Albany has a varied shopping scene, and whether you just want to spend a morning window-shopping, or really get down to some serious retail therapy, there’s bound to be something that interests you. From perfume, fashion and jewellery, to oddities and knicknacks, there’s a great range of boutiques and shops in the city.
Situated just out of town, the Mount Romance Sandalwood Factory is a pretty remarkable sensory experience, even if you don’t spend a cent! A uniquely Australian brand, Mount Romance pioneered the distillation and use of Australian sandalwood in fragrance, and a visit to their factory and shop is a wonderful opportunity to test the products, understand the history of the industry, and stock up on fabulous fragrances. Open daily from 9am to 5pm.
Stamms Emporium is a quirky yet immensely stylish homeware, gifts and accessories store. The store itself is impeccably decorated, and the pieces are all curated with an excellent eye for design. Whether you are after some fun gifts for the kids, or something a little stylish for yourself, this is the place to come in Albany. Open Monday to Friday 930am to 5pm, 9am to 4pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday.
Bell and Luca is a fashion and lifestyle store with a vision to provide a little something beautiful for everyone. A home for carefully curated collections with an emphasis on quality fabrics and silhouettes, and Australian-made brands that are ethical and sustainable. A really lovely little shop with a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere, this is well worth a look. Open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5pm, and 9am to 4pm on Saturday.
Empire Blue prides itself on being the gift store for everyone. They carry unique local and imported gifts from across Australia, and deliberately aim to have what other shops don’t, and not to have what other shops do. If you are after quirky gifts, interesting homeware, delightful vintage and a range of ecologically sound lotions and potions, then pop your head in and get browsing! Open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.
Indigo’s is an excellent little boutique jewellery store, specializing in fashion jewellery and accessories. They are focused on producing exciting jewellery for a range of tastes, and every item is hand-picked by the owner, Vivienne. They travel across Australia, and aim to visit at least six jewellery fairs a year, to keep their stock fresh, exciting and unique. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm, and Saturday 9am to 5pm.
The grand facade of Infinito, on the historic Stirling Terrace, welcomes you in to an exciting treasure trove of gifts, clothing, jewellery, rugs and lamps. They aim to delight your senses with something beautiful for you and your home, and they don’t go far wrong. From fragrances to fashion, necklaces, bags and wallets, this is a great place to browse when you just aren’t sure what you want. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturday 9am to 4pm.