TIP - SHOPPING IN PERTH
While Perth is not known as a shopping destination, there are selected outlets where you can go / time to shop and get a good deal / bargain such as:
Major sale (june financial year end or boxing day / post-christmas)
Watertown Brand Outlet Centre (city) outlets like Sheridan, Fossil, Oroton, Levi's, Oakley
Half price or discount deals at coles or woolsworth supermarket (choc, coffee, biscuits, tidbits, honey)
https://www.coles.com.au/
https://www.woolworths.com.au/Shop/Specials
Chemist Warehouse (perfume, supplement or vitamin).
http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au
Upmarket outlets like David Jones and Myers - stocktake sale
Value buys at outlets like K-Mart, Target and Big W
Weekly Specials at ALDI supermarket
Australian produce - meat/ steak, chocalate, fruits, honey and gourmet cheese / dips
Refer to outlet website or online catalogue to save time and not miss offers /discounts when in Perth.
Note: Catalogue item on sale typically changes every Wednesday.
Look out for the New DFO Perth (brand outlet near airport) - Opening Spring 2018
Other Notable Items:
Pandora
Fossil @ Watertown
Corelle (at Big W)
Lush cosmetics (murray st / Garden city)
Kathmandu outdoor gear
Bonds
Decor - microwave suitable container
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
As much as possible, plan your shopping in the evening (after 5 pm) especially at major malls / outlets and on late night shopping days i.e.:
+ Thursday nights at suburb malls and shopping centres and
+ Friday nights in the city (Hay and Murray street mall)
Weekday Night Shopping
Many chemist warehouse outlets open till 10 pm on weekdays.
Major retail outlets like Coles, woolsworth, Big W, Target dan Kmart open from 8 am to 9 pm on weekdays. They can be located in malls and suburb shopping districts.
IKEA in Innaloo closes at 9 pm on weekdays.
Note mall / shopping centre opens at 11 am on Sundays. Except on designated late night shopping nights, they typically close at 5.00 / 5.30 pm.
Google the mall or outlet for location and its business hours.
MAJOR SHOPPING MALL include:
Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre (north)
Garden City Perth (towards Fremantle)
Westfield Carousel (near airport)
@Hay and Murray Street (Pedestrian / Street Mall)
Others include:
Belmont Forum (near airport)
Galleria Shopping Centre (morley )
Midland Gate (near Caversham)
Cockburn Gateway Shopping City (south)
Westfield Whitford City, Westfield Innaloo dan Karrinyup Shopping Centre (North Perth).
http://www.lookatwa.com.au/Shopping/shoppingcentres.html
Outlet centres (standalone):
Baby Bunting
Kitchen warehouse
Bunnings (DIY)
Harvey Norman
JB Hi Fi (electrical)
Toysrus
Harley Davidson in Cannington (accessories/ Tshirt)
Reference:
http://www.toptenperth.com.au/perth-top-shopping-spots-html
https://www.weekendnotes.com/the-best-shopping-malls-perth/
http://perthtouristcentre.com.au/7-best-shopping-spots-in-perth/