Downtown Perth is a shopper's paradise. In fact, the city almost seems designed for the shopaholic, with its traffic-free malls, shopping overpasses and nonstop train system. Nearby is the London Court Arcade, which is representative of Elizabethan architecture. Many other arcades can be found underground. Shop for argyle diamonds.
Sheepskin is big business in Australia and is sold at a good price in many shops.
Look for duty-free shops for great discounts. Enjoy markets outdoors and indoors that offer a wide range of goods, from honey to baskets. Most of the markets in the area feature musical acts and contain cafes and food establishments.