I have to be honest and say that I sort of used to be a mall rat down here. Well, not really…read moreconsidering that I generally hung around the city as opposed to one of the regional shopping centres. However, this is a pretty decent sized shopping centre, probably the largest in the Northern Suburbs of Adelaide. There is a pretty decent variety of shops, and they have also spruced the entrance up a bit as well, including moving the cinema entrance outside of the shopping centre. Oh, and there is also a bus station that sends buses directly to the city along the O-Bahn, which actually makes the journey pretty quick (when some idiot doesn't decide to drive down it that is). Anyway, this shopping centre certainly isn't bad.

Back in the days of Happy Pants, flourescent sunglasses and talking your fat mate into doing the…read moreTruffle Shuffle, there was really only one decent shopping option other than Rundle Mall, and that was Tea Tree Plaza, or TTP for those in the know. Back in those days it was a fair bit smaller than the the multi-hall extravaganza it is today. With a number of extensions and the odd facelift, TTP has been surpassed by Marion as the city's second shopping destination, but it will always be higher on the list to me! Living north of the city sees me visiting TTP more often than I used to, and although I still prefer the trek into Rundle Mall, I find that almost all I need can be found out there. Plenty of shops on offer, plus a pretty decent food court with a number of options, keeps me entertained and fulfilled on each visit. Because it is spread over a fair distance (not to mention the mini-plaza that houses Toys R Us and a number of other major shopping sites), you can find yourself copping some pretty sore quads on a shopping excursion, especially if you are comparing prices, deals or are just indecisive like me! In reality, Town is by far a better choice, but if you live out that way and can't be stuffed with the hassle and the parking (not to mention save a bit of petrol money) then TTP is just fine.

This is a hidden gem of an op shop. The prices here are just... incredibly good. I think it's fair…read moreto say that I made out like a bandit here. I got a porcelain jug for $2, some jewellry for $4 for 4 pieces, and a ginger pot for $1. Plus books. Staff are completely lovely. This is a great shop that's a bit of a TARDIS--it's bigger on the inside. In fact, there is what one of the lovely ladies called "a treasure room" out the back, so don't think it's just the front part, there's this extra bit out the back with bric-a-brac, shoes, vintage clothes and other things. Then near the change rooms, there's another little hidden room, with cushions, sheets, blankets and baby things. Really great little store and this is another must visit again on my op shop list.

Mystic Moon is an Adelaide based business with two stores, one in Tea Tree Plaza and the second in…read moreMarion Shopping Centre (called Alternative U). The two names sum up the contents of the store and its aims. As a fan of 'alternative clothing' (which I usually call my hippie-wear) I see this shop as a generic, trashier version of a truly alternative store. It sells all the usual items - like dream catchers, sterling silver jewelry with plenty of fairies and dragons, and lots of long skirts and large, flowing dresses. However, Mystic Moon makes this cheap. The dream catchers are tastelessness personified, an array of pink, sparkling feathers. The clothing is poor quality, in both make and material (just have a look at any seam to work this out), and this is supported by the price tag. Well, at least it's not poor quality and expensive. Their range of clothing is dramatically varied. You can find everything from attractive summer dresses to fisherman's pants to white crinkle cotton maid-of-the-mountains outfits. You can also but one-size-fits-all rayon ponchos in coloured animal prints. Wait, how did animal prints get into an hippie shop?! Especially PINK animal prints! The clothing brand sold in the store is called Funky U. That was when my first realisation arose - this is the consumer version of alternative. Then I spotted the super short, frilly tie-dyed dresses, and the crocheted tops, and I was certain. There are some gorgeous long skirts though, both the silken, multi-layered variety and cotton floor-length wrap-arounds. The jewelry here is standard - mystic silver, and plenty for non-standard piercings - yet there are some nice wooden bead necklaces. Their 'costume jewelry' section is slightly confusing, because it doesn't look any different to the rest of the jewelry range. They have some long chains of colourful stones that I would wear when I'm in that sort of mood. They also sell Indian-themed decorative statues, lots of Buddhas and elephants, along with those tiled bowls you see in all decor stores at the moment. And of course, there's incense, which the whole shop smells of (though not as badly as most such stores). If you could be alternative and generic at the same time, this shop would achieve it.

Mystic Moon is the staple for Christmas, Mothers Day and my Wife's Birthday, with the kids and…read moremyself guaranteed to find a necklace or two here that will suit her style right down to the ground. Beads, stones, wood, shells abound in the offerings. Prices are low enough that we frequently pick up several pieces for her and can still shop around the rest of TTP for some other items. The kids have also picked up wooden flutes each, that they still merrily squawk out tunes on once in a while. There's probably something here for everyone. Tucked away down at the far left hand corner of the store you'll find a rack with a stack of necklaces marked down. Seriously down - some from $20 down to $5... it's worth having a look through there - it may be old stock but I'm not sure this kind of stuff really goes 'out of style' like clothing :)

My local, it's always nice and clean. The cafe is worth a visit on the corner. Chemist there is…read moreawesome and the staff are lovely.

