Located in Australia’s Capital Territory in the southeastern region of New South Wales is the nation’s capital of Canberra. Canberra is oftentimes described as the planned city complete with galleries, museums, and national monuments that have all been situated around some extremely large man-made lakes. Surprisingly, there are just as many international travelers and tourists who feel that Canberra has some outstanding shopping districts as well as being an excellent jumping-off point for exploring the Australian outdoors.
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The malls and street markets are what make this city such a desirable vacation destination. From the global fashion brands to local craftsmen products, the selection is varied and suits all budget shoppers. Whether you are looking for music records, silver jewelry or native aboriginal art, you’ll find it here. The following are our choices for recommended shopping districts and streets in Canberra:
Canberra Antiques Center – there are roughly a dozen interstate and local professional vendors that set up here. They offer antique and retro furniture, art glass, high quality bric-a-brac, military memorabilia, numismatics, pottery, and silver items. Great music plays during shopping hours.
Jamison Market – located in Belconnen near the Jamison District city center is the Jamison Market which opens every Sunday. It is a combination Flea Market and Fresh Produce Market. There are bargains galore here including bric-a-brac, classic vinyl records, furniture, and secondhand clothing.
Old Bus Depot Market – this market is open every Sunday and features mostly high quality arts and crafts. There are also a number of food stalls that sell locally grown fresh produce. Live music is everywhere throughout this shopping venue while theme days occur on a regular basis.
Gorman House Market – located in the city of Braddon, which is just north of Canberra, the Gorman House Market is open on Saturdays only. Here you will find antiques, crafts, international foods, and secondhand items while being surrounded by a grassy landscape. For those of you in good physical shape, this is an easy walk from the northern end of the city. So get some exercise while you’re shopping as well.
Fyshwick Market – open from Thursday through Sunday, this market features fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, and meats. The best bargains are normally found on Sunday afternoons when the market is getting ready to shut down for the next four days to restock.
Gold Creek Village – this is more of a shopping village than a shopping district or street market. There are a number of attractions, coffee shops, garden supplies, hotels for cocktails, a native reptile museum, and numerous specialty shops all in a 1 kilometer long strip of separate buildings.
Hotels in Canberra
Diplomat Hotel
Average Price: €105
Average Rating: 8
Hotel Country Comfort Greenway
Average Price: €108
Average Rating: 6
Novotel Canberra
Average Price: €139
Average Rating: 8
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