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Guide Location: Australia » Canberra
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 5
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.3 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 5
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.3 km
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Author: nataly
Fyshwick is an industrial and retail area of south Canberra where lots of wholesale vendors and other retailers are located. Here you can find unique antiques, rare books, amazing souvenirs and many other goods. Take the following tour to visit the most popular specialty shops in the area.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Wiff Soy Candles
Wiff Soy Candles shop offers a great variety of handmade candles, made from ecologically pure ingredients and exquisitely ornamented. Available in all shapes, sizes and colors, each candle has a charming fragrance to complete its effect.
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2) Canberra Antiques Center
Canberra Antiques Center is the biggest place in the city to find authentic antiques. There's lots of pieces unique to Australia - known as Australiana - plus great Art Deco items, like furniture and other decorative objects. Beautiful vintage jewelry and clothes are also to be found here, as well as one of the largest selections of Royal Doulton ceramics in the whole country.
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3) Hamperesque
Hamperesque is a must-see outlet in the city, if you are at all interested in souvenirs. This wonderful store has gift ideas with an Australian touch for that special someone at home.
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4) Super Toyworld & Hobbies
Super Toyworld & Hobbies lives up to its name, with a dream selection of toys every child can enjoy. This 100-year-old store's friendly staff are on hand to help the young at heart find the item they want among the massive selection of toys on offer.
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5) Fisher Discounts
Upon reaching the Fisher Discounts store, you'll see all kinds of small tools in the window. This is your clue to its status as the most popular collectors' store in the city. It's got exquisite model cars and trains, as well as the most beautiful doll houses.
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