Australia Vegan Activities including Attractions & Vegan Shopping
In addition to activities specifically created for us vegans like vegan surf camps, vegan yoga retreats, and vegan tours, many of the activities we vegans enjoy doing while traveling abroad, as well as in our home towns, often reflect out compassionate outlook on life. For example, most vegans would never go to a zoo or aquatic park, but we would happily visit national parks and protected conservation areas.
Attractions we vegans enjoy
What attractions do we vegans like going to when we are traveling? Most vegans would love going to protected nature conservation areas like the Galápagos Islands where we can see undisturbed nature and animals roaming freely in their natural habitats. Learn which attractions your fellow vegans enjoy going to when they are traveling and those attractions local vegans would recommend for visitors to their own hometowns. And please share the attractions you’ve most enjoyed visiting, both while traveling abroad and in the region you live. Some attractions examples include the landmarks, museums, and national parks and conservation areas you and your fellow vegans really enjoyed on your holiday travels. And for those facilities that have cafeterias or provide meals, please also review the vegan meal options they offer. With your help, and the help of our vegan community, this page can truly reflect the attractions we vegans most enjoy visiting.
Vegan Shopping
Not that long ago it was challenging trying to find quality vegan clothes, shoes, and clothing accessories. And only a handful of grocery stores had a good selection of vegan groceries. Luckily, interest in vegan groceries and ethical clothing has been growing steadily. These days, we have loads of vegan shopping options available to us. From basic vegan ware to the most elite and fashionable vegan clothing outlets and vegan shoe stores. We vegans have so many options to choose from. Almost all grocery stores now carry a wide variety of ready to serve vegan items we can easily prepare at home, and we even have completely vegan grocery stores, which well deserve our patronage. When we travel it’s fun to explore and patron vegan shopping establishments. And these days, no matter where we travel, there are amazing vegan shopping options to choose from. Some countries have lots of stores stocked with vegan wares, and many have a wealth of 100% vegan food stores and clothing outlets to choose from. This page contains some of the best vegan shopping. The vegan stores listed below were dynamically generated and sorted by your reviews and the reviews of your fellow vegans. We accept no advertising. Our goal is to provide a platform that truly respects and mirrors our collective vegan opinions and perspectives. As our global vegan community adds additional vegan and vegan-friendly listings, and as we review and rate our favorites, the resulting listings will continually, and more accurately, reflect our global vegan shopping preferences.
Vegan Activities, Attractions and Vegan Shopping in Australia
Vegan’s Choice was established in 2000, providing a range of restaurant quality prepared meals and sauces for customers to enjoy variety in their vegetarian lifestyles. In 2008 Vegan’s Choice Grocery was extended to include a Vegan Cake Cafe, specializing in vegan cake and patisserie products (gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free and bicarb-free).
Formerly known as the Eveleigh Market, the Carriageworks Farmer’s Market in Sydney is a weekly market full of seasonal produce from local growers, and artisan goods made by local makers.
Eat Street Markets is a world of food vendors set in converted shipping containers on an old historic disused wharf. A magical atmosphere is created by thousands of fairy lights and festoons that fill the all weather domes and trees. A “real grass” park is part of the venue that is great for hot summer nights and cool winter days.
The Brisbane Vegan Market are filled with stalls selling a huge a variety of vegan products, with everything from vegan foods from around the world to luxury vegan cosmetics and from ethical clothing to interesting charities.
Held every second Sunday of the Month, 9am till 3pm
The Boundary St Markets are a collection of food vendors and events that take place on Friday and Saturday evenings in Brisbane. Enjoy global cuisine from Romania, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Greece, Malaysia, Nigeria,Tibet, Korea, Japan, Spain, Brazil, Italy, Eritrea, America, Mexico + Vegan & Gluten Free Specialties, Kids Area, Chai Tea, Cold Beer, Music & Monthly Special Events.
Parking is available at the Melbourne Hotel Carpark. The 199 Bus stops right on Boundary St.
Back 2 Earth is an organic B&B, farm stay & health retreat in Berry, offering a float tank experience, massage therapy, and RAW vegan cuisine. The facility is also home to several rescued animals, including goats, horses, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, llamas, ducks, and more!
Guests can visit for the day, or stay at the B&B Farm. Enjoy health treatments– there are many packages that will suit your needs. Or just take one of the retreats to get away from it all. Book your stay during the last weekend of the month, and you will also be able to explore the organic markets and craft fair.
