Best Shopping Malls in Cockatoo Island Area

"The Strand Arcade is a shopping arcade located in the centre of Sydney’s central business district, right between George Street and the Pitt Street Mall. The Victorian-style arcade has been a part of Sydney’s history since 1892, and is the only arcade that has maintained its original glory. Inside visitors will find almost 80 retail stores, with products ranging from designer clothing to specialist body and beauty products."

"This three-story heritage-listed arcade sits in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, connecting Pitt Street Mall to George Street. Named after The Strand (shopping street) in London. The arcade’s custodians have worked carefully to ensure that the shopfronts’ ornate Victorian styles are exact replicas of the pre-Federation originals."

"Start off your shopping adventure at Oxford Street, which links the suburb Paddington to Darlinghurst. Paddington Markets are open every Saturday and a must-visit for art lovers looking to explore the local crafts within the community. This is Sydney’s original market for arts and crafts, and as expected, continues to attract artists from all over the area."

"Pitt Street Mall Head here for some retail therapy. You will find all the main retailers here and a number of malls to explore. It’s all pedestrianised so you’ll get a nice break from the heavy Sydney traffic."

"The street mall is always filled with localities having a good time. You’ll find some truth to Australia souvenirs, starting from cheap, going up to super costly. Same goes for clothes too!"

"One of the largest shopping centre in Sydney which is located in Broadway locality and a shopper’s paradise too. You can get a chance to shop from over millions of brand options and this is one of the best places for Shopping in Sydney.Highlights: The shopping mall features some of the renowned brands which are hard to find anywhere else. You can get a chance to shop from Kmart, Coles, food court, Hoyts 12 screen cinemas."

"Take little builders to Sydney’s 2nd LEGO Certified store inside the Broadway Sydney shopping centre. Kids will love playing with bricks, building their own minifigure and more. Get more info on the LEGO Store Broadway Sydney."

"Broadway Shopping Centre is a premier shopping centre located just a few minutes from the Sydney Central Business District. It is strategically located close to Central Station, making it ideal for shoppers looking for..."

"It is the central business district which comprises of not only shopping centres, restaurants, café and other take away shop which will keep you busy all the time. Highlights: The place is also considered to be home to many radio stations too especially the Austereo’s Sydney radio. You can also visit the famous Rydges World Square Hotel which has both restaurants and other commercial space."

"Packed with offices, it is also one of the popular shopping centres in the city. Food, shopping, and work, all in one place, it is especially loved by the locals. The area boasts of a vibrant atmosphere, and a fun entertainment centre."

"It’s almost like a paradise for people who want to shop till they drop and eat till they can’t move any more!. It has a couple of radio stations so you might even run into some celebrity there."

"It’s the perfect amalgamation of indoor and outdoor mall space. The outdoor space allows you to leave your children to play and shop without them continually hanging on your back. If you don’t have kids, the outdoor space still works as a breather between the tons of shopping you’ll be doing from all the speciality stores."

"If you want to go out shopping, then it is best for you to visit Westfield Warringah Mall. It has a large indoor and outdoor shopping centre. The shopping mall encompasses some good brands such as David Jones, Myer, Target, Big W, Bunnings, Woolworths and more and this is one of the best places for Shopping in Sydney."

"With the best variety of food, fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle, all in one place, Westfield is one of the best shopping centres in Sydney. For those looking for shopping in Sydney CBD, this is the obvious choice, as it is located in the heart of the city. It also has an assortment of brands from the large ones, to the local Australian brands."

"If you’re looking for a one-stop shopping destination in Sydney, Westfield Bondi Junction is the place to go. This major shopping centre is in the residential suburb of Bondi; just 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD..."

"It houses 400 stores ranging from the priciest brands, like Tiffany, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Dior to the departmental stores. The storey 5 building also serves some great food in its food court."

"Your kids won't want to leave this epic playground at Strathfield!. Boasting 3 monster super slides projecting off tall climbing towers, a massive flying fox, a netted suspension bridge, and equipment for little ones too, this Sydney playground has adventure written all over it. Whether your kids are big or little, they will find something at Strathfield Park Playground to keep them entertained."

"Strathfield Park, the oldest public park in Strathfield, is home to a huge playground with three play spaces, spanning 1.5 acres. The park was renovated in 2017, with the resulting play spaces uniquely designed to compliment each other, taking into account the various ages and abilities of children who might enjoy the play equipment. Read more about visiting Strathfield Park."

"If you are in the Hills and looking for western Sydney parks the kids will love, this fun playground is located in Fairway Drive Reserve, Kellyville. It has a soft-fall climbing wall and metal tube slide, swings, shade sails and is surrounded by open grass spaces. There is also a basketball and netball half court nearby for some sports play."

"The incredible Paddington Reservoir Gardens is an award-winning public park sunken below Oxford Street in the inner eastern Sydney suburb of Paddington. Occupying a reservoir that was once a vital source of water for a growing Sydney, this park is an artistic transformation of the heritage-listed site that invokes comparisons with the ancient Baths of Rome and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The original brick, timber, and iron components of the reservoir were rescued and seamlessly blended with contemporary and sustainable elements."

"Located below bustling Oxford Street is one of the best hidden gems in Sydney: the Paddington Reservoir Gardens. From the street, it looks like a hodge-podge of columns, plants and graffiti art. Upon closer look, travelers see the beauty of its $10 million restoration."

"This haunt is a favourite for locals with a taste for the more refined flavours hailing from the land of Stars and Stripes. A sophisticated approach to share meals, the ‘Seed’ and ‘Feed’ options provide plenty of temptation; the buffalo style chicken skin with buttermilk ranch and dilly beans ($16) and fried oysters with Old Bay mayo ($26) leads into a hearty serve of poutine with beef shin, spring onion and beer cheese ($28). The smoked lamb ribs with sweet pickled peppers will be difficult to resist, and if deciding between dishes proves too trying, the $68 chef’s selection is safe territory."

"There is no denying Hartsyard's heritage; it is palpably American in taste, substance and style. As soon as you push open the glass door, the smell of hickory smoked pork greets you with open arms. You'd be forgiven for thinking you had mistakenly stumbled across a classic American backyard cook-out, but that's what’s beautiful about this Newtown newcomer."

"Plating here is a little fancier, the pricing is a little pricier, but the food is well worth the funds. Look at those biscuits and gravy!. Must try: Beyond their notorious desserts, their fried chicken is a definite must."

"The range of sushi, sashimi, nigiri and tempura delights is impressive at Sushi Maru. Take your seat at the train and watch the well-priced bites make their way around. Start with some of your go-to’s before working your way up to Maru’s signature dishes."