RETAIL THERAPY

The shopping hubs of Sturt St and Bridge Mall cater for almost anything you could need, but delve a little further and you’ll find some hidden gems. Ballarat’s shopkeepers bring colour to our streets in the form of beautifully curated spaces. Pay them a visit and find out why residents of our city love to #buylocalballarat.

A must visit when in Ballarat. The Crafty Squirrel stocks unique one-of-a-kind craft kits, vintage goodies, gorgeous haberdashery and treasures from around the world.

Open Thu & Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 4pm.

Cnr Errard & Urquhart Sts

5331 4548 thecraftysquirrel.com.au

Hattie and the Wolf is Ballarat’s go-to destination for handmade, local, ethical and artisanal gifts, fashion and accessories. A ‘must visit’ creative hub for the social and eco conscious shopper. Open Tue - Fri 10 – 5, Sat 10 – 4, Sun 10 – 3.

202 South St 0478 088 055 hattieandthewolf.com.au furniture@pamoindustries.com

A truly niche fragrance perfumery housing a large collection of the finest perfumes from around world. We love to share our knowledge of fragrance, together with our beautiful ranges of botanical skincare for face & body. Mon – Fri 9:30 – 5, Sat 9:30 – 3.

27 Sturt St

5332 9297 sweetfern.com.au

Rocket and Belle sells an eclectic array of antiques, decorative vintage, farm and industrial pieces for your home and garden. Interesting new stock arrives weekly. Open Fri – Sat 11am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 3pm.

The Shed on Mair 37 Mair St 0402 032 088 rocketandbelle.com.au