Shopping
Shopping in the City of Perth is a pleasurable, relaxing experience. Everything from exclusive boutiques to major department stores can be found in the heart of the city.
The city shopping precinct is easily navigated by foot. There are a number of intriguing arcades lined with souvenir, fine jewellery, and fashion shops that are worth exploring. Many of the arcades flow from the central pedestrian malls, as well as traversing between streets, and some of them are multi-level.
Major shopping areas catering for tourists are:
Perth - Hay and Murray Street shopping malls and the many arcades between them and St George's Terrace provide all the opportunities needed by the most devoted shopper.
Specialities include aboriginal artefacts, clothes, leather goods, duty-free goods, souvenirs, opals, gold jewellery, and pink Argyle diamonds. Late night shopping is on Friday.
Fremantle - The centre of Fremantle has many speciality stores including bookshops, souvenirs, clothing, leather, pottery, and works of art. The port city is also famous for its lively cosmopolitan atmosphere, its al fresco eating and the famous Cappuccino Strip on South Terrace.
Subiaco - A close to the city suburb that retains much of its old world charm. Smart clothes, antiques, souvenirs and art are the main items of interest to tourists. However, take time to admire the original Federation architecture of Subiaco houses or to stroll through inner-city bushland in nearby King's Park and enjoy the view of Perth from Mt Eliza. Late night shopping is on Thursday.
Claremont - No visit to Perth would be complete without a trip to Claremont for some tremendous shopping. It is easy to reach by bus, train or car and there is plenty of free parking. Look for Australian and European fashion labels, fine crystal, china, jewellery, unique art galleries and couture fabrics.
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