SHOPPING CENTRES

Shopping centres at Sydney :

Shopping in the heart of Sydney is a pleasure compared to the haggling in south east asia and hustle and the bustle of other cosmopolitan cities. Most of the large department stores and shopping centres are within a few blocks of each other and if it's raining you can make your way around under cover using the intricate system of malls, arcades, interconnected department stores, tunnels and overhead walkways that link four blocks of local and international outlets. Shops are generally open from 9-5pm Monday through Friday (with the exception of Thursday when most stores will open until 9pm), 9-4pm on Saturday and some stores in the city will open on a Sunday but hours vary so it's best to call up and check. Almost all outlets accept the major credit cards like AMEX, Diners, MC, Visa and some city stores will accept JCB cards. You can also use Maestro or Cirrus electronic network debit cards in most stores.

Name of some great shopping centres given below :-

(1) Chifley Plaza :

A world-class shopping and dining experience, boasting international and Australian fashion designers, fabulous gift and beauty stores, cafés, a food court, restaurants, and an extensive selection of services. a timeless architectural icon of space and grandeur, reminiscent of a classic New York skyscraper.international and Australian fashion designers, including Leona Edmiston, R.M. Williams, MaxMara, Max & Co, Herringbone, Pancaldi 1888, Marina Rinaldi, Fragile and Pierucci.open Monday to Saturday, conveniently located a short walk from train, bus and the ferry.

Location: 2 Chifley Square. Phone: 02 9221 6111. Web :www.chifleyplaza.com.au

(2) David Jones :

Bringing glamour to the city, offering the best national and international brands in fashion, cosmetics, food and homewares. the Elizabeth Street flagship store is the oldest department store in the world still trading under its original name. 2,100 metres of the best in fresh produce, gourmet products and eateries from Australia and around the world at the Market Street foodhall. a complete beauty and pampering experience with the world’s leading cosmetic brands and day spas at the Elizabeth Street store.

Locations: Elizabeth Street store - 86-108 Castlereagh Street, Market Street store - 65-77 Market Street. Phone: 02 9266 5544.

Web: www.davidjones.com.au

(3) Glasshouse :

A convenient location, an eclectic mix, and affordable fashion. an eclectic, three-level shopping centre, conveniently located just off Pitt Street Mall. shoes and accessories from the magical land of Mollini and Midas, handbags from Honey Bee Handbags and an assortment of fashion, including Jeans West, Portmans and Sussan. tea connoisseurs’ seventh heaven at The Tea Centre of Sydney, where hundreds of exotic teas and an appealing selection of tea sets line the walls.

Location: 135 King Street. Phone: 02 9223 8533

(4) Imperial Arcade :

Situated in the heart of Pitt St Mall with more than 60 stores and an eclectic mix of fashion, accessories, and hair and beauty stores. Looks like you youth fashion focus with retailers like Supre, Cotton On, Diva and Hype DC. eclectic mix of fashion, accessories, and hair and beauty stores.situated in the heart of Pitt St Mall with more than 60 stores.

Location: 168 Pitt Street. Phone: 02 9233 5662.

Web: www.imperialarcade.com.au

(5) Mid City Centre :

Four levels of serious shopping in the heart of Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall.Serious shopping in the city four levels of serious shopping. in the heart of Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall. home to the best in music, fashion, sport and gifts.

Location: 197 Pitt Street Mall through to George Street. Phone: 02 9221 2422.

(6) MLC Centre :

Travel to the leaders in international fashion without leaving Sydney and indulge in fine clothes, gorgeous shoes, wonderful handbags and perfect accessories. Destination fashion travel to the leaders in international fashion without leaving Sydney. fine clothes, gorgeous shoes, wonderful handbags and perfect accessories. label-lovers’ paradise with Gucci, Paul Smith, Chloe, Marni, Lanvin, Moschino, Clips, Miu Miu, Luella, Salvatore Ferragamo, Longchamp, Farage and many more.

Phone: 02 9224 8333. Location: Cnr King and Castlereagh Streets.

Web: www.mlccentre.com.au

(7) Myer: My store :

One of Australia’s leading department stores offering an unparalleled range of local and international products.

Myer my store one of Australia’s leading department stores. an unparalleled range of local and international products. designer-label fashion and cosmetics, and some of Australia’s most famous home-grown labels.

Location: Pitt Street Mall or 436 George Street. Phone: 02 9238 9111.

Web : www.myer.com.au

(8) No.1 Martin Place :

A beautifully restored landmark building offering special wining, dining, shopping and one of Sydney’s finest fitness and relaxation centres. a heritage-listed building offering glimpses of the late 1800s and evidence of Sydney’s early days of European settlement. Australian and international designers, chic boutiques, smart commercial outlets and a choice of culinary experiences. the timeworn steps of the grand old General Post Office building have been a traditional meeting place for more than a century and remain popular with city workers today.

