Sydney is known for its world class shopping. Whether it be the markets that you interested in or the up-market department stores, Sydney has much to offer on the shopping front.
Large department stores and shopping centres are scatter through all major Sydney suburbs. Shops are usually within a few blocks of each other and if it's raining you can make your way around under cover using the intricate system of malls, arcades, interconnected department stores, tunnels and overhead walkways that link four blocks of local and international outlets.
These shopping centres include many different retail stores, banks, entertainment facilities, services and also supermarkets and food outlets. Macquarie Centre is one of the largest shopping centres in Sydney and it is conveniently located across the road from Macquarie University. It offers 135 stores and is open seven days a week.
There are also some excellent markets around Sydney throughout the week and every weekend where you can pick up anything from new and pre-loved clothes and hand crafted furniture to mouth watering home baked food.
Major Department Stores in Sydney include:
The various markets to visit include: