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Where to shop in Sydney

From high-end designers to bargain factory outlets - these are the best places to shop 'til you drop in Sydney

While Sydney is most commonly known for its iconic harbour and world-famous beaches, it’s a shopaholic’s paradise too.

New South Wales’ shopping scene caters for lovers of high-end fashion, international labels, local designers and bargain factory outlets.

From high-end malls to second-hand markets; we’ve rounded up the best places to shop around Sydney.

Paddington: The Intersection

For a boutique outdoor shopping experience, spend some time in Paddington exploring Oxford St, William St and the popular Intersection. The Intersection is a strip of handpicked edgy boutiques and upmarket Australian designers such as Ksubi, Ellery and Sass and Bide.

Paddington: The Intersection

Make like a local fashionista and schedule an afternoon of shopping at The Intersection. Peruse the racks at local labels Alice McCall, Camilla and Mark and Zimmermann.

Pitt Street Mall

At the heart of Sydney’s CBD is the Pitt Street mall and elegant Westfield shopping centre. Here you’ll find your favorite Aussie high street brands like Witchery and Country Road, as well as a range of international luxury designers.

The Strand Arcade For browsing the shops in a more traditional setting, head to the historical Strand Arcade, an ornate building designed in the 1800’s. With over 75 stores, pencil in an afternoon for browsing the shops.

Queen Victoria Building

Occupying an entire block on Sydney’s George Street with Sydney’s finest fashion boutiques, jewellery shops and homewares – the QVB is Sydney’s most popular and prestigious shopping centre.

Measuring around 190 metres long by 30 metres wide, it fills an entire city block and has over 180 shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants on four levels.

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