Big cities have a lot to offer for the urban visitor as the infrastructure in terms of the malls, shopping complexes and other such popular hangout places of tourist interest is pretty similar. However, tourists would still like to visit them and pick up stuff mainly due to the fact that they want to take home something that is of local flavour and also due to the fact that having come so far, they do not want to go home empty handed. Many would also want to pick up something unique that can be found only at these shopping places in foreign cities and Sydney is no exception when it comes to superb shopping infrastructure and malls that are a veritable treat for the visitor.

One such mall is the centre point which has the distinction of having been one of the first to have been built way back in the year 1972 and had more than 50 shops. After Westfield acquired Centre point in the year 2001, the mall gained more prominence due to the fact that it had the backing of one of the biggest retail groups known all over UK, New Zealand and Australia and also because of its very central location in the heart of the city. The mall had several quick changes done to it by the group and a huge shopping cum commercial complex comprising of offices came up. This structure that combines Centre point, Imperial Arcade and Sky garden remains one of the best known complexes in Sydney.

The mall has many levels and as a visitor you are sure to find a lot of things you can pick up with all major retailers such as Levis, Gucci and many other famous brands of electronics, pharmacies, beauty shops, and fast food already established and doing good business at this place. That is the good thing about the place. You can shop to your heart’s content and take a refreshing break at one of the fast food joints sipping coffee and partaking of some hot snacks.

The next one on your list should be the Warringah mall which is the biggest open air centre for shopping and despite its early opening way back in the year 1963, has not expanded much with only about 53 stores functional. However, it is a place that is worth visiting mainly for some of the speciality stores of Target, the cinema complex of Hoyts, the various food courts and other famous names like Grace Bros, Rebel Sport all existing under one roof.

There are nice courtyards and walkways you can enjoy while you are there and this place will give you a flavour of how the northern beaches of Sydney feel. The aura of this mall is something unique and that is why this is a must visit.

The city of Sydney has very good malls and tourists will love shopping here.  Centre point is located in the central business district of Sydney and there are about fifty two shops which do brisk business.  There are many shopping malls at Westfield which is the biggest international retail outlet.  Westfield Centrepoint has many advantages as it is located ideally close to Centrepoint Tower which is flocked by tourists.  There are many high end stores and stores selling designed goods and ware.  Centrepoint is carrying out extensive renovations and this is possible with the support and approval of the high authorities in Sydney along with the support of the nearby malls.

The plan is an ambitious one with three shopping centres coming up and the malls is going to be of international standards.  This structure is really going to be the attraction in Sydney and will add to the beauty of this wonderful city.  The malls have five levels and there is everything from food to designer, shoe shops, pharmacies, computer stores and beauty salons.

Tourists can pick up a gift or souvenir for their family and friends back home from Centrepoint.  One can absolutely enjoy the window shopping and roam about on these five levels of shopping mall, sit when tired for a coffee and once they are refreshed can pick up a bite at the fast food outlets selling mouth watering goodies.  Another mall which is worth visiting is the Warringah mall which is an open air style shopping centre and people will love the entire shopping experience it has to offer.  The mall is a perfect reflection of the lifestyle of people residing in the city’s northern beaches.

Tourists will loved the covered walkways and leafy courtyards wherein they can shop for fashion garments, home accessories etc.  The cafes and restaurant lend a superb atmosphere overlooking Sydney’s northern beaches.  The mall lends a unique aura which is different from the rest.  It is the third largest mall and shopping centre.
Other utility services include auto services, banks, fashion areas and beauty centres, restaurants and cafes, electronic shops, toys and games shop, home appliances, department stores selling watches, jewellery and mobile phones.  There is a supermarket, shops selling sports and leisure goods, pharmacy and so on. The floors have ample walking space and there are elevators too and special assistance for prams and wheelchairs.

Tourists may want to take the help of the courtesy car service if they want to move from one area to another.  There are accessible toilets on both the floors and special baby care rooms to take care of the kids.  The city also has special state transit buses and a private coach line to get to the mall.  The car parking is one of a kind and in addition to this, there are also other places of parking vehicles.

Centrepoint has a special place in the city of Sydney, being the first of its kind in the town. Situated right in the middle of Sydney’s central business district, it began as a medium sized building in 1972 housing about 52 shops, most of which are still in business. Westfield a large chain of shopping malls took over Centrepoint in December 2001. The Westfield Group is the world’s largest international retail property group which has its presence in New Zealand, U.K., America apart from Australia.

Westfield Centrepoint has the advantage of being located well, its proximity to the Centrepoint Tower, a well known landmark and tourist attraction. The stores there are mostly upper end and designer stores. Westfield Centrepoint has gone through many renovations in 1984, then 1996 and also in 2000.

Once Centrepoint was taken over by Westfield, it has been subject to many changes. Recently very far reaching and ambitious plans have been made for Centrepoint which have finally, after many years of sustained efforts, Westfield has finally won the approval of the authorities of Sydney City and also of the neighborhood malls to carry out extensive renovation of the Centrepoint.

The plan is very ambitious. Three main shopping centers, Centrepoint, Skygarden and The Imperial Arcade will be joined together to create a shopping and office complex of international stature. This is going to be a one-of-a-kind building. The work is going to be carefully done over a period of three years to integrate all three.

It is a fairly ambitious plan, but in the end the centre will add to the beauty of Sydney City. There will be just another 50 showrooms added, and there will be 123 more car parks, which will be a boon to this parking lot starved city. The plan is to beautify the city and not to add more shops.

At present Centrepoint has shops over five levels, selling everything from fresh food to designer ware. All the major retailers like K-Mart, Levis, Gucci and others have their presence here. There are computer stores, pharmacies, shoe shops, beauty salons and fast food outlets.

In case you are in Sydney and have not done your shopping yet, to pick up a souvenir you must visit Centrepoint. Of course you can also spend the whole day window shopping and wandering through the five levels of the mall and then when tired you can sit at a coffee shop and rest over a refreshing cup of coffee or pick up a bite at the many fast food outlets.