7 Hipster Hotspots In Australia That Aren’t Even Cool Yet

From bespoken coffee brews to unique wine creations, Australia is a cornerstone of modern subculture

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No stranger to contemporary cafe culture - and certainly no amateur in the coffee and wine scene - Australia has earned its mark as hipster central on our side of the hemisphere.

Whether you’re into chilling out with the cool crowd, or simply up for trying out a unique concoction or three, here are seven spots to check out on your next trip Down Under.

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2. Chippendale, Sydney

Just as gentrification transformed its neighbour Surry Hills, Chippendale has emerged as a residential nucleus with a cool street vibe. The proverbial fairy godmother? The recently completed Central Park, a mixed-use urban renewal project that has brought in a wave of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

Affectionately known as Chippo, this suburb is home to some of the finest unexpected finds in Sydney. Many locals herald Brickfield as the bakery with the best bread in town, and you may find yourself impressed by the four-storey collection of contemporary Chinese art at the White Rabbit, which also serves dumplings should you find yourself craving them.

Chippendale, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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The print version of this article appeared in the WEEKENDER Travellers' Choice 2017 catalogue. To find out which travel brands our readers voted as the top, visit weekender.com.sg/travellerschoice.