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Paddington Markets

The guide was updated: 2024-05-21

Every Saturday, local fashion designers, craftspeople, jewellery makers and artists fill more than 150 stalls with creative fashion, accessories, handcrafted goods and pictures that keep inspiring new generations of Sydneysiders, year in and year out. In the heart of Paddington, the markets have been operating since 1973.

Useful Information

Address: Paddington Uniting Church, 395 Oxford Street, Paddington
Opening hours: Every Sat 10am–4pm (until 5pm in the summer)
Website: www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au
Public Transport: Bus 333 or 380 from Circular Quay
Phone: +61 2 9331 2923

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Queen Victoria Building

Queen Victoria Building

Rich in history, the grand Queen Victoria Building occupies an entire block on Sydney's George Street, and houses more than 180 of Sydney's finest fashion boutiques, jewellery shops and homewares, accompanied by delightful cafés and restaurants. You can enjoy morning or afternoon tea at the Tea Room.

Pitt Street Mall

Pitt Street Mall

Pitt Street Mall is Sydney's fashion central in the heart of the city, encompassing several retail centres across two city blocks including stylish Westfield Sydney, department stores David Jones and Myer and the elegant Strand Arcade. You'll discover all the top international brands and labels as well as top local designers in the many boutiques and stores in this delightful shopping precinct.

Strand Arcade

Strand Arcade

The Strand Arcade houses many of Australia's best designer labels, jewellers, coffee shops, gift shops and beauty salons. The majestic Victorian building sits in the middle of Sydney city on bustling Pitt Street Mall, housing many retail outlets that have traded there for decades. Established in 1891 and opened in 1892, the Strand Arcade was the last of the arcades built in Victorian Sydney and is the only one remaining today in its original form.

Westfield Sydney

Westfield Sydney

Shopping and dining in Australia begins at Westfield Sydney, with over 250 fashion, food and lifestyle stores, located in the centre of Sydney city. Offering a mix of top Australian designers and international high street fashion across four levels, with a further three levels of dining, Westfield Sydney is the ultimate shopping and dining destination. To welcome visitors to Sydney, Westfield have created the Westfield Sydney Privilege Card offering visitors to Sydney exclusive discounts, special offers and access to their onsite Concierge Team. The Westfield Sydney Privilege Card is available to out-of-town guests who present their driver's license or passport at the Concierge Desk located at street level on both sides of Pitt Street Mall. Westfield's friendly concierge staff will give you a list of special offers and a centre directory for your convenience, then all you need to do is start shopping!

Westfield Bondi Junction

Westfield Bondi Junction

Along with Westfield Sydney in Pitt Street Mall, Westfield Bondi Junction caters for shoppers interested in designer labels, including Louis Vuitton and Chanel, among other prized international and Australian brands. Explore hundreds of specialty stores and services including Australia's largest department stores, David Jones and Myer, as well as a food court, supermarkets, fishmonger and butcher.

MidCity Centre

MidCity Centre

Like a personal stylist, MidCity Style Space provides all the tools for you to put together the perfect look. Take a walk through its four levels, including bold looks for men and women, fitness solutions to get that body into shape, and boutique dining. It is small enough to be effortless and big enough to be rewarding.

The Galeries Victoria

The Galeries Victoria

A diverse mix of boutiques and retailers offering fashion, art and music. Give your wardrobe a serious upgrade in a matter of hours, shopping at Incu, Alphaville or Carhartt. Grab a bite to eat at the food hall and a beer at The Arthouse. Browse the latest music and technological gadgets at JB Hi-Fi and discover an extensive range of books at Kinokuniya.

World Square

World Square

Spanning three levels of an entire block in Haymarket, near Chinatown, World Square shopping centre offers fresh and prepared food, a tempting selection of fashion, homewares, lifestyle items and services, with over 90 specialty retailers.

The Rocks Markets

The Rocks Markets

It's said that only good things happen on Fridays and from 9am - 3pm at The Rocks Foodies Market it's all about good things you can eat and enjoy in the lovely Jack Mundey Place. While you're at it, pick up fresh fruit, crusty bread, irresistible chocolate, olive oils, condiments and homewares as buskers coax laid-back tunes from guitars and banjos. Wander down for gourmet wraps and burgers, barbecued salmon, lamb kebabs, Turkish gozleme and a whole range of Australian-made gourmet produce. The Rocks Markets is about more than just shopping — it's a Sydney institution. Set amid convict-carved sandstone and along The Rocks' quaint cobblestone laneways, the colourful markets are home to more than 200 eclectic stalls where you can find fashion and accessories by emerging designers, locally-produced homewares, beauty products and original photography, art, crafts and jewellery.

Glebe Markets

Glebe Markets

Browse through the many and varied stalls featuring a treasure of goods, from original design clothing to pre-loved attire, books, records, jewellery, accessories, art and bric-à-brac. Enjoy multicultural food stalls and outdoor entertainment including bands, jugglers and acrobats.

Bondi Markets

Bondi Markets

The Bondi Markets, established in 1993, are open Sundays in the beachfront grounds of Bondi Beach Public School. Discover original local designer clothing and imported fashions, handmade jewellery, arts, crafts, homewares, retro furniture, vintage clothes and more. After browsing in the markets, stroll to the world-famous Bondi Beach and enjoy the white sands and curling waves.

Paddington Markets

Paddington Markets

Every Saturday, local fashion designers, craftspeople, jewellery makers and artists fill more than 150 stalls with creative fashion, accessories, handcrafted goods and pictures that keep inspiring new generations of Sydneysiders, year in and year out. In the heart of Paddington, the markets have been operating since 1973.

Paddy’s Markets

Paddy’s Markets

Paddy's Markets has held a central place in Sydney's history for over 150 years. In the Chinatown area, explore hundreds of stalls stocked with a wide range of goods, from souvenirs to sporting goods, clothes to cosmetics, footwear to sheepskins, plants, fruit and vegetables, an amazing food court and more.

Carriageworks Farmers Market

Carriageworks Farmers Market

Every Saturday, more than 70 farmers and artisan food producers pack their trucks with fresh, seasonal and homemade produce and head for the Carriageworks Farmers Market. Lovers of fresh produce and fine food can find a variety of goods including artisan breads, olive oil, boutique wine, sweets and gourmet fare from dips to chutneys.

Oxford Street

Oxford Street

A popular shopping destination for its boutiques, Oxford Street stretches through Sydney's eastern neighbourhoods of Darlinghurst, Paddington and Woollahra. Explore designer fashion houses, art galleries, booksellers, furniture shops and take a shopping break in one of the many trendy cafés or enjoy lunch at one of the beautifully restored pubs in the main street or in side streets.

The Intersection Paddington

The Intersection Paddington

The Intersection is a strip of handpicked boutiques and upcoming Australian designers on the corner of Oxford Street and Glenmore Road in Paddington. It's home to top local designers, such as Willow, Ellery, sass & bide and Josh Goot, who have put Australia on the global map of fashion.

Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre

Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre

Sydney’s original factory outlet centre offers fashion designer labels at up to 70% off regular retail prices. Located beside the Birkenhead Point Marina, enjoy spectacular views of Sydney Harbour while you browse through a huge range of your favourite fashion and lifestyle brands.

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