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here by light rail (get off at the Fishmarket stop), or walk from Darling Harbour.
Parking costs A$3 (US$1.95) for the first 3 hours. At the corner of Bank St. and Pyrmont
Bridge Rd., Pyrmont. & 02/9660 1611.
GIFTS & SOUVENIRS
The shops at Taronga Zoo, the Oceanarium in Manly, the Sydney Aquarium,
and the Australian Museum are all good sources for gifts and souvenirs. There
are many shops around The Rocks worth browsing, too.
Australian Geographic A spin-off from the Australian version of National
Geographic magazine, this store sells good-quality crafts and Australiana. On
hand are camping gadgets, telescopes and binoculars, garden utensils, scientific
oddities, books and calendars, videos, music, toys, and lots more. Harbourside Festival
Marketplace, Darling Harbour. & 02/9212 6539. A.M.P. Centerpoint Tower, Pitt St. & 02/
9231 5055.
Ikonstore This interesting little store located on the pedestrian pathway to
the Sydney Opera House from Circular Quay has a fascinating collection of
watches and gadgets for the gourmet collector. 16, Opera Quays, East Circular Quay.
& 02/9252 6352.
National Trust Gift and Bookshop You can pick up some nice souvenirs,
including books, Australiana crafts, and indigenous foodstuffs here. An art
gallery on the premises presents changing exhibits of paintings and sculpture by
Australians. There’s also a cafe. Closed Monday. Observatory Hill, The Rocks. & 02/
9258 0154.
The Wilderness Society Shop Australiana is crawling out of the woodwork
at this cute little craft emporium dedicated to spending all its profits on saving
the few remaining untouched forests and wilderness areas of Australia. You’ll
find some quality crafts items, cute children’s clothes, books, cards, and knickknacks.
A.M.P. Centerpoint Tower, Castlereagh St. & 02/9233 4674.
MARKETS
Balmain Market Active from 8:30am to 4pm every Saturday, this market has
some 140 vendors selling crafts, jewelry, and knickknacks. Take the ferry to Balmain
(Darling St.); the market is a 10-minute walk up Darling Street. On the
grounds of St. Andrew’s Church, Darling St., Balmain & 02/9555 1791.
Bondi Markets A nice place to stroll around on Sunday after your brunch on
Campbell Parade and discover the upcoming young Australian designers. This
market has somewhat specialized in clothing and jewelry, new, secondhand, and
retro. Bondi Beach School, Campbell Parade. & 02/9398 5486.
Paddington Bazaar At this Saturday-only market, you’ll find everything
from essential oils and designer clothes to New Age jewelry and Mexican hammocks.
Expect things to be busy from 10am to 4pm. Take bus no. 380 or 389
from Circular Quay. On the grounds of St. John’s Church on Oxford St., on the corner of Newcome
St. (just follow the crowds). & 02/9331 2646.
Paddy’s Markets A Sydney institution, Paddy’s Markets has hundreds of
stalls selling everything from cheap clothes and plants to chickens. It’s open Friday
through Sunday from 9am to 4:30pm. Above Paddy’s Markets is Market
City (& 02/9212 1388), which has three floors of fashion stalls, food courts, and
specialty shops. Of particular interest is the largest Asian-European supermarket
in Australia, on level 1, and the Kam Fook Yum Cha Chinese restaurant on level