Brisbane
Central Brisbane lives out its bucolic village fantasies when local growers and artisans descend on Reddacliff Pl to sell their prized goods. Fill your…
Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific
Brisbane
A lifesaver for those who have it all, Green Tangerine stocks a sharp, eclectic mix of mostly Australian design objects. Cast your eye across neatly…
Sydney
Expecting the dank aroma of second-hand books? Forget it! Follow your nose up to the cafe, then browse through three floors of pre-loved tomes, new…
Adelaide
Don't mind dragging yourself out of bed too early on a Sunday and paying $6 for an organic parsnip? Then the Adelaide Farmers Market is for you! Actually,…
Byron Bay
Local producers gather to sell their mostly organic goods here, with hot coffee and hot-food stalls providing breakfast and brunch if you want to listen…
Melbourne
The breadth of this shop’s new and secondhand collection is astounding, ranging from obscure gastronomic histories and books with Indigenous and bush…
Brisbane
Spanning two city blocks, this busy pedestrian strip is home to major department stores, shopping arcades and malls, big-name fashion chains and…
Adelaide
Named after a famed Rundle St trader from the 1920s (the first woman in SA to incorporate a business) this hip shop is the place for fab frocks, rockin'…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Specialising in furniture from the 1950s and '60s, Dean Angelucci’s store is well known for its treasures. There are smaller pieces such as lighting and…
Newtown & the Inner West
Inspired by ‘trash pop culture, hot rods and rock and roll’, this cool cat coughs up retro clothing and accessories for all genders and ages (including…
Newtown & the Inner West
Alexandria's favourite factory-garden-farm-cafe hosts these excellent markets, with a rotating crop of crafty stallholders and delicious baked treats.
Adelaide
Stocks a snarling range of Americana punk, skate, vintage, biker and rockabilly gear, plus secondhand cowboy boots. Rock on! Check out the Facebook page…
Adelaide
Textiles, jewellery, bags, cards and canvases from a 35-member local arts co-op: prime gifts-for-the-folks-back-home terrain. Meet the artists in-store.
Sydney
Chic and cheeky women's street clothes and swimwear from sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. There are other stores around town.
Perth
Cool designer knick-knacks, one-off finds, handmade ceramics and framed tea towels. If you need a quirky gift, this is your spot.
Byron Bay
Pick up some beach reading material at this well-loved bookstore and a coffee to take away from the cart out the front.
Great Ocean Road
A top bookstore that stocks an interesting and varied collection of new-release fiction. Also good for kids' books.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Excellent independent bookshop with a great selection of NZ authors and NZ-themed books.
Wellington
Fancy duds for dudes: great service and sharp tailoring for the capital's cool cats.
Fremantle
Curated works handmade by young, local designers with a distinctly boho vibe fill the space known as MANY 2.0. Typically Fremantle, it marries creativity…
Taupo
More than 600 unique glass sculptures fill the garden and surroundings of this gallery, around 10km north of Taupo on SH5. Glass-blowing displays and an…
Brisbane
Sustainably minded Swop sells (and buys) high-quality threads, accessories and footwear from the '60s to today. Flick through colour-coded racks for fun…
Melbourne Region
Sleepily ensconced in the hills 35km north of Melbourne is the township of St Andrews, which is synonymous with its hippy market. Every Saturday morning…
Brisbane & Around
What’s wine without cheese? The Granite Belt’s leading cheesemaker makes 11 cows' milk cheeses (all available for sampling), including double and triple…
Hobart
Filling the lawns behind Lower Sandy Bay Beach (aka Long Beach; about 5km south of central Hobart), this summer market runs to a beat of waves and live…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
An independent bookshop with book launches, author interviews and intimate gigs from local musicians (check the website). When you've finished browsing…
Noosa
Behind glass panels, Thomas makes Noosa's finest surfboards, both ready-to-ride and custom made. It also stocks its own fashion label, alongside niche…
Standard Market Company Fruit & Deli
Fortitude Valley
Part of the James St Market precinct, this upscale provedore draws locals with its sophisticated fridge and pantry fare. While the fresh produce is…
Hunter Valley
Staff will chat about cheesy comestibles all day long, especially during the daily 11am and 3pm cheese talks. There’s a variety of styles available for…
Gold Coast
For over a decade, the Witches Chase has been producing small-batch cheese, yoghurt and ice cream from hyper-local 'animal-centred' dairies with pasture…
Fortitude Valley
True to its name, this contemporary Bowen Hills gallery-shop celebrates the work of independent, mostly local creatives. Prices are reasonable, with…
Noosa
Established in 1994, this iconic brand was one of the first to sell traditional-style longboards at the beginning of the longboard renaissance in Oz. Two…
Melbourne
Melbourne’s oldest bookshop (established 1922) has a large range of general titles and an extensive stock of books on art, classics and poetry.
Brisbane & Around
Revamped and expanded, Grand Central is the largest shopping centre in the Darling Downs, with a style more akin to a capital city than a regional town…
Taupo
Plenty of food stalls and trucks, local souvenirs, arts and crafts and a scattering of produce are all good reasons to make your first coffee of the day…
Victoria
This bookshop features the works of esteemed local children's author Alison Lester. Many of her books are set in the Gippsland area; she's most known for…
Launceston
Launcestonians once sheltered beneath the umbrellas made here by R Shott & Sons from 1921. A rare example of an intact early 20th-century store, complete…
Noosa
Whet your appetite at this wonderful weekly ode to all things fresh and artisanal. Bag organic veggies, aromatic herbs, local seafood, meats and olives,…
Gold Coast
As far as shopping malls go, this Gold Coast institution is one of the most satisfying. A sprawling mini-city, it has an elegant design that makes the…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
One of Melbourne’s most popular art-and-craft markets showcases the best of local designers. Here you’ll find up to 120 creatives selling jewellery,…
