Must-see shopping in Australia

  • Robin Gibson Gallery

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Housed in a beautiful three-storey terrace behind a lush stand of palm trees, this long-established gallery represents a coterie of Australian artists,…

  • Antipodes Bookshop

    Victoria

    This great little bookstore stocks a well-sourced range of titles, including lots of international and Australian fiction. There's a large collection of…

  • Cellar and Pantry

    Victoria

    Come to this rustic cafe and shop to browse locally produced cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, wines, beers and much more. Buy provisions to take away, or…

  • Darwin Art Trail

    Darwin

    This online resource is a good way to get to know the lesser-known art galleries and artists around Darwin with around five studios involved. Aside from…

  • Pookipoiga

    Melbourne

    Everything is ethically produced, sustainable and animal friendly at this cute little gift shop that sells quirky greeting cards, ceramic planters in the…

  • Deus Ex Machina

    Newtown & the Inner West

    This kooky showroom is crammed with classic and custom-made motorcycles and surfboards. A hybrid workshop, cafe and offbeat boutique, it stocks men's and…

  • Cool Wine

    Hobart

    Offers an excellent selection of Tasmanian wine, spirits and craft beers (plus a few global interlopers, if they're up to scratch), as well as regular…

  • Poet

    Hobart

    In a lovely old city sandstone shopfront, Poet specialises in nonfiction and philosophy, plus its own line of stationery (including hats, leather goods…

  • Paw Po

    Victoria

    An initiative to help assimilate Karen refugees who've settled in Nhill, this wonderful little shop sells traditional Karen handwoven striped shawls, bags…

  • Ballarat Market

    Victoria

    This market has a good selection of stalls, selling anything from produce to clothing to art, plus food vans. It's at the Ballarat Showgrounds, 2km north…

  • Flinders General Store

    Victoria

    Operating since 1866, this is a true general store and community hub, offering everything from regional wines and local produce to supermarket-style items…

  • Mandjar Markets

    West Coast Australia

    Just south of the visitor centre, Manduarah's crafty Sunday-morning market is a buzzy scene, with everything from pottery and photography to homemade food…

  • Karl Monaghan Photo Gallery

    West Coast Australia

    Local photographer Karl specialises in stunning aerial photography of the surrounding region and beyond. Come here for prints of the Abrolhos Islands,…

  • Parap Village Market

    Darwin

    This compact, crowded food-focused market is a local favourite. There's the full gamut of Southeast Asian cuisine, as well as plenty of ingredients to…

  • Miller & Moore

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Downstairs there's a collection of smart basics and beachy, country-chic dresses and shirts, while upstairs 'the Attic' has an exciting range of vintage…

  • Coomalie Cultural Centre

    Northern Territory

    The community-based Coomalie Cultural Centre displays and sells a range of Indigenous art and crafts from throughout the NT. It also runs an artist-in…

  • Under the Oak

    Tasmania

    Source a souvenir or two to take home at this attractive shop behind the Reibey St post office. It's filled with Tasmanian artisan-produced homewares,…

  • Brunswick Heads Riverside Market

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Fantastic market that is beautifully sited by the river and will please everyone from fashionistas to crate diggers (so much vinyl!) or is just a good…

  • Gorman Surprise

    Melbourne

    Although you'll spot Gorman – a colourful and sometimes kooky fashion label founded by Australian Lisa Gorman – around Melbourne, this clearance outlet…

  • Gateway Bait & Tackle

    Sunshine Coast

    Sells 4WD permits, required to access the more off-track spots on nearby Bribie Island. Also stocks fishing essentials, including reels, hooks and bait…

  • Latitude Gallery

    West Coast Australia

    Sells a striking range of pearl jewellery, designed by Pia Boschetti, much of it made with the pearls that she herself farms on the nearby Houtman…

  • Record Low

    Victoria

    Drop by to browse new and used vinyl in this cool record store that also stocks an excellent selection of books. There are regular in-store gigs, too;…

  • Murwillumbah Showground Market

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Come for local produce, including tropical fruit and vegetables, food trucks and lots of craft. This monthly market is set on on the green of the…

  • Torbay Glass Studio

    Southern WA

    This airy gallery-cum-studio, some 32km east of Denmark, showcases beautiful handcrafted glasswork pieces by artists Mark and Paris – from abstract…

  • Quiksilver Factory Outlet

    Great Ocean Road

    A big-name surf brand founded in Torquay back in the day, Quiksilver has its main showroom in Torquay, as well as this factory outlet full of bargains.

  • Crackerbox Palace

    Cairns

    This treasure trove of all things vintage has been luring in the locals for more than 20 years. It's crammed full of one-off clothes, furniture, records,…

  • Poepke

    Sydney

    On a street filled with cute shops in terraced houses, this is one of Paddington's more interesting women's boutiques, stocking a curated range from…

  • DFO South Wharf

    Melbourne

    Set over two floors, this large centre offers factory-outlet shopping at its most tempting. Big brands represented include Ben Sherman, Tumi, Lacoste,…

  • Future Shelter

    Perth

    Quirky clothing, gifts and homewares designed and manufactured locally. Surrounding Angove St is an emerging hip North Perth neighbourhood with other…

  • Mina Mina Art Gallery

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Specialises in Aboriginal artworks by artists from the Central and Western Desert region of Australia. Also sells arts 'n' crafts such as wooden children…

  • Metropolis

    Melbourne

    Lovely, curated bookish eyrie with a focus on art, architecture, photography, music and underculture. Check it out on your way up to Rooftop Bar.

  • Bookshop Darlinghurst

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This outstanding bookshop specialises in gay and lesbian tomes, with everything from queer crime and lesbian fiction to glossy pictorials and porn. A…

  • NGV Design Store

    Melbourne

    A fantastic shop attached to NGV International selling a range of beautiful arty books, cards, jewellery and ceramics, apparel and special-edition pieces…

  • Gertrude & Alice

    Sydney

    This second-hand bookshop and cafe sees locals, students and academics hang out reading and drinking excellent coffee. Join them for comfort food and…

  • Wunderkammer

    Melbourne

    Surprises abound in this 'Cabinet of Curiosities'. The strangest of shops, it stocks taxidermy, fossils and feathers, insects in jars, antique scientific…

  • Resould

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Stop by to pick up some mid-century furniture, homewares and collectibles from retro lampshades and Japanese serving trays to glassware from Eastern…

  • Record Exchange

    Brisbane

    This jam-packed upstairs shop is home to an astounding collection of vinyl, CDs, DVDs, posters and other rock memorabilia. ‘Brisbane’s most interesting…

  • Wursthaus Kitchen

    Hobart

    Follow your nose into this brilliant fine-food showcase just off Salamanca Place, selling cheeses, cakes, breads, olives, wines and pre-prepared meals. Oh…

  • Tasters Wine & Foods

    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,…

  • Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar

    Victoria

    Part of the red-brick Mill complex, this cavernous space is filled with stallholders selling vintage bric-a-brac, clothing and vinyl.

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