Mount Romance Sandalwood Factory
Albany
Some 8km north of town, just past the airport, Australia's largest sandalwood factory welcomes you into its sweet-scented depths. Learn about its…
Must-see shopping in Australia
Great Ocean Road
Rip Curl's shiny main outlet is in Surf City Plaza, but head round the back to the industrial estate for the factory outlet, where you'll get 30% off the…
Alice Springs
This privately owned gallery includes extensive exhibits of works from the renowned Utopia region, as well as watercolour landscapes from the Namatjira…
Sydney
Originating in the 1970s, when they were drenched in the scent of patchouli oil, these markets are considerably more mainstream these days. They're still…
Alice Springs
One of the larger gallery shops in Alice, Yubu Napa has dot painting from the Western Desert, watercolours from the Hermannsburg School, photography,…
Western Australia
Kim 'Chunky' Gent has been turning chunks of reclaimed Goldfields hardwoods into beautiful, functional pieces for over 20 years. Don't leave without a…
Esperance Nyungar Aboriginal Corporation Art & Craft
Southern WA
Non-profit, self-funded Aboriginal corporation stocking a good selection of Aboriginal canvas paintings, clapping sticks and didgeridoos, as well as Fair…
Newtown & the Inner West
Gleebooks is one of Sydney’s best bookshops, with its aisles full of politics, arts and general fiction titles, and the staff really know their stuff…
Victoria
This wonderful art collective has a small shop representing the work of its 45 artists; browse handmade jewellery, vintage clothing and art pieces. Check…
Southern WA
Exquisite wallets, purses and handbags, sustainably made from fish leather that would otherwise be scrapped by the fishing industry. Designer happy to…
Darwin
Around since 2005, this excellent high-end gallery sells contemporary Indigenous art, including limited-edition paintings, textiles, carpets, bronzes and…
Alice Springs
Excellent bookshop specialising in central Australian titles: history, art, travel, novels, guidebooks and more. It also has small but well-chosen…
Alice Springs
Paintings across a range of styles, printed textiles, recycled tin jewellery – there's a real breadth of genres on offer here at this urban Indigenous art…
Broome
Brilliant Indigenous publishers showcasing Kimberley storytelling with a selection of novels, social history books, biographies and children’s literature.
Darwin
Vivid Utopian designs painted on everything from canvases to ceramics.
Fortitude Valley
Duck behind Ann St (off Winn St) and discover this pocket-sized cul-de-sac of indie cool. A handful of offerings includes Phoebe Paradise, stamping ground…
Brisbane
Central Brisbane lives out its bucolic village fantasies when local growers and artisans descend on Reddacliff Pl to sell their prized goods. Fill your…
Brisbane
A lifesaver for those who have it all, Green Tangerine stocks a sharp, eclectic mix of mostly Australian design objects. Cast your eye across neatly…
Sydney
Expecting the dank aroma of second-hand books? Forget it! Follow your nose up to the cafe, then browse through three floors of pre-loved tomes, new…
Adelaide
Don't mind dragging yourself out of bed too early on a Sunday and paying $6 for an organic parsnip? Then the Adelaide Farmers Market is for you! Actually,…
Byron Bay
Local producers gather to sell their mostly organic goods here, with hot coffee and hot-food stalls providing breakfast and brunch if you want to listen…
Melbourne
The breadth of this shop’s new and secondhand collection is astounding, ranging from obscure gastronomic histories and books with Indigenous and bush…
Brisbane
Spanning two city blocks, this busy pedestrian strip is home to major department stores, shopping arcades and malls, big-name fashion chains and…
Adelaide
Named after a famed Rundle St trader from the 1920s (the first woman in SA to incorporate a business) this hip shop is the place for fab frocks, rockin'…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Specialising in furniture from the 1950s and '60s, Dean Angelucci’s store is well known for its treasures. There are smaller pieces such as lighting and…
Newtown & the Inner West
Inspired by ‘trash pop culture, hot rods and rock and roll’, this cool cat coughs up retro clothing and accessories for all genders and ages (including…
Newtown & the Inner West
Alexandria's favourite factory-garden-farm-cafe hosts these excellent markets, with a rotating crop of crafty stallholders and delicious baked treats.
Adelaide
Stocks a snarling range of Americana punk, skate, vintage, biker and rockabilly gear, plus secondhand cowboy boots. Rock on! Check out the Facebook page…
Adelaide
Textiles, jewellery, bags, cards and canvases from a 35-member local arts co-op: prime gifts-for-the-folks-back-home terrain. Meet the artists in-store.
Perth
Cool designer knick-knacks, one-off finds, handmade ceramics and framed tea towels. If you need a quirky gift, this is your spot.
Sydney
Chic and cheeky women's street clothes and swimwear from sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. There are other stores around town.
Byron Bay
Pick up some beach reading material at this well-loved bookstore and a coffee to take away from the cart out the front.
Great Ocean Road
A top bookstore that stocks an interesting and varied collection of new-release fiction. Also good for kids' books.
Fremantle
Curated works handmade by young, local designers with a distinctly boho vibe fill the space known as MANY 2.0. Typically Fremantle, it marries creativity…
Brisbane
Sustainably minded Swop sells (and buys) high-quality threads, accessories and footwear from the '60s to today. Flick through colour-coded racks for fun…
Melbourne Region
Sleepily ensconced in the hills 35km north of Melbourne is the township of St Andrews, which is synonymous with its hippy market. Every Saturday morning…
Brisbane & Around
What’s wine without cheese? The Granite Belt’s leading cheesemaker makes 11 cows' milk cheeses (all available for sampling), including double and triple…
Hobart
Filling the lawns behind Lower Sandy Bay Beach (aka Long Beach; about 5km south of central Hobart), this summer market runs to a beat of waves and live…
