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  1. Books Stuff

    An eclectic collection of new, old and local books, with a nice 'reading' courtyard. BYO coffee.

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    Boffins

    Boffins' technical and specialist range includes travel.

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  3. B

    Avid Reader

    Diverse selection, excellent cafe and frequent readings and other events.

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    Atlas Divine

    Hip women's and men's clobber: jeans, quirky tees, dresses etc.

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  5. Alps & Amici

    Esteemed chef Daniel Alps has set up this smart providore where you can buy his restaurant-quality meals to take away, classy cakes, cheeses, meats and seafood, the freshest fruit and veg, and Tasmanian beer and wine.

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    Absells Chart Map Centre

    Absells carries an impressive range of quality regional maps, topographic maps and nautical charts.

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    Aboriginal Art & Craft Gallery

    Tends to be less high end than Indigenart.

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  8. Red Centre Farm

    Twelve kilometres south of Ti Tree, the Red Centre Farm sells unique Territory-style wine - made from mangoes. If that sounds a bit hard to swallow, try the other mango products, such as toppings, marinades and ice cream.

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    Gaslight Collectables & Old Books

    Gaslight Collectables & Old Books is a treasure trove of old books and antiques; browsers can leaf through this shop's treasures while savouring an espresso coffee.

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  10. Red Hill Market

    The popular Red Hill Market is held the first Saturday of each month.

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  12. Spencer & Murphy Booksellers

    Bookish types will love this haven laden with new and secondhand books. The chatty owner is a hunter and collector of rare and antiquarian books, including the works of Australian writer, Ion L Idriess. While you're at it, grab a coffee.

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  13. Palm Cove Supermarket

    Self-caterers should head to the tiny Palm Cove Supermarket.

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  14. Mungalli Creek Dairy

    At Mungalli Creek Dairy you can relish boutique biodynamic dairy products including chai yoghurt, cheese and sinfully rich cheesecake and, while you're at it, check out the cheese-making room. Samples are offered.

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  15. John Melick & Co

    John Melick & Co is the place to go for a good range of camping and bushwalking gear, Driz-a-Bone oilskins, Akubra hats, boots and workwear. Functional, and also good Aussie souvenirs.

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  16. Exchange Bookshop

    Exchange Bookshop has been selling new and secondhand books for over 60 years. A good place to pick up some fresh beach reading titles at an affordable price.

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  17. Crackerbox Palace

    If you like your retro, you'll like Crackerbox. You may not fit the fabulous '50s furniture in your backpack, but a Viva Tijuana! record makes for easy carry-on luggage. Polyester and paisley hang from the clothes racks, and preloved books and titbits cram the shelves.

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  18. Cotters Market

    Cotters Market has about 200 craft and food stalls, as well as live entertainment; it's wheelchair accessible. There's also a night market along the Strand on the first Friday of the month from May to December.

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  19. Clifton Village Shopping Centre

    Self-caterers can frequent the supermarket at Clifton Village Shopping Centre.

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    Cairns Central Shopping Centre

    Cairns has two multilevel shopping centres, where you can peruse a vast array of shops in a climate-controlled bubble: Pier Marketplace, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

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  21. Australian Geographic

    This is the retail arm of the Australian Geographic Society, which publishes a glossy quarterly journal (of the same name) and is dedicated to the promotion of Australia's unique environment. These excellent stores sell ace science-type toys for kids, as well as calendars, specialist titles and other fun things for adults.

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  23. Angus & Robertson

    A chain store carrying titles from most categories. Not the most exciting or relaxed atmosphere ever, but a good place to source a popular title, or browse new releases.

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    Bivouac Outdoor

    Clothing, footwear and rugged gear.

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    Karen Walker

    Join Madonna and Kirsten Dunst in wearing Walker’s cool (but pricey) threads.

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    Karen Walker

    Join Madonna and Kirsten Dunst in wearing Walker’s cool (but pricey) threads.

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