Must-see shopping in Australia

  • Woolloongabba Antique Centre

    Brisbane

    Brisbane's biggest antiques centre is a veritable sea of memories and design inspiration. Scour its 60-plus stalls for original and upcycled furniture …

  • Noosa Chocolate Factory

    Brisbane

    Don't delude yourself: the small-batch, artisanal chocolates from this Sunshine Coast Willy Wonka will override any self-control. Best sellers include…

  • Maiocchi

    Brisbane

    Home-grown Maiocchi is well known for its fun, vintage-inspired frocks. Brighten your wardrobe with custom prints, '50s silhouettes and the odd Japanese…

  • Kunara Organic Marketplace

    Sunshine Coast

    This sprawling temple to all things organic and sustainable offers fresh fruit and vegetables, beauty products, natural-fibre clothing and holistic health…

  • Design a Space

    Melbourne

    You know the envy you feel when someone tells you they bought an incredible item of clothing overseas? Your payback is now at this colourful, quirky and…

  • Readings

    Melbourne

    A wander around this defiantly prosperous indie bookshop can occupy an entire afternoon, if you’re so inclined. There’s a dangerously loaded (and good…

  • Double Double

    Brisbane

    An inconspicuous lift takes the style council up to Double Double, quite possibly Brisbane's edgiest unisex fashion boutique. Its edits of youthful,…

  • Jet Black Cat Music

    Brisbane

    Serious music fans know all about Shannon Logan and her little West End record shop. She's usually behind the piano-cum-counter, chatting with a loyal fan…

  • Kent's Saddlery

    Brisbane & Around

    Family-run Kent's is well known for its high-quality leather goods, handcrafted on site. Even if you don't have a horse for their handsome saddles, you'll…

  • Chapel Street Bazaar

    Melbourne

    This old arcade is a sprawling, retro-obsessive riot and the closest thing you'll find to Aladdin's 'Cave of Wonders'. There are trinkets, jewellery and…

  • Folio Books

    Brisbane

    Bibliophiles flock to Folio for an eclectic, sophisticated collection of titles covering everything from Canberra politics and Queensland modernism, to…

  • Goldfields Aboriginal Art Gallery

    Western Australia

    Don Green is a well-known figure in Kalgoorlie and his collection of Aboriginal art from all over the region is extensive. Also sold are boomerangs …

  • Treat Factory

    South Coast NSW

    One of the commercial success stories of the region, the Treat Factory is as much a feast for the eyes as for sweet-inclined appetites. This old-fashioned…

  • Honey House

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    A Kuranda institution since 1959, this heavenly honey shop is worth a look, whether or not you have a sweet tooth. Kids will marvel at the glass-enclosed…

  • Mediterranean Wholesalers

    Melbourne

    This foodie haven founded in 1961 is Australia's largest European food shop. Shop for a picnic with friends, get lost in the aisles, or have an espresso…

  • Little Bottleshop

    Newtown & the Inner West

    One of Sydney's best bottle shops for those interested in Australian wine, this unassuming place features an excellent curated selection of small-vineyard…

  • Wurinbeena Gallery

    Victoria

    This excellent not-for-profit gallery displays artworks by local Koorie artists; there's a mix of contemporary and traditional pieces, featuring anything…

  • Rip Curl Surf Factory Outlet

    Great Ocean Road

    Rip Curl's shiny main outlet is in Surf City Plaza, but head round the back to the industrial estate for the factory outlet, where you'll get 30% off the…

  • Paddington Markets

    Sydney

    Originating in the 1970s, when they were drenched in the scent of patchouli oil, these markets are considerably more mainstream these days. They're still…

  • Chunky Timber Co

    Western Australia

    Kim 'Chunky' Gent has been turning chunks of reclaimed Goldfields hardwoods into beautiful, functional pieces for over 20 years. Don't leave without a…

  • Gleebooks

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Gleebooks is one of Sydney’s best bookshops, with its aisles full of politics, arts and general fiction titles, and the staff really know their stuff…

  • Foundry

    Victoria

    This wonderful art collective has a small shop representing the work of its 45 artists; browse handmade jewellery, vintage clothing and art pieces. Check…

  • Mermaid Leather

    Southern WA

    Exquisite wallets, purses and handbags, sustainably made from fish leather that would otherwise be scrapped by the fishing industry. Designer happy to…

  • Nomad Art Gallery

    Darwin

    Around since 2005, this excellent high-end gallery sells contemporary Indigenous art, including limited-edition paintings, textiles, carpets, bronzes and…

  • Magabala Books

    Broome

    Brilliant Indigenous publishers showcasing Kimberley storytelling with a selection of novels, social history books, biographies and children’s literature.

  • Kimberley Bookshop

    Broome

    Extensive range of books on Broome and the Kimberley for every age group.

  • Jan Powers Market entrance

    Brisbane City Markets

    Brisbane

    Central Brisbane lives out its bucolic village fantasies when local growers and artisans descend on Reddacliff Pl to sell their prized goods. Fill your…

  • Green Tangerine sign

    Green Tangerine

    Brisbane

    A lifesaver for those who have it all, Green Tangerine stocks a sharp, eclectic mix of mostly Australian design objects. Cast your eye across neatly…

  • Berlelouw Books.

    Berkelouw Books

    Sydney

    Expecting the dank aroma of second-hand books? Forget it! Follow your nose up to the cafe, then browse through three floors of pre-loved tomes, new…

  • Adelaide Farmers Market

    Adelaide Farmers Market

    Adelaide

    Don't mind dragging yourself out of bed too early on a Sunday and paying $6 for an organic parsnip? Then the Adelaide Farmers Market is for you! Actually,…

  • Byron Bay market.

    Byron Farmers Market

    Byron Bay

    Local producers gather to sell their mostly organic goods here, with hot coffee and hot-food stalls providing breakfast and brunch if you want to listen…

  • Inside Books for Cooks shop in Gertrude Street, Fitzroy.

    Books for Cooks

    Melbourne

    The breadth of this shop’s new and secondhand collection is astounding, ranging from obscure gastronomic histories and books with Indigenous and bush…

  • Queen Street Mall

    Queen Street Mall

    Brisbane

    Spanning two city blocks, this busy pedestrian strip is home to major department stores, shopping arcades and malls, big-name fashion chains and…

  • Miss Gladys Sym Choon

    Miss Gladys Sym Choon

    Adelaide

    Named after a famed Rundle St trader from the 1920s (the first woman in SA to incorporate a business) this hip shop is the place for fab frocks, rockin'…

  • Faster Pussycat shop in Newtown

    Faster Pussycat

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Inspired by ‘trash pop culture, hot rods and rock and roll’, this cool cat coughs up retro clothing and accessories for all genders and ages (including…

  • Grounds Markets in Alexandia

    Grounds Markets

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Alexandria's favourite factory-garden-farm-cafe hosts these excellent markets, with a rotating crop of crafty stallholders and delicious baked treats.

  • Midwest Trader

    Midwest Trader

    Adelaide

    Stocks a snarling range of Americana punk, skate, vintage, biker and rockabilly gear, plus secondhand cowboy boots. Rock on! Check out the Facebook page…

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