Where to shop
Whether you're looking for designer fashion, souvenirs, Aboriginal Art, antiques or local fresh produce, you can find a wide variety of shopping options in and around Perth and Fremantle.
City shopping
Perth's central shopping area is a designated tourist precinct which means, most city stores are open seven days a week.
There are two major department stores in the city precinct, Myer, bounded by Forrest Chase and the Murray Street Mall, and David Jones, between the Murray and Hay Street Malls. Each specialises in brand cosmetics and fashions.
For gemstone and souvenir shopping with a quaint old English flavour, London Court is a favourite. The Murray and Hay Street Malls, Forrest Chase and Perth's many arcades are also lined with souvenir, fine jewellery and fashion shops. At the west end of the city in historic King Street, Louis Vuitton meets Aboriginal art in a stylish amalgam of art galleries, cafes and boutiques set in a charmingly restored streetscape.
For those seeking designer goods at discount prices, head to Harbour Town on Wellington Street for a great assortment of goods from fashion, to homewares, shoes and sporting gear.
City Shopping Hours |
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Monday to Thursday |
9am to 5pm |
| Friday |
9am to 9pm |
| Saturday |
9am to 5pm |
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Sunday |
12noon to 6pm |
Fremantle
For colour, style, atmosphere and funky fashion, head to the port city of Fremantle. Like Perth, Fremantle is a designated tourist precinct, with many shops open 7 days a week.
Fremantle has a fascinating range of speciality shops. Tucked away in the character-filled streets and arcades, you'll find art and craft galleries, bookshops, music shops, duty free and Aboriginal art and artefact galleries. While shopping, allow time for a coffee at one of Freo's many vibrant cafes.
On weekends, join the colourful crowds who descend on the famous Fremantle Markets and E Shed Markets.
Fremantle Shopping Hours |
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Monday to Friday |
8am to 7pm |
| Thursday |
9am to 9pm |
| Saturday |
8am to 5pm |
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Sunday |
12noon to 6pm |
Suburban shopping
Some of Perth's best shopping precincts can be found in the suburbs surrounding the city. Bay View Terrace in Claremont, Napoleon Street in Cottesloe, as well as Rokeby Road and Hay Street in Subiaco are fashionable street and arcade shopping precincts with heritage charm and lashings of designer label style.
Shopping Centres
For all-under-one-roof convenience and air conditioned comfort, visit one of Perth's big suburban shopping centres. Most include big department stores, an extensive array of fashion and specialty shops as well as food halls with meals at affordable prices. The following is a list of some of Perth's major Shopping Centres:
Shopping House |
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Monday to Wednesday |
9am to 5pm |
| Thursday |
9am to 9pm |
| Friday |
9am to 5pm |
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Saturday |
9am to 5pm |
This page was last reviewed on the 28th March 2008