Brisbane
Ethically minded, pocket-sized Sun & Company showcases small-batch, locally made gifts and homewares. Expect an eclectic edit spanning anything from…
Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific
Sydney
The quintessential Aussie surf shop, Rip Curl began down south in Victoria, but drops in here perfectly overlooking the Bondi shore breaks. Beyond huge…
Melbourne
This defiantly prospering indie bookshop has a ground-floor branch at the State Library with a dangerously loaded bargains table, switched-on staff and…
Darwin
All manner of creative jewellery (especially silver and precious stones) and classy women's summer fashions are on offer at this city centre store. They…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
If you just stumbled in here wanting Aspirin or to make up a prescription, you'll be gobsmacked at the extraordinary range of skincare, perfumes and home…
Melbourne
This flagship store is in a restored theatre. The ceramics, favoured by many Australian restaurants, are purchased direct from makers. Affordable plates…
Byron Bay
A locally grown business that’s hit the big time (like 1 million Instagram lovers), this fashion empire’s floaty patterned dresses are seen all over Byron…
Tasmania
Get your fingers sticky while enjoying free tastings of the 50-plus different types of honey on sale at this shop in Chudleigh, 6.6km east of Mole Creek…
Sydney
Kirribilli's general market (7am to 3pm, 4th Saturday of the month) offers exotic foods and lively harbourside hubbub, and sells everything from vintage…
Brisbane & Around
While this market may not be especially big, its 20 or so stalls do offer some good regional products, from seasonal fruit and veggies, to herbs, cheeses…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Around for almost 30 years, this working candle factory sells hand-dipped paraffin candles shaped like marijuana leaves, rainbow pyramids, wizards and…
Launceston
In the loft above Stillwater Restaurant at Ritchie’s Flour Mill you’ll find this excellent repository of good things for the home, kitchen, stomach and…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Northside Record’s stock is DJ-mash-up eclectic, from NY hard salsa to hip-hop and straight-up funk to Bollywood soundtracks – much of it on vinyl…
Brisbane
Rickety bookshelves and squeaky floorboards set a nostalgic scene at this sprawling repository of pre-loved pages. While the true number of books on offer…
Melbourne
Make like a gentleman in this tailoring showroom and workshop, where you can have a suit designed, pick up ties, pocket squares and alpaca scarves, and…
Cairns
Head here if your supply of shark-bite T-shirts is running low, or you need your name engraved on a grain of rice. It's souvenir city, but worth a stroll…
Outback South Australia
The only bookshop between Adelaide and Alice Springs, sincere little Underground Books occupies part of a 1930s dugout and has shelves full of books on…
Melbourne
In a soothing, light-filled space, Nest stocks a gorgeous range of homewares and gifts, from 100%-linen bedding to soy candles, Aesop skincare and a range…
Melbourne
Art at its democratic best, Signed & Numbered deals in affordable, limited-edition prints from more than 60 local and international artists, both emerging…
The Whitsundays
Delivers fresh provisions around Airlie Beach, to various island resorts, including Long Island's self-catering Palm Bay Resort, and to bareboat charter…
Brisbane & Around
Frankly, the famous apple pie at Sutton's is a little overrated, not to mention overpriced (slice $14.50). That said, it's worth a visit for its excellent…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Serving the LGBT+ community for three decades, this bookshop stocks a huge range of gay-friendly and gender-diverse books (fiction and non-fiction), along…
Melbourne
Perfectly located off the foyer of the Sun Theatre, this wonderful little bookshop has the kind of passionate staff that can recommend a tome to suit any…
Victorian High Country
As well as being a bike store, Alpine Cellars stocks one of the best collections of local wines and craft beers in the area – from King Valley, Beechworth…
Original & Authentic Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
For more than 20 years this centrally located gallery has sourced traditional and contemporary Indigenous art from the Central and Western Deserts, the…
The Wairarapa
Adjoining the busy Village Cafe, this cavernous store is an excellent place to buy local wine and maybe taste some, too. They also sell divine comestibles…
Adelaide Hills
Recently relocated from Mt Barker's industrial backblocks to Hahndorf's main street (movin' on up), Buzz Honey has been generating quite a buzz of late,…
Melbourne
Despite its modest size, this independent trader packs a punch. Lose track of time while leafing through local and international fiction and biographies,…
Alice Springs
Buskers, craft stalls, sizzling woks, smoky satay stands, Aboriginal art, jewellery and knick-knacks make for a relaxed stroll at this seasonal Sunday…
Fremantle
Celebrating a sunny corner location for the past 30 years, this bookworm's dream has comfy armchairs for browsing, and a superb collection of Australian…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This homegrown empire specialises in citrus- and botanical-based aromatic balms, hair masques, scents, cleansers and oils in iconically simple packaging…
Hunter Valley
Offers an exceptional range of handcrafted creamy soft cheeses from a little factory where you can peer in and watch the process. The goat's-cheese log,…
The West Coast
Take time to sample Blackball's namesake salami, beloved up and down the West Coast. The garlic and peppercorn varieties have a kick, the venison version…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Japanese design duo Hoshika Oshimie and her sound-artist collaborative partner, Tatsuyoshi Kawabata, have created waves in Melbourne since Hoshinka…
Dunedin
This cooperative of Dunedin designers sells high-end fashion, jewellery and homewares made by its 12 members and special guests. You'll find bright and…
Bay of Islands
A Russell outpost of this Kerikeri-based store selling clothing and homewares in the latest textures, fabrics and colours. Fashionistas will recognise…
Melbourne
In addition to a range of CD titles and vinyl across all genres, Basement Discs has regular in-store lunchtime performances by big-name touring and local…
Victorian High Country
The studio-cum-gallery-cum-shop of internationally renowned potter John Dermer, Kirby’s Flat Pottery is a great place to pick up affordable, original…
Bay of Islands & Northland
It's an unusual spot for a Dutch-style delicatessen, but the Kaiwaka Cheese Shop has long been an essential stop for travelling foodies seeking some…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
No, it’s not a bar for jazz obsessives, but rather a sexy, dark-hearted shop selling high-quality leather and rubber gear. All genders are catered for,…
