Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific

  • 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…

  • Platform No 5

    Victoria

    At the historic woollen-mill complex, this design shop features decorative ceramics, original industrial-style pieces created using recycled timber and…

  • Stills Gallery

    Sydney

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

  • Sticky Institute

    Melbourne

    They take the whole underground-press ethos literally here, stocking a range of hand-photocopied zines in the dingy subway that connects Degraves St to…

  • Scanlan Theodore

    Sydney

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

  • Gasworks Plaza

    Brisbane

    A small, polished, indoor-outdoor shopping complex with cafes, bars and mostly speciality food stores at the redeveloped gasworks in Newstead. Retailers…

  • Adelaide Booksellers

    Adelaide

    Adelaide's best secondhand bookshop is downstairs off nondescript Twin St near Rundle Mall. If you can't find what you're after on the shelves, they're…

  • Roam Clothing

    Queenstown

    Grab a uniquely Kiwi hand-screened T-shirt, hoodie or cap, or create your own design as a wearable souvenir of the time you bungy jumped, mountain biked…

  • Marina Mirage

    Gold Coast

    This airy, small-scale mall has a range of beachwear and clothing boutiques, as well as some eating options and a farmers market on Saturday mornings.

  • Sunraysia Farmers Market

    Victoria

    Held in a leafy park near the river, Mildura's twice-monthly farmers market showcases local produce and arts and crafts, and is also a top spot for a…

  • 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,…

  • Fishermen's Wharf Market

    Adelaide

    If you’re visiting Port Adelaide on a Sunday, this waterside, two-level indoor market has antiques, bric-a-brac and crappy collectables. Don't go out of…

  • 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…

  • Canberra Centre

    Canberra

    Sprawling over several city blocks, this vast shopping centre includes a multiscreen cinema, a food court and department stores, as well as design,…

  • 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…

  • Ora Gallery

    Wellington

    Fresh, bold, bright contemporary Kiwi art including sculptures, weavings, glass, photography, prints and beautiful jewellery; gifts for someone who's…

  • Marrawah General Store

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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 –…

  • Beatrix & Bertram

    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…

  • Cygnet Market

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Rapid Creek Market

    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…

  • Tectonic Jade

    The West Coast

    If you like your greenstone art and jewellery with a side-order of spirituality, the lustrous pounamu carved by local artist Rex Scott will leave you…

  • 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,…

  • Karratha City Shopping Centre

    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…

  • Karen Walker

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Join Madonna and Kirsten Dunst in wearing Walker’s cool (but pricey) threads. Nearby Nuffield St has other good shopping opportunities for travelling…

  • 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…

  • South Coast Environment Centre

    Fiordland & Southland

    The volunteer-run South Coast Environment Centre has a good range of organic fruit, vegies and store-cupboard supplies, along with homemade jams and other…

  • Jagosi Jade

    The West Coast

    Aden Hoglund carves traditional and modern Māori pieces from local stone; will make to order. For opening times, ring ahead or look for the roadside open…

  • Sweet Alice’s Fudge Kitchen

    The West Coast

    Treat yourself to a slice of Alice’s handmade fudge, real fruit ice cream or a bag of boiled lollies – or maybe all three. A slice of fudge costs around …

  • Miners Den

    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…

  • 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…

  • Paperback Books

    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.

  • 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.

  • Small Planet Outdoors

    Queenstown

    This warren-like store is something of a bazaar of outdoors gear, with everything you might need for backcountry skiing, climbing, snowboarding or hiking.

  • Wilderness Woodworks

    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.

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