The best fashion and gift stores Australia

The feminine version of Quiksilver.

All bush hats in downtown.

The shells are of real beauty and a wide choice of jewellery is offered.

Specialist in opals: Queensland Solid Opal (clear and beautiful), the famous Black Ridge of Lightning Ridge, and the white opal (or milky) of Coober Pedy.

Located in the historic Dymocks building on George Street, in the heart of Sydney, Dymocks Sydney is probably Australia's largest book and stationery store. Spread over three floors, it offers a wide range of books, gifts and office supplies, with specialist staff in every department to help you. But Dymocks Sydney is much more than just a bookshop. While preserving its incredible heritage and tradition of selling books, it has constantly reinvented itself to become an essential emporium filled with inspiring gifts and games.

The largest bicycle store in the entire city.

This boutique brings together a multitude of objects (jewellery, clothing, decorative elements) created by local Aboriginal artisans.

One of the largest booksellers of used books. Great choice.

More than umpteenth Australian surfwear brand, Mambo is an institution and a symbol of Sydney's beach culture. Articles with all demented look.

Sale and repair of cycles.

Quality jewelry.

This gallery displays paintings depicting the history of Dreamtime by the indigenous peoples of the western desert, Wongathu, Ngaanyatjarra and Pitjinjarra. It also includes paints on bark, boomerangs, didgeridoos, beads, bowls, shields, spears, propellants and more.

Myer is the largest of the department stores. It is a chain of stores with over 60 locations throughout Australia. Built in 1914, this one is the flagship of the chain with many stores, two cafes and even an event hall. Its main entrance is on the Bourke Street Mall and spans six levels. A second building on Lonsdale Street has seven floors. There is a choice of international and Australian designers for men and women, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, housewares, furniture, electronics and toys.

Art objects, didjeridoos from 85 to $ 800 AU $… and a good welcome. 8% discount with YHA card. A few steps from Smith Mall.

Jewellery and precious stones.

Louise, Stephen and Liane began the idea of Dinosaur Designs in the mid s by engaging in the sale of hand-made earrings and handmade clothing.

Modern art and craft by renowned Australian designers and designers. Superb gallery with high ceilings.

This luxury boutique has two advantages: she sells pink diamonds from Australia and works with Aboriginal artists for the creation of luxury jewelry in the Aboriginal mind. The boss, Mr. Neuman, speaks perfectly French. 

Be sure to visit Bridge Road Richmond known for its many factory stores but also for its unusual stores. Bridge Road is classified as a Victorian heritage area. Its history dates back to 1837, just two years after the European settlement of the area. The first land sales took place on August¹, 1839. Today, many of the stores, restaurants and cafes you will discover are located in what were once warehouses.

The David Jones department store, whose main entrance is on Bourke Street Mall, has three buildings and is known for its quality merchandise. On the same avenue, we continue to number 335 to discover The Royal Arcade. Opened in 1870, this arcade is the first in the city and the oldest in Australia. It is even registered in the Victorian heritage register! It is absolutely beautiful! Nearby, don't miss The Walk Arcade, which connects Bourke Street Mall and Little Collins Street.

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Built in 1898, the site originally housed Sydney's first markets. Originally known as the George Street Market, the building was renamed the Queen Victoria Building in honor of the monarchy. The completed building contained a concert hall, cafes and showrooms, and the interior gallery was shared by artisans such as tailors, haberdashers and florists. Today, there is a wide variety of high-end boutiques and brand names.

One of the jewellery stores in which gold is based on the creations presented. Good taste as at least good.

Tiwi Design is an Aboriginal art center located in Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island, north of Darwin. Founded in 1969, it is one of the oldest and most diverse art centres in Australia. The center produces ochre paintings on canvas and bark, ironwood sculptures, printed fabrics, ceramics, bronze and glass sculptures, as well as limited edition prints. The corporation's aim is to promote, preserve and enrich Tiwi culture.

Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association is an art center located in Milikapiti, Northern Territory, Australia. Run by Aboriginal artists, it features a variety of authentic Tiwi artworks. Visitors can discover ironwood carvings of birds, Tutini poles, and ochre paintings on bark, canvas, linen and paper. Limited editions of original prints and hand-printed textiles are also available. To learn more about Tiwi culture and understand local art, visitors can take part in learning activities organized by the center. Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association is a must for anyone interested in Aboriginal art and culture in Australia.

