Must-see shopping in Australia

  • Providore at Meletos

    Yarra Valley

    Homewares, regional produce, freshly baked bread and cut flowers are sold at this stylish shop in the Meletos complex.

  • Makin' Whoopie

    Cairns

    This sweet little shop has oodles of locally crafted goodies, including art, curios, pottery, homewares and jewellery.

  • Mason Gallery

    Darwin

    Features bold dot paintings from the Western and Central Desert regions, as well as works from Arnhem Land and Utopia.

  • Jila Arts

    Alice Springs

    One of the better galleries selling original works, with a focus on contemporary paintings from the Western Desert.

  • Barwon Heads Winestore

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Excellent boutique bottle shop specialising in Bellarine wines, local craft beers and Australian-distilled spirits.

  • Avid Reader

    Brisbane

    Diverse pages, a little cafe in the corner and frequent readings and bookish events: a real West End cultural hub.

  • Ballina Markets

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    These car-boot-style markets are Ballina's biggest. They are held by the river on the third Sunday of each month.

  • Smithfield Shopping Centre

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This large shopping centre services the northern beaches area with two supermarkets and speciality stores galore.

  • Spence

    Great Ocean Road

    An endearing boutique featuring locally designed items and wonderful handmade Great Ocean Road–themed pieces.

  • Mackay Showgrounds Markets

    Whitsunday Coast

    This weekly market is Mackay's best for farm produce, seafood, clothing, natural products and other eclectica.

  • St Anne's

    Victoria

    Offers free tastings of local wines. Taste the range of fortified wines, aged in 100-year-old spirit barrels.

  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Mid-sized shopping centre with a supermarket (open later hours); on the highway by the turn-off to Clifton.

  • Olive Tree Market

    Newcastle

    A contemporary handmade market with over 120 stalls run by an eclectic mix of local artists and designers.

  • Bartholomews Meadery

    Southern WA

    Great for sampling and purchasing spiced or berry mead; home-made, honey-based ice cream; and local honey.

  • Surfside Newsagency

    Sunshine Coast

    Sells 4WD permits, required to access the more off-track spots on Bribie Island. Also stocks ice and bait.

  • Tommy Gun Records

    Hobart

    For all your vinyl, secondhand CD, studded-leather wristband and black heavy-metal T-shirt requirements.

  • Newsagency

    Yulara

    Excellent newsagents with magazines, a wide range of books with outback Australian themes and good maps.

  • Makers & Finders Market

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Lively market with local produce, vintage items, handmade arts and crafts, food trucks and live music.

  • Palm Cove Shopping Village

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Has a post office, small supermarket, boutiques, restaurants and a newsagent. Free undercover parking.

  • Record Finder

    Fremantle

    A treasure trove of old vinyl, including niche editions and music styles as well as collectibles.

  • Uki Farmers Market

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Alternative lifestylers pick up farm-fresh eggs and exotic fruits at this quaint country market.

  • Artlandish

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Stunning collection of Kimberley ochres and Western Desert acrylics to suit all price ranges.

  • Real Music Vinyl

    Geelong

    Very cool indie record shop specialising in underground, non-mainstream vinyl, CDs and books.

  • Paperchain

    Canberra

    Fabulous independent bookstore with an excellent range of titles and friendly staff.

  • Manzanillo Olive Grove

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Dunk bread into samples of cold-pressed extra-virgin and chilli-infused olive oils.

  • Bellingen Book Nook

    Mid-North Coast

    Secondhand books are stacked to the ceiling in this tiny bookworm-friendly cave.

  • Planet Books

    Perth

    Cool bookshop with prints, posters and a good range of Australian-themed titles.

  • Bangalow Farmers Market

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    One of the most favoured of the farmers markets, because of its pretty setting.

  • Blue Knob Farmers Market

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A real-deal farmers market in the garden of the Blue Knob Cafe and Gallery.

  • Tiwi Art Network

    Darwin

    The office and showroom for three arts communities on the Tiwi Islands.

  • Bakery Lane

    Fortitude Valley

    A petite laneway off Ann St, dotted with small boutiques and eateries.

  • Farmers Market

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Lismore stages its farmers market at the showground, off Nimbin Rd.

  • The Bookshop

    Darwin

    Probably Darwin's best bookshop with a good general selection.

  • Bush Camp Surplus

    Broome & The Kimberley

    The biggest range of camping gear between Broome and Darwin.