Must-visit shopping precincts for long weekends

Much more than just a stopover for travellers bound for the South Coast, Berry – an enticing little town two hours from Sydney – is a destination in its own right. We’ve listed our favourite shops and cafes here.

Just an hour’s drive south of Melbourne, the hinterland region of the Mornington Peninsula is renowned as a gourmand’s go-to destination, with a feast of farm-fresh produce and award-winning wines to be sampled and savoured. Work up an appetite while making your way through the selection of beautiful stores like, La Brocante and many more listed here.

Once a strictly industrial area – home to panel-beaters, mechanics and the like – Brisbane’s Albion, set between a large park and an arm of the river just north of the CBD, has recently undergone a significant change. The precinct now hosts forward-thinking independent retailers with an emphasis on antiques and vintage wares – superbly handy for those wanting to scout a few stores over a lazy couple of hours. Map your shopping trip with our store suggestions here.

Rich colours, spring blossoms and breathtaking scenery have always enticed visitors to picture-postcard Olinda – one of the highest villages in Victoria’s beautiful Dandenong Ranges, an easy day trip from Melbourne. 

About midway between the northern NSW town of Coffs Harbour and Queensland’s Gold Coast sits the sleepy coastal idyll of Yamba, complete with stunning beaches, meandering waterways and national parks. But don’t let this little slice of heaven fool you: there is plenty of retail gold to be found. See our top stops here.

The perfectly manicured lawns, pastel-hued hydrangeas and box hedges of the properties leading to Wahroonga Village hint at the loveliness within the suburb’s stores. Culinary Delight is just one of the many must-visit stores. 

The quiet, leafy suburb of Coorparoo is only four kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD, but underneath its unassuming, residential exterior lies a thriving community of shopkeepers presenting a must-visit experience for discerning shoppers. Start planning your trip with our pick of favourites here.