Graziher’s guide to the best rural, regional and online shops

Akubra

Akubra’s iconic hats, belts, bags and more are handcrafted in Australia.

Visit the website or follow Akubra on Instagram. 

Artbrush

Erin from Artbrush creates beautiful watercolour paintings, mugs, gift tags and much more, proudly painted, designed and printed in Ballarat, Victoria.

Visit the website or follow Artbrush on Instagram. 

Baxter

Founded in Goulburn, NSW, in 1850, Baxter produces footwear that is handcrafted and built to last.

Visit the website or follow Baxter on Instagram. 

Black Colt Clothing

Katie Hennessy designs and ships straight from her home on a remote station in outback Queensland, offering everything you need for every day.

Visit the website or follow Black Colt Clothing on Instagram. 

Black Swan Bookshop

This tiny store is packed with new release fiction, coffee-table books, rare and out-of-print books and collectables.

11 Stephen St, New Norfolk Tasmania, or visit the website or Instagram.

Bush Harvest Co

Bush Harvest Co create a ‘farm to bottle’ skincare range using native Australian finger lime, which is grown and harvested on their own farm.

Visit the Bush Harvest Co website or follow them on Instagram.

Calleija

This Australian family-owned jeweller uses responsibly sourced diamonds and gemstones, honouring heritage and celebrating the Australian landscape.

The Fullerton, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW or visit the website. 

Cathy Hamilton Artworks

Cathy Hamilton lives on a property outside Cootamundra, NSW, where she creates a range of affordable artworks.

Visit Cathy’s website or follow her on Instagram.

Coco Mudgee

Mouthwatering artisanal chocolates, in flavours such as pistachio + cranberry, fig + roasted almond, blood orange and more.

Visit the Coco Mudgee website or follow them on Instagram.

Draft & Co

Australian-made garments in natural fabrics such as silk, linen and cotton.

Visit the Draft and Co website or follow them on Instagram. 

Dumble Collective

This Australian bush business creates timeless feminine fashion and jewellery in small batches.

Visit the Dumble Collective website or follow them on Instagram. 

Dust n Boots

One of the biggest retailers of country clothing in Australia, Dust n Boots was started by the Terbutt family in their shearing shed in 1998, aiming to design a durable work shirt for the Aussie summer. 

28 Water St, Toowoomba Qld or visit the website.

FAR MER. by Whitney

Artist Whitney Spicer sells a range of original artworks, homewares, clothing and accessories from her studio in Manildra, NSW.

Visit Whitney Spicer’s website or follow her on Instagram. 

FarmHer Hands

Founded by two rural women, FarmHer Hands are UPF50+ sun protection gloves that are both stylish and practical.

Visit the FarmHer Hands website or follow them on Instagram. 

Gidgee Eyewear

Named for one of the toughest acacia trees in rural Australia, Gidgee sun protection accessories are designed for equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts.

Visit the Gidgee Eyes website or follow them on Instagram. 

Gin Gin Garden Club

Claire Austin started the Gin Gin Garden Club to connect with other gardeners. She stocks a range of seeds, gardening tools and accessories in her online shop.

Visit the Gin Gin Garden Club website or follow them on Instagram. 

Gippsland Salt Company

Founded by partners Sally and Emma in the middle of lockdown, Gippsland Salt Company creates a range of salt products including bath salts, cooking salts and cocktail salts.

Visit the Gippsland Salt Company website or follow them on Instagram.

Glerups

This New Zealand company makes shoes, slippers and boots out of 100 per cent natural wool so your feet can be warm and snuggly all year round.

Visit the Glerups website or follow them on Instagram.

Good Day Lifestyle Co

Located in an historic music hall in the vibrant town of Mudgee, NSW, this shop is a treasure trove of hand-picked fashion and homewares.

Unit 3, 19 Perry St, Mudgee NSW or visit the website. 

Goondiwindi Cotton

Quality clothing made using natural fibres. This family business is committed to old-fashioned country values.

27 Herbert St, Goondiwindi Qld or visit the website.  

Gorgeousness Home

Located in the heart of Bathurst, NSW, this homewares store stocks all you need to create a beautiful home and wardrobe, including the latest from iconic brands such as Country Road and Elk, plus candles, ceramics and stunning accessories.

120 William St, Bathurst NSW 2795 or follow Gorgeousness Home on Instagram.  

Grampians Goods Co

Inspired by the rugged grandeur of the Grampians, GGCo aims to add a little luxury to your everyday life. The range includes recycled wool tartan blankets, organic soaps and hand-poured candles.

