Sydney - Australia 2004 - page 169

the few remaining untouched forests and wilderness areas of Australia. You'll
find some quality crafts items, cute children's clothes, books, cards, and knick-
knacks. A.M.P. Centerpoint Tower, Castlereagh St. & 02/9233 4674.
MARKETS
Balmain Market Active from 8:30am to 4pm every Saturday, this market has
some 140 vendors selling crafts, jewelry, and knickknacks. Take the ferry to Bal-
main (Darling St.); the market is a 10-minute walk up Darling Street. On the
grounds of St. Andrew's Church, Darling St., Balmain & 02/9555 1791.
Bondi Markets A nice place to stroll around on Sunday after your brunch on
Campbell Parade and discover the upcoming young Australian designers. This
market has somewhat specialized in clothing and jewelry, new, secondhand, and
retro. Bondi Beach School, Campbell Parade. & 02/9398 5486.
Paddington Bazaar At this Saturday-only market you'll find everything
from essential oils and designer clothes to New Age jewelry and Mexican ham-
mocks. Expect things to be busy from 10am to 4pm. Take bus no. 380 or 389
from Circular Quay. On the grounds of St. John's Church on Oxford St., on the corner of New-
come St. (just follow the crowds). & 02/9331 2646.
Paddy's Markets A Sydney institution, Paddy's Markets has hundreds of
stalls selling everything from cheap clothes and plants to chickens. It's open Fri-
day through Sunday from 9am to 4:30pm. Above Paddy's Markets is Market
City ( & 02/9212 1388 ), which has three floors of fashion stalls, food courts,
and specialty shops. Of particular interest is the largest Asian-European super-
market in Australia, on level 1, and the Kam Fook yum cha Chinese restaurant
on level 3, also the largest in Australia. At the corner of Thomas and Hay sts., in Haymar-
ket, near Chinatown. & 1300/361 589 in Australia, or 02/9325 6924.
The Rocks Market Held every Saturday and Sunday, this very touristy mar-
ket has more than 100 vendors selling everything from crafts, housewares,
posters, jewelry, and curios. The main street is closed to traffic from 10am to
4pm to make it easier to stroll around. On George St., The Rocks. & 02/9255 1717.
MUSIC
Birdland This is the best store in Sydney for jazz and blues, and it stocks a
sizable collection of rare items. The staff is very knowledgeable. 3 Barrack St. & 02/
9299 8527. www.birdland.com.au.
HMV This is one of the best music stores in Sydney. The jazz section is impres-
sive. CDs in Australia are not cheap, with most new releases costing around
A$30 to A$35 (US$20-US$23). Pitt Street Mall. & 02/9221 2311.
Red Eye Records These two shops, tucked away downstairs in a small arcade
not far from Pitt Street Mall and the Strand Arcade, are directly across from one
another. The larger store sells a wide range of modern CDs, but the smaller store
sells a great collection of quality secondhand and end-of-the-line CDs for
around A$20 (US$13) each. Tank Stream Arcade (downstairs), at the corner of King and Pitt
sts. (near Town Hall). & 02/9233 8177 (new recordings), or 02/9233 8125 (secondhand CDs).
www.redeye.com.au.
Sounds Australian You can find anything you've ever heard that sounds
Australian here. From rock and pop to didgeridoo and country, it's all here. And
if you haven't a clue what's good and what's bad you can spend some time lis-
tening before you buy. The management is quite knowledgeable. In the Argyle
Stores department store, The Rocks. & 02/9247 7290. Fax [phone].