Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Stunning avant-garde lingerie, corsetry and accessories are on offer in this friendly store just off Oxford St where Darlinghurst blends into Paddington.
Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific
Brisbane
Stocks everything from Australian-themed calendars and outdoor survival guides, to glow-in-the-dark dinosaurs, telescopes and intelligent games for kids.
Tasmania
Cheeses, oils, wines and other edible goodies that Tasmania has to offer fill this classy gourmet food and homewares store at the top of the main street.
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
The name says it all. This store has been around for decades, furnishing Sydney with new and pre-owned jeans, cowboy boots and other essential Americana.
Bay of Islands
Sample a chocolate in the shop while watching the artisans at work through the factory window. There's also a cafe attached, selling pastries and gelato.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Browse more than 130 stalls for local handicrafts, offbeat souvenirs and regional produce. Live entertainment, food stalls and kids' activities to boot.
Mossenson Galleries – Indigenart
Perth
Serious Aboriginal art from around Australia but with a focus on WA artists. Works include weavings, paintings on canvas, bark and paper, and sculpture.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Vintage apparel, art and design from NZ craftspeople and good coffee make this raffish market a highlight of exploring Karangahape Rd's bohemian scene.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Bangalow heaves during it's monthly market, where you can find incredible local produce, both lovingly and sustainably grown, and some beautiful gifts.
Central Otago
In summer the Cromwell Heritage Precinct plays host to an excellent farmers market, running every Sunday from Labour weekend (late October) to Easter.
Canberra
Pick up superlative picnicking supplies at this eco-conscious grocer and food store, which also offers excellent prepared meals and green smoothies.
Victoria
A branch of the ever-expanding Mill Market brand, this huge collection of antiques, retro furnishings and knickknacks occupies the old wool sheds.
Canberra
Canberra's best music store by a mile. Buy it, talk it, trade it, live it. Ask about the local scene while you're browsing the new and old vinyl.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
World famous in Raglan since 1973, Soul Shoes’ range of handmade leather footwear has been joined by equally cool satchels, backpacks and bags.
Yulara
A wide range of quality, handmade Australian arts and crafts are displayed here, such as textiles, paintings and crafty Indigenous knick-knacks.
Port Douglas
This fun weekly market on the marina boardwalk features souvenirs, food stalls and live music, but it's pretty soulless and small out of season.
Melbourne Region
This gift shop stocks lovely homewares and bathwares imported from around the globe; think French-striped deckchairs and homemade Syrian soaps.
Hastings & Around
If you're awake on Sunday morning, the Hawke's Bay market at Hastings is mandatory. Bring an empty stomach, some cash and a roomy shopping bag.
Christchurch
A venerable Christchurch department store selling men’s and women’s fashions, cosmetics, travel goods, stationery and speciality NZ gifts.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Sells an excellent selection of arts, crafts, foodstuffs and homewares from local NZ designers. Also an interesting array of vintage clothing.
Brisbane
Intellectual, rainy-day gaming the old-fashioned way: chess, crosswords, Rubik's cubes, mah-jong, Scrabble, 1000-piece jigsaws and much more.
Alice Springs
High-end fine art from the Western Desert, including Utopia, is what this gallery is all about. They represent a number of big-name artists.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Last of the '70s-style markets is how the locals pitch this monthly event, which has trash and treasure, food stalls and regular live music.
Murray River
All the good stuff that grows around here in one place. A bacon-and-egg roll and some freshly squeezed orange juice will right your rudder.
Dunedin
This interesting, contemporary, fine-art gallery is worth a peek whether you're likely to invest in a substantial piece of Kiwi art or not.
Canberra
A lovely gift- and bookshop that's just as well curated as its name would suggest. It's a great place to pick up a unique gift or souvenir.
South Coast NSW
Monthly market with 200-plus stalls of arts, crafts and local produce. There are smaller produce markets on the other Sundays of the month.
Darwin
A popular community market north of the city in the Nightcliff Shopping Centre. You'll find lots of secondhand goods and designer clothing.
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
This family-run jewellery shop is a great place to learn about local sapphires and to pick up designer jewellery at very reasonable prices.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
There's everything here from avocados to antiques and aromatherapies. Produce stalls join clothing- and craft-sellers and vintage dealers.
Greymouth
Browse pounamu jewellery – mainly in Māori-style designs but also crosses – all created from genuine West Coast greenstone.
Port Douglas
PD's Sunday market is legendary for its locally made crafts and jewellery, healthcare products, local tropical fruits and fresh produce.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Designed by Liz and Neville Findlay, the iconic Zambesi label offers sought-after NZ clothing coveted by both locals and internationals.
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This eclectic showcase for the island's artsy fraternity sells everything from paintings and sculpture to handmade soap and local honey.
City Centre & Haymarket
This long-established spot is Sydney's best music store for metal of all genres and hard rock. Horns up! The entrance is on Bathurst St.
Exmouth
New and secondhand kites, full beginners' kits and lots of local info from these experts, who also rent out fully stocked campervans.
Taupo
Ginormous sporting and equipment store selling everything you need for cycling, motorbiking, snow sports, camping, tramping and more.
Newcastle City Farmers & Makers Market
Newcastle
A fabulous showcase of Hunter Valley gourmet produce, plus international delights like Tibetan dumplings and buttery French pastries.
Wellington
Your one-stop-shop for stuffed bats, Jesus terrariums, monkey skulls, rabbit feet, art books and kooky gifts for 'house and homme'.
Victorian High Country
On the road from Milawa to Everton, EV Olives Groves offers the fruity taste of oils, olives and tapenades. Only open on weekends.