Back 2 Earth caters to the general public, vegans, raw vegans, people who want to detox, and people with specific dietary requirements and health issues, intolerances and allergies.
As part of their raw vegan lifestyle, the foods prepared at Back 2 Earth use many nuts, seeds and grains. If you have a severe nut allergy, Back 2 Earth probably isn’t the right place for you.
On arrival, you will receive a welcome basket filled with organic goodies.
Vegan Style is a cruelty free, vegan shoe and accessory store for men and women in Mebourne, Australia. Their stock includes:
Women’s:
*NAE -No Animal Exploitation (Made in Portugal)
* Novacas (New York – made in Portugal)
* Neuaura (New York, US – made in Brazill)
* Bourgeois Boheme (London – made in Portugal)
* Will’s Vegan Shoes (London – made in Portugal)
* di Romeo (Italy)
* Beira Rio (Brazil)
* Vizzano (Brazil)
* Moleca (Brazil)
Men’s:
*NAE -No Animal Exploitation (Made in Portugal)
* Novacas (Portugal)
* Brave Gentleman x Novacas (New York and Portugal)
* di Romeo (Italy)
* Bourgeois Boheme (London – made in Portugal)
* Will’s Vegan Shoes (London – made in Portugal)
Bags:
* GUNAS (New York – made in India)
* Crystalyn Kae (New York)
* Krze Studios (LA – made in Italy)
Purses, wallets and belts
* The Vegan Collection (Los Angeles, US – made in India)
Accessories
* Hello Vegan jewellery (made in Melbourne, AU from recycled components)
We are passionate about animal-rights and veganism and have been supporting the Australian vegan community since 2001.
We have an online store for delivery all over Australia (www.crueltyfreeshop.com.au) and three physical shops: Melbourne at 385 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 and Sydney at 83 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW 2037 and Brisbane at 2/165 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 (AND a Canberra shop opening in November 2016)
Melbourne opening hours are:
Mon-Wed 11 – 6.30pm
Thurs-Fri 10 – 8pm
Sat 10 – 5pm
Sun 11- 5pm
Sydney opening hours are:
Mon-Fri 10 – 6.30pm
Sat 10 – 5pm
Sun 11- 5pm
Brisbane opening hours are:
Mon-Wed 11 – 6.30pm
Thurs-Fri 10 – 6.30pm
Sat 10 – 5pm
Sun 11- 5pm
Sydney: 02 9660 9426
Melbourne: 03 9495 6673
Brisbane: 07 3255 0023
World Heritage-listed, home of the iconic three sister. Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most expansive and diverse in New South Wales.
$8 per vehicle per day. No pets or smoking permitted.
Nearby towns are Katoomba (3km), Wentworth Falls (7km), and Lithgow (24km).
The Sydney Opera House, known for its distinctive architectural style, is home to multi-diverse artistic performances including dance, theatre, orchestra and opera, family-friendly programming, and much more. Visitors may book tours of the building for a behind the scenes look at the opera house and to learn more about its history (a variety of languages is offered for the tours). There are also several bar and restaurant options within the opera house.
Nan Tien Temple, known as “Southern Paradise,” is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere.
The temple focuses on the exchange of eastern and western cultures; the interchange of the traditional and the modern; and also the adaptation with the local communities. Guests can book meditation retreats and workshops, take classes, take a guided tour of the temple, relax in the serenity of the temple grounds, and more. Walk-ins are welcome.
Tranquil Point, is Australia’s only Bikram Yoga Studio and Health Retreat, located in the beautiful southern Huon Valley, less than an hour’s drive from Hobart, in Tasmania. The Homestead boasts 270 degree waterfront ocean views, private beaches and offers simplicity and comfort, away from the stresses of modern day life.
Whether for a weekend escape, retreat program or a short or extended stay, Tranquil Point will enable guests to regain health and quiet the mind as they recharge and restore balance in their lives.
Retreats include;
Accommodation
Bikram yoga classes with mats and towels
Delicious organic food and snacks
Adventure and nature activities
Massage
Return airport transfers
Experience the positive changes this calm and supportive environment can create for you.
The Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania houses ancient, modern and contemporary art, and is host to traveling exhibitions year round. The museum also boasts a bar and cafe on-site, as well as live music events, and private event spaces. MONA is known for having controversial works on display.
