The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Launceston, Tasmania

Waverley Australia (formerly Waverley Woollen Mills) manufactures quality bedding, homewares and fashion accessory goods for the retail, commercial, tourism, accommodation and transport industries. Our extensive product range includes Australian made blankets, quilts (duvets, doonas), underblankets (underlays), throw and travel rugs, and fashion accessories (wraps, serapes, shawls and scarves), made from pure new natural fibres such as wool, mohair, lambswool, cotton and silk. Established in 1874, Waverley operates from its original factory site in Launceston, Tasmania.

What we do: Repairs – Antique clocks, wrist and pocket watches, clock case restorations, metronomes, antique music boxes, longcase dials re-silvered and restored, parts made, clockwork toys, supply and fit clock quartz movements plus hands and number sets. Quartz watch battery replacement. Valuations. House calls. Large range of old parts available. Full overhaul & services guaranteed.

Opened in 1986 Design Inn set the trend in speciality Christmas decor and designer artificial floristry. Today the store’s aesthetic is a combination of elegance and rustic charm which bodes perfectly for fashion-conscious clients. Design inn creates a wonderland of Christmas goodies, including an extensive selection of beautiful Christmas homewares, ornaments and collectables. The most gorgeous life-like artificial florals are offered with expert floristry and design skills. This will ensure that the single stem for your special vase or the colourful arrangement for display in your most frequented room shall bring joy for many years to come. Come in and see why Design lnn is a one of a kind shopping experience.

Glass Manifesto is Tasmania’s premier gallery for glass; located 5 minutes from the Launceston CBD on the banks of the beautiful Tamar River - as part of the historic Kings Wharf precinct. Glass Manifesto is the creative partnership of Peter Bowles and Anne Clifton. Together they create some of the finest contemporary works in glass in Australia. Situated within a working hot glass studio, the gallery presents the most extensive and diverse range of handmade glass in Tasmania. You are welcome to come and visit the gallery, meet the artists and gain an insight into the wonders of glassmaking. Peter and Anne have garnered an international reputation for their dedication to exquisite craftsmanship and their innovative style of working. Their work is included in many collections around the world. National and International shipping can be arranged upon request.

We offer a fresh and exciting collection of beautiful art and design from all over Australia with a focus on the incredible makers who call Tasmania home. Every single item we stock is small batch and handmade. We also run a series of creative workshops and pop up events featuring local creatives.

We are a bookshop and stationery centre in the heart of Launceston. We sell books on Tasmania, general & specialist fiction and non fiction, plus we sell educational resources and have a great kids' section. We can't wait to match you up with your next Great Read! We hold events for all ages, so check our website for what's on! No matter what you love to read, this is the place for you.