5 Things You Should Be Getting Back From Australia

Whether it’s high-end designers or local markets, Australia has a diverse array of stores. Look for a piece of aboriginal art, buy signaturejewellery made from opals, the country’s national gemstone, or Australian pearls and rare pink diamonds found only in the Kimberley.

For contemporary and traditional aboriginal artwork, the numerous art galleries in Sydney are the places to be. They usually tell a story about the land, its animal and plants, or the spiritual landscapes, called the Dreaming. Sample Tim Tam, a chocolate biscuit sandwich coated in a thin layer of chocolate. Between the two malted biscuits lies a light chocolate cream layer. For those looking to invest in fine quality skin care ointments, Emu Oil and Lucas' Papaw Ointment are safe bets. Given the popularity of the sport, Kookaburra cricket bats make for a thoughtful gift for a cricket enthusiast. An Australian native, the eucalyptus tree is found in abundance. Sample a souvenir of the skeletons of these eucalypt leaves, which are collected by Bush Art Australia and gold plated to form dainty jewellery.