Books Kinokuniya

Sydney's largest range of books

Over 300,000 titles in English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German and Spanish, including an excellent range of manga, graphic novels, art and design, kid’s and cookbooks. Kinokuniya’s generous proportions also welcome a rotating art gallery and ambient cafe. In an age of e-books and virtual reading, it’s nice to know that real bookstores still exist.

Address

Level 2, The Galeries, Sydney

Phone

9262 7996

Hobbyco

Australia's largest hobby shop

Australia's largest retail store catering for the most varied selection of hobbies since 1932; find radio-control items, die-cast models, Meccano and Lego, model rail, games, puzzles, kites and more.

Address

Shop 50, L2 and 3, QVB, 455 George Street, Sydney.

Phone

9264 4877

Portico Books and Fine Stationery

Boutique bookstore

Set in the atmospheric Scott's Church, Portico is a peaceful and creative hideout with beautiful books on culture and the arts, history, literature, personal development and spirituality. Delight in the stunning collection of papers, cards, lettersets and journals.

Address

1 Jamison Street, Sydney.

Phone

9290 3556

The Gardens Shop

Specialist gardening books and gifts

A bountiful paradise for gardeners. Sydney's finest collection of horticultural, botanical and general gardening books displayed alongside botanically themed gifts such as jewellery, stationery and a range of historical and contemporary artworks.

Address

Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquarie Rd.

Phone

9231 8125

Via Alley

Via Alley exists out of admiration for artists and designers who devote their brains to beautiful things. Cool objects, plastic cameras, mod cons, high fashion and independent publishing unite at this passionate gallery site

Address

The Galeries, Shop RG26A

Phone

9264 7528