Coffs Harbour
These harbourside markets have a range of stalls selling locally made arts and crafts, along with fresh produce, and there's live music and food stalls to…
Must-see shopping in Australia
Gold Coast
This airy, small-scale mall has a range of beachwear and clothing boutiques, as well as some eating options and a farmers market on Saturday mornings.
City Centre & Haymarket
An international success story, this plant-based skincare range from South Australia is a decadent treat. There's another branch in Westfield Sydney.
Victoria
Held in a leafy park near the river, Mildura's twice-monthly farmers market showcases local produce and arts and crafts, and is also a top spot for a…
Limestone Coast
The Mount Gambier region is much more cool and rainy than the the rest of SA – great for growing stuff! Farmers bring their multicultural wares to this…
Sydney
Photographer/surfer Eugene Tan has been snapping photos of Sydney’s sunrises, surf and sand for 20 years. His colourful prints hang in this cool space,…
Adelaide
If you’re visiting Port Adelaide on a Sunday, this waterside, two-level indoor market has antiques, bric-a-brac and crappy collectables. Don't go out of…
Melbourne Region
Formulated by naturopaths, the locally made essential oils, soaps and cosmetics sold at this chic and sweet-smelling boutique are attractively packaged,…
New South Wales
Housed in the former Masonic Hall, The Sonic is home to two funky retailers, JUMBLED and iglou, and a great cafe, Nimrods. Ubercool.
Canberra
Sprawling over several city blocks, this vast shopping centre includes a multiscreen cinema, a food court and department stores, as well as design,…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
There’s a chipper community vibe at this monthly market, with mainly locals renting stalls to sell/recycle their old stuff: clothes, CDs, books and sundry…
Newtown & the Inner West
Inside the rejuvenated Grace Bros building (check out the cool old globes above the facade), this centre has dozens of shops, a food court, a cinema…
Yarra Valley
This small produce and crafts market is held in the ca rpark of the Information & Regional Artspace on the fourth Sunday of the month.
City Centre & Haymarket
The new principal store of the New York jewellery chain has further boosted the profile of this section of King Street, which also has a couple of other…
Melbourne Region
Showcasing the works of commercial artist and visual merchandiser David Bromley, this gallery also features contemporary sculpture, murals and accessories…
Yarra Valley
Opened in 2018, this confectionary shop stocks a good range of hand-made chocolates and fudge, and also has a small cafe serving tea, coffee and a…
New South Wales
An excellent farmers market held on the second Saturday of the month, with two locations depending on dates (Northcourt and Orange Showground); check the…
Kingston Beach Handmade Market
Hobart
High-quality handmade arts and crafts, fresh local produce and good things to eat and drink, all just a short stroll from lovely little Kingston Beach –…
Tasmania
This store sells take-away food, supplies and petrol (fill up here if you're heading south on the Western Explorer), and is an agent for Australia Post…
Hunter Valley
Taking place at De Bortoli wines, near the tourist office, this cheerful Saturday market has a range of artisanal products. They shift it into the barrel…
Australian Capital Territory
Located inside the village post office, this tiny little shop has a lovely curated collection of womenswear, accessories and various knick knacks…
Katoomba
The perfect stop for hard-core self-caterers and bushwalkers in need of goodies for their backpacks, the Co-op stocks organic, vegan and gluten-free local…
Exmouth
The shopping centre includes dive shop, gift shops, surf and camping stores, liquor store, bakery and two supermarkets (7am to 7pm). A few tour operators…
New South Wales
This versatile winemaker has cleverly positioned itself as a glorified bottle shop, offering cellar-door tastings and sales in the bluestone stables of…
The Southeast
Food, music and people – three of our favourite things about Cygnet, all on display at this twice-monthly market on the main street. Stalls usually number…
Newtown & the Inner West
A highly regarded backstreet commercial gallery that represents, among others, Aboriginal artists from the communities of Maningrida and Yirrkala in…
Darwin
Darwin's oldest market is an Asian marketplace, with a tremendous range of tropical fruit and vegetables mingled with a heady mixture of spices and…
Sydney
This well-established William St boutique specialises in fine designer clothing for men and women. It represents Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen,…
West Coast Australia
Home to a couple of supermarkets and a coffee shop, this shopping centre can also be a lifesaver if you've wrecked your outdoor footwear and need to buy…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Platforms and killer heels, many with a hefty sprinkling of sequins and glitter, are on offer just off Oxford St for gals and guys that want to make a big…
Newtown & the Inner West
This Newtown classic has an excellent selection of posters of all types. It's the go-to for local students when some decoration of the new share house is…
City Centre & Haymarket
Classy, classy, classy. Sparkly things for a touch-and-go proposal or a night at the opera? This long-established Sydney jewellery shop is a byword for…
Hunter Valley Chocolate Company
Hunter Valley
Sells a tempting array of locally made chocolate, truffles, fudge and other treats from a characterful bungalow. There are two other locations along Broke…
Melbourne Region
Held on the first Saturday of the month, this relaxed farmers market on the oval at Daylesford's Primary School offers a small number of food and crafts…
Victoria
One for budding gold prospectors, this shop specialises in quality detectors, pans, books and maps. It's 6km north of the city in an area called Jackass…
Mid-North Coast
This opal store also sells a selection of Heartland didgeridoos, which has a stellar reputation for high-quality instruments. Prices range from $250 to …
Southern NSW & The Murray
From marinated feta and olive oils to homemade jams and chutney. Lots of free tastings too. It's tucked away in a light industrial estate on the edge of…
Melbourne
A small space jam-packed with carefully selected titles, including a good selection of Australian literature – great when you need a novel late at night.
Manly
This quality surf shop offers longboards, shortboards, bodyboards, skateboards and surfing fashion. The owner is a proper surfer and can give local advice.
City Centre & Haymarket
Some excellent Aboriginal art is for sale at this gallery near Wynyard, and staff are knowledgable and helpful. They can also arrange packing and postage.
