Australia Tourism & Travel Guide - Where to Shop in Australia

Australia Tour & Travel Guide - Where to Shop in Australia

Mindil Beach Sunset Market

Watch Darwin come alive on Thursday and Sunday evenings as stalls spring up and crowds gather under the palms at Mindil Beach. Handmade jewellery, tie-died clothes and Aboriginal artefacts make great gifts and souvenirs. Rhythmic music sets the mood as you can choose to gorge on delicacies from the world over. Thai, Indian, Greek, Portuguese are just some of the cuisines on offer.

Paddy’s Market

Sydney’s gigantic market with thousands of stalls selling T-shirts, sneakers, souvenirs and more.

Opera House Market

Large white umbrellas screen you from the sun as you pick your way through the stalls hunting for paintings, gems, jewellery and souvenirs. Take in the architecture of the Opera House and the crowds as you browse.

Fashion Stores

TL Woods in Melbourne provides the clothing for Australia’s most fashionable. For a personalized luxury shopping experience, head to Le Lourve. Chicodo provides men’s clothing with a twist. Strand Arcade in Sydney houses designer fashions alongside old-world coffee shops. Brand names like Morrissey and Calibre can be found at Wesfield Bondi Junction, Australia’s flashiest shopping mall. At Brisbane, head to Emporium, housing a range of boutique stores.

Souvenirs and Gifts

For touristy T-shirts and bags, head to Done Art and Design in Sydney. If you’d rather pick up Aboriginal art pieces, head to Australia’s Outback Gallery, also in Sydney. In Geraldton, the Marra Indigenous Art and Design Centre houses unique local items like didgeridoos, beaded necklaces and paintings.