Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific

  • Strangely Normal

    City Centre & Britomart

    Quality, NZ-made men's tailored shirts straight out of Blue Hawaii sit alongside hipster hats, sharp shoes and cufflinks.

  • Mission Beach Markets

    Townsville & Mission Beach

    Local arts, crafts, jewellery, tropical fruit, homemade gourmet goods and more overflow from stalls at the Mission Beach Markets.

  • Kate Sylvester

    Parnell & Newmarket

    One of NZ's most respected designers, Kate Sylvester's playful and stylish designs often feature interesting and vibrant fabrics.

  • Milawa Mustard

    Victorian High Country

    Along the main street of Milawa, Milawa Mustard offers tastings of its handmade seeded mustards, herbed vinegars and preserves.

  • Lonsdale St Traders

    Canberra

    Find homewares, fashion, jewellery and other lovely things to covet at this small collection of stores in the heart of Braddon.

  • Hobart Book Shop

    Hobart

    Step into the hushed Hobart Book Shop, with its excellent array of reads and dedicated wall full of Tasmanian authorly efforts.

  • Cotters Market

    Townsville

    With around 200 craft and food stalls, as well as live entertainment, it's one of the best weekly markets in north Queensland.

  • Wino's

    Blenheim

    If your time is limited, pop into Wino’s, a sterling one-stop shop for some of Marlborough’s finer and less common drops.

  • Aspects of Kings Park

    Perth

    Australian art, homewares, chunky jewellery and coffee-table books with an emphasis on handcrafted pieces and organic shapes.

  • Book Barn

    Melbourne Region

    This tiny bookshop by the lake specialises in rare and unusual second-hand books and has a little cafe overlooking the lake.

  • NT General Store

    Darwin

    This casual, corrugated-iron warehouse has shelves piled high with camping and bushwalking gear, as well as a range of maps.

  • Craft ACT

    Canberra

    Part design shop, part museum, this beautiful space showcases art from local craftspeople and stages temporary exhibitions.

  • Bellingen Community Market

    Mid-North Coast

    A regional sensation, with more than 260 stalls selling fresh produce, artisanal food products, craft, clothing and plants.

  • Byron Community Market

    Byron Bay

    The biggest market in the region where organic farmers and foodies meet alternative therapists, craftspeople and musicians.

  • Bob Boutique

    Victoria

    Cute little shop stocking handmade items and jewellery by local designer Sonia Brit among other Australian artisan makers.

  • Dead Souls

    Dunedin

    Crammed to the rafters with interesting volumes. Worth a peek just for the ceiling, which is papered with old book covers.

  • Tony Sly Pottery

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Subtle and natural colours and a mix of rustic and more modern designs feature at this store and workshop at Raglan Wharf.

  • Trigger Brothers

    Victoria

    A Point Leo original, this board shaper was established way back in 1968. It sells surfboards and stand-up paddle boards.

  • Perrin Clarke Photography

    Port Douglas

    Stunning photography from Far North Queensland, available for printing in a conveniently wide range of sizes and formats.

  • Napier Urban Farmers Market

    Napier

    Score some superfresh local produce: fruit, vegies, bread, coffee, dairy products, honey, wine… Who needs supermarkets?

  • Josophan's

    Blue Mountains

    This Leura success story produces absolutely delicious chocolates. You can watch them being made in the back of the shop.

  • Akira Isogawa

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Japanese-born Australian designer Isogawa produces meticulously tailored women's ensembles, featuring gorgeous fabrics.

  • Providore at Meletos

    Yarra Valley

    Homewares, regional produce, freshly baked bread and cut flowers are sold at this stylish shop in the Meletos complex.

  • Mason Gallery

    Darwin

    Features bold dot paintings from the Western and Central Desert regions, as well as works from Arnhem Land and Utopia.

  • Makin' Whoopie

    Cairns

    This sweet little shop has oodles of locally crafted goodies, including art, curios, pottery, homewares and jewellery.

  • Barwon Heads Winestore

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Excellent boutique bottle shop specialising in Bellarine wines, local craft beers and Australian-distilled spirits.

  • Jila Arts

    Alice Springs

    One of the better galleries selling original works, with a focus on contemporary paintings from the Western Desert.

  • Avid Reader

    Brisbane

    Diverse pages, a little cafe in the corner and frequent readings and bookish events: a real West End cultural hub.

  • Smithfield Shopping Centre

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This large shopping centre services the northern beaches area with two supermarkets and speciality stores galore.

  • Zambesi

    Parnell & Newmarket

    One of the most famous fashion labels to come out of NZ, and much sought after by local and international celebs.

  • Ballina Markets

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    These car-boot-style markets are Ballina's biggest. They are held by the river on the third Sunday of each month.

  • Huffer

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Stylish technical apparel and streetwear from a hip NZ company with its roots in snowboarding and skateboarding.

  • Little Black Gallery

    Bay of Islands

    Off the beaten track along a bamboo-lined lane, this tiny stylish gallery sells unique jewellery, art and gifts.

  • Spence

    Great Ocean Road

    An endearing boutique featuring locally designed items and wonderful handmade Great Ocean Road–themed pieces.

  • Mackay Showgrounds Markets

    Whitsunday Coast

    This weekly market is Mackay's best for farm produce, seafood, clothing, natural products and other eclectica.

  • London St Bookshop

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Dimly lit and crammed full of intriguing volumes, this charming secondhand bookshop is a bibliophile's dream.

  • St Anne's

    Victoria

    Offers free tastings of local wines. Taste the range of fortified wines, aged in 100-year-old spirit barrels.

  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Mid-sized shopping centre with a supermarket (open later hours); on the highway by the turn-off to Clifton.

  • Bartholomews Meadery

    Southern WA

    Great for sampling and purchasing spiced or berry mead; home-made, honey-based ice cream; and local honey.

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