Must-see shopping in New South Wales

  • Ginger & Smart boutique.

    Ginger & Smart

    Sydney

    Sexy, chic, modern clothes for women, designed by Sydney sisters Alexandra and Genevieve Smart.

  • Beehive Gallery shop in Newtown

    Beehive Gallery

    Newtown & the Inner West

    If it’s handmade or Japanese, it has a home in this lovely, handcraft-filled store.

  • Westfield Bondi Junction

    Sydney

    Vast. That’s the only word to describe this upmarket shopping mall. Expect to get lost; the space-time continuum does funny things as you explore the 400…

  • House of Priscilla

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Not only is Priscilla the queen of the desert, she also has her own boutique – not bad for a cinematic bus. Run by some of the city’s leading drag…

  • Kidstuff

    Sydney

    Now a successful chain, this colourful toy store originated in this area and this is by far its most charming shop. It's filled with educational,…

  • Arts & Industry Estate

    Byron Bay

    A minicity around 3km inland from Byron proper, the Arts & Industry Estate is home to Byron's community of creative businesses including Circus Arts,…

  • Kemenys

    Sydney

    A short walk up (and then a wobble down) the hill from Bondi Beach, Kemenys occupies a large soft spot in the hearts, minds and livers of Bondi locals…

  • Berkelouw Books

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Six generations of Berkelouws have specialised in second-hand books and printed rarities since setting up shop in Holland in 1812. The contemporary shops…

  • Slow Wine Co

    New South Wales

    Slow Wine Co specialises in small-lot, cool climate French varietals, with wine tastings often including informative chats about the production process…

  • Fabulous Mrs Fox

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    In what must be Bruns' most evocative house, Mrs Fox does have a fabulous collection of coastal fashion, homewares, vintage objects and jewellery. Also…

  • Santos Organics

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Housed in a beautiful historic corner building, here you can stock up on a range of health foods; herbal teas; lotions and potions; and organic produce…

  • Budgy Smugglers

    Manly

    This cheeky Northern Beaches swimwear brand appropriates a well-known Australian slang term for Speedos (think it through) and runs with it. Colourful men…

  • Blue Spinach

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    High-end secondhand clothing for penny-pinching label-lovers of all genders. If you can make it beyond the shocking blue facade (shocking doesn’t really…

  • St. Agni

    Byron Bay

    Slip your feet into summery leather sandals and slides in tan, olive and black tones by Byron Bay label St. Agni at its small studio in the Arts &…

  • C’s Flashback

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Looking for a secondhand Hawaiian shirt, some beat-up cowboy boots or a little sequinned 1940s hat like the Queen wears? We’re not sure exactly what C was…

  • Toolshed

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Two-foot dildos, life-sized dolls, codpieces, S&M paraphernalia and tons of porn – or just call in to buy tickets to upcoming parties. It has another…

  • Oxford

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A bargain outlet for a big local brand, Oxford stocks reasonably priced but stylish mens- and womenswear, including well-tailored shirts, suits and ties…

  • Our Corner Store

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Sells a carefully curated selection of products including men's and women's linen clothing, lingerie by Lonely, St Agni summer sandals and Salus lotions…

  • Zoo Emporium

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    One of several vintage shops near the intersection of Crown and Campbell Streets, this has two floors of gloriously loud '70s and '80s apparel. The ground…

  • Christopher Day Gallery

    Sydney

    This long-established gallery specialises in 19th- and 20th-century art, with canvases from premier names like Arthur Boyd and Lloyd Rees often available,…

  • Little Peach

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This little piece of Japan has been a Bangalow favourite for years. Regular buying trips to Tokyo mean a never-ending stock of wooden kokeshi dolls,…

  • Egg Records

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Just off King Street, this secondhand and new music store is the perfect place to, say, complete your collection of 1980s David Bowie 12-inch singles, or…

  • Stills Gallery

    Sydney

    Have a gander at some cutting-edge photography at this spacious backstreet gallery. It represents a swag of internationally recognised photographers,…

  • Scanlan Theodore

    Sydney

    Scanlan Theodore excels at beautifully made and finely silhouetted women’s outfits for evening or the office. Sophisticated patterns and colours…

  • Aquabumps

    Sydney

    Photographer/surfer Eugene Tan has been snapping photos of Sydney’s sunrises, surf and sand for 20 years. His colourful prints hang in this cool space,…

  • The Sonic

    New South Wales

    Housed in the former Masonic Hall, The Sonic is home to two funky retailers, JUMBLED and iglou, and a great cafe, Nimrods. Ubercool.

  • Surry Hills Markets

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    There’s a chipper community vibe at this monthly market, with mainly locals renting stalls to sell/recycle their old stuff: clothes, CDs, books and sundry…

  • Broadway Shopping Centre

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Inside the rejuvenated Grace Bros building (check out the cool old globes above the facade), this centre has dozens of shops, a food court, a cinema…

  • Farmers Market

    New South Wales

    An excellent farmers market held on the second Saturday of the month, with two locations depending on dates (Northcourt and Orange Showground); check the…

  • Angullong

    New South Wales

    This versatile winemaker has cleverly positioned itself as a glorified bottle shop, offering cellar-door tastings and sales in the bluestone stables of…

  • Annandale Galleries

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A highly regarded backstreet commercial gallery that represents, among others, Aboriginal artists from the communities of Maningrida and Yirrkala in…

  • Pour Tous

    Sydney

    This well-established William St boutique specialises in fine designer clothing for men and women. It represents Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen,…

  • High Heels

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Platforms and killer heels, many with a hefty sprinkling of sequins and glitter, are on offer just off Oxford St for gals and guys that want to make a big…

  • Blue Dog

    Newtown & the Inner West

    This Newtown classic has an excellent selection of posters of all types. It's the go-to for local students when some decoration of the new share house is…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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