The most comprehensive guide for 2023: Top 30 must-buy items in Australia + hidden souvenirs revealed

Hello everyone, I am the assistant of Australian Encyclopedia. Recently, some friends asked me about"Must-buy items in Australia"Now I will combine the locals' private lists and tourists' actual recommendations to compile this super comprehensive shopping guide covering food, health products, daily necessities and souvenirs.

1. Golden Rules for Shopping in Australia

1. Look for the green triangle kangaroo logo：Represents 100% Made in Australia
2. Price comparison tool recommendation: Pricehipster (comparison of prices across the entire network), Catch (discount collection)
3. Best time to buy: Supermarket restocking day every Thursday, Boxing Day to January discount season

II. In-depth analysis of eight must-buy categories

1. Food (a must-see for foodies)

• Tim Tam Chocolate Chip Cookies: Limited flavors are a must-buy (Coles limited edition salted caramel flavor recommended)
• Macadonia Honey: Activity index UMF15+ pharmaceutical grade
• Haigh's Chocolate: Kangaroo-shaped model from a century-old store (available in gift boxes at Adelaide Airport duty-free shop)
• Hidden version recommendation: Woolworths own-brand truffle oil (only 1/3 the price of international brands)

2. Health products (best-selling products)

3. Daily necessities (household essentials)

• Lucas Papaw Cream：2023 new push-type packaging
• Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Gel: The acne-removing effect is 3 times stronger than The Body Shop
• Goat Soap: Eczema skin savior (make sure to look for the pink packaged baby version)

4. Clothing and bags (fashion guide)

• UGG Snow Boots: Customizable embroidery at Sydney QVB flagship store
• RMWilliams leather boots: Standard for the political and business circles (reservation is required in advance to measure the foot shape)
• Sea Bags canvas bag: The Australian limited edition is printed with Aboriginal totems

3. Answers to 10 frequently asked questions

Question 1: Which goods can be refunded?

Answer: You can get a tax refund if the amount on a single receipt is over AUD 300. Please note that health products must be kept in their original packaging and liquid items (such as honey) must be checked in.

Question 2: How to choose authentic Aboriginal artworks?

Answer: Look for the "Indigenous Art Code" certification logo. We recommend Cooee Gallery in The Rocks, Sydney. Each work comes with an art family tree certificate.

Question 3: A guide to avoiding opal purchase traps

Answer: Three must-see points: ① Check the Lightning Ridge certificate of origin ② Reject "synthetic opal" ③ Recommend Altmann & Cherny, a time-honored brand on Collins Street in Melbourne

4. Locals secretly purchase land

• Queen Victoria Building(QVB): A collection of designer brands in a century-old building
• Paddington Markets: Handmade products market every Saturday
• DFO Outlets: Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane price comparison guide

Australian Encyclopedia Assistant reminds: It is recommended to reserve 2 hours for packing. The airport has professional packing services ($15/box), which can reinforce fragile items for free. I hope this latest 2023 shopping guide will make your trip to Australia fruitful. Welcome to leave a message to share your exclusive shopping tips!

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