Shopping in Canberra

A visit to Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory isn't complete without time spent shopping at some of the amazing array of shops. Canberra shopping involves everything from boutique stores, to large department centres, fresh food markets and wineries.

So, in amongst your visits to galleries, museums, parks and gardens, leave time to visit the Canberra CBD and surrounding suburbs to discover what fashion, homewards, jewellery and produce delights Canberra offers.

Start with the CBD if you want access to a diverse range of shops and facilities in one area. Commonly known as The Civic, the centre of Canberra is bursting with shopping centres and shopping malls. If you're looking to shop for clothes and gifts, but also to access services such as banks, drycleaners and travel agents, then you'll find all you need in any one of the shopping centres in Canberra.

A particularly interesting group of shops in Canberra stock local designers' fashions and unique handcrafted gifts. These boutiques are to be found along Lonsdale Street in Braddon, along with antique stores, restaurants, hairdressing salons and an art gallery, and all just a short walk from the CBD.

Fresh food markets in Canberra offer wonderfully fresh produce from local farms as well as wine, pastries, organic breads and chutneys. One of the most popular markets is the Belconnen Markets which has 31 stalls, offering everything from organic meats, fish and produce, to wine, books and pet food.

A visit to the markets in Canberra is a great way to meet local farmers, small business owners and residents.