Shopping Experience in Sydney

Sydney as a financial and multicultural hub has many advantages as big cities do. One of its many cons is that it's hard to get bored. As shopping became in recent years more popular activity to shake off stress let's focus and introduce some spots which are the most popular among locals and tourists. Probably the easiest way how to satisfy shopping needs is to visit George Street. You might need the whole day as the street is one of the busiest in city and about 3 km long. It is home to big shopping centres and thousands of small shops, coffee shops, restaurants, convenience stores, pubs, etc.

The dominant building of George Street is clearly The Queen Victoria Building known as QVB. Finished in 1898 has replaced the old town markets. For decades this monument survived several changes and today serves as a shopping centre. Frankly it is one of the most beautiful shopping centres around the world. Just metres from the transportation hub Town Hall it's easily accessible you don't even have to go out from the station just walk underground. In QVB there are mostly well known fashion, jewelry, electro or sport brands. There is so many shops that it's easy to get tired of walking, observing and shopping. 

Next to The QVB on the north side on the corner of Market and George Streets there is Westfield Sydney Central Plaza. Complex of shops, food courts, pubs and everything else what proper modern shopping place offers. Among numerous Westfields Centres for shopping in Sydney this one is unique because of the connection with Sydney Tower offering stunning views. Launch big shopping with cappuccino in 360 Bar and Dining and some selfies.

Westfield in Sydney

Different culture means different experience. If you like negotiating and shopping for bargain head south. Chinatown's most famous shopping place called Paddy's Market offers cheap low quality clothes, souvenirs, bags, sunglasses, shoes, etc but what is really worth is seafood and vegetables for best prices in the city.

TIP: Visit vegetable section half an hour before closing that's when the real fun begins as sellers are trying to get rid of everything and the prices falls down by half.  

But if you are after really fresh seafood there is only one place is Sydney. The Sydney Fish Market was established in 1945 and it's the world's third largest fish market. Located on Blackwattle Bay in Pyrmont it is connected with Central Railway Station by Light Rail service. There are daily wholesale auctions by seafood retailers.

Sydney Fish Market

What about outlets? Do you fancy classic or modern style, sport or elegant fashion, electronics, accessories, cosmetics. Australian and International and luxury well known retails, food courts, big park house with a total of over 2000 spaces all under one roof. It is so easy to get lost and tired in DFO (Direct Factory Outlet) in Homebush. With so many shops, sales, offers and deals in a two store huge complex you will definitely find something that will cheer you up. Another plus for DFO is accessibility by public transport.