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.
No other watch is engineered quite like a Rolex - and these superb watches are no longer just for men! The new Rolex Datejust 36mm combines the expected robust performance with a pretty new look - a blend of steel and 18ct white gold, with a unique floral motif dial and a diamond set bezel. This beautiful watch, and many other Rolex designs, is available from J Farren-Price in the city centre.
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.
Featuring Sydney's most beautiful Aboriginal artworks and artefacts, this is also the city's largest collaborative of Indigenous art galleries, with several locations and the works of over 140 artists to choose from. The galleries stock paintings, sculptures and totem poles.
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.
Opal, called the ‘rainbow stone’ by Australia’s Aboriginals, is without doubt one of nature’s most remarkable creations, full of colour and light. Even more remarkably, more than 90 per cent of these gems are
found only in Australia.
Australian Opal Cutters has an international reputation for providing exceptional opals, pearls and diamonds at very affordable wholesale prices.
AUTORE South Sea pearls are one of nature’s greatest gifts. Born in the intense blue waters of the South Seas, their entrancing luminosity reflects the light of the sun, the glow of the moon and the beauty of the waters that nurture them into being.
A wholly integrated pearl company, from farming to wholesaling, jewellery manufacturing, retail and marketing, AUTORE is a dynamic and advanced brand and is one of the largest distributors of South Sea pearls in the world today.
The AUTORE jewellery collections provide the market with truly unique South Sea pearl creations, pushing the boundaries within design and driving the advancement of pearl jewellery worldwide. AUTORE’s excellence in pearl jewellery design has been acknowledged with five international awards in the last three years.
AUTORE is recognised as having the largest South Sea pearl jewellery collection in the world, and its award-winning collections have been enthusiastically endorsed by celebrities around the world.
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.
John Calleija's award-winning jewellery represents quality, tradition, style and grace - combined with modern vitality and elegance. Many of his pieces feature exquisite Argyle pink diamonds from Western Australia, Australia's most precious gem, and all are uniquely handcrafted. Visit Calleija for fine workmanship, classic perfection, beautiful and bold designs, and highly professional service.
Over thirty years old, Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery stocks works by many of the 100 most important Indigenous artists in the history of the movement, as well as ethnographic sculptures, tools and weapons and ceremonial regalia created as early as the 19th century. The gallery’s regular exhibition program includes the finest pieces from the very old to the very new. With an unsurpassed reputation, Coo-ee Gallery is a must see destination when visiting Sydney. Opening Hours: 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
Part of the Aboriginal Art Galleries collaborative, this fascinating gallery is a must-see! Located at Bondi Beach, the centre offers the largest selection of authentic Aboriginal-made didgeridoos in Sydney. Come and be informed by the experts and if you can't play, don't worry - the centre holds daily workshops.
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.