Your Autumn Guide To Secondhand Shopping In Tasmania
BY LARA CHRISTIE
Autumn in Tasmania is basically nature's invitation to thrift. The leaves are turning, the air has that crisp bite, and you need a coat - ideally one with a story. Whether you're hunting a quality vintage find to layer through the cooler months, chasing a designer label at a fraction of the price, or just love a good rummage, Tasmania's secondhand scene delivers. From Hobart laneways to roadside stops on the Tasman Peninsula, here's where to go digging.
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The Finders (image: Facebook)
THE FINDERS
A Hobart staple and a seriously good starting point for any secondhand haul, The Finders is the kind of shop you walk into for twenty minutes … and leave an hour later. With multiple sellers under one roof, you'll find men's and women's wear spanning styles and decades, all at prices that won't make you wince. As the temperature drops, this is your first port of call for that perfect autumn coat to carry you through to winter.
140 Harrington Street, Hobart
MILK MONEY
Right next door to The Finders, Milk Money runs a rent-a-rack system - a format that means the stock is constantly turning over, and the sellers are invested in what they're putting out there. Compact, well-curated and worth a browse every time you're in the neighbourhood (which, given The Finders is next door, will be often).
142 Harrington Street, Hobart
BRUCE
For the pre-loved designer devotee, Bruce is a non-negotiable: think racks of carefully selected labels - Issey Miyake, Gucci and beyond - curated and presented beautifully. The quality is there, the prices are more reasonable than investing in the brand-new counterpart, and the thrill of finding something seriously special is very real. You can also consign your clothes here to list for sale - just chat to the lovely team!
29 Criterion Street, Hobart
GOODBYES
Goodbyes is Hobart's go-to for pre-loved designer and quality pieces, operating as a consignment store - meaning you can bring your own wardrobe in and have the team list it for sale while you browse for your next, ahem, good buy. It's a full circle kind of place: shop mindfully, sell mindfully, and leave with something brilliant. If you've got pieces at home gathering dust, this is where they belong.
11-17 Argyle Street, Hobart
THE DUSTY MERMAID
A little off the beaten track (read: exactly where the best finds always are), The Dusty Mermaid makes for the perfect pit stop on a Tasman Peninsula road trip. Stock from local artisans sits alongside vintage clothing and quality pre-loved pieces, giving this place a one-of-a-kind character. Factor in the detour. You won't regret it.
2217 Arthur Highway, Copping
HELLO GORGEOUS
Hobart’s Hello Gorgeous delivers on its name with a treasure trove of truly beautiful pieces spanning decades of fashion history. Here, you’ll find clothes that tell their own stories of provenance and personality, while inviting you to add another layer to the narrative. One to add to your vintage shopping rotation (if it’s not there already), this is a Hobart classic for good reason.
147 Liverpool Street, Hobart
Hello Gorgeous (image: Rebecca Thomson)
HOBART CITY MISSION
With stores dotted all over Hobart, the biggest Hobart City Mission op shop to visit is the Moonah Megastore - a title that it well and truly earns. Vintage clothing sits alongside shoes, accessories and everything in between, at prices that make filling a bag feel like the obvious move (especially on fill-a-bag sale days). Shop well, give back. It's a good kind of habit.
11 Main Road, Moonah
TOMMY VINTAGE
Hidden down a Hobart alleyway, Tommy's is the kind of discovery that makes you feel like a local even if you're just visiting. Loads of curated vintage pieces share space with locally made clothing, designed and printed right here in Lutruwita/Tasmania. It's got that brilliant combination of fashion and place that Tassie does so well.
Basement Level, 71 Murray Street, Hobart
VINNIES NORTH HOBART
If vintage is what you're after, the Vinnies in North Hobart has committed to the cause. This store is vintage and vintage only, which makes every visit feel like stepping into a particularly well-stocked time machine. Whether you're after a 70s leather jacket or an 80s pantsuit with shoulder pads that never end, this is the one. Flashback fully activated.
357 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart
RE-LOVED MARKET
Held monthly on the Bellerive waterfront, Re-loved Market is secondhand shopping with a view. Rent a stall to clear out your own wardrobe, or come as a buyer and take your time moving through the huge variety of clothing, homewares and handmade local products. For Hobart western shore-rs, the atmosphere alone is worth the trip across the bridge.
30 Cambridge Road, Bellerive
UNICORN OP SHOP
Also on Hobart's eastern shore, Unicorn Op Shop is everything a community op shop should be, and then some: genuinely community-run, warm in atmosphere and generous in spirit, with the kind of hidden treasures that remind you why secondhand shopping is worth the browse.
7/29 Wellington Street, Lindisfarne
Tassie Twos Vintage (image: Charles Biggs, The Examiner)
TASSIE TWOS VINTAGE
If you're heading (or live) up north, Tassie Twos is your secondhand destination. This carefully curated store covers all bases - clothing, accessories and more - with an eye for pieces that have genuine character and staying power. Launceston deserves its own great vintage store, and this is it.
122-124 Charles Street, Launceston