Enjoy the sights, sounds, flavours, action and colour of Australia’s best outdoor market – proudly operated by Hobart City Council – every Saturday from 8:30am to 3:00pm at Hobart’s Salamanca Place.
Set between graceful plane trees and the mellow sandstone facades of historic warehouses, Hobart’s famous market at Salamanca Place attracts thousands of locals and visitors, every Saturday of the year.
They come for the food and music, fresh fruit, crisp organic vegetables, hot baked spuds, the warm aroma of a coffee and croissant, buskers singing the blues, stroking a harp or strumming a lively folk song.
Alfalfa House is a not-for-profit cooperative that aims to provide, where possible, minimally packaged and minimally processed, affordable, wholesome, organic food to its members.
Sydney Vegan Library is a mobile collection of vegan-themed books, DVDs, magazines and CDs. Books for cooks, kids, activists and thinkers!
Standard membership is $10 (or a gold coin for low income earners), which goes towards stall hire and purchasing books for the collection.
At Newtown market starting Sept 10, 2016.
We promote authentic travel experiences offered by local tour operators abroad that specialize in personalized travel. The tour operators are hand-picked and verified.
We focus on responsible travel, sustainable and conservationism approaches.
We work on more than just connecting you with local tour operators our job is to craft an authentic travel experience for you hassle-free.
We are passionate about animal-rights and veganism and have been supporting the Australian vegan community since 2001.
We have an online store for delivery all over Australia (www.crueltyfreeshop.com.au) and two physical shops: Melbourne at 385 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 and Sydney at 83 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW 2037
Uluru is an amazingly large natural sandstone formation located in the Australian Northern Territory. It is part of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, and it’s about 450 km from the nearest town Alice Springs. There are daily flights to Ayers Rock Airport from Sydney, Melbourne, and Alice Springs.
Uluru is its Aboriginal name, and Ayers Rock is its English name.
Go Vita Woden is a leading health food store providing an extensive range of vitamines, organics, whole foods, gluten free products, natural cosmetics, sports nutrition and much more. Our qualified staff are dedicated in helping you achieve the best of health!
Beautiful organic fruit and vegetables and lovingly-made raw foods available in our real-life shoppe and online.
Welcome to Organic Energy
Organic Energy is run with a passion to give people access to the best organic fruit and vegetables available, presented beautifully in our Griffith shop, or delivered to your door. We also offer raw food preperation classes as well as an extensive range of house made, totally organic raw food products to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle. Please drop in to our shop, or contact us by phone or email to see how we can help you improve your health and fill your fridge!
With a vast array of health foods, natural beauty products, healthy living aids and naturopathic and massage services, we aim to provide you a holistic set of services for healthy and sustainable living.
Some of our products include:
– A huge array of self dispensed bulk foods
– Super foods, organic, gluten free, yummy natural treats
– Organic baby products to give your dearest the best start to life
– Natural beauty and skincare products
– Juicers, water purifiers, low toxin containers and cookware
– Yoga equipment and wellbeing products
– Books, DVD’s, magazines
We also have a range of services available including:
– Heath assessments
– Diet and detox programs
– Massage therapy
– Beauty therapy
Check out our web site at www.letsbenatural.com.au or come into the store at Southlands Mawson.
As Nature Intended is a little organic caf̩ and whole foods store nestled within the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets offering a relaxed shopping/dining experience as well as great food and coffee. Our caf̩ menu caters to almost all dietary needs and adjustments (GF, DF, Vegan and allergies where possible) as well as offering a large range of alternative milks for coffees and smoothies – Bonsoy, Activated almond milk, Coconut milk, Rice milk and Oat milk.
We offer a bountiful range of certified organic/non-gmo fresh produce, as well as organic and dietary specific groceries.
We have a large assortment of vegan alternatives ranging from ice creams, milks, cheeses, mock meats, yoghurts and gelatine alternatives just to name a few and we are always aiming to improve our range.
For any queries our friendly staff are always happy to assist in store or over the phone.
The Twelve Apostles Marine National Park is a protected marine national park located on the south-west coast of Victoria, Australia. The 7500ha marine park is situated near Port Campbell and is named after the scenic The Twelve Apostles rock stacks, and contains the wreck of the clipper Loch Ard, wrecked on Mutton Bird Island in 1878. The marine park borders Port Campbell and Great Otway National Parks.See also Protected areas of Victoria
