Launceston
The future of Tasmanian wine may be sparkling whites, but pinot noir is where it's at today. This boutique bottle shop specialises in the latter, plus…
Must-see shopping in Australia
West Coast Australia
Voted one of Australia's Top 100 Gourmet Experiences by Australian Traveller magazine – given its amazing range of artisan produce, including organic…
Canberra
A carefully curated selection of vintage fashion is on offer at this tiny shop, tucked away at the back of the small retail space at 27 Lonsdale. If you…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Since 1964 this funky institution in the seamy lower reaches of Riley St has been pumping out quality. James Gleeson, Ken Whisson, Tony Tuckson and…
Fremantle
The planet's biggest selection of didjeridus, Aboriginal Australian books and CDs, and how-to-play lessons ranging from one hour to four weeks. You'll…
Mid-North Coast
Located in the historic Hammond and Wheatley building, a grand old country figure dating from 1909, this beautifully presented boutique has a wide range…
Hobart
We love a good secondhand bookshop (and don't care if the spines are cracked, absent or otherwise). This one is hidden up some steps at the back of a…
Launceston
Super-chef Daniel Alps has set up this smart providore where you can buy his restaurant-quality meals to take home and adore. Classy cakes, cheeses, meats…
Fortitude Valley
This cult-status music store stocks everything from vintage guitars and amps to handmade guitar pedals. Tym's vinyl selection includes an especially…
Alice Springs
If you’re keen to tackle part of the Larapinta Trail but don’t have your own equipment, Lone Dingo Adventure can put together packs of camping and hiking…
Sydney
One of Sydney’s best bargain-hunter markets, with very few tourists. Sift through antiques, collectibles, hippie jewellery, vintage clothes, plants, books…
Tasmania
Housed in the 1911 town hall building, this community shop sells items hand made by members of the local community. You'll find knitting, jams, embroidery…
Brisbane
An iconic manufacturer of stylish Aussie bush/farm gear, RM Williams stocks high-quality leather boots, hats, oilskin jackets, belts, jumpers and shirts:…
Adelaide Hills
What a surprise! This compact village bookshop is just as good as anything down the freeway in Adelaide, with an especially good range of kids’, gardening…
Newtown & the Inner West
Beautiful designer furniture and homewares are created from repurposed wood at this striking historic warehouse space. It's well worth a browse and there…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Bookish types will love Spencer & Murphy Booksellers, a house transformed into a shop and packed with new and secondhand books. The owner is a hunter and…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The creative heart of Kuranda beats at the Kuranda Arts Co-Op, where local artists exhibit and sell everything from fine pottery to flowing, Kuranda…
Adelaide
Kids’ clothes, fashion, arts, crafts, buskers and general commercial hubbub consume an old redbrick dairy building at the Adelaide Showgrounds. A…
Canberra
This excellent Italian deli and grocery store claims to have the largest selection of cheeses in Canberra: and we believe it. You can also stock up on…
West Coast Australia
Eclectic gift shop selling natural soaps, stationery and unique jewellery – plus colourful locally published books, specialising in children's titles. It…
Sydney
This small market is set in the shady grounds of St Andrews Congregational Church. Stalls sell arts, crafts, books, clothing, jewellery, plants, and fruit…
Darwin
An extraordinary range of fabrics designed and made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders crowd this CBD shop. There's a good mix of finished articles…
Outback Queensland
The fabulous Station Store is crammed with Aussie outback fashion – boots, Akubra hats, leather bags, clothing, saddles and stockman's whips, along with…
Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie & Ice Creamer
Victoria
All of the couverture chocolates, decadently rich brownies and handmade gelato served here are made on site by French and Belgian chocolatiers, Thomas and…
Great Ocean Road
A rambling secondhand bookshop in a building dating from 1852, Paper Nautilus has an excellent selection covering all genres. It's of most interest for…
Sydney
Selling boardies, bikinis, sunnies, shoes, watches, tees…even luggage – Bondi's coolest surf shop has just about everything the stylish surfer's heart…
Newtown & the Inner West
The best of the west: Sydney's bohemian inner-city contingent beats a course to this crowded retro-chic market. There are some great handicrafts and…
Port Douglas
Indigenous art from across Australia, including from Arnhem Land and the Western Desert, lightly fills this beautiful space. Some is for collectors, other…
Fleurieu Peninsula
On the road to Mt Compass, 18km north of Victor Harbor, this Fleurieu success story opens its doors to cheese fans and milkshake mavens. Taste the gouda,…
Hunter Valley
This likeable market takes place at Sobels Winery. Browse the selection of homemade jams, pickles and other excellent local produce, admire the big goats…
Hobart
Bruny Island cheese whiz Nick Haddow has done so well making cheese offshore, that he's opened a cheesy cellar door in the Salamanca Arts Centre. Sit, sip…
Katoomba
Set in a former power station, this characterful bottle shop has some excellent wines from around the state and the world. There's a good deli section too…
Brisbane
Indie Junky stocks comics with cred, from classic DC, Dark Horse and Marvel titles, to female-, queer- and child-orientated works. You'll also find…
Melbourne
A curated mix of beautiful, mostly hand-made items from around the globe is stocked at this interesting shop, including earrings, bags and wallets,…
Hobart
After swanning through the exhibits inside MONA and enjoying a wine or two, check out the excellent little shop near the entry, selling quirky,…
Circular Quay & The Rocks
Under a long white canopy, the stalls at this market are a focus for tourists, but some excellent handicrafts outweigh the amount of koala tat. Pick up…
Sydney
For decades this high-powered commercial gallery has showcased innovative contemporary work, representing artists such as Tracey Moffatt, David Noonan and…
Cairns
Although the gallery has closed, Canopy Art still operates an online gallery and shop showcasing prints, paintings, sculptures and weavings of Indigenous…
Sunshine Coast
Shop positively at this ethical co-op, which stocks local, wholesome and organic products, from fresh fruit, veggies and gourmet condiments to natural…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Housed in a beautiful three-storey terrace behind a lush stand of palm trees, this long-established gallery represents a coterie of Australian artists,…
