Port Douglas
Indigenous art from across Australia, including from Arnhem Land and the Western Desert, lightly fills this beautiful space. Some is for collectors, other…
Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific
Fleurieu Peninsula
On the road to Mt Compass, 18km north of Victor Harbor, this Fleurieu success story opens its doors to cheese fans and milkshake mavens. Taste the gouda,…
Hunter Valley
This likeable market takes place at Sobels Winery. Browse the selection of homemade jams, pickles and other excellent local produce, admire the big goats…
Hobart
Bruny Island cheese whiz Nick Haddow has done so well making cheese offshore, that he's opened a cheesy cellar door in the Salamanca Arts Centre. Sit, sip…
Katoomba
Set in a former power station, this characterful bottle shop has some excellent wines from around the state and the world. There's a good deli section too…
Gisborne
Fill your travelling saddlebags with fresh fruit, macadamia nuts (and macadamia nut paste), smallgoods, honey, herbs, coffee, bread, pastries, fish,…
East Cape
The progressive East Cape Manuka Company sells soaps, oils, creams and honey made from potent East Cape manuka. It's also a good stop for a coffee, a…
Brisbane
Indie Junky stocks comics with cred, from classic DC, Dark Horse and Marvel titles, to female-, queer- and child-orientated works. You'll also find…
Wellington
A sweet little boutique full of gorgeous things – not least of which are the charming staff, who will point you in the direction of designer Euro…
Hastings & Around
Stock up at this excellent village deli with a separate corner dedicated to Hawke's Bay products including chocolate, olive oil and fruit preserves. Also…
Melbourne
A curated mix of beautiful, mostly hand-made items from around the globe is stocked at this interesting shop, including earrings, bags and wallets,…
Bay of Islands
Bright acrylic paintings and classic watercolours are the perfect souvenir to remember your Bay of Islands visit when you get back home. The eclectic…
Hobart
After swanning through the exhibits inside MONA and enjoying a wine or two, check out the excellent little shop near the entry, selling quirky,…
Circular Quay & The Rocks
Under a long white canopy, the stalls at this market are a focus for tourists, but some excellent handicrafts outweigh the amount of koala tat. Pick up…
Sydney
For decades this high-powered commercial gallery has showcased innovative contemporary work, representing artists such as Tracey Moffatt, David Noonan and…
Cairns
Although the gallery has closed, Canopy Art still operates an online gallery and shop showcasing prints, paintings, sculptures and weavings of Indigenous…
Sunshine Coast
Shop positively at this ethical co-op, which stocks local, wholesome and organic products, from fresh fruit, veggies and gourmet condiments to natural…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Housed in a beautiful three-storey terrace behind a lush stand of palm trees, this long-established gallery represents a coterie of Australian artists,…
Victoria
This great little bookstore stocks a well-sourced range of titles, including lots of international and Australian fiction. There's a large collection of…
Victoria
Come to this rustic cafe and shop to browse locally produced cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, wines, beers and much more. Buy provisions to take away, or…
Darwin
This online resource is a good way to get to know the lesser-known art galleries and artists around Darwin with around five studios involved. Aside from…
Melbourne
Everything is ethically produced, sustainable and animal friendly at this cute little gift shop that sells quirky greeting cards, ceramic planters in the…
Barossa Valley
Happens every Saturday in the big farm shed behind Vintners Bar & Grill, a few kilometres west of central Angaston. Expect hearty Germanic offerings,…
Newtown & the Inner West
This kooky showroom is crammed with classic and custom-made motorcycles and surfboards. A hybrid workshop, cafe and offbeat boutique, it stocks men's and…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Pop in and say hi to master woodturner Rick Taylor at his workshop and store. Items crafted from millennia-old kauri – prehistoric timber recovered from…
Hobart
In a lovely old city sandstone shopfront, Poet specialises in nonfiction and philosophy, plus its own line of stationery (including hats, leather goods…
Hobart
Offers an excellent selection of Tasmanian wine, spirits and craft beers (plus a few global interlopers, if they're up to scratch), as well as regular…
Victoria
An initiative to help assimilate Karen refugees who've settled in Nhill, this wonderful little shop sells traditional Karen handwoven striped shawls, bags…
Victoria
This market has a good selection of stalls, selling anything from produce to clothing to art, plus food vans. It's at the Ballarat Showgrounds, 2km north…
West Coast Australia
Just south of the visitor centre, Manduarah's crafty Sunday-morning market is a buzzy scene, with everything from pottery and photography to homemade food…
Victoria
Operating since 1866, this is a true general store and community hub, offering everything from regional wines and local produce to supermarket-style items…
The West Coast
Juergen Schacke's large-scale nature photography takes centre stage at this gallery/gift shop, which also sells an excellent range of NZ-made craft:…
Queenstown
Stock up on local and imported confectionery (fudge, chocolate truffles, boiled lollies – you name it!) at this Wonka-esque pantry. There's another branch…
West Coast Australia
Local photographer Karl specialises in stunning aerial photography of the surrounding region and beyond. Come here for prints of the Abrolhos Islands,…
Adelaide Hills
'Bustling' is such a corny, overused adjective…but in this case it applies! Market stalls fill oak-lined Druid Ave: much plant life, busking, pies, cakes,…
Phillip Island
The ladies of the local branch of that great institution, the Country Womens Association, sell jams, doilies, knitting, toys and other crafts made with…
Queenstown
Call in to ogle large-format, perspex-finished NZ landscapes from Queenstown-based photographer Stephan Romer. You may want to leave your credit card in…
The West Coast
Call in on weekdays to watch the blowers at work at the furnace producing glistening glass birds, multicoloured bowls and stemware. And yes, these fragile…
Bellarine Peninsula
The small home gallery of local artist Pip Williams features her vibrant lino prints of mostly local scenes, as well as hand-knitted alpaca jumpers,…
Darwin
This compact, crowded food-focused market is a local favourite. There's the full gamut of Southeast Asian cuisine, as well as plenty of ingredients to…
