Sydney is the shopping capital of Australia. From the boutiques of Surry Hills to the beach culture of Bondi and international designer shops on Castlereagh Street, there is something to suit even the most discerning of shoppers.

Head into the city centre and delve into one of the Sydney’s historic precincts, (Queen Victoria Building and Pitt Street Mall) housing stylish boutiques to department stores. There's an incredible selection of Australian and International designers available and plenty of great restaurants and cafes to chill out in if you get a bit tired.

For the serious fashionista’s, Elizabeth and Castlereagh Street boasts the biggest concentration of international designer shops including Versace, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Mulbery and many more.

Oxford Street Paddington is the place to be seen and shop! Boasting both national and international design boutiques, Oxford street is a must see for keen shoppers.

For the best in Sydney’s beach fashion, head to Bondi Beach. There you will find a range of shops to experience from clothing to gift shops and homewears. Bondi is also the place to purchase your Australiana souvenirs to take back home.

Shopping hours in Sydney are generally Mon-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 10-7, Friday – Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 11-5. This is just a guide and there may be some variations between different stores.

Popular shopping precincts to check out....

• Paddington
• City Centre (CBD)
• Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
• Double Bay
• Bondi
• Newtown
• Shopping Malls
• Outdoor Markets