Shopping and markets

Satisfy your shopping urges in Canberra. With four distinct seasons you can find that beautiful winter coat and wear it. Take home some local art, craft, cool climate wine and gourmet produce. Many of the shops, galleries and boutiques only stock regional wares providing that special something for you and your loved ones.

Experience everything from luxury boutiques, malls and department stores to street markets and local designers. Browse though the precincts to plan your shopping outing.

City
Find interesting boutiques, street fashion, designer shoes and cosy cafes hidden away in the arcades in City Walk and Garema Place, and in the Canberra Centre.

Manuka and Kingston
The small 1920s shopping centres of Manuka and Kingston are just a five-minute walk from each other - ask a local for directions. Splurge on Australian and international designer labels, beautiful antiques, gourmet food, high quality homewares and exquisite jewellery among the cafe-lined streets.

Braddon
Discover original Canberra designers, stylish Australian fashions, unusual handcrafted gifts and homewares, outdoor retailers, galleries, art supplies and a boutique book store uniquely situated amongst car yards, restaurants and hairdressing salons. Braddon is just a few minutes' walk from the city centre.

Outlet shopping
Discover big brands and bargains at Canberra’s outlet shopping mall Direct Factory Outlet (DFO) located in Fyshwick. It offers a vast range of homewares, sporting goods and fashion at considerably reduced prices.

Markets
The multi award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets is open every Sunday and renowned for a mix of handcrafted jewellery, art, clothing, furniture and regional food and wine produce, while the Capital Regional Farmers Market every Saturday morning offers an array of fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers, seafood, meat and cheeses.

Find vintage treasures, second-hand books, jewellery, international foods and much more at the Gorman House Markets every Saturday. Discover regional craft and produce at the Hall Markets on the first Sunday of each month.

View A-Z index

1 - 24 of 24 total results:
Cooking class
Fyshwick

3seeds - growing your food experience. Visit Andrew Haskins' fabulous concept store to access a cooking school, gourmet store and café. Take individual day or evening cooking classes. Options include Italian, Thai, barbeque and basic techniques. No previous experience necessary. Shop for house...

Deli Cravings can satisy your gourmet taste buds
Belconnen

Belconnen Fresh Food Markets have 31 specialty stores. Come and enjoy the ambience of spruikers offering competitive prices, delicious flavours and aromas, and a cornucopia of fresh produce. There is a smorgasbord of market-fresh, one-stop shopping coupled with friendly customer service. Have...

Disabled access
Benedict House exterior
Queanbeyan

Benedict House is a painting/ jewellery studio, bead shop and cafe located in a former girls boarding school and convent. Shop for designer jewellery and a mixed range of vintage and contemporary gifts and accessories. Buy beads sourced globally, including African fairtrade Kazuri beads and hand...

Bison Homewares vases
Pialligo

Visit the Bison Australia ceramic workshop in Pialligo. Bison stoneware ceramics are beautiful, handcrafted, and durable pieces for the kitchen, dining and living room. They are produced with modern designs and materials by artisans who use experience and knowledge accumulated over the...

Disabled access
Mighty Brumbies!
Griffith

Buy your Brumbies merchandise here at Brumbies Headquarters! Ensure you are kitted out for the Brumbies' next big game of rugby. Brumbies HQ has information on competitions such as TransACT Club Shield, Premier Division, Monaro Division and ACT Womens Rugby. They also provide information on...

Market shopping
Bungendore

Bungendore Markets are open on the third Sunday of every month between 10am and 4pm. Shop or browse for their unique local produce, products, crafts, trash and treasure and general stalls. Make a day out of it and explore the rest of Bungendore. Bungendore is only a 25 minute drive from...

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery exterior
Bungendore

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery exhibits and promotes Australian wood art, sculpture, giftware and contemporary furniture by the country's foremost designer and makers in wood. Witness the pride they have in the skill and art of Australia's craft people, and in the varied richness and beauty of...

Disabled access
Couple enjoying the Canberra Centre experience
Canberra City

Find the most contemporary and innovative retail and leisure experiences at the Canberra Centre. Discover more than 300 retail outlets. Stores from David Jones and Myer to Big W and Target are mixed with speciality chain stores like Mecca Cosmetica, Saba and Peter Alexander. Relax day or night...

Disabled access
See glass being made from a special viewing platform
Kingston

See professional glass artists at work. Make your own glass beads and tiles. Take introductory glass courses from the experts and see their striking exhibitions. Canberra Glassworks is housed in the historic Kingston Powerhouse. Take a free tour on weekends (11am) through the building and...

