Newtown & the Inner West
This little, off-the-beaten-track, two-storey gallery showcases established and up-and-coming artists from Australia and New Zealand.
Must-see shopping in Sydney
Sydney
Sexy, chic, modern clothes for women, designed by Sydney sisters Alexandra and Genevieve Smart.
Newtown & the Inner West
If it’s handmade or Japanese, it has a home in this lovely, handcraft-filled store.
Sydney
Vast. That’s the only word to describe this upmarket shopping mall. Expect to get lost; the space-time continuum does funny things as you explore the 400…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Not only is Priscilla the queen of the desert, she also has her own boutique – not bad for a cinematic bus. Run by some of the city’s leading drag…
Sydney
Now a successful chain, this colourful toy store originated in this area and this is by far its most charming shop. It's filled with educational,…
Sydney
A short walk up (and then a wobble down) the hill from Bondi Beach, Kemenys occupies a large soft spot in the hearts, minds and livers of Bondi locals…
Newtown & the Inner West
Six generations of Berkelouws have specialised in second-hand books and printed rarities since setting up shop in Holland in 1812. The contemporary shops…
Manly
This cheeky Northern Beaches swimwear brand appropriates a well-known Australian slang term for Speedos (think it through) and runs with it. Colourful men…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
High-end secondhand clothing for penny-pinching label-lovers of all genders. If you can make it beyond the shocking blue facade (shocking doesn’t really…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Two-foot dildos, life-sized dolls, codpieces, S&M paraphernalia and tons of porn – or just call in to buy tickets to upcoming parties. It has another…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Looking for a secondhand Hawaiian shirt, some beat-up cowboy boots or a little sequinned 1940s hat like the Queen wears? We’re not sure exactly what C was…
Newtown & the Inner West
A bargain outlet for a big local brand, Oxford stocks reasonably priced but stylish mens- and womenswear, including well-tailored shirts, suits and ties…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
One of several vintage shops near the intersection of Crown and Campbell Streets, this has two floors of gloriously loud '70s and '80s apparel. The ground…
Sydney
This long-established gallery specialises in 19th- and 20th-century art, with canvases from premier names like Arthur Boyd and Lloyd Rees often available,…
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…
Sydney
Have a gander at some cutting-edge photography at this spacious backstreet gallery. It represents a swag of internationally recognised photographers,…
Sydney
Scanlan Theodore excels at beautifully made and finely silhouetted women’s outfits for evening or the office. Sophisticated patterns and colours…
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,…
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…
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…
Newtown & the Inner West
A highly regarded backstreet commercial gallery that represents, among others, Aboriginal artists from the communities of Maningrida and Yirrkala in…
Sydney
This well-established William St boutique specialises in fine designer clothing for men and women. It represents Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen,…
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…
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…
Manly
This quality surf shop offers longboards, shortboards, bodyboards, skateboards and surfing fashion. The owner is a proper surfer and can give local advice.
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.
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.
Sydney
There are several galleries in Waterloo; this one represents community-based Aboriginal and Pacific Islander art.
Sydney
The Entertainment Quarter's markets have loads of regional produce, including delicious cheese and yogurt.
Manly
Support this local institution by nipping upstairs to check out its worthwhile surf shop.
Newtown & the Inner West
Utopia exhibits Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists in a contemporary context.
Newtown & the Inner West
This huge warehouse (on the 1st floor, not in the basement) is packed to overflowing with high-quality kitchen and tableware at bargain-basement prices …
Sydney
This sizeable mall near the station has a wide range of midrange stores, as well as eating options.
Sydney
On Cronulla's main shopping strip, this bookshop lives up to its name, with passionate, knowledgable staff and an excellent selection of new and…
