, and this quaint gallery exhibiting local crafts ansd art are well…read moreworth popping in for. If you are after a great piece of local art to display in your home or business then check this place out! If you are geeting married have you considered using a gallery as a gift regisrty? My friends recently did just that with this business; you score some great art and help the local ecomony to boot. Handmark also have a gallery in Salamanca, Hobart, a popular tourist area close to the waterfront. This addition in Evandale opened up to work more closely with the artists up North so says the friendly man behind the counter.

Located at 147 St John St, Launceston Tasmania, you will find a very well planned cafe, wooden…read morefloors, dark walls, white ceiling, with a gigantic mural on side wall. Comfortable seating options, with alfresco on the street pavement. Very relaxing, modern, tidy, vibe. Excellent vegan options, delightful coffee, with good service. Papers and free Wifi, this Cafe ticks all the boxes, will return.

Sadly wasn't impressed by this flat white. We were drawn in by the hipster DJ decks which you can…read moreplay yourself but the coffee was sadly lacking. I will try again, one day.... but not today

Moderately priced store located in the centre of Launceston CBD…read more Great for cheap, nice work clothes.

Great little boutique store - would be super easy to spend ALOT of money in here as there were so…read moremany adorable things :) Worth a visit!!

The name 'Petrarch's Bookshop' was inspired by the Italian poet Petrarca. They have served…read moreLaunceston as a general bookshop since 1985. I stopped by this convenient downtown location a few times during my recent visit to Launceston. I was particularly impressed with the friendly staff and the nice selection of Tasmanian-focused titles. I spend a fair amount of time doing some light reading and the book I should have purchased was, "What Could Possibly Go Wrong" (See Picture). However, I did leave with a nice notebook and wishing I could hang here longer.

I love this brand so it's hard for me to go in without spending at least a little…read moresomething...especially if something's on the clearance rack. Keep in mind stores in Tasmania keep shorter hours than you'll find on the mainland.