Westfield Bondi Junction

Vast. That’s the only word to describe Australia’s flashest shopping mall. Expect to get lost; the space–time continuum does funny things as you explore the 438 stores set over six levels. It’s even worse in the mazelike underground car park. Big-brand fashion outlets include Morrissey, Bracewell, Calibre and Leona Edmiston, alongside the big internationals such as Hugo Boss, Armani and Versace. Australia’s two big department stores – Myer and David Jones – do battle here, plus there are cinemas, bars, food courts… Everyone’s spending up big, but the vibe is oddly depressed – smiles on faces are rare here.