Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific

  • RM Williams

    RM Williams

    Adelaide

    Another SA smash hit, selling boots handmade from single pieces of leather, plus belts, hats and stripy shirts for the dapper pastoralist.

  • Darren Knight Gallery

    Darren Knight Gallery

    Newtown & the Inner West

    This little, off-the-beaten-track, two-storey gallery showcases established and up-and-coming artists from Australia and New Zealand.

  • 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.

  • Map Shop

    Map Shop

    Adelaide

    Maps, charts and guides for walking, hiking and touring, plus GPS sales and advice.

  • 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…

  • Portside Wharf

    Brisbane

    A few ferry stops downriver from New Farm is Portside Wharf, Brisbane’s cruise-ship terminal, which has spawned a shopping-and-eating complex and a copse…

  • The Barracks

    Brisbane

    Comprising three big heritage-listed buildings, the Barracks now houses the six-screen Palace Barracks cinema as well as a major supermarket, liquor store…

  • Huka Falls Chocolate

    Taupo

    On site at Shooters Golf Range, this hidden gem roasts coffee, sells Belgian hot chocolate and makes truffles using Barry Callebaut chocolate and local NZ…

  • Melbourne Central

    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…

  • La Parisienne Pâtés

    Melbourne

    A French interloper in this most Italian of streets, La Parisienne specialises in authentically Gallic smallgoods and take-home dishes. Boudin blanc and…

  • Riccarton Sunday Market

    Christchurch

    Allegedly the South Island's largest outdoor market, this 300-stall extravaganza offers fresh produce, flowers, handicrafts, clothing, bric-a-brac and…

  • Myer Centre

    Brisbane

    Right on Queen St Mall, this multi-level shopping centre is home to almost 200 shops, including a Coles supermarket and the largest Myer department store…

  • Craft Haus

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Ōhakune’s heritage-listed 1909 train station is home to the unusual combo of Opus Fresh, a store producing beautiful merino, possum and silk garments, and…

  • Brisbane Riverside Markets

    Brisbane

    Chilled-out peeps gather at the northern end of the City Botanic Gardens to browse this weekly food and craft market. While it's not somewhere you'd go…

  • Scanlan Theodore

    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…

  • 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…

  • Poppy Shop

    Melbourne

    A Carlton stalwart since 1965, tiny Poppy is a riot of intriguing toys, decorative objects and other happy-making paraphernalia. From beautiful…

  • Eumarrah

    Hobart

    Hobart has its fair share of hippies, and plenty of them shop at wholesome Eumarrah (along with students and the odd health-conscious city suit). Expect…

  • Torrens Island Market

    Adelaide

    Beyond central Port Adelaide on a bleak reach of the Port River, this multicultural mart is a top spot for bargain-priced fruit, veg and seafood. The…

  • 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,…

  • Huka Honey Hive

    Taupo

    This sweet spot has a glass-enclosed viewing hive, honey tastings and a cafe, and sells all manner of bee products – edible, medicinal and cosmetic – as…

  • Incu

    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,…

  • 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…

  • Piha Surf Shop

    Auckland Region

    A family run venture, with well-known surfboard designer Mike Jolly selling his wares and wife Pam selling cool T-shirts and a small range of crafts…

  • Blackshed Waipu

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Local arts and crafts fill this excellent homewares shop and gallery that displays work from local Northland artists. Grab a coffee and snack at the…

  • Retro Metro

    Brisbane

    Retro Metro stocks a fun, oft-kooky selection of vintage gear: cowboy boots, suits, cocktail dresses, handbags, jewellery, vinyl, '80s rock T-shirts,…

  • Drink Co

    Hobart

    Excellent little bottle shop down an otherwise unremarkable arcade of Salamanca Place. Top-shelf Tassie wines and spirits are the names of the games – and…

  • 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…

  • Eumarrah

    Launceston

    Organic, natural and wholesome, Eumarrah is the mainstay of Launceston's wholefoods scene, selling bulk rice, flour, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, legumes,…

  • Vincent Design

    Melbourne

    Nordic-inspired Vincent Design ensures that every aspect of your day is aesthetically pleasing. Shop for local and international design objects, from…

  • Portland Fish Market

    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…

  • RM Williams

    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…

  • 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…

  • Hello Gorgeous

    Hobart

    Hello! From the 1970s back to the '40s (and beyond), this gorgeous little shop is your best bet for designer and boutique vintage gear in Hobart, from…

  • Mt Elephant Fudge

    The East Coast

    Got a sweet tooth? Or a whole mouth full of them? Don’t miss this little fudge factory, selling the sticky stuff in 10 different flavours. Also sells…

  • Riverstone Country

    Dunedin & Otago

    Behind a set of fake heritage shopfronts, Riverstone Country is literally packed to the rafters with gifts, crafts, homewares, fake flowers, garden…

  • Silky Oak Chocolate Company

    Napier

    Watch the chocolatiers at work while deliberating over mouthwatering truffles and chocolate rugby balls. The museum (adult/child/family $8/5/22; last…

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