Shopping

Shopping in Sydney is an enjoyable experience as compared to any other city in the country with numerous intricate systems of malls, arcades, interconnected department stores, tunnels and overhead walkways linked to four blocks of local and international outlets. Sydney hosts all kinds of stores from flagship shops to smart boutiques and souvenir vendors. Some of the notable shops are mentioned below:

Anania Australia

Australia's largest makers of opal jewelry, they have been providing ornaments across Australia with beautiful opal, pearl and diamond pieces for more than 40 years. You can visit the elegant showroom and workshop near the Queen Victoria Building in the centre of Sydney. The range that you will find here is extensive with black, white and boulder opal jewelry in a broad assortment of classic and contemporary designs, along with loose stones in all shapes and sizes.

Australian Opal Cutters

Opposite 'Galeries Victoria' Monorail

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-5pm.

Offers: 50%-55% off on Retail Prices.

Queen Victoria Building

One of the Sydney's favorite buildings, the Queen Victoria Building is a beautiful structure where history, culture, architecture and style congregate in trade environ that is exclusive by international standards. It is stocked with boutique shops, art galleries, gift shops, homewares, antiques and dining establishments amidst the backdrop of a romantic scene.

Queen Victoria Building-

455 George St, Sydney, 2000 Australia

Category: Department Stores & Shopping Centers

Tel: (+) 61 (0) 2 9264 9209

Website: www.qvb.com.au

The Rocks Markets

Every weekend at the northern end of George Street you'll come on The Rocks Markets. Beneath the trademark sails of this bustling open-air bazaar you'll find a number of house shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

Warringah Mall

It is the largest open air mall with a friendly beachside ambience and hosting a combination of enclosed as well as open market courts. It has in all five distinct shopping areas.

Pittwater Road, Brookvale,

Sydney, 2100 Australia

Category: Department Stores & Shopping Centers

Tel: (+) 61 (0) 2 9905 0633

Website: www.warringahmall.com.au

Westfield Centrepoint Shopping Centre

This place harbors a number of specialist shops apart from being a sight seeing attraction fort he famous AMP tower.

Corner of Pitt St Mall & Market St,

Sydney, 2000 Australia

Category: Department Stores & Shopping Centers

Tel: (+) 61 (0) 2 9231 9300

E-mail: centrepoint@westfield.com

Website: www.westfield.com

City Center

City Center, Sydney, 2001 Australia

Category: Department Stores & Shopping Centers

Tel: (+) 61 2 9265 9333 (City Council)

E-mail: council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Website: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Clocktower Square Shopping Centre

Argyle St and Harrington St, The Rocks,

Sydney, 2000 Australia

Category: Department Stores & Shopping Centers

Tel: (+) 61 (0) 2 9247 6134

Strand Arcade

412-414 George Street,

Sydney, 2000 Australia

Category: Department Stores & Shopping Centers

Tel: (+) 61 (0) 2 9232 4199

Website: www.strandarcade.com.au

Picadilly Centre

Between Pitt Street and Castlereagh Street,

Sydney, 2000 Australia

Category: Department Stores & Shopping Centers

Tel: (+) 61 (0) 2 9267 3666

Shops in Sydney are usually open from 9am to 5pm Mondays through Fridays. On Thursdays stores are open till 9pm. On Saturdays they function from 9:00am to 4:00pm and some stores in the city do open on Sundays but their functioning hours vary so it's best to call up and check individually. Most of the outlets accept the major credit cards like AMEX, Diners, MC, Visa and some city stores also accept JCB cards.