Brisbane
A cool, biannual market with live music, street food and over 200 stalls showcasing the wares of independent Australian designers, artists and…
Brisbane
A cool, biannual market with live music, street food and over 200 stalls showcasing the wares of independent Australian designers, artists and…
Cairns
No weekend in Cairns is complete without a visit to this busy, vibrant multicultural market. Weave (and taste) your way through piles of seasonal tropical…
Fortitude Valley
Channelling West LA with its low-slung architecture, lush streetscape and sports cars, this is the Valley's most glamorous strip. The addition of the…
Fortitude Valley
Kneading the good stuff since 1968, northern Italian Angelo peddles perfect pasta from a red shed in a backstreet car park. You'll find both fresh and dry…
Fortitude Valley
Fans of Camilla's statement-making silk kaftans include Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey. And while the label may be Bondi based, its wildly patterned, resort…
Brisbane
For a locavore sugar rush, hit this lauded confectioner. From the macadamia brittle and raspberry marshmallow to the ruby chocolate bars, all of the…
Fortitude Valley
While you won't stumble across any celeb-endorsed eau de toilettes at Libertine, you will discover some of the world's most coveted and hard-to-find…
Brisbane
Brisbane's biggest antiques centre is a veritable sea of memories and design inspiration. Scour its 60-plus stalls for original and upcycled furniture …
Brisbane
Don't delude yourself: the small-batch, artisanal chocolates from this Sunshine Coast Willy Wonka will override any self-control. Best sellers include…
Brisbane
Home-grown Maiocchi is well known for its fun, vintage-inspired frocks. Brighten your wardrobe with custom prints, '50s silhouettes and the odd Japanese…
Sunshine Coast
This sprawling temple to all things organic and sustainable offers fresh fruit and vegetables, beauty products, natural-fibre clothing and holistic health…
Fortitude Valley
Indie boutique Phoebe Paradise prides itself on selling 'fashion for ratbags'. At the helm is local artist-designer-musician Phoebe Sheehy, whose bold…
Brisbane
An inconspicuous lift takes the style council up to Double Double, quite possibly Brisbane's edgiest unisex fashion boutique. Its edits of youthful,…
Brisbane
Serious music fans know all about Shannon Logan and her little West End record shop. She's usually behind the piano-cum-counter, chatting with a loyal fan…
Brisbane & Around
Family-run Kent's is well known for its high-quality leather goods, handcrafted on site. Even if you don't have a horse for their handsome saddles, you'll…
Fortitude Valley
On tiny Winn Lane, young, talented jewellery designer Jess Blak sells her richly textured, minimalist pieces. There's a raw, almost geological quality to…
Brisbane
Bibliophiles flock to Folio for an eclectic, sophisticated collection of titles covering everything from Canberra politics and Queensland modernism, to…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
A Kuranda institution since 1959, this heavenly honey shop is worth a look, whether or not you have a sweet tooth. Kids will marvel at the glass-enclosed…
Fortitude Valley
Duck behind Ann St (off Winn St) and discover this pocket-sized cul-de-sac of indie cool. A handful of offerings includes Phoebe Paradise, stamping ground…
Brisbane
Central Brisbane lives out its bucolic village fantasies when local growers and artisans descend on Reddacliff Pl to sell their prized goods. Fill your…
Brisbane
A lifesaver for those who have it all, Green Tangerine stocks a sharp, eclectic mix of mostly Australian design objects. Cast your eye across neatly…
Brisbane
Spanning two city blocks, this busy pedestrian strip is home to major department stores, shopping arcades and malls, big-name fashion chains and…
Brisbane
Sustainably minded Swop sells (and buys) high-quality threads, accessories and footwear from the '60s to today. Flick through colour-coded racks for fun…
Brisbane & Around
What’s wine without cheese? The Granite Belt’s leading cheesemaker makes 11 cows' milk cheeses (all available for sampling), including double and triple…
Noosa
Behind glass panels, Thomas makes Noosa's finest surfboards, both ready-to-ride and custom made. It also stocks its own fashion label, alongside niche…
Standard Market Company Fruit & Deli
Fortitude Valley
Part of the James St Market precinct, this upscale provedore draws locals with its sophisticated fridge and pantry fare. While the fresh produce is…
Gold Coast
For over a decade, the Witches Chase has been producing small-batch cheese, yoghurt and ice cream from hyper-local 'animal-centred' dairies with pasture…
Fortitude Valley
True to its name, this contemporary Bowen Hills gallery-shop celebrates the work of independent, mostly local creatives. Prices are reasonable, with…
Noosa
Established in 1994, this iconic brand was one of the first to sell traditional-style longboards at the beginning of the longboard renaissance in Oz. Two…
Brisbane & Around
Revamped and expanded, Grand Central is the largest shopping centre in the Darling Downs, with a style more akin to a capital city than a regional town…
Gold Coast
As far as shopping malls go, this Gold Coast institution is one of the most satisfying. A sprawling mini-city, it has an elegant design that makes the…
Noosa
Whet your appetite at this wonderful weekly ode to all things fresh and artisanal. Bag organic veggies, aromatic herbs, local seafood, meats and olives,…
Sunshine Coast
Worth a stop for food lovers, Kenilworth Dairies is garnering quite a reputation for its high-quality, handcrafted cheeses and yoghurt. The former…
Brisbane
Whether you're on the prowl for a Victorian dresser, a mid-century armchair or a '60s beatnik frock, chances are you'll find it in this warren of eclectic…
Brisbane & Around
From the 3500-plus olive trees on their estate, Jim Miller and wife Vivienne Quinn produce velvety, cold-pressed olive oil used by many of the region's…
Brisbane
Little sister to Avid Reader next door, Where the Wild Things Are stocks a whimsical collection of books for toddlers, older kids and teens. The bookshop…
Brisbane
Shaded by huge Moreton Bay fig trees, this popular, atmospheric market heaves with fresh produce, not to mention a gut-rumbling booty of multicultural…
Brisbane
Built in 1929, this heritage-listed Paddington theatre is now a sprawling antiques emporium. Dive in for all manner of nostalgia, from flouncy English…
Sunshine Coast
Berkelouw is a bibliophile's dream, packed with fascinating new, secondhand and rare books spanning a dizzying number of genres, including politics,…
Brisbane & Around
You'll find no shortage of cocoa treats at this cute little outfit, complete with farm animals, tranquil garden seating and three overnight cottages…