Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Greater Adelaide, South Australia

Hahndorf Leathersmith is proud to hand-craft high quality leather goods, carrying on traditional leatherwork techniques. Our extensive range includes belts, hats, UGG boots, oilskin coats & vests, wallets, purses, stock whips and much more! All goods are made from various animal leathers, including cow, kangaroo, crocodile and ostrich. In addition to the leather goods made on site by our expert leathersmith’s, we also stock a wide range of iconic Australian brands including Akubra, Jumbo Uggs, Didgeridoonas and more. When you visit us in Hahndorf, prepare to be immersed in a unique experience! Our leathersmith’s are passionate about their work and we welcome you to view the workshop and learn about the traditional leather work tools and techniques.

McLaren Unvaled is a beautiful shop for a gift or something special to remember your visit to the Vale. With high quality pieces of furniture and beautiful unique gifts, McLaren Unvaled is a destination shopping experience to complement the beauty of the region. Drop in after your lunch and wine tasting. Open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10.00am, and 11am on Sundays and public holidays. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Chalk paint workshops available for groups of 2 to 6 people. Book with the Upcycler Extraordinaire, Anni!

Established in 1974 in the Opal capital of the world, Coober Pedy, and now situated in Adelaide's iconic Beehive Corner, Opal Diamond Factory is Adelaide's oldest and largest opal and diamond specialist. Having Adelaide's first front of house workshop ODF provide an exclusive experience enabling their clients to watch the art of opal cutting and jewellery manufacturing. This second generation family owned and operated business is run by father-son team John and Mike Saj-Rynes. John, a true pioneer within the opal industry is one of Australia's most experienced opal cutters. Having trained over 14 apprentices over his career, his knowledge and enthusiasm is recognised within the industry. Mike has grown the business to now specialise in custom handmade diamond engagement rings. His personable nature has allowed him to build strong relationships and he is passionate about providing a genuine customer experience. Both John and Mike enjoy working closely with each other, providing an entertaining and original experience while building the brand and family tradition that is respectfully known as the Opal Diamond Factory.

Best opal in Adelaide. A must visit! Free admission to The UNDERGROUND OPAL MINE located beneath our store. View the 100 million year old OPALISED DINOSAUR FOSSIL. Unique Opal and Diamond Manufacturers are the largest opal manufacturing jewellers and opal cutters in Adelaide offering the biggest range that is second to none! Both of our Master Jewellers and expert opal cutters work in store, so you can watch this amazing process of shaping, polishing and jewellery manufacturing first hand. Unique Opal mine is a huge tourist attraction and that special place to purchase that unique opal. Wholesale and Retail with Australias’ Largest collection of opal on display Unique Opal Mine has a beautifully created underground opal mine for you to explore, bringing to you the “Coober Pedy Experience” with the convenience of an Adelaide Rundle Mall location. In our mine you can see the veins of real opal as they would naturally occur in the rock and explore different regions of opal mining throughout the Australian opal fields. Take a few minutes to sit down and watch our short documentary on opals, explaining the different types, the regions where they are found and how they are formed. All of this is FREE admission :-) If you are lucky, one of our friendly jewellers and opal cutters may be in the process of cutting and polishing the raw stone on the equipment located in the mine area, and you can watch this amazing process of shaping and polishing these beautiful opals first hand! Unique Opal mine also has a 100 million year old Opalised Dinosaur Plesiosaur on display in store. This is one of Eight in the world ever discovered. In addition to our beautiful opal jewellery, our expert jewellers can custom make jewellery in any gemstone and metal. If you are searching for something Unique for your special occasion, come and see us. We can work with you on the design and offer a wide selection of stones for you to choose from. Our jewellers work in store, so you can watch them craft raw material into works of art. Unique Opal Mine are 100% South Australian owned and operated Unique Opal Mine offer a lifetime international guarantee on all purchases.

A unique browsing experience, Matilda Bookshop has beautiful books for everyone. We have a carefully chosen selection from the best new fiction, gardening, and biography through to much-loved classics, and an extensive range of children’s books for all ages. When visiting the leafy Adelaide Hills, independent and local Matilda Bookshop, is the perfect place to lose yourself. Open 7 days.

Enjoy superb Adelaide Hills wines, beers, ciders, coffee and delicious homemade treats while browsing the fine art and original artisan creations in our intimate mezzanine gallery. For tourists and locals, Atelier Crafers is a truly unique Adelaide Hills experience

Haigh’s original retail store, established in 1915 in Adelaide’s historic Beehive Corner building right on the corner of Rundle Mall and King William Street. Conveniently located in the centre of the shopping district, the store is just a few minutes walk from major hotels, the Convention Centre, Festival Centre and railway station.