Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Kura

    Wellington

    Contemporary, edgy and progressive Māori and NZ art: paintings, carvings, ceramics, jewellery and sculpture. A gorgeous gallery – come for a look even if…

  • 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.

  • Goodness

    Wellington

    There's goodness by the bucketload here, from the charmingly OTT staff through to lovely NZ jewellery, nail polish, belts, shoes, jeans and dresses from…

  • Nimbin Organic Food Co-op

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This volunteer-run, not-for-profit co-op stocks a range of ethically farmed organic produce from fresh fruit and veg to local honey, vegan ice cream and…

  • Henry Trading

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This tiny but perfectly curated store stocks a range of lovely homewares and gifts, many made by local producers, as well as a sweet line in artisanal…

  • Aladdin's Other Cave

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    In a large shed called the Chalet, Aladdin's is a vintage bric-a-brac shop packed with clothing, collectibles, furniture, retro stuff, you name it. Great…

  • On Hampden Creative

    Hobart

    Excellent little two-room Battery Point shop selling little handmade Tasmanian things: jewellery, candles, soaps, scarves and pots of leatherwood honey…

  • Margaret River Artisan Store

    Margaret River

    Clothing, design and arts and crafts all feature at this eclectic shop where the majority of items are sourced from local Margaret River designers,…

  • Lismore Organic Market

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Members of the Tweed Richmond Organic Producers' Organisation sell their produce at this weekly market; almost all the produce is from farms not more than…

  • Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets

    Canberra

    The best place in Canberra to pick up fresh fruit and vegetables as well as all other kinds of gourmet goodies, from cheeses and charcuteries to breads…

  • Doongal Aboriginal Art

    Cairns

    Stocks authentic artworks, boomerangs, didgeridoos and other traditional artefacts by local and Central Australian Indigenous artists. Worldwide shipping…

  • Australian Galleries

    Sydney

    Contemporary Australian painting and sculpture for seriously cashed-up collectors; A-list artists have been jostling to hang their wares here for nearly…

  • Despard Gallery

    Hobart

    Top-notch contemporary Tasmanian arts – jewellery, canvases, glassware and ceramics – in a lovely old sandstone building a short stroll from Salamanca…

  • Ariel

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This well-loved bookstore is an eclectic, savvy place that's particularly good on art and design and is also a fine spot to pick up an offbeat gift for…

  • Wagner Contemporary

    Sydney

    The Wagner family are Paddington art royalty, and this smart gallery in the heart of the art quarter has impeccable taste and exciting contemporary…

  • Cook Street Collective

    Victoria

    Set up by a group of local artists, this art gallery features contemporary paintings and lithographs, sculpture and hand-made jewellery. Everything's for…

  • Embiggen Books

    Melbourne

    This independent bookshop has a focus on popular science and philosophy, but it also stocks an excellent range of general titles. It often hosts author…

  • Avondale Sunday Markets

    Auckland

    This large, popular market has a strong Asian and Polynesian atmosphere and is excellent for fresh produce. Take the train from Britomart station to…

  • University Book Shop

    Dunedin

    Dunedin's best bookshop is perfect for browsing, with lots of Māori, Pacific and NZ titles in stock. You can also buy GoCards to use the Orbus netwrok…

  • Hunters & Collectors

    Wellington

    Beyond the best-dressed window in NZ (since 1985) you'll find off-the-rack and vintage clothing (punk, skate, Western and mod), plus shoes and accessories.

  • Bisque Traders

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A huge old country warehouse stuffed to the rafters with beautiful haute-boho furniture, homewares and clothes as covetable as the lifestyle they suggest.

  • Route 66

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    The name says it all. This store has been around for decades, furnishing Sydney with new and pre-owned jeans, cowboy boots and other essential Americana.

  • Australian Geographic

    Brisbane

    Stocks everything from Australian-themed calendars and outdoor survival guides, to glow-in-the-dark dinosaurs, telescopes and intelligent games for kids.

  • Baby Likes to Pony

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Stunning avant-garde lingerie, corsetry and accessories are on offer in this friendly store just off Oxford St where Darlinghurst blends into Paddington.

  • Providore 24

    Tasmania

    Cheeses, oils, wines and other edible goodies that Tasmania has to offer fill this classy gourmet food and homewares store at the top of the main street.

  • Mossenson Galleries – Indigenart

    Perth

    Serious Aboriginal art from around Australia but with a focus on WA artists. Works include weavings, paintings on canvas, bark and paper, and sculpture.

  • Palm Cove Markets

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Browse more than 130 stalls for local handicrafts, offbeat souvenirs and regional produce. Live entertainment, food stalls and kids' activities to boot.

  • Cross Street Market

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Vintage apparel, art and design from NZ craftspeople and good coffee make this raffish market a highlight of exploring Karangahape Rd's bohemian scene.

  • Bangalow Market

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Bangalow heaves during it's monthly market, where you can find incredible local produce, both lovingly and sustainably grown, and some beautiful gifts.

  • Bitten Goodfoods

    Canberra

    Pick up superlative picnicking supplies at this eco-conscious grocer and food store, which also offers excellent prepared meals and green smoothies.

  • Amazing Mill Markets

    Victoria

    A branch of the ever-expanding Mill Market brand, this huge collection of antiques, retro furnishings and knickknacks occupies the old wool sheds.

  • Landspeed Records

    Canberra

    Canberra's best music store by a mile. Buy it, talk it, trade it, live it. Ask about the local scene while you're browsing the new and old vinyl.

  • Soul Shoes

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    World famous in Raglan since 1973, Soul Shoes’ range of handmade leather footwear has been joined by equally cool satchels, backpacks and bags.

  • Mulgara Gallery

    Yulara

    A wide range of quality, handmade Australian arts and crafts are displayed here, such as textiles, paintings and crafty Indigenous knick-knacks.

  • Crystalbrook Marina Market

    Port Douglas

    This fun weekly market on the marina boardwalk features souvenirs, food stalls and live music, but it's pretty soulless and small out of season.

  • Crushes

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Sells an excellent selection of arts, crafts, foodstuffs and homewares from local NZ designers. Also an interesting array of vintage clothing.

  • Ballantynes

    Christchurch

    A venerable Christchurch department store selling men’s and women’s fashions, cosmetics, travel goods, stationery and speciality NZ gifts.

  • Mind Games

    Brisbane

    Intellectual, rainy-day gaming the old-fashioned way: chess, crosswords, Rubik's cubes, mah-jong, Scrabble, 1000-piece jigsaws and much more.

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