Must-see shopping in New South Wales

  • Hunter Valley Chocolate Company

    Hunter Valley

    Sells a tempting array of locally made chocolate, truffles, fudge and other treats from a characterful bungalow. There are two other locations along Broke…

  • Mac's Opals

    Mid-North Coast

    This opal store also sells a selection of Heartland didgeridoos, which has a stellar reputation for high-quality instruments. Prices range from $250 to …

  • Riverina Grove

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    From marinated feta and olive oils to homemade jams and chutney. Lots of free tastings too. It's tucked away in a light industrial estate on the edge of…

  • Aloha Surf

    Manly

    This quality surf shop offers longboards, shortboards, bodyboards, skateboards and surfing fashion. The owner is a proper surfer and can give local advice.

  • Karlangu

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Some excellent Aboriginal art is for sale at this gallery near Wynyard, and staff are knowledgable and helpful. They can also arrange packing and postage.

  • Aesop

    Sydney

    Drop into this long and minimalist outpost of the Australian skincare champions to pick up something fragrant. Or book in for a facial; you deserve it.

  • Byron Twilight Market

    Byron Bay

    Local artists and designers show their wares at this popular night market. Expect leather goods, jewellery and clothing, plus live entertainment.

  • Calibre

    Sydney

    Hip, high-calibre Calibre fills the wardrobes of Sydney’s power players with schmick men's suits and shirts in seasonal fabrics and colours.

  • Kings Comics

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Like a tractor beam, Kings drags in fans of the genre in with its collection of comics, manga, graphic novels, toys, collectibles and apparel.

  • Sunshine Alley

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Byron Bay artist Susie Cadksy owns this well-curated boutique filled with contemporary jewellery, silk and cotton dresses, ceramics and hats.

  • Old Butter Factory

    Mid-North Coast

    Bellingen's 110-year-old butter factory now houses a small collection of craft and homewares shops, plus a gallery, opal dealers and a cafe.

  • Martin & Stein

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Decorative art pieces, antique jewellery and high security. On the ground floor of the QVB.

  • Chifley Plaza

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Overseas luxury brands compete with branches of Leona Edmiston and others in this handsome space under an office tower.

  • Aboriginal & Pacific Art

    Sydney

    There are several galleries in Waterloo; this one represents community-based Aboriginal and Pacific Islander art.

  • EQ Foodies & Farmers Market

    Sydney

    The Entertainment Quarter's markets have loads of regional produce, including delicious cheese and yogurt.

  • Lennox Community Market

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A very chilled, down-to-earth market with a wide variety of stalls and local live folk acts.

  • Manly Life Saving Club

    Manly

    Support this local institution by nipping upstairs to check out its worthwhile surf shop.

  • Hendrix & Harlow

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Stocks a range of beautiful furniture and homewares with an elegant coastal leaning.

  • Utopia Art

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Utopia exhibits Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists in a contemporary context.

  • Nimbin Artists Gallery

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Local artists and craftspeople display and sell their wares here.

  • Homewares shop Victoria's Basement

    Victoria’s Basement

    Newtown & the Inner West

    This huge warehouse (on the 1st floor, not in the basement) is packed to overflowing with high-quality kitchen and tableware at bargain-basement prices …

  • Westfield Parramatta.

    Westfield Parramatta

    Sydney

    This sizeable mall near the station has a wide range of midrange stores, as well as eating options.

  • Market City

    City Centre & Haymarket

    This large shopping centre above Paddy's Markets includes a big food court, heaps of discount fashion outlet shops (cheap Converse, anyone?), a…

  • Atelier

    Mid-North Coast

    Attached to a big fruit-and-vegetable store on the eastern approach to town, this deli-cafe sells baked goods and salads, as well as handy homemade frozen…

  • Best Little Bookshop in Town

    Sydney

    On Cronulla's main shopping strip, this bookshop lives up to its name, with passionate, knowledgable staff and an excellent selection of new and…

  • Thredbo Sports

    Snowy Mountains

    Sells and hires all the gear you'll need for summer and winter pursuits.