Australia offers plenty of options for discount and tax-free shopping. Here are the top 10 places where you can enjoy tax-free and discounted shopping experiences:
Queen Victoria Building (QVB) - Sydney
- A heritage-listed shopping center that offers a range of luxury brands and high-end boutiques. Visitors can also benefit from tax-free shopping with a special refund scheme available at the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) desk.
Chadstone Shopping Centre - Melbourne
The Strand Arcade - Sydney
A historic shopping arcade in Sydney, featuring Australian designers, bespoke boutiques, and luxury stores. Tax-free shopping is available for international travelers.
DFO (Direct Factory Outlets) - Various Locations
With multiple locations across major cities like Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, DFO offers discounted prices on a wide variety of brands including fashion, sportswear, and home goods.
Harbour Town - Gold Coast & Adelaide
Pitt Street Mall - Sydney
Myer and David Jones - Nationwide
The Emporium - Melbourne
A modern shopping mall offering both luxury and high street fashion, beauty products, and homewares. It is also part of the tax-free shopping experience, where tourists can claim VAT refunds.
Westfield Sydney - Sydney
Byron Bay - Byron Bay
Known for its trendy and bohemian style, Byron Bay offers boutique shops featuring Australian-made products, organic goods, and fashion. Visitors can shop for unique, locally made products and take advantage of tax-free shopping if eligible.
Remember, international visitors can claim their tax refund on eligible purchases by presenting receipts at the TRS counter at the airport before departure.
