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.
Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific
Hobart
Gorgeous (and ethically sourced) Aboriginal fine arts from around Australia have found their way to the Hobart waterfront. Packing and freight available.
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…
Coromandel Peninsula
Running from Labour Day to Queen’s Birthday, Coroglen Farmers Market sells a bit of everything produced in the local area, from vegetables to compost.
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.
Taupo
Local artists and crafty types display and sell their wares. Has a tendency to start packing down before the specified time, so go a little earlier.
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.
Hobart
Interesting furniture, vinyl, books, clothes, glassware and jewellery, old and not-so-old. The kitsch mid-century stuff is particularly cool.
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.
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.
Fiordland & Southland
Founded on the island but now produced on the mainland, Glowing Sky mainly sells merino clothing and New Zealand-designed jewellery.
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.
Wellington
These guys offer a bamboozling selection of bevvies: fill a flagon or grab a bottle of wine for lunch/dinner/breakfast.
Victoria
This indoor market is worth stopping by for its stalls selling vintage clothing, vinyl, collectables and bric-a-brac.
Auckland Region
The work of more than 200 local artists is sold from this small not-for-profit gallery next to the Piha fire station.
Tasmania
In the old Bardenhagens General Store (1888), Lilydale's IGA supermarket is a handy place to stock up on supplies.
Australian Capital Territory
This gallery and shop showcases superb works crafted from Australian timber, as well as changing art exhibitions.
Sydney
There are several galleries in Waterloo; this one represents community-based Aboriginal and Pacific Islander art.
University of Otago Visitor Centre
Dunedin
Buy University of Otago merch at this visitor centre. It also sells self-guided tour maps of the university ($1).
Wellington
Exquisite jewellery, clothing, bags, ceramics, cosmetics – a lovely shop with lots of beautiful NZ-made things.
Victoria
The popular Red Hill Market is held on the first Saturday of each month from September to May. Parking costs $5.
Sydney
The Entertainment Quarter's markets have loads of regional produce, including delicious cheese and yogurt.
Tasmania
Open to the sea breeze at the back, this popular shop sells furniture, art, lighting, homewares and rugs.
Northern Territory
Offering handmade local crafts and produce, this market is worth a wander if you're in the area.
Christchurch
This independently owned chain of shops stocks a great range of outdoor equipment and clothing.
Canberra
Specialises in Australian books, but also has a good selection of recent titles and giftware.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
A very chilled, down-to-earth market with a wide variety of stalls and local live folk acts.
Wellington
The best of the outdoor shops around Wellington, staffed by people who know because they go.
Gold Coast
Live music, good food and, of course, arts and crafts. Opposite the Oasis shopping centre.
Manly
Support this local institution by nipping upstairs to check out its worthwhile surf shop.
Noosa
Handy for self-caterers, with a major supermarket, butcher and bottle shops in the mix.
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