Location: 1 Martin Place. Phone: 02 9221 5073.

Web: www.gposydney.com

 

(9) Piccadilly :

The city's newest and most modern food court offering quality cuisine from across the globe, and the no.1 destination for wedding needs. Brides need visit no other centre with its eight specialty stores catering to all wedding needs, from gowns to veils, jewellery, accessories, beauty, makeup, grooms’ wear and bridal party gifts and outfits. Dine in comfort away from the crowds at Eat in @ Piccadilly, a 400+ seat food court above offering quality design and good food. Palace Chinese Restaurant offers the best yum cha in Sydney (open 7 days a week) and Georges Café is home to the best eggs Benedict in the city. Superb coffee and breakfast until 10am, 6 days a week.

Location: Opposite the Hilton Hotel on Pitt Street. Phone: 02 9233 5662.

Web:www.piccadillycentre.com.au

 

(10) Queen Victoria Building :

A beautiful way to shop with more than 180 stores from contemporary fashion and jewellery to health and beauty, homewares, antiques, gifts, souvenirs and food. Romanesque architecture both inside and out. important historic building located on the site of Sydney’s 19th century market place. unique stores specialising in art and antiques, jewellery, gifts and fashion

Location: 455 George Street. Phone: 02 9264 9209. Web: www.qvb.com.au.

(11) Skygarden :

Heavenly shopping in the heart of Pitt Street Mall, combining a superb mix of fashion, food and homewares with more than 30 retail outlets.located in the Pitt Street Mall. a superb mix of fashion, food and homewares with more than 30 retail outlets. combines leading international brands and niche stores.

Location: Between Pitt Street Mall and Castlereagh Street. Phone: 02 9231 1811.

Web: www.skygarden.com.au

(12) Sydney Central Plaza :

We’ve got fashion and food covered with affordable, leading Australian fashion stores and one of the largest food courts in the city. located in Pitt Street Mall. affordable leading Australian fashion stores and one of the largest food courts in the city. home to Myer’s flagship department store

Location: 450 George Street or via Pitt Street Mall. Phone: 02 8224 2000.

Web: www.westfield.com/sydneycentralplaza

(13) The Galeries Victoria :

A living, breathing art gallery with unique art pieces on display and great shopping with cutting-edge fashion from funky street wear to the finest suiting. A living, breathing art gallery with unique art pieces on display. Cutting-edge fashion from funky streetwear to the finest suiting. Sydney’s largest global bookstore, Books Kinokuniya. The Heritage-listed ArtHouse Hotel, voted ‘Best Bar, Hotel and Bottle Shop of the Year’, Sydney's premier bohemian-style hotel

Location: 500 George Street. Phone: 02 9265 6812. Web: www.tgv.com.au

 

(14) The Strand :

Be Bold. Be enticed. Escape to Sydney’s epicentre of fashion, style, glamour and design and a premier city landmark dating from 1892. a unique mix of jewellery and opal specialists, accessories, beauty salons, gift stores, downtown duty free, espresso cafes, haute couture, and Australian glamour. a premier city landmark dating from 1892 boasting bold, contemporary fashion showcased within a piece of history. home to Sydney’s first Haigh’s Chocolates store

Location: 412-414 George Street.

Phone: 02 9232 4199.

Web:www.strandarcade.com.au

(15) Westfield Centrepoint :

Sydney’s iconic tourist destination with a sweeping city skyline view atop Sydney Tower. sweeping city skyline view atop Sydney Tower. an array of fashion, accessories, souvenirs, gifts and fabulous jewellery. home to Peter Sheppard Footwear, George Jensen and Swarovski.

Location: Cnr Market Street and Pitt Street Mall. Phone: 02 9231 9300

Web: www.westfield.com/centrepoint

 

(16) World Square Shopping Centre :

Convenient and upmarket retailing in one location makes World Square the Shopping Centre for the Southern CBD region. 90 specialty stores including an excellent mix of services, homewares, fashion and lifestyle stores Coles - the largest single level supermarket in the entire CBD Surrounded by restaurants, cafes, bars and eateries in Liverpool Lane, The Square on the Upper Ground Level is perfect for relaxing and meeting friends. Enjoy fabulous entertainment, live acts, exhibitions and displays. 6 levels of secure parking.

Location: An entire city block bounded by George, Liverpool, Pitt and Goulburn Streets.

Phone: 02 8669 6900.

Web :www.worldsquare.com.au