Oatlands, Tasmania
Oatlands, a small town on the Midland Highway between Hobart and Launceston, contains great examples of Colonial Georgian buildings.
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Arts and crafts, pottery, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, drawings, photographs, fashion, antiques, jewelery, clothing, hats, ice-cream, hamburgers, cheese and dairy, wine, woodwork, coffee, books, glass, seafood, cured meats, plants, giftware, leather goods, accessories, footware, juice, health and beauty, collectables, brick-a-brack, childrens clothing, vintage clothing – have I got it all? No I don’t think so, but I’m sure you get the message.
Established in 1972, the market is fast approaching its 50th anniversary, so they must be getting something right.
The market stretches from Salamanca Place right up to Davey Street. There are buskers and entertainers. Most of the market stalls are owned by the person who made or grew the goods, so your questions will be answered and you’ll be appreciated.
And if there’s not a food stall to your liking, wander in to the courtyard behind the old buildings where you’ll find a variety of restaurants.
You could always throw a line off the dock and catch your own.
Oatlands, a small town on the Midland Highway between Hobart and Launceston, contains great examples of Colonial Georgian buildings.
Once used to take copper ore for the Mt Lyell Mining Company from Queenstown to Strahan in Tasmania, the railway now carries tourists.
A great stop-off point on the way to Daylesford in Victoria’s mineral springs area.
Ioannina, a little town in Western Greece, nestled on the shores of a picturesque lake.
Even though the market is under cover, wear your sun glasses to protect your eyes from the marvelous colours of the fruit and vegetables!