Melbourne
Surprises abound in this 'Cabinet of Curiosities'. The strangest of shops, it stocks taxidermy, fossils and feathers, insects in jars, antique scientific…
Must-see shopping in Victoria
Victoria
One for those keen to stock up on Gippsland cheeses, condiments and wines, as well as excellent local craft beers, including ales from nearby Bruthen,…
Victoria
Part of the red-brick Mill complex, this cavernous space is filled with stallholders selling vintage bric-a-brac, clothing and vinyl.
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
The brother-and-sister design duo at Alpha60 keep the cool kids happy with their sharp and sophisticated yet quirky clothes at their women's store here on…
Melbourne
This independent bookshop has a focus on popular science and philosophy, but it also stocks an excellent range of general titles. It often hosts author…
Victoria
Set up by a group of local artists, this art gallery features contemporary paintings and lithographs, sculpture and hand-made jewellery. Everything's for…
Melbourne Region
Specialising in low-fi and low-intervention wines, this excellent shop stocks more than 200 mostly regional wines as well as locally produced cider and…
Victoria
A branch of the ever-expanding Mill Market brand, this huge collection of antiques, retro furnishings and knickknacks occupies the old wool sheds.
Melbourne Region
This gift shop stocks lovely homewares and bathwares imported from around the globe; think French-striped deckchairs and homemade Syrian soaps.
Victorian High Country
On the road from Milawa to Everton, EV Olives Groves offers the fruity taste of oils, olives and tapenades. Only open on weekends.
Victorian High Country
Along the main street of Milawa, Milawa Mustard offers tastings of its handmade seeded mustards, herbed vinegars and preserves.
NGV Design Store at Federation Square
Melbourne
This gallery shop has a wide range of international design magazines, a kids' section and a good selection of artsy objects.
Melbourne Region
This tiny bookshop by the lake specialises in rare and unusual second-hand books and has a little cafe overlooking the lake.
Victoria
Cute little shop stocking handmade items and jewellery by local designer Sonia Brit among other Australian artisan makers.
Victoria
A Point Leo original, this board shaper was established way back in 1968. It sells surfboards and stand-up paddle boards.
Yarra Valley
Homewares, regional produce, freshly baked bread and cut flowers are sold at this stylish shop in the Meletos complex.
Bellarine Peninsula
Excellent boutique bottle shop specialising in Bellarine wines, local craft beers and Australian-distilled spirits.
Great Ocean Road
An endearing boutique featuring locally designed items and wonderful handmade Great Ocean Road–themed pieces.
Victoria
Offers free tastings of local wines. Taste the range of fortified wines, aged in 100-year-old spirit barrels.
Geelong
Very cool indie record shop specialising in underground, non-mainstream vinyl, CDs and books.
Bellarine Peninsula
Dunk bread into samples of cold-pressed extra-virgin and chilli-infused olive oils.
Woodend Community Farmers Market
Melbourne Region
Plenty of locally grown produce, food and coffee stalls and entertainment.
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Crumpler’s bike-courier bags – designed by two former couriers looking for a bag they could hold their beer in while cycling home – are what started it…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
You'll find some of the most aesthetically beautiful – as well as functional – porcelainware at Australian-designed Mud. Coffee mugs, milk pourers, salad…
Melbourne
With more than 300 stores, a bowling alley, cinemas, bars, eateries and rooftop glamping, this complex can be fiendishly noisy and confusing, but the…
Melbourne
A French interloper in this most Italian of streets, La Parisienne specialises in authentically Gallic smallgoods and take-home dishes. Boudin blanc and…
Melbourne
Scanlan Theodore helped define the Melbourne look in the 1980s and, despite the cut-throat nature of local retail, the label is still going strong with…
Yarra Valley
There are over 300 wineries in Yarra Valley but only one-third of these open their doors to visitors. This operation in the Alchemy Distillery compound…
Melbourne
A Carlton stalwart since 1965, tiny Poppy is a riot of intriguing toys, decorative objects and other happy-making paraphernalia. From beautiful…
Bellarine Peninsula
Along with cheese, nothing better complements a day of wine tasting than olives, and here you can sample estate-grown Kalamatas, along with 10 varieties…
Melbourne
Sydney retailer Incu has set up shop in Melbourne and stocks a range of clothing by contemporary menswear designers: crisp tailored shirts from Weathered,…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
An excellent place to find a made-in-Melbourne souvenir that won’t end up at the back of the cupboard. Textiles, furniture and other art pieces change…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
Grandma Dot and Grandpa Herb smile down upon this tiny corner boutique from a mural-sized photo, right at home among the vintage floral fabrics, Japanese…
Melbourne
Nordic-inspired Vincent Design ensures that every aspect of your day is aesthetically pleasing. Shop for local and international design objects, from…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Aunt Maggie's is an organic grocery store that stocks a great range of fresh produce, chemical-free skincare and bathroom products, herbal teas, organic…
Great Ocean Road
The spot to pick up fresh seafood, with a great selection of locally caught fish, lobster, mussels, prawns, abalone and squid. It's one mainly for those…
Melbourne
An Aussie icon, even for city slickers, this brand will kit you out in stylish essentials for working the land, including a pair of its famous boots. The…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Melbourne-based designer Kylie Zerbst set up Obüs back in 1998, and this is her first shop. Known for bright, geometric patterns and soft bamboo-cotton…
Yarra Valley
Symbolic of Marysville's rise from the ashes, this old-fashioned shop was one of the first businesses rebuilt after Black Saturday. It sells lollies,…