Visit the Grampians Goods Co website or follow them on Instagram.

Greenwood Designs

Accessories designer Kate Greenwood, creates bright, functional and fun accessories suitable for every occasion.

Visit the Greenwood Designs website or follow Kate on Instagram. 

Gringa Denim

Niki Fitzgerald designs quality, timeless pieces for women. The range includes unique denim jackets, silk neck scarves, colourful linen shirts and so much more.

Visit the Gringa Denim website or follow them on Instagram. 

Hawkes General Store

Hawkes General Store has been in Orange, NSW, for 40 years, offering a range of fashion and homewares, plus coffee and food in store.

46 Sale St, Orange NSW; T: (02) 6362 5851 or visit the website. 

Homegrown Kids

Founder Emma Hawkins started Homegrown Kids to create the kind of clothes she wanted to buy for her own daughters: comfortable, practical pieces made for adventure, but still adorable.

Visit the Homegrown Kids website or follow them on Instagram.

Homestead Road

Founded by fifth-generation wool producer Bridgitte Brooks, Homestead Road creates timeless Australian merino wool clothing pieces.

Visit the Homestead Road website or follow them on Instagram. 

Hope & Co.

Artist Sarah Hope sells her original artworks, handcrafted small-batch ceramics and a curated selection of homewares from her studio, which is open by appointment.

12–14 Fenton St, Hamilton Vic or visit the website.

Ivy and Gus

Established in 2020, Ivy and Gus offers a range of handmade leather accessories with a focus on timeless, quality design.

Visit the Ivy and Gus website or follow them on Instagram. 

Jumbled

Jumbled is a colour-lover’s dream! The Jumbled team hand-pick a selection of bright, beautiful homewares, original artworks, clothing and accessories.

33–35 Sale St, Orange NSW or visit the website.

Just Country

Just Country has everything you need to fit out your family from trusted brands such as Ariat, Roper, Sunbody Hats and Montana Silversmiths.

Visit the Just Country website or follow them on Instagram. 

Kelpie Co. Australia

Kelpie Co Australia is all about celebrating your best canine friend with a range of apparel and accessories for working dogs.

Visit the Kelpie Co website or follow them on Instagram. 

Kent Saddlery

This Australian family owned and run saddlery business sells quality saddles and leather items handcrafted in their Queensland workshop.

25798 New England Hwy, Stanthorpe Qld or visit the website.  

Little MeMe Designs

You’ll instantly fall in love with Little MeMe’s range of quality leather footwear for babies and children.

Visit the Little MeMe website or follow them on Instagram. 

Little Spurs & Co

Husband and wife duo Vanessa and Trent Challacombe operate their business from a cattle station at Capella in central Queensland. The label was inspired by their growing family’s life on the land.

Visit the Little Spurs & Co website or follow them on Instagram.

Little Windmill Clothing Co

Cute and affordable clothing for kids, Little Windmill is run by mum-of-four Katie from her family’s beef cattle station.

195 Kelly St, Scone NSW or visit the website. 

Long Lunch Linen

Founded by two friends from Orange and Tamworth in NSW, Long Lunch Linen offers French linen tablecloths and napkins in classic colours, for long tables.

Visit the Long Lunch Linen website or follow them on Instagram. 

Louenhide

This Brisbane-based accessories brand was created by friends Lou Kendall and Heidi Bailey. The range includes well-crafted handbags, wallets, travel bags and more.

Visit the Louenhide website or follow them on Instagram. 

Love Thy Farmer

Sarah and Melinda were both raised in Wee Waa, NSW. The childhood friends stock a curated range of sleepwear, table linen, hats and more in this online store.

Visit the Love Thy Farmer website or follow them on Instagram. 

Matilda & Clancy

This bush business creates kids’ rashies, one-piece and two-piece swimsuits for life on the land and at the beach.

Visit the Matilda & Clancy website or follow them on Instagram. 

Meeraboo

This mother-and-daughter duo create hand-poured soy candles in country NSW with scents that showcase the beauty of the Australian bush.

Visit the Meeraboo website or follow them on Instagram. 

Meld Lifestyle

Stocking Goondiwindi artist Bec Fing’s colourful napery, bags and accessories featuring her original bright and beautiful designs among other lovely wares. 

82 Marshall St, Goondiwindi Qld or visit the website.

Merchant Campbell

Margot Shannon sourcing beautiful and unique homewares, gardenware and jewellery from around the world.

