Must-see shopping in Victoria

  • Interior of the quirky art and gift store, Third Drawer Down.

    Third Drawer Down

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    This 'museum of art souvenirs' stocks both beautiful and absurdist pieces with a sense of humour, many of which are collaborations with well-known…

  • Kitchen & Butcher

    Yarra Valley

    Melbourne is well-endowed with gourmet delis, but it's not unheard of for its residents to make the trek to this wonderful shop when their pantry shelves…

  • Dejour Jeans

    Melbourne

    This store-workshop custom fits denim jeans, skirts and jackets for a steal. Pick your style and colour, then have a pair altered to your body, usually…

  • Craft Victoria

    Melbourne

    This retail arm of Craft Victoria showcases goods handmade exclusively by Victorian artists and artisans. Its range of jewellery, textiles, accessories,…

  • Melbournalia

    Melbourne

    This bright corner shop is the place to stock up on singular souvenirs from more than a hundred local designers – prints featuring city icons, tram socks,…

  • Footscray Market

    Melbourne

    Across from the station, this place is loud, pungent, and chock-a-block with food: meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, deli goods and a whole lot of stuff that…

  • Design a Space

    Melbourne

    You know the envy you feel when someone tells you they bought an incredible item of clothing overseas? Your payback is now at this colourful, quirky and…

  • Readings

    Melbourne

    A wander around this defiantly prosperous indie bookshop can occupy an entire afternoon, if you’re so inclined. There’s a dangerously loaded (and good…

  • Lore Perfumery

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    This shop stocks more than 500 fragrances from $25 through to $500. A lot of it is Australian – the vegan body products made with native botanicals make a…

  • Chapel Street Bazaar

    Melbourne

    This old arcade is a sprawling, retro-obsessive riot and the closest thing you'll find to Aladdin's 'Cave of Wonders'. There are trinkets, jewellery and…

  • Mediterranean Wholesalers

    Melbourne

    This foodie haven founded in 1961 is Australia's largest European food shop. Shop for a picnic with friends, get lost in the aisles, or have an espresso…

  • Wurinbeena Gallery

    Victoria

    This excellent not-for-profit gallery displays artworks by local Koorie artists; there's a mix of contemporary and traditional pieces, featuring anything…

  • Rip Curl Surf Factory Outlet

    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…

  • Foundry

    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…

  • Inside Books for Cooks shop in Gertrude Street, Fitzroy.

    Books for Cooks

    Melbourne

    The breadth of this shop’s new and secondhand collection is astounding, ranging from obscure gastronomic histories and books with Indigenous and bush…

  • Interior of the Angelucci mid-century furniture store, Smith Street Collingwood.

    Angelucci 20th Century

    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…

  • Exterior shot of Lorne Beach Books on Lorne's main street.

    Lorne Beach Books

    Great Ocean Road

    A top bookstore that stocks an interesting and varied collection of new-release fiction. Also good for kids' books.

  • St Andrews Community Market

    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…

  • Readings

    St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick

    An independent bookshop with book launches, author interviews and intimate gigs from local musicians (check the website). When you've finished browsing…

  • Hill of Content

    Melbourne

    Melbourne’s oldest bookshop (established 1922) has a large range of general titles and an extensive stock of books on art, classics and poetry.

  • Alison Lester

    Victoria

    This bookshop features the works of esteemed local children's author Alison Lester. Many of her books are set in the Gippsland area; she's most known for…

  • Rose St Artists' Market

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    One of Melbourne’s most popular art-and-craft markets showcases the best of local designers. Here you’ll find up to 120 creatives selling jewellery,…

  • Tanner + Teague

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Spread over three floors, this lifestyle concept store stocks a carefully curated selection of homewares, accessories and fragrances, along with clothing…

  • Camberwell Sunday Market

    Melbourne

    Established in 1976, this beloved secondhand market is where Melburnians come to offload unwanted items and antique hunters dig for vintage gold. It’s…

  • Alpha60

    Melbourne

    Melbourne has a reputation for top-notch retail spaces, but this place is just showing off. Alpha60's signature store is hidden within the Hogwartsian…

  • Gewürzhaus

    Melbourne

    Set up by two enterprising young German women, this shop is a cook's dream with its displays of spices from around the world, including Indigenous…

  • Greville Records

    Melbourne

    One of the last bastions of the ‘old’ Greville St, this banging music shop from 1979 has such a loyal following that Neil Young invited the owners on…

  • Polyester Records

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Opening in 1981, this popular record shop has been selling independent music for decades, with a great range of local stuff. The knowledgeable staff will…

  • Rich Glen Olive Oil

    Victoria

    This family-owned olive grove estate sells more than 150 products – from oils and dressings to male grooming products – all made using Rich Glen's own…

  • Happy Valley

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    It’s difficult to pigeonhole Happy Valley: it’s an art store, bookshop and gallery of wonderful things you didn’t realise you needed, from laugh-out-loud…

  • Daylesford Sunday Market

    Melbourne Region

    The longest-established street market in town, the Sunday Market is held at the historic Daylesford Spa Country Railway station and hosts 100-plus stalls…

  • Hinoki Japanese Pantry

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    For all your favourite Japanese snacks and groceries head straight to Hinoki, where the shelves are stocked with everything from black-sesame ice cream…

  • Shelley Panton Store

    Melbourne

    Potter Shelley Panton set up this gorgeous concept store, which stocks her minimalist tableware alongside other local designers' work and goods from…

  • Crumpler

    Melbourne

    Next time you're on a Melbourne tram take a look around and count the shoulder bags and backpacks with the distinctive Crumpler stick-man logo. This local…

  • Readings

    Melbourne

    This defiantly prospering indie bookshop has a ground-floor branch at the State Library with a dangerously loaded bargains table, switched-on staff and…

  • Made in Japan

    Melbourne

    This flagship store is in a restored theatre. The ceramics, favoured by many Australian restaurants, are purchased direct from makers. Affordable plates…

  • Northside Records

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Northside Record’s stock is DJ-mash-up eclectic, from NY hard salsa to hip-hop and straight-up funk to Bollywood soundtracks – much of it on vinyl…

  • Oscar Hunt Tailors

    Melbourne

    Make like a gentleman in this tailoring showroom and workshop, where you can have a suit designed, pick up ties, pocket squares and alpaca scarves, and…

  • Signed & Numbered

    Melbourne

    Art at its democratic best, Signed & Numbered deals in affordable, limited-edition prints from more than 60 local and international artists, both emerging…

  • Nest

    Melbourne

    In a soothing, light-filled space, Nest stocks a gorgeous range of homewares and gifts, from 100%-linen bedding to soy candles, Aesop skincare and a range…