DON’T LEAVE AUSTRALIA WITHOUT THESE FABULOUS SOUVENIRS

Take these Aussie classics with you when you go.

OPALS: Australia’s national gemstone, opals can be bought individually or set into jewelery pieces.

UGG BOOTS: Available around the country; always check the label to make sure you are buying pure wool, locally made boots. INDIGENOUS ART: Buy pieces from recognized community arts centers so the money goes to the artist and community.

AKUBRA: These iconic felt hats are the ultimate outback accessory, still made in a hands-on way in Australia by the original familyowned company.

R. M. WILLIAMS BOOTS: The quintessential

Aussie bushman’s boot; you can even customize your own bespoke boots online at rmwilliams.com.au

MACADAMIA NUTS: Forget Hawaiian brands, this smooth and creamy nut is indigenous to Australia. Buy the nuts to eat or try any of the beauty products made from naturally nourishing macadamia oil.

LUCAS’ PAPAW OINTMENT: Pawpaw ointment, made from the fermented fruit, is the ultimate Australian cure all: it is used to treat insect bites, minor cuts, burns, grazes and abrasions, to sooth sunburn, heat rash, gravel rash and chafing, to moisturize chapped lips and dry skin, to soften and moisturize cuticles, to shape eyebrows, to treat diaper rash, and even to style your hair.

FASHION: Australia has a dynamic fashion industry, with designers producing pieces that reflect the country’s relaxed attitude, enviable climate, and sense of fun. Every city has its own shopping mecca for local design, from Darlinghurst in Sydney to Melbourne’s

Prahran and Armadale, home to the likes of Zimmermann (pictured).