Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Downstairs there's a collection of smart basics and beachy, country-chic dresses and shirts, while upstairs 'the Attic' has an exciting range of vintage…
Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific
Wellington
Nocturnal fun and games on Cuba St, with international foods aplenty and more buskers and performers than you have eyes and ears. On Saturdays it moves a…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Interesting vinyl aplenty overflows at this compact record shop, which is also a top place to pick up recordings from NZ musicians. Cool T-shirts make it…
Northern Territory
The community-based Coomalie Cultural Centre displays and sells a range of Indigenous art and crafts from throughout the NT. It also runs an artist-in…
Geelong
Fiercely independent, knowledgable staff and a great selection of fiction and non-fiction titles – this is everything a good bookstore should be.
Tasmania
Source a souvenir or two to take home at this attractive shop behind the Reibey St post office. It's filled with Tasmanian artisan-produced homewares,…
Fortitude Valley
Rare and collectable records in the Valley, including old-school Aussie indie. If they don't have it, they'll find it for you. Also stocks street-art…
Taupo
This skinny gallery represents more than 70 artists from around NZ across a multitude of mediums: carving, painting, ceramics, jewellery… Many items are…
Brunswick Heads Riverside Market
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Fantastic market that is beautifully sited by the river and will please everyone from fashionistas to crate diggers (so much vinyl!) or is just a good…
The West Coast
The town's best one-stop shop, this co-op showcases a wide range of local work, including pounamu (greenstone), jewellery, flax handbags, hand-coloured…
Melbourne
Although you'll spot Gorman – a colourful and sometimes kooky fashion label founded by Australian Lisa Gorman – around Melbourne, this clearance outlet…
West Coast Australia
Sells a striking range of pearl jewellery, designed by Pia Boschetti, much of it made with the pearls that she herself farms on the nearby Houtman…
Darling Harbour & Pyrmont
If you've ever wanted to pull a rabbit out of a hat, here's where you'll find the hat. This sizeable magic store has everything you'll need whether you…
Sunshine Coast
Sells 4WD permits, required to access the more off-track spots on nearby Bribie Island. Also stocks fishing essentials, including reels, hooks and bait…
Queenstown
Benefitting from travellers lightening their suitcases before jetting out, this 'preloved fashion boutique' is a great place to hunt for bargain designer…
Victoria
Drop by to browse new and used vinyl in this cool record store that also stocks an excellent selection of books. There are regular in-store gigs, too;…
Murwillumbah Showground Market
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Come for local produce, including tropical fruit and vegetables, food trucks and lots of craft. This monthly market is set on on the green of the…
Fremantle
An eclectic showcase of jewellery, apparel and design, much of it limited edition and mainly from local Fremantle artisans and designers. The coffee at…
Adelaide Hills
A passionate and unpretentious Hills gem, producing classic, artisan and experimental cheeses (soft styles a specialty) from locally grazing sheep and…
Southern WA
This airy gallery-cum-studio, some 32km east of Denmark, showcases beautiful handcrafted glasswork pieces by artists Mark and Paris – from abstract…
City Centre & Haymarket
Heavy on the bestsellers, this mammoth, mainstream bookshop has more than 250,000 titles spread over three floors (including a helluva lot of Lonely…
Melbourne Region
Based in country Victoria, Creswick Woollen Mills produces gorgeous blankets, throws and quilts using alpaca and lambswool, and also offers a small range…
Great Ocean Road
A big-name surf brand founded in Torquay back in the day, Quiksilver has its main showroom in Torquay, as well as this factory outlet full of bargains.
Blenheim
Large windows face the factory, allowing you to watch the chocolates being made while you're engulfed in the most mouthwatering fragrances and tempted…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
A great place to find mid-century furniture (the occasional Grant Featherston chair), Danish pottery, small design items and lamps of all shades and sizes…
Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter
Tucked away behind the Viaduct Harbour restaurant strip, Kura is a good place to find art, crafts and design from Māori artists. Works for sale include…
Dunedin
Bookworms will spend hours prowling the shelves of this sprawling store. With 140,000 catalogued books, and another 360,000 in storage, if you can't find…
Hunter Valley Chocolate Company
Hunter Valley
This warehouse stocks the numerous chocolatey and fudgey goodies of this company, as well as preserves and the like from other providers. There's a cafe…
Cairns
This treasure trove of all things vintage has been luring in the locals for more than 20 years. It's crammed full of one-off clothes, furniture, records,…
Sydney
On a street filled with cute shops in terraced houses, this is one of Paddington's more interesting women's boutiques, stocking a curated range from…
Perth
Quirky clothing, gifts and homewares designed and manufactured locally. Surrounding Angove St is an emerging hip North Perth neighbourhood with other…
Melbourne
Set over two floors, this large centre offers factory-outlet shopping at its most tempting. Big brands represented include Ben Sherman, Tumi, Lacoste,…
Palmerston North
An excellent independent bookshop, with classical music and serene, intelligent vibes. Pick up that guide to NZ craft beer you've been looking for and…
Parnell & Newmarket
An excellent showcase of work by NZ artists and designers, including prints, paintings, ceramics, jewellery and homewares. Many of the items for sale…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Specialises in Aboriginal artworks by artists from the Central and Western Desert region of Australia. Also sells arts 'n' crafts such as wooden children…
Victorian High Country
This sprawling indoor bazaar features goods imported from around India, North Africa, China and Japan. Its attached Cafe Fez is also worth a look.
Melbourne
Lovely, curated bookish eyrie with a focus on art, architecture, photography, music and underculture. Check it out on your way up to Rooftop Bar.
Fremantle
Music, including some rarities (on vinyl and CD); instruments from harmonicas to acoustic guitars; and concert tickets. Check out the 'Local's Board' for…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
This outstanding bookshop specialises in gay and lesbian tomes, with everything from queer crime and lesbian fiction to glossy pictorials and porn. A…
Melbourne
A fantastic shop attached to NGV International selling a range of beautiful arty books, cards, jewellery and ceramics, apparel and special-edition pieces…