Disabled access
Get your sticky rice here
Mitchell

Visit the largest regional markets in the Southern Tablelands. Be tantalised by fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, seafood, cakes, condiments, meats, cheeses and more. Fresh produce reflects the exciting seasonal characteristics and diversity of the region. Discuss what you’re buying with the

Disabled access
Exterior of Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre entrance
Canberra City

Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre is a professionally run gallery presenting exhibitions of craft and design including textiles and fibre, metal and jewellery, glass, ceramics, furniture and objects. Visit the Centre to experience cutting edge contemporary craft and design in the heart of the...

Disabled access
DFO directory
Fyshwick

DFO Canberra is home to over 100 leading Australian and international brands. They offer discounts of up to 70% off normal retail prices. DFO Canberra features the successful formula of ladies’ and men’s fashion, children’s wear, footwear, handbags, jewellery, accessories, Manchester, sporting...

Disabled access
Fyshwick Fresh Food Market fruit store
Fyshwick

Shop for everyday foods or gastronomical treats at the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets. Choose from delicious delicatessen condiments, Canberra wines, fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood. Asian grocers and specialty stores sell everything from crocodile and goat meat to fresh pasta. Give your senses a

Disabled access
Cockington Green Gardens
Nicholls

Wander through art galleries, gift shops, specialty stores and leatherworks in this heritage village. Visit Cockington Green Gardens, the Australian Reptile Centre, the Bird Walk and the National Dinosaur Museum. Relax at your choice of restaurants, cafes or the lively George Harcourt Inn. See

Disabled access
Plenty to buy for the whole family
Canberra City

Gorman House Markets operates within the grounds and buildings of Canberra's first arts centre; the heritage listed Gorman House Arts Centre. For a quarter of a century the markets have been Canberra's much loved meeting place providing opportunities for Canberra's community and visitors alike to

Disabled access
Market shopping
Hall

Held on the first Sunday of the month (January excluded) from 10am till 3pm. Come and see the wonderful quality and well priced goods on offer. Items available include High Quality Craft, Timber Products, Pottery, Leatherwork, Handknits, Pewter and Silver Jewellery, Children's Toys, Honey, Jam,...

Nomad Art Gallery
Manuka

Nomad Art Gallery specialises in limited edition prints and collections of art from Australian Indigenous Art Centres in Northern and Central Australia. The gallery is dedicated to fostering cross-cultural collaborations. Works include etchings, screen prints, lithographs, linocuts and woodblock...

Chatting with stallholder
Kingston

Canberra's national award winning indoor Sunday market focuses on the talent and creativity of regional arts and craftspeople. Discover 200 stalls within a fabulous old industrial building. Stalls offer unique handcrafted items, gourmet take home food, regional wines, and freshly ground...

Disabled access
Sample local produce with a hamper from Regional @ CIT
Reid

Regional @ CIT is a regionally based cooperative retail and wholesale food outlet based at the Canberra Institute of Technology. It offers the ACT and the surrounding regions the following local produce: meats, poultry, fish, speciality small goods, vegetables, fruit, organic and eco-friendly...

Disabled access
robyn rowe chocolate display
Murrumbateman

Come and enjoy the delicious tastes of robyn rowe chocolates. Learn how these are hand made from Belgian couverture in a beautiful rural setting only thirty minutes from Canberra. Chocolate flavours include vanilla, caramel, peppermint, walnut, espresso, jasmine green tea, cherry port, honey...

Shop Handmade displays
Canberra City

Delight in original handcrafted designs that are stylish, unique and exceptional quality at Shop Handmade. This exciting concept shop showcases the talents of local and interstate designers. Many of these artesans first appeared in the quarterly Handmade Markets. Now they have a permanent home...

Enjoy the fresh produce from the Southside Farmers Market
Phillip

Visit the Southside Farmers Market. Learn more about the food you are buying by talking to the food producers on site. Drop in any Sunday from 9am till noon and have a look around. You will find biodynamic beef, free range eggs, fresh flowers, organic vegetables, freshly baked bread, fresh coffee

Strathnairn Turkeys
Holt

Strathnairn Homestead Gallery is set in a converted 1920s homestead on the north-western outskirts of Canberra. Visit the gallery. Browse for gifts in the shop. Enjoy a light lunch, tea,coffee, cake, or wood fired pizza every Sunday. Take a stroll through the established grounds and view the...

Disabled access
Ladies wear
Canberra International Airport

Trade Secret has all your favourite fashion brands at prices so low they're cheeky! You’ll save up to 60% off the recommended retail price every day! Trade Secret has fashion for all the whole family plus a great selection of homewares and gifts. Get some retail therapy during your break away.

Disabled access
Search things to do
Events Calendar

Search things to do