Nut Shop, Sydney
What to buy here: Macadamia Nuts.
Sweet, buttery macadamia nuts are the pride of Australian nuts. Almost every shop in Sydney’s Chinatown district will have a variety of macadamia nuts, and you can buy them canned and roasted, honey coated, chocolate coated or spiced. Macadamia nut butter, oil and cream are also available. Macadamias are not only delicious, but they contain lots of essential nutrients, minerals and fatty acids, and are said to be very beneficial for the skin. Chinatown is located in the Haymarket district of Sydney, a five minute walk from Sydney’s Central train station and Darling Harbor. For a truly nutty experience, you can also find a full range of macadamia nuts, starting at AU$6.00 at The Nut Shop just a short walk from Chinatown at the Strand Arcade on George Street. The Nut Shop is open Monday to Wednesday and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Late night shopping is on Thursdays, so they stay open until 8:30 p.m. and on the weekends they are open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sweet, buttery macadamia nuts are the pride of Australian nuts. Almost every shop in Sydney’s Chinatown district will have a variety of macadamia nuts, and you can buy them canned and roasted, honey coated, chocolate coated or spiced. Macadamia nut butter, oil and cream are also available. Macadamias are not only delicious, but they contain lots of essential nutrients, minerals and fatty acids, and are said to be very beneficial for the skin. Chinatown is located in the Haymarket district of Sydney, a five minute walk from Sydney’s Central train station and Darling Harbor. For a truly nutty experience, you can also find a full range of macadamia nuts, starting at AU$6.00 at The Nut Shop just a short walk from Chinatown at the Strand Arcade on George Street. The Nut Shop is open Monday to Wednesday and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Late night shopping is on Thursdays, so they stay open until 8:30 p.m. and on the weekends they are open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Sight Name: Nut Shop
Sight Location: Sydney, Australia (See walking tours in Sydney)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Sydney, Australia (See walking tours in Sydney)
Sight Type: Shopping
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