Shopping in Western Australia
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Kakulas Bros
Ramshackle provisions store overflowing with dirt-cheap legumes, nuts and olives.
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Paspaley Pearls
Paspaley started Australia's first cultured-pearl farm 420km north of Broome at Kuri Bay in the 1950s.
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Kailis Pearls
If you're looking for lustrous pearls, two pioneering family businesses produce the best quality pearls in the most stunning settings. Having established Broome's first underwater pearl farm on a Roebuck Bay seabed, Kailis Pearls creates elegant understated designs.
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Kakulas Sister
Kakulas Sister – a provedore packed with nuts, quince paste and Italian rocket seeds – is a cook’s dream, and an excellent spot to stock up on energy-filled snacks. If you’ve been to Kakulas in Northbridge, you’ll know the deal.
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Fremantle Markets
Originally opened in 1897, the colourful Fremantle Markets reopened in 1975 and today draws slow-moving crowds combing over souvenirs and depleting the food and fresh produce stalls to the accompaniment of rotating buskers.
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Marra Indigenous Art & Design
If you want to take a bit of Yamatji culture home with you, check out Marra Indigenous Art & Design, which sells vibrant paintings, woven bowls, wooden artefacts, didgeridoos, beaded necklaces and CDs.
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Old Broome Lockup Gallery
In the building that was a jail for Aborigines up until the 1950s, this gallery sells art by local Indigenous painters, along with photography, carvings, didgeridoos and music created by resident artists.
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Gascoyne Growers Market
Carnarvon’s luxuriant plantations provide nearly 70% of the state’s tropical fruits and vegetables. You can get a taste of everyone’s delicious produce at the Gascoyne Growers Market.
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Gecko Gallery
The ever-helpful Belinda Cornish specialises in east Kimberley and Western Desert art, including canvases, prints and etchings.
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Magabala Books
Indigenous publishers covering novels, social history, biographies and children's literature.
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Short St Gallery
In a 100 year-old house (one of Broome's oldest: note the wind tunnel!), Short St Gallery was Broome's first gallery and specialises in contemporary indigenous Kimberley art.
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Varga Girl
If you need something special to wear, try Varga Girl. It carries Australian designers and has a good range of dresses, some vintage pieces and jeans.
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Courthouse Markets
For local arts, crafts, incense, candles, hippy gear and hemp clothes, head to the Courthouse Markets or the Town Beach Markets during the Staircase to the Moon.
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Indigenart
Reputable Indigenart carries art from around the country but with a particular focus on WA artists.
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Remedy
The bottom end of the High St is the place for interesting and quirky shopping. Look for Remedy with its eclectic collection of goodies.
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Form
Just around the corner from King St, Form stocks vases and craft pieces by Australian artists as well as design books, broaches, jewellery and bags.
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Keith & Lottie
An indie kid’s delight, this extremely cute store has journals, badges, necklaces, T-shirts, a few homewares, and coats and tops.
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Bill Campbell Secondhand Bookseller
Look for; Bill Campbell Secondhand Bookseller for those out-of-print Penguin classics you always meant to read.
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Kimberley Camping Hire
This long-time outfit hires out sleeping bags, tents, stoves, satellite phones, generators and more. Free delivery and pick-up.
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Super Pit Shop
The Super Pit Shop sells souvenirs and offers more detailed information about the Super Pit Lookout.
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Galway Pearls
One of Broome’s most popular and approachable pearl shops, with a small but well-curated selection and good prices.
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