Frommer's Australia from $50 a Day 13th Edition - To Parent Directory

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Grace Brothers (& 02/9238 9111) is similar to David Jones, but the building
is newer and flashier (though some might say it’s a bit down market compared
to David Jones). It’s located on the corner of George and Market streets.
Both stores are open Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Saturday
from 9am to 6pm, Thursday from 9am to 9pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
DUTY-FREE SHOPS
Sydney has several duty-free shops selling goods at a discount. To take advantage
of the bargains, you need a passport and a flight ticket, and you must export
what you buy. The duty-free shop with the best buys is Downtown Duty Free,
which has two city outlets, one on the basement level of the Strand Arcade, off
Pitt Street Mall (& 02/9233 3166), and one at 105 Pitt St. (& 02/9221 4444).
Five more stores are at Sydney International Airport and are open from the first
to the last flight of the day.
FASHION
The best places to shop for fashion are the QVB and the Sydney Central Plaza
(on the ground floor of the mall next to the Grace Brothers department store on
Pitt Street Mall). Otherwise, the major Pitt Street Mall outlets will keep you upto-date.
For really trendy clothing head to Paddington, and for alternative clothes,
go to Newtown.
Australian Outback Clothing
R.M. Williams Moleskin trousers may not be the height of fashion at the
moment, but you never know. R.M. Williams boots are famous for being both
tough and fashionable. You’ll find Akubra hats, Driza-bone coats, and kangarooskin
belts here, too. 389 George St. (between Town Hall and Central CityRail stations). & 02/
9262 2228.
Thomas Cook Boot & Clothing Company Located on George Street
between Town Hall and Central CityRail stations, this place specializes in Australian
boots, Driza-bone coats, and Akubra hats. There’s another shop at 129
Pitt St., near Martin Place (& 02/9232 3334). 790 George St., Haymarket. & 02/
9212 6616. www.thomascookclothing.com.au.
Men’s Fashion
Esprit Mens Not so cheap, but certainly colorful clothes come out of this
designer store where bold hues and fruity patterns are the in thing. Quality
designer shirts cost around A$60 (US$39). Shop 10G, Sydney Central Plaza, 450 George
St. & 02/9233 7349.
Gowings Probably the best all-round men’s clothing store in Sydney, Gowings
sells quality clothing on several levels. There’s also an eclectic mix of gardening
equipment, gourmet camping gear, odds and ends for the extrovert, a
good range of Australian bush hats, and R.M. Williams boots (at around
A$250/US$163 a pair). If you want to risk it, you can even get a cheap haircut
here. There’s a similar store at 319 George St., near Wynyard CityRail station
(& 02/9262 1281). 45 Market St. & 02/9264 6321.
Outdoor Heritage Quality clothing with a yachting influence is what you’ll
find at this good-looking store specializing in casual, colorful gear. Shop 13G, Sydney
Central Plaza, 450 George St. & 02/9235 1560.
Unisex Fashion
Country Road This chain store has outlets all across Australia as well as in the
United States. The clothes, for both men and women, are good quality but tend