Parking

On 23 January 2024, the IMAS carpark at the CSIRO on Castray Esplanade will be closed for roadworks.

Best places to park

There are lots of parking options available to people and we have explored a few for you below.

Parliament House Carpark: Parliament House car park: is located in front of Parliament House with entry from Murray Street and is a one-minute walk to Salamanca Market. It is operated by the Rotary Club of Sullivans Cove with proceeds used to fund community projects. Parking is available between 8 am and 1 pm on Saturday. While cars can remain in the carpark until 5 pm, they cannot enter after 1 pm.

IMAS parking: Located off Castray Esplanade. Provides voucher parking for up to two hours and is approximately a one-minute walk to Salamanca Market. 

Salamanca Square car park: is located next to Salamanca Market with entry from Montpelier Retreat and is a two-minute walk to Salamanca Market.

Montpelier Retreat private car park: located on Montpelier Retreat next to Salamanca Market and is a three-minute walk to Salamanca Market. Parking is available between 8.30 am and 5.00 pm on Saturday. 

Parking along the waterfront: Parking is available along the waterfront and is usually limited to less than two or three hours at most locations. 

Evans Street car park: This is an open-air car park that is located around 7 minutes walk from the market. The cost will vary on Saturdays, depending on how long you intend to stay.

Parking on streets: Parking is available on streets in and around the Hobart city centre and is usually limited to less than three hours at most locations. 

City centre car parks: Park in either the Argyle Street, Centrepoint or Hobart Central car parks in the Hobart city centre and walk to the market.

Dunn Place car park: provides voucher parking and is approximately a ten-minute walk to Salamanca Market. 

Caravans and campervans: caravans and campervans are not able to be parked in city centre car parks, however parking is available at the Hobart Regatta Grounds, which is approximately a 20-minute walk to Salamanca Market.  Additionally, there is a large car park at Evans Street which is approximately a seven- minute walk along the waterfront .

Accessible parking

Accessible parking is available at the market on Saturdays and is located on Castray Esplanade.

You can find the exact location on our interactive market map.

This is a handy accessible parking drop off / pick up point which allows for easy access to the market. Once on site, if you require further assistance please speak to our friendly staff at the Salamanca Market information booth.