Easter, Good Friday 2020: What’s open in Tasmania during long weekend

Here’s what is open if you need to stock up on essentials during the Easter long weekend in Tasmania.

Whether you’re having a quiet Easter at home or via video conference with the family, here’s what is open if you need to stock up on essentials during the Easter long weekend in Tasmania.

FAQS: WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T DO THIS EASTER IN TASMANIA

Victoria, 2, and Isla, Smith, 6, prepare for the RHHRF At Home Easter egg Hunt at Moonah. Picture Chris Kidd

MARKETS

Farm Gate Market does not have permission to trade over Easter Sunday due to “concerns about community movement” but will resume its weekly operations at 8.30am on Sunday, April 19.

Salamanca Markets are closed but stallholders can be visited online.

HILL STREET TRADING HOURS

All 12 stores will be open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday but closed on Easter Sunday. Opening hours vary at every store. See the times here.

SALAMANCA FRESH TRADING HOURS

All stores except the King St store in Sandy Bay will be open on Good Friday, Easter Monday and Easter Sunday but closed on Easter Saturday. Opening hours vary at every store. See the times here.

WOOLWORTHS EASTER TRADING HOURS

The below are general indicators only and may be subject to local legislation, and individual store opening and closing hours, or if your store is a Priority Delivery Hub. Community Hour will not be in operation between Good Friday and Easter Monday.

To check your local Woolworths store opening hours this Easter long weekend, visit woolworths.com.au/updates

Good Friday (10 April 2020)

Woolworths stores closed

Easter Saturday (11 April 2020)

Woolworths stores in TAS – 7am – 10pm

Easter Sunday (12 April 2020)

Woolworths stores in TAS – 8am – 8pm

Easter Monday (13 April 2020)

Woolworths stores in TAS – 8am -10pm

COLES EASTER TRADING HOURS

Tasmania stores will be closed on Good Friday, with most operating from 9am – 6pm on Saturday 11 and Monday 13. Normal Sunday hours remain. Some stores will have varied opening hours depending on their location restrictions, make sure to check your local before heading out.

SHOPPING CENTRES

Eastlands (Check hours with Individual stores)

Good Friday closed

Easter Saturday 10am-5pm

Easter Sunday 10am-4pm

Easter Monday 10am-4pm

Northgate (Check hours with Individual stores)

Good Friday closed

Easter Saturday 10am-5pm

Easter Sunday 10am-4pm

Easter Monday 10am-4pm

PARKING

Meters Not operating Good Friday or Easter Monday

Argyle Street Car Park Open 7am-10pm, except closed Good Friday

Centrepoint Car Park Closed except Easter Saturday 8.30am-5.15pm

Hobart Central Car Park Closed

Vodafone Central & Market Place Car Park Open 24/7

Montpelier Retreat Car Park Voucher parking 8am-8pm

Trafalgar Car Park Closed except 8am-5.30pm Easter Saturday

Salamanca Square Car Park Open 6am-8pm, no charge Normal Open 6am-8pm, no charge Open 6am-8pm, no charge Normal

OTHER SERVICES

THE MERCURY Office closed, publishing everyday

CINEMAS Closed

HOBART AQUATIC CENTRE Closed

WREST POINT CASINO Closed

BANKS Closed

BOTTLE SHOPS Check locally

AUSTRALIA POST No deliveries and post offices closed

SERVICE TASMANIA Closed (Friday 10 April to Tuesday 14 April)

PETROL STATIONS Check locally

METRO TASMANIA metrotas.com.au or Call 13 22 01

KERBSIDE RECYCLING AND GARBAGE COLLECTION Normal (check locally for smaller council areas)

VET SERVICES Contact own Vet

RSPCA TASMANIA Call 1300 139 947

FAMILY VIOLENCE COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT SERVICE Call 1800 608 122

HOUSING TASMANIA Call 1300 665 663

LIFELINE Call 131 144

BEYOND BLUE Call 1300 22 4636

TASNETWORKS (FAULT CENTRE 24/7) Call 132 004

TASWATER (FAULTS & EMERGENCIES) Call 136 992

CENTRELINK OFFICES AND CALL CENTRE Closed

You can use your Centrelink online account through myGov to:

• report your income
• view your reporting dates for the next 12 weeks
• change some of your appointments
• apply for an advance payment
• request a document.

TASMANIAN NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES Closed

CAMPGROUNDS Closed

CARAVAN PARKS Closed

UBET BETTING SHOPFRONTS (TAB AGENCIES) Closed

CAFES/RESTAURANTS Closed (excepting takeaway service and home delivery)

HOBART SUPREME COURT Closed

HOBART MAGISTRATES COURT Closed

FAMILY, FEDERAL CIRCUIT & FEDERAL COURT Closed