Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific

  • Watters Gallery

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Since 1964 this funky institution in the seamy lower reaches of Riley St has been pumping out quality. James Gleeson, Ken Whisson, Tony Tuckson and…

  • Lost Vintage

    Canberra

    A carefully curated selection of vintage fashion is on offer at this tiny shop, tucked away at the back of the small retail space at 27 Lonsdale. If you…

  • Cracked & Spineless

    Hobart

    We love a good secondhand bookshop (and don't care if the spines are cracked, absent or otherwise). This one is hidden up some steps at the back of a…

  • Alps & Amici

    Launceston

    Super-chef Daniel Alps has set up this smart providore where you can buy his restaurant-quality meals to take home and adore. Classy cakes, cheeses, meats…

  • Jet Collective

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Gallery-shop showcasing 100% Raglan artists with everything from music CDs and mixed-media pieces through to retro Kiwiana-inspired work. It’s also a good…

  • Rozelle Collectors Markets

    Sydney

    One of Sydney’s best bargain-hunter markets, with very few tourists. Sift through antiques, collectibles, hippie jewellery, vintage clothes, plants, books…

  • Hearts n' Crafts

    Tasmania

    Housed in the 1911 town hall building, this community shop sells items hand made by members of the local community. You'll find knitting, jams, embroidery…

  • RM Williams

    Brisbane

    An iconic manufacturer of stylish Aussie bush/farm gear, RM Williams stocks high-quality leather boots, hats, oilskin jackets, belts, jumpers and shirts:…

  • Koskela

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Beautiful designer furniture and homewares are created from repurposed wood at this striking historic warehouse space. It's well worth a browse and there…

  • Spencer & Murphy Booksellers

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Bookish types will love Spencer & Murphy Booksellers, a house transformed into a shop and packed with new and secondhand books. The owner is a hunter and…

  • Kuranda Arts Co-Op

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The creative heart of Kuranda beats at the Kuranda Arts Co-Op, where local artists exhibit and sell everything from fine pottery to flowing, Kuranda…

  • Deli Planet

    Canberra

    This excellent Italian deli and grocery store claims to have the largest selection of cheeses in Canberra: and we believe it. You can also stock up on…

  • Gilles at the Grounds

    Adelaide

    Kids’ clothes, fashion, arts, crafts, buskers and general commercial hubbub consume an old redbrick dairy building at the Adelaide Showgrounds. A…

  • Wild Eyed

    West Coast Australia

    Eclectic gift shop selling natural soaps, stationery and unique jewellery – plus colourful locally published books, specialising in children's titles. It…

  • Balmain Market

    Sydney

    This small market is set in the shady grounds of St Andrews Congregational Church. Stalls sell arts, crafts, books, clothing, jewellery, plants, and fruit…

  • Paperbark Woman

    Darwin

    An extraordinary range of fabrics designed and made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders crowd this CBD shop. There's a good mix of finished articles…

  • Scorpio Books

    Christchurch

    A well-established Christchurch independent bookstore, Scorpio Books relocated post-earthquake to this modern central city location after several years in…

  • Paper Nautilus Bookstore

    Great Ocean Road

    A rambling secondhand bookshop in a building dating from 1852, Paper Nautilus has an excellent selection covering all genres. It's of most interest for…

  • Glebe Markets

    Newtown & the Inner West

    The best of the west: Sydney's bohemian inner-city contingent beats a course to this crowded retro-chic market. There are some great handicrafts and…

  • Surfection

    Sydney

    Selling boardies, bikinis, sunnies, shoes, watches, tees…even luggage – Bondi's coolest surf shop has just about everything the stylish surfer's heart…

  • Ngarru Gallery

    Port Douglas

    Indigenous art from across Australia, including from Arnhem Land and the Western Desert, lightly fills this beautiful space. Some is for collectors, other…

  • Bruny Island Cheese Co

    Hobart

    Bruny Island cheese whiz Nick Haddow has done so well making cheese offshore, that he's opened a cheesy cellar door in the Salamanca Arts Centre. Sit, sip…

  • Junky Comics

    Brisbane

    Indie Junky stocks comics with cred, from classic DC, Dark Horse and Marvel titles, to female-, queer- and child-orientated works. You'll also find…

  • Bello

    Wellington

    A sweet little boutique full of gorgeous things – not least of which are the charming staff, who will point you in the direction of designer Euro…

  • Lily and the Weasel

    Melbourne

    A curated mix of beautiful, mostly hand-made items from around the globe is stocked at this interesting shop, including earrings, bags and wallets,…

  • MONA Shop

    Hobart

    After swanning through the exhibits inside MONA and enjoying a wine or two, check out the excellent little shop near the entry, selling quirky,…

  • Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery

    Sydney

    For decades this high-powered commercial gallery has showcased innovative contemporary work, representing artists such as Tracey Moffatt, David Noonan and…

  • Canopy Art

    Cairns

    Although the gallery has closed, Canopy Art still operates an online gallery and shop showcasing prints, paintings, sculptures and weavings of Indigenous…

  • Maple Street Co-Op Society

    Sunshine Coast

    Shop positively at this ethical co-op, which stocks local, wholesome and organic products, from fresh fruit, veggies and gourmet condiments to natural…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The Woodturners Studio

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Pop in and say hi to master woodturner Rick Taylor at his workshop and store. Items crafted from millennia-old kauri – prehistoric timber recovered from…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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