The city of Sydney boasts some truly fine shopping facilities.

Browsing through the many magnificent, historic and modern shopping venues, boutique stores and arcades filled with the latest and most varied of products, is an experience that every shopper dreams of.

The city is a veritable treasure trove of department stores where every conceivable item is available under one roof.

Shopping on the fringes of the city presents an opportunity for pleasant walks in a cosmopolitan setting, a browse in an art gallery or a bookshop, an indulgence in one of the many stylish boutiques, or coffee at an outdoor café while making final choices.

Shopping hours are generally as follows:

Monday to Wednesday, and Friday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Thursday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Sunday trading has been implemented in the city and in the major tourist precincts, but mostly it is the larger department stores which open on Sundays.

Bold, high-tech buildings with granite and chrome facades offer the best of local and imported products, while the more traditional, historic arcades feature a melting pot of boutiques and unique stores filled with exquisite jewellery, flowers, fashion and much more.