As far as your little suburban shopping Villages go, this one is a good'n. Well situated on a…read morecorner road, with a good range of businesses, anchored by a Wollworths supermarket it has everything you could want if you were a local resident. There is a cafe, newsagent, chemist, bottle shop, baker, credit union ATM and a chicken shop among others. The car parking is well laid out with a central pedestrian walkway so you can park and then walk easily to the front door. of the mall. Now that the trees are starting to mature, during summer there are also some shady parks to be had.

This shopping district is petite but I couldn't be happier I live soo close to it…read more For its size there actually is a wide variety of shops. For one two full sized supermarkets (Coles and Woolworths) within metres of each other. As well as- * A chemist/pharmacy. * A fruit and veg. * Two cafes- including a Michele's Patisserie. * A sushi bar. * Just Cuts. * Bendigo Bank. * A few clothes shops- including a Noni B and Millers. * A health foods shop. * A nail tech. * A masseuse. * A gift shop. * A bottle-o. (Hidden away down by Woolies) * An optometrist. * The Reject Shop. * An Indian restaurant. (Outside) * Jets gym. (Outside) And yet there's still a few vacant spaces for other things to eventually move in. I think a planned newsagent is popping up soon. There's also a RediATM inside, and I'm sure there's another somewhere but I just can't remember where and what. There is a lot of parking, including roof top, underground and to the east side of the building. Each have their individual access points to the inside. There's also a lift which takes you to each level, and travellators (not escalators) so also being very easy for disability access. Next door outside is also the Newton Post Office, a Chinese restaurant, another gym, and another discount variety store. So simply said this convenient corner in Newton/Rostrevor is one of the greatest establishments in the area for basically everything!! And also if you do find yourself spending too much time here at any one point, there are two public toilets in the building. (One by Coles and one near the travellators on the main level).

It's a nice little shopping centre. It's a bit messy and for anything but food shopping there isn't…read moremuch else.

Run by the volunteers for the Lyell McEwin Hospital, this is a hidden gem of the northern suburbs…read more The store is huge and full to the brim with all manner of goods. From clothing to bric-a-brac to electronics to cameras to furniture, there's something here for everyone. They have periodic sales, for example, 50% off all furniture for a week, and the prices are incredibly good. The volunteers who manage the store are friendly and helpful, and more than willing to assist you with your needs. I did really well here, managing to grab a leather (!) recliner chair for $30, during the 50% off furniture week this week. With such a wide variety, even with the long distance drive it took for us to get here, I'll definitely be back. I highly recommend it as a good op shop stop if you're out that way.

My mother always taught me, if you don't have anything good to say - say nothing at all. So I'll…read morekeep this brief. The village is possibly the most soulless shopping centre in the land. It's bigger than the local store, but not as big as a Westfield. It's mostly cleaner than the average, but not fitted out very utilitarian, no frills. There's Woolworths, Big w & a tiny Target, national pharmacy and reject shop, amongst a smattering of smaller stores, and empty ones. The food court is filled with seniors sipping on their discount coffee or after school students lazing around before they go home. Do your groceries, get in, get out.

The Westfield stores around Adelaide are definitely the best three shopping centres available, the…read morenext closest I have come across is Golden Grove Village. It's a really pretty shopping centre, with a sort of sun roof so there's some nice natural light that comes in during the day. There are a few useful stores here, Foodland, Baby Target, The Reject Shop, bakeries, butchers, cafes, Big W, Woolworths, and a few little fashion/home wares stores. There's also over 1'400 car parks, and one is usually pretty easy to find. It may not have as many stores as Westfield, but if you just need an afternoon to look at stores and get out of the house, it would be pretty useful. I really like it here. There are also a few buses that come straight here also if you have the time to check out the schedules.

Right off the bat I have to say that this is one of those places I love! You walk in the door and…read morethere are piles of books, LPs, toys, comics, it's all here and it's crammed into this little store. Seriously, the place is probably smaller than my living room, but I've spent well over an hour just checking out books and albums and I've barely scratched the surface! If you're looking for a rare book then check this place out. The owner is really friendly and keen to help if you're looking for something. If you're looking for a certain book or album, chances are it's here, he just needs to dig through the stock to find it. Come back in a week or so and it'll probably be there waiting for you to pick up. I just can't express how much I love this store. I don't always buy something, but it's a lot of fun wasting an afternoon ploughing through stock just to see what you might find. I always find myself thinking "wow I haven't seen that for years" or "I've never seen that before"