Heaven for home decorators

Tipple of choice: Just two blocks east, Crown Street houses a varied range of cafes, pubs and bars. Toko Sushi Bar boasts a terrific seasonal, Asian-inspired cocktail menu.

Tempting its resident interior decorators (both professional and amateur) out of hiding every weekend, Sydney's eastern suburbs host a plethora of homewares stores stocked with every imaginable item to transform your home into a showpiece.

Our pick is this enormous Surry Hills emporium, which is packed with everything from lacquered drums to colour-pop ceramics. Even if your suitcase is full, the store still worth popping into for inspiration.