Must-see shopping in Australia

  • Beechworth Sweet Co

    Victorian High Country

    You’ll get all nostalgic over the eye-popping range of old-time sweets, lollies and homemade fudge sold here.

  • How Bazaar

    Geelong

    Along the main thoroughfare as you arrive in Geelong, this huge emporium stocks antiques and collectables.

  • EQ Foodies & Farmers Market

    Sydney

    The Entertainment Quarter's markets have loads of regional produce, including delicious cheese and yogurt.

  • Cocoon

    Tasmania

    Open to the sea breeze at the back, this popular shop sells furniture, art, lighting, homewares and rugs.

  • Mill Markets

    Melbourne Region

    This huge place houses a motley array of furniture, collectables, antiques, books and retro fashions.

  • Shirt & Skirt Market

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    This monthly market is the place to buy limited-run clothes and accessories from emerging designers.

  • Craft Market

    Northern Territory

    Offering handmade local crafts and produce, this market is worth a wander if you're in the area.

  • Craft Market

    Magnetic Island

    Pick up local arts and crafts at Horseshoe Bay’s market, which sets up along the beachfront.

  • Pottery Shop

    Townsville & Mission Beach

    For antiques and nonkitschy souvenirs, visit this quaint pottery shop in the Thorps Building.

  • National Library Bookshop

    Canberra

    Specialises in Australian books, but also has a good selection of recent titles and giftware.

  • Lennox Community Market

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A very chilled, down-to-earth market with a wide variety of stalls and local live folk acts.

  • Broadbeach Sunday Market

    Gold Coast

    Live music, good food and, of course, arts and crafts. Opposite the Oasis shopping centre.

  • Brunswick Street Bookstore

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    A small but lovely shop with knowledgeable staff and a good selection of children's books.

  • Manly Life Saving Club

    Manly

    Support this local institution by nipping upstairs to check out its worthwhile surf shop.

  • Margaret Riviera

    West Coast Australia

    Gourmet food store stocking local produce, including olive oils, preserves and cheeses.

  • Olive Shop

    Victorian High Country

    Locally produced olive oil for sale as well as delicious tapenades and exotic spices.

  • Tasmanian Map Centre

    Hobart

    Bushwalking maps, phrase books, fancy globes and Lonely Planet travel guides aplenty.

  • Hendrix & Harlow

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Stocks a range of beautiful furniture and homewares with an elegant coastal leaning.

  • Walkabout Apiaries

    Victorian High Country

    Stop by to sample a range of honey, cordial and mead; also sells beeswax candles.

  • Utopia Art

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Utopia exhibits Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists in a contemporary context.

  • Alonnah General Store

    Bruny Island

    Eftpos facilities, takeaway food and limited provisions. Extended summer hours.

  • Chart & Map Shop

    Fremantle

    Maps and travel guides, with a focus on nautical and all things adventurous.

  • Boffins Books

    Perth

    Locally adored, Boffins' technical and specialist range includes travel.

  • Nimbin Artists Gallery

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Local artists and craftspeople display and sell their wares here.

  • Supa IGA Longford

    Tasmania

    Self-caterers can stock up on supplies at this large supermarket.

  • Atlas Divine

    Perth

    Hip women's and men's clobber: jeans, quirky tees, dresses etc.

  • IGA Supermarket

    Cradle Country & The West

    Self-caterers can stock up on provisions here.

  • Woolworths

    Tasmania

    Located on the town's main street.