Formaggi Ocello

Stock up on cheese at Formaggi Ocello, a cheese-lover’s dream. You can always pair it with a bottle from the fine selection of liquors at Darlinghurst Cellars next door. ocello.com.au

Big Trouble Store

Update your wardrobe at Big Trouble. A list of stylish brands to satisfy your inner hipster. The boutique has been importing hard-to-find Japanese and American clothes since 2015. bigtroublestore.com

Lean into the overwhelm at Penny’s Cheese Shop, a fromagerie so good it counts Nigella Lawson among its fans. The huge range of dairy is complemented by well-stocked shelves of fresh bread, crackers and artisan relishes. pennyscheeseshop.com.au

Barangaroo (City Centre)

The affluent harbourside precinct of Barangaroo is filled with exceptional boutiques, fine dining and architectural wonders. Buy handcrafted footwear, made-to-measure suits, fine jewellery and limited-edition coffee table books.

Birkenhead Point

Located on Sydney Harbour, just 6km from the city, this is Sydney’s largest brand outlet spot. Visitors to Birkenhead Point are eligible for the Visitor Passport to unlock and redeem daily offers and discounts on their mobile phone. Take a bus or arrive in style in a water taxi.

Westfield Sydney

Built around the iconic Sydney Tower, Westfield Sydney houses some of the world’s most exclusive brands, along with high-end services such as valet parking and personal styling. With more than 280 retailers over four levels, shop til you drop or window gaze at Tommy Hilfiger, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Chanel and more.

Pitt St Mall

This bustling, pedestrian-only mall spans two city blocks in the city centre. It’s bordered with loads of retail centres – Glasshouse, Sydney Arcade, Westfield Sydney, Mid City Shopping Centre and The Strand Arcade – and features more than 500 speciality stores. For high-street shopping destinations, discover Zara, H&M, Sephora, Sportsgirl, Superdry and many more.

The Strand Arcade

The Strand is Sydney’s one and only remaining Victorian-style shopping arcade based on early 1800s European architecture. Here, discover luxury Australian brands such as Bassike, Camilla and Marc, and Dion Lee, along with high-end milliners, vintage watches and inventive jewellery.

Queen Victoria Building

Known to locals as the QVB, this historic covered arcade is an architectural landmark dating back to 1898. It’s home to luxury global brands, high-street retail, and the Queen Victoria Tea Room, famous for high tea. Town Hall station is located beneath the building or catch the Light Rail to the QVB stop.

Paddington Markets

Iconic Sydney brand Zimmermann got their start at these markets in the stylish suburb of Paddington. Be inspired by emerging local fashion designers, art, jewellery, and craft.