Canberra
Sprawling over several city blocks, this vast shopping centre includes a multiscreen cinema, a food court and department stores, as well as design,…
Must-see shopping in Australia
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…
Tasmania
This store sells take-away food, supplies and petrol (fill up here if you're heading south on the Western Explorer), and is an agent for Australia Post…
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…
Kingston Beach Handmade Market
Hobart
High-quality handmade arts and crafts, fresh local produce and good things to eat and drink, all just a short stroll from lovely little Kingston Beach –…
Australian Capital Territory
Located inside the village post office, this tiny little shop has a lovely curated collection of womenswear, accessories and various knick knacks…
The Southeast
Food, music and people – three of our favourite things about Cygnet, all on display at this twice-monthly market on the main street. Stalls usually number…
Newtown & the Inner West
A highly regarded backstreet commercial gallery that represents, among others, Aboriginal artists from the communities of Maningrida and Yirrkala in…
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…
Darwin
Darwin's oldest market is an Asian marketplace, with a tremendous range of tropical fruit and vegetables mingled with a heady mixture of spices and…
Sydney
This well-established William St boutique specialises in fine designer clothing for men and women. It represents Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen,…
West Coast Australia
Home to a couple of supermarkets and a coffee shop, this shopping centre can also be a lifesaver if you've wrecked your outdoor footwear and need to buy…
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…
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…
Victoria
One for budding gold prospectors, this shop specialises in quality detectors, pans, books and maps. It's 6km north of the city in an area called Jackass…
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…
Melbourne
A small space jam-packed with carefully selected titles, including a good selection of Australian literature – great when you need a novel late at night.
Manly
This quality surf shop offers longboards, shortboards, bodyboards, skateboards and surfing fashion. The owner is a proper surfer and can give local advice.
Hobart
Gorgeous (and ethically sourced) Aboriginal fine arts from around Australia have found their way to the Hobart waterfront. Packing and freight available.
Cradle Country & The West
Watch Huon pine being turned, and then buy the end results: kitchen utensils, platters, bowls, USB sticks, even rocking horses and $10,000 dining tables.
Townsville
Once a month on the first Friday of the month from February to December, head to the Strand for curios, crafts and knick-knacks in the balmy evening air.
Hobart
Stocks a hefty range of local wines and can organise shipping and tastings for groups. The boss says the future of Tasmanian wine is sparkling whites…
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.
Tasmania
Exhibits and sells inspiring, large-format landscape photographs. Sometimes closed if John is out on a field trip – call ahead or check the website.
Byron Bay
Local artists and designers show their wares at this popular night market. Expect leather goods, jewellery and clothing, plus live entertainment.
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.
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.
Hobart
Interesting furniture, vinyl, books, clothes, glassware and jewellery, old and not-so-old. The kitsch mid-century stuff is particularly cool.
Gold Coast
A hub for all Tamborine craft and gourmet products, and knick-knack heaven, if that's your thing. It gets slammed with visitors on weekends.
The East Coast
General store and newsagency. Has an ATM and sells petrol and holiday essentials: fishing rods, sunscreen, tackle, bait, buckets, spades…
Townsville
All the merchandise you could ever need to support the North Queensland Cowboys - the team shirts make a good gift for kids back home.
Melbourne
A chef's dream with its displays of spices from around the world, including Indigenous Australian blends, flavoured salts and sugars.
Bloomin' Tulips Foreshore Market
Tasmania
Held on the foreshore in East Wynyard, this market has stalls selling secondhand goods, plants, bric-a-brac, good food and more.
Hobart
Advice on what's biting where, plus fishing supplies and trout-fishing licences (per person per 48hr/week/month $23/38.50/60).
Launceston
Named after a legendary bushwalker, Paddy Pallin sells (and hires out) all the gear you need for your Tasmanian camping epic.
Launceston
Got designs on a mountain? Swing into this city store for all your outdoor gear requirements, plus sound bushwalking advice.
Canberra
Just what a secondhand bookshop should be, with shelves stacked to bursting with dusty volumes begging to be discovered.
Victoria
This indoor market is worth stopping by for its stalls selling vintage clothing, vinyl, collectables and bric-a-brac.
Tasmania
In the old Bardenhagens General Store (1888), Lilydale's IGA supermarket is a handy place to stock up on supplies.
Sydney
There are several galleries in Waterloo; this one represents community-based Aboriginal and Pacific Islander art.
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