Great range of toys and also hobby items like trains and Warhammer which is hard to find these days.

Approximate cost: $50

They have great range and inexpensive clothing and a big range of console games. However not so many PC games.

Approximate cost: $80

Quick walk from Waitara Station and close to Westfield Hornsby. Excellent service and selection. The staff are players themselves so know what they are talking about. It was a great place to shop and they have a very good website.

Approximate cost: $200+

Huge range of items with lots of wonderful things for elaborate, artistic projects. Very inspirational and they have so many different buttons - I was in Heaven.

Approximate cost: $50

Good range of everything and they have good discount books sometimes, although they are mostly popular books.

Approximate cost: $50

Great range of quality meats and they will cut up your meat to the size you want and even offered advice on how to cut the meat ourselves.

Approximate cost: $150

Shopping at ALDI is always a pleasure. Not only can you get inexpenisve food but they have lots of interesting stuff to purchase like computers and other electronics.

Approximate cost: $200

Nice bright atmosphere with a huge range of HSC study guides that I couldn't find anywhere else.

Approximate cost: $50

Close to the train station and buses. Cosy and comfortable. Transfers between branches were quick and easy.

They have a huge range but if you are after something for a less popular sport you are better off going to a specialty store.

Approximate cost: $100