Last Minute Sydney Christmas Shopping Ideas

It’s that time of the year again. Christmas is just a mere few days away and gift panic is spreading across the city. Shopping centres can be a scary place if you’ve left your Christmas shopping a little late. If you don’t feel like fighting the hordes of fellow festive shoppers, try these boutiques and stores scattered around Sydney for a more zen shopping experience. Not only will you avoid a fight to the death with someone over a pair of socks, you’ll be sure to find a unique, quirky and memorable gift for those beautiful peeps in your life.

MCA Store

The Rocks

A haven for creatives, the MCA Store is filled to the brim with unique goodies for the art lovers close to your heart. A quick browse through their treasure trove of books, hand-crafted jewellery and stationery will have your Christmas shopping done and dusted.

Kakawa Chocolate

Darlinghurst

You can never go wrong with chocolate. And you can definitely never go wrong with the handmade Christmas chocolates from Kakawa. Open ‘til 4pm on Christmas Eve – this is the go to place when shopping for those loved ones with a sweet tooth.

OPUS Design

Paddington

This iconic Paddington boutique is a wonderland of all things quirky and cute. Prepare to lose an hour or two as you marvel at their collection of over 10,000 items – we can guarantee you won’t be leaving empty handed.

Salt Meats Cheese

Bondi Junction

Spoil your foodie friends with a pizza or pasta cooking class at Salt Meats Cheese. Not only will they be able to hone their master chef skills, they’ll also get to devour their delish creation alongside a glass of wine.

Better Read Than Dead

Newtown

Open until 10pm every day until Christmas, Better Read Than Dead is a favourite of Sydneysiders and the perfect gift destination if you’re shopping for a literary lover.

QT Gift

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words by jessica coughlan