287 Comur St, Yass NSW or visit the website.  

Merry People

Merry People’s iconic gumboots are designed with superior technology to keep your feet warm, dry and supported.

Visit the Merry People website or follow them on Instagram.  

Millwoods

Mum-of-three Jane Robertson designs high-quality, ultra-comfortable and stylish shoes for busy women.

Visit the Millwoods website or follow them on Instagram.

Native Hearts

This designer from country NSW creates small batches of quality dresses, boots and bags, with low impact on the environment.

Visit the Native Hearts website or follow them on Instagram. 

Nikki Williams

Raised on a farm near Sofala, NSW, Nikki designs luxury leather handbags in classic shapes and quality leathers that are designed to stand the test of time.

Visit the Nikki Williams website or follow Nikki on Instagram. 

Noss.

Ceramic artist Kirsty Hawkins designs this range of vibrant and colourful ceramics in her farm studio in Tasmania.

2 Russell St, Evandale Tasmania or visit the website.

Outback Linen Co

Outback Linen Co creates durable, luxury pieces for women in the outback which reflect their bond with the land.

Visit the Outback Linen Co website or follow them on Instagram. 

Peabody Gift Box Co

This range of gift boxes and hampers of rural-made products includes options for women, men, babies and foodies.

Visit the Peabody Gift Box Co website or follow them on Instagram. 

Peggy & Twig

Founder Emily Quigley creates effortlessly chic jewellery featuring the natural beauty of freshwater pearls. The flagship store is open Wednesday to Saturday.

17 Dandaloo St, Trangie NSW or visit the website.  

Peter Bill

Founded by Holly Goodman in the heart of rural Australia, Peter Bill offers a range of affordable high quality and timeless clothing for women and children.

Visit the Peter Bill website or follow them on Instagram. 

Perennialle Plants

This mail order-specialist nursery and emporium stocks a range of rare frost- and dry-tolerant plants plus gift-worthy gardening tools and accessories.

29 Gaskill St, Canowindra NSW or visit the website.

Pilgrim by Eleanor Downs

Located in the heart of Kangaroo Island, this store  is filled with everything you need to create a beautiful home, including fresh flowers, unique homewares and lovely lifestyle products.

7 Cook St, Kangaroo Island SA or visit the website.

Printebebe

A nostalgic, joyful and respectful label that celebrates childhood, our small world and mother Earth.

Visit the Printebebe website or follow them on Instagram. 

RB Sellars

This Australian-owned brand offers functional and hard-wearing work and casual wear for men, women and kids.

Visit the RB Sellars website or follow them on Instagram. 

Rebecca Hutchinson Art

Based in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Rebecca paints colourful landscapes, inspired by the rolling hills, flora and fauna
of the Riverina.

Visit Rebecca’s website or follow her on Instagram. 

Rewild Co Perfumery

Based in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Amanda Stevens creates a range of unique scents in small batches that reflect the individuality of each customer.

Visit the Rewild Co website or follow them on Instagram. 

Rhythm First Aid

Rhythm First Aid provides tailored first aid training to groups including school kids, new parents, workplaces and farmers, and also sells first aid supplies.

Visit the Rhythm First Aid website or follow them on Instagram. 

RM Williams

Iconic leather boots, practical accessories and timeless apparel, crafted for life.

Visit the RM Williams website or follow them on Instagram. 

The Rural Trader

This general store has been converted into a brigh, bustling boutique offering clothing, homewares and pantry goods.

23 Clyde St, Nevertire NSW or visit the website.  

Saddler & Co

Saddler & Co pride themselves on their luxury leather bags and accessories, made using traditional skills.

1A Sterling Street, Dubbo NSW or visit the website.

Salubrious Living

Salubrious Living offers a range of artisan wares and beautiful pieces for your home, including luxurious tablecloths and tableware, handcrafted ceramics, French market baskets and vintage finds.

Visit the Salubrious living website or follow them on Instagram.

Sorority the Label

Clothing for women using the classic cotton print fabrics from Liberty of London to create breezy summer dresses, ruffled blouses and tote bags.

54 Wyndham St, Roma Qld or visit the website. 

Thomas Cook Clothing

This fourth-generation family-run retailer stocks all you need for your entire family’s wardrobe, including iconic brands such as Wrangler, Pure Western and Frogger.

Visit the Thomas Cook website or follow them on Instagram.

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