Fancy an early morning stroll through the streets of Townsville? Head to Finders Mall on Sunday mornings (8am-1pm) to explore the largest craft market in North Queensland. Pottery, jewelry, paintings, children's clothing... The market features local handicrafts and a variety of stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables and homemade baked goods. You can also enjoy a bite to eat on site.

Gilles Street Market was born in 2008 in the heart of Adelaide in the historic Gilles Street Primary School. Billed as Adelaide's original fashion and design market, Gilles Street has provided a platform for emerging and established designers to showcase their work, while encouraging an ethical environment for vendors. This open-air market with a friendly spirit brings together designers, bargain hunters, artisans and enthusiasts of all kinds as well as visitors looking for bargains. Mainly clothes, shoes, jewelry...

Family business and personalized service with several stores in the region (some sellers speak French), the stones come from their own mine in Winton in Queensland.

A huge luxury shopping mall is composed of five levels of stores, boutiques, cafes and restaurants, with access to the famous Sydney Tower overlooking the building. The sixth level houses restaurants. While this is not the only center to have developed in Sydney (see the many others of the same type that can be found nearby, notably on George Street and Pitt Street), it is nevertheless the most central. For shopping lovers only.

A 5-minute drive from the center, contemporary art lovers will appreciate Tangentyere, a non-profit organization working in the "town camps", small aboriginal social housing areas scattered around the city. The artists often paint on site, and have a rather unique style. They mostly represent scenes of everyday life in bright colors. Tangentyere offers paintings, but also original t-shirts, very trendy in Alice, jewelry and other accessories, perfect for those looking for ethical souvenirs.

Come and admire, and perhaps buy, jewellery made with opal and learn more about this precious stone.

Founded in 1989, Opal Minded is Sydney's only boutique to own its own owner-operated mines. It specialises in custom-made gold and silver opal jewellery, as well as in raw opal stones. Excellent service and quality. Duty free sale.

During your visit to the bohemian Fitzroy district, this beautiful boutique will be the perfect place to stop and take home a souvenir of your stay in Melbourne. Open for more than 35 years, the establishment is run with a master's hand: there's a plethora on offer, from candles to decorative objects and fabrics, and it's all fairly inexpensive. On weekends, you can also visit the Rose Street Market, just a few minutes' walk away, which is also a local must.

One of Darwin's best stores for souvenirs and ethical gifts. You will find a multitude of products: paintings on canvas and bark, sculptures and woven objects made by renowned artists from all over northern Australia, but also colorful clothing, jewelry, home products, and finally bush foods and bush medicines, these traditional aboriginal ingredients with often amazing properties. The café is an opportunity to taste some of these products cooked in a contemporary way. We love it!

Art lovers and the curious will find much to enjoy at Marrawudi, home to beautiful Aboriginal artworks ranging from traditional bark paintings(dolopo) and pandanus carvings(kundayar) to contemporary mediums such as paintings, works on paper and t-shirts. The lucky ones will be able to admire the talent of the artists at work. They are reliably said to have the best coffee in the NT east of the West Alligator River! All proceeds go back into the center, which supports several hundred artists in the area.

Among the art galleries at Todd Mall, the one not to be missed is Papunya Tula. In 1971, a non-Aboriginal teacher encouraged the Papunya men of the desert west of Alice to paint the school walls. Their response was enthusiastic, and led to the first uses of dot painting on canvas (previously used for body paint, floor paint, etc.). The artists then launched Papunya Tula, which is wholly owned by the Luritja and Pintupi artists, and produces colorful paintings representing ancestral lands and myths.

An NGO known for the quality and originality of its art, Tjanpi desert weavers work in desert communities in the NT, Western Australia and South Australia border areas. Tjanpi means grass in Pitjantjara, and the works shown (and sold) are all made of organic materials, especially spinifex, the "porcupine" grass found in the desert areas of the Red Centre. You'll find beautiful baskets, but mostly lizards, birds and other creatures in fabulous shapes and colors!