Shopping
The best places to shop and what to buy in Sydney.
Think shopping in Sydney is about fake didgeridoos and beach wear? Then think again, because Sydney is your gateway to international fashion, gemstones, opals, indigenous art and some of the best chocolate you'll ever eat in your life! There are also quirky markets and hidden bargains that are sheer fun to uncover.
Sydney is an easy city to shop in, and a rewarding one. The shopping precincts in the CBD such as Pitt Street Mall, The Strand, the Queen Victoria Building, Westfield Sydney and Sydney Central Plaza tend to be clustered together and joined by walkways and pedestrian malls, making getting around easy. As for what you can buy, Sydney offers a range of fashion, footwear, chocolates, homewares and anything else you can think of. What’s unqiue about Sydney is its fresh fashion, aimed at an outdoor lifestyle; its galleries, offering rare and valuable Aboriginal art and artefacts; and its jewellers, where you can have opals, pink diamonds and Broome pearls made into a personal, heirloom piece. Then there are the specialty shops, offering such products as saddles, leatherware, Akubra’s and all-Australian bush clothes. Let the wheremagazines.com.au shopping guide point you in the right direction.
Visit this European-style jewellery salon and discover jewels handcrafted from Australian opals, South Sea pearls and a full range of rare pink, champagne, cognac and white diamonds, set in quality pieces of original design. The staff are highly trained and multilingual and offer unhurried and gracious service. Tax free to international visitors.
Blacktown Markets is where the garage sales, op shops, farmers, growers, producers and various vendors come together! Whether you’re looking to go op shopping, snag a bargain from one of the garage sales, pick up some fresh fruit, veggies and produce or just enjoy a lively outdoor marketplace in Sydney’s last remaining drive-in theatre, Blacktown Markets is the place to be. With hundreds of stalls to browse through, you’re sure to find something that catches your eye.
Since its establishment in 1992, internationally renowned Cosmopolitan Jewellers have gained an unsurpassed reputation for excellence in design, manufacturing and service. Specialising in Australian opals, South Sea pearls and pink diamonds, they are also Australian Argyle pink diamond specialists. In addition their exceptional diamond jewellery collection also consists of white diamonds and all are set in 18k gold and platinum. Also located at 460 George Street (opposite the QVB).
Located in the heart of The Rocks at 119 George Street, Flame Opals is recognised internationally as Sydney’s Opal specialist. The brilliant Flame Opals collection includes beautiful solid Opals from all the major fields throughout Australia. Flame Opals is 100% family owned and has been established for over 37 years. Flame Opals feature the finest quality unset Opals as well as handcrafted solid Opal jewellery, set in 18-carat yellow gold, 18-carat white gold or sterling silver. Prices range from low hundreds up to investment opals worth thousands of dollars. All overseas shoppers can purchase Tax Free.
Sydney Airport T1 International and T2 Domestic terminals, each offer a range of services, shopping and dining experiences to cater for travellers’ needs. It is a perfect place to shop for yourself or friends and family while you wait for your next flight.
Anania is a jewellery manufacturing and wholesale company, proudly 100 per cent Australian and family owned since 1965. The Anania family supply quality retailers with some of this country's finest opal and diamond jewellery, but it's possible to buy direct if you're in Sydney. As well as opals, pearls and traditional stones, Anania can source new gemstones like tanzanite for you.
Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre, just 10 minutes from the city, is undoubtedly one of Sydney’s hidden gems offering a premium outlet shopping experience on an outstanding waterfront location. Hugo Boss, Oroton, Polo Ralph Lauren, Alannah Hill, Calvin Klein Jeans, and Tommy Hilfiger are just a few of the exciting brands on sale every day at up to 70% off.
Enjoy the spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and browse through a huge range of your favourite fashion, food and
lifestyle brands. With over 150 specialty retailers Birkenhead Point is Sydney’s largest outlet centre and a must-see for any savvy shopper looking to hit the shops in search of their favourite brands
at the very best price.
Blooms Design has been celebrating the style of Australian women in ready-to-wear apparel for over 20 years. Blooms understands what women look for in clothing and is proud of having such a long history of offering Australian-made garments. Known for the effortless elegance of their products, featuring easy-to-wear fabrics, Blooms offers everything from flattering styles for work to the grace and sheer joy of dressing for memorable occasions. And you will be simply delighted by the quality service of their staff.
Visit this European-style jewellery salon and discover jewels handcrafted from Australian opals, South Sea pearls and a full range of rare pink, champagne, cognac and white diamonds, set in quality pieces of original design. The staff are highly trained and multilingual and offer unhurried and gracious service. Tax free to international visitors.
Harbourside Jewellers specialise in Australian opals, diamonds, pearls and Swiss time pieces. They offer a deluxe range of Australian opals and South Sea and Tahitian pearls, including the acclaimed Australian Autore Pearl collection. Harbourside Jewellers are official agents for leading watch brands, including Tag Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Christian Dior, Gucci, Raymond Weil, Rado, Tissot, Maurice Lacroix and Longines.
Located on the water's edge at Darling Harbour, Harbourside offers stores specialising in one-off Australian pieces from local designers and artists. Gavala Aboriginal Art and Cultural Centre, for example, features Indigenous products, while Australian Woodwork has furnishings, decorative pieces and other wooden artefacts, created from more than 250 local timbers. And with more than 30 eateries, there's plenty to enjoy.
Located 7 minutes from the CBD and spread over three levels, this gallery stocks a huge range of contemporary Indigenous art of note including pieces from Lorna Fencer, Minnie Pwerle and Emily Kngwarreye, and a host of emerging and other accomplished artists.
For over 35 years Linneys has followed its passion for individually designed jewellery, expressed through the finest Australian natural resources - such as pearls and diamonds. The 2011 collection of this award-winning design studio has been inspired by dance and movement of the human body. Take home a unique piece of Australia and a memory that will last a lifetime.
Martin & Stein are well-known specialists in period jewellery, art glass, objets d'art and early signed Australian jewellery. They opened their first gallery upstairs at the Queen Victoria Building, and now have a superb showroom on the ground floor, which showcases some of their most striking antique pieces. If they don't have what you're seeking, ask if they can source it for you.
Mondial Neuman has Australia's largest selection of pink diamonds under one roof. Pink diamonds, which are mined in Australia, are one of the world's rarest and most coveted gemstones, and a visit to Sydney offers an opportunity to see some of the best stones on the market. Mondial Neuman sells these precious diamonds as loose stones or set in handmade jewellery.
Montblanc has been known for generations as a maker of sophisticated, high quality writing instruments. In the past few years, the product range has been expanded to include exquisite writing accessories, luxury leather goods and belts, jewellery, eyewear and watches. Montblanc has thus become a purveyor of exclusive products which reflect the exacting demands made today for quality design, tradition and master craftsmanship.