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15 little luxuries under $50

Shop for Marimekko mugs, cosy socks and organic skincare.

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The best hidden shops in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Find secret stores, iconic hidden gems and more.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø's most instagrammable shops

Our guide to the best looking shops in ³Ô¹ÏÍø, guaranteed to light up your Instagram feed.

Foodie gifts

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Koko Black

Flagship store of the luxury chocolate brand in ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s historic Royal Arcade.

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La Belle Miette

Cute patisserie at the top end of Collins Street, with delicious macarons and sweet treats.

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Books for Cooks

A specialist culinary bookstore at the Queen Victoria Market.

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Spring Street Grocer

Cheese, gelato, groceries, coffee and gourmet foods all under one roof.

Books and music

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Ultimate music nerd's guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Dive into ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s essential music spots to find tunes and tech.

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The Paperback Bookshop

An independent bookshop that has been at the top end of Bourke Street since the 1960s.

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Play Music & DVDs

Thousands of CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays and vinyl titles in stock.

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Minotaur Entertainment

Minotaur is ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s premier pop culture store, with books, collectibles, magazines and more.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Rare shops you can only find in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

³Ô¹ÏÍø is full of unique shopping spots you can only find in the city.

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Metropolis Bookshop

Metropolis carries a specialist range of books focusing on art, design, popular culture and more.

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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved ³Ô¹ÏÍø landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

For the home

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Dinosaur Designs

Award-winning Australian designers of handmade resin jewellery and homewares.

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Make Designed Objects

A retail store specialising in well-designed homewares, accessories, and stationery.

Contemporary furniture showroom.

Dwell

A contemporary range of furniture, lighting, rugs, wall art and soft furnishings.

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Pigeonhole

Eclectic range of designer giftware from around the world.

Flowers

Florist store, set in a classical Victorian stone building.

Pollon Flowers

Pollon Flowers is noted for creative floral arrangements and their stunning window display.

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Queen St Flower Co

Fresh, modern and whimsical flower arrangements to suit every style and budget.

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Flowers Round The Hours

Flower stall outside ³Ô¹ÏÍø Town Hall selling fresh flowers.

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Best Mother's Day gifts under $50

Treat mum to treasures from ³Ô¹ÏÍø-owned brands and boutiques.

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Fashion

Browse designer fashion labels, flagship stores and quirky independent boutiques.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Accessories

³Ô¹ÏÍø's fashion stores offer a dazzling array of jewellery, watches, hats and other accessories.

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Specialty food

Specialty food stores, delis, provedores, wood-fired bakeries, chocolate shops and wine merchants.

Botanical-themed shop with displays of products on tables, shelves and walls.

The Gardens Shop

Specialty store located inside Royal Botanic Gardens ³Ô¹ÏÍø, offering botanic-inspired gifts.