5 best places for shopping in Sydney Australia

Sydney, Australia is known as one of the world’s shopping capitals. It is also high on traveller bucket lists. If you enjoy shopping, you won’t be disappointed in what Sydney has to offer.

Here are the 5 best places for shopping in Sydney Australia; Pitt Street Mall, Westfield Sydney, Queen Victoria Building, Paddy’s Markets and Darling Harbour.

Sydney Opera House Sydney Australia

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Pitt Street Mall

Pitt Street Mall is the place for shopping. It’s a popular area in the CBD with 500 plus retailers including major international and local brands. It’s where Sydneysiders come to do their shopping.

Pitt Street Mall Sydney Australia

You could quite easily spend a few hours browsing, indulging in retail therapy.

Check out these places in Pitt Street Mall for the best shopping:

  • Myer Centre
  • Mid City Centre
  • Westfield Sydney
  • Piccadilly Shopping Centre
  • Sydney Arcade

Westfield Sydney

Westfield Sydney is an upmarket shopping centre located in Market Street. Below the Sydney Tower and in the Pitt Street Mall.

Top popular international brands have flagship stores here. If its raining or hot, use the Westfield’s inside walkways to keep dry and cool. The walkways connect to other shopping centres in Pitt Street Mall.

Westfield Sydney Sydney Australia

Had enough shopping and want to relax? Why not visit Sydney Tower for a 360% panoramic view of this amazing city.



Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

Queen Victoria Building or QVB as it is known, is a late 19th-century heritage-listed building originally used as a marketplace. A monument dedicated to Queen Victoria is outside and a Royal Clock is on the building’s upper level.

QVB is a four minute walk from Sydney Tower and Pitt Street Mall and has many unique, one of a kind stores. It’s a popular meeting place for Sydneysiders to grab a quick meal or cappuccino.

Are you feeling hungry after all that shopping? Why not relax and try out one of the many cafes inside QVB. Delicious!


Paddy’s Market

Paddy’s Markets is a shopper’s paradise. The market has over 1000 stalls offering an array of food, fashion, gadgets, sporting goods, footwear, CDs/DVDs, souvenirs and a lot more.

Paddys Markets Sydney Australia

Paddy’s Market is located in Haymarket (Chinatown) and is only a few minutes walk from Darling Harbour.

If bargain shopping is your thing, you’ll love it here! Get ready to haggle for the best price.



Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour is a shopping and entertainment zone a short walk from Pitt Street Mall. Harbourside is the main shopping mall which is nestled in between bars, restaurants and cafes.

Darling Harbour Sydney Australia

You will find essentials such as fashion and accessories, health & beauty, homewares & gifts, jewellery and more.


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