Geelong’s favourite “strip”
shopping area has to be Pakington Street, or Pako as it
is affectionately know to the locals. This cosmopolitan
street runs approximately 3.4 kms from West Geelong in the
north to the river end of Newtown in the south.
The West Geelong section has an Italian flavour thanks to
the Italian immigrants of the 1950’s, while the Newtown
end retains the Edwardian and Victorian architecture and
character of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
Pakington Street boasts a diverse mix of traditional restaurants,
Edwardian hotels, funky new cafes, designers fashion stores,
upmarket gift shops, European and Australian delicatessens
and cake shops, old world antique shops, juice bars, great
Italian style Pizza restaurants, hairdressers, florists,
beauty therapists, homewares, craft, shoes and accessories.
There’s plenty of free parking areas behind the main
strip,
so plan to stay the day, enjoy the great coffee shops
and cafes and shop till you drop!
Kudos Trading House
Kudos has established an inspiring range of furniture, homewares,
outdoor artefacts, and giftware with a mix of Asian influence
and Modern designs. The range includes dining and coffee
tables, bedside tables and consoles with mirrors to match
for that special feature. Alfresco living isn’t forgotten
with cane lounge suites, teak outdoor tables, the classic
Balinese day bed and a new range of metal art garden sculptures
with brolgas, echidnas, butterflies, emus, ceramic pots
with a variety of finishes. Fashionable metal wall plaques
in abstracts and filigree patterned metal wall sconces,
some with tea lights, provide that special effect. The garden
or private courtyard reflects water restrictions by encouraging
more decorative elements. With new stock arriving regularly,
Kudos has a range of gifts for special occasions.
P 03 5221 5222
2/20 Pakington St West Geelong
African Fusion
Located in Newtown’s River End café and boutique
precinct, African Fusion presents a dazzling array of traditional
and contemporary wares from the majestic African continent.
When seeking unique and distinctive gifts for all ages and
special occasions this is the store to visit! Choose from
handcrafted artefacts, sculpture, homewares and jewellery
from exotic places like Morocco, Ethiopia, Kwa Zulu Natal
and Timbuktu. We have interesting solutions for even the
most challenging gift and décor decisions. Layby
most welcome.
Our helpful staff will find something truly special for
you, your friends and your home. There is something for
everyone at African Fusion – even authentic biltong
& Boerewors! Open 10am-5.30pm weekdays, 10am-4pm Saturday.
P 03 5222 2524
3/340 Pakington St Newtown
Harvey World Travel
Harvey World Travel, located in Pakington Village, Geelong
West offer exciting holidays to make your dreams come true.
Fly off into the sunset, sail the seven seas, climb the
Himalayas or just escape to a tropical island.
With over 70 years of experience in their team; Karin Vanner,
Loreta Millar & Emma Rundell can put any itinerary together
to suit your needs. They have many products to offer and
now you can burn your AMEX points with them to pay for your
next Holiday.
How easy is that?
Come in and see our fantastic deals for 2009. The friendly
team at Harvey World Travel look forward to seeing all those
who love to travel.
P 03 5221 3611
E geelongwest
@harveyworld.com.au
Shop 11- 111 Pakington Street Geelong West
Benning Fashion & Accessories
Located in historic Pakington Village, Geelong West, Benning
caters for the 30 plus age group in sizes 8-18 from casual
to semi formal. Innovative styles from New Zealand include
Verge, Scope, Lisa Law, Mosaic and Marilyn Seyb. Australian
labels include Nic, Sandra Soulos, Carmel’s Design,
Lounge and introduces Ani Forest for formal dressing so
get in early and avoid disappointment. Benning also stocks
some exclusive European labels including Lauren Vidal from
France, Bandolera, Brax and Italian
Lisa Valli jeans.
Benning has a reputation for a stunning range of accessories
including unique jewellery. Easy, free parking at the front
door or in the car park at the rear
of Pakington Village. Open Monday to Friday 10am-5.30pm
& Saturday 9.30am-4pm.
P 03 5222 2762
Shop 4/111 Pakington St Geelong West
V & R Fruit and Vegetable
Market
This family run business was established in 1979 and brings
to you the very best in fresh produce with new and innovative
gourmet products on offer.
Customers flock from all over the region for their breads
with attitude, freshly baked and supplied from local bakeries
that include Phillippas, Zeally Bay, Le Madre, Laurent and
Irrewarra Sourdough.
You will find an extensive cheese range in the Deli from
Milawa, Maffra and Holy Goat with Brie, Chevre, Camembert,
Blue, Buffalo mozzarella and French cheeses Roitlet Brie
and Lescure Butter plus gourmet sausages, pate, hams, yoghurt,
dips and King Island cream.
Provisions include a large variety of pastas, olives, oils,
sauces, spices, Asian condiments, dried fruits, muesli,
cookies, coffee, tea plus Irrewarra, Timboon, Jocks and
Maggie Beer Ice-cream.
Fresh fruit and vegetables arrive daily at 6.30am from the
market.
V & R’s dedication to provide quality produce
and service has seen them win a number of awards including
Regional Retailer of the year in 2002 and a Certificate
of Excellence in 1997 from the Melbourne Market Authority.
Have a look at the website for recipes, news, views and
seasonal produce.
Open 6 days a week, Monday to Friday 7.30am-5.30pm and Saturday
7.30am-3.00pm.
P 03 5222 2522
www.vandrfruit.com.au
5 Pakington Street Geelong West
Discover Pakington Street Food
Café Botticelli
Located in Pakington Village, this eclectic, colourful café
offers a modern culinary fusion with Mediterranean influences.
Botticelli’s Venus is beautifully reproduced
on one of the walls. Owners Brad and Saz bring together
a love of food and people to make dining here a pleasure.
They offer you a unique, inviting and warm ambience with
live jazz music, alfresco and courtyard dining, kids menus
and attentive professional staff. Hold your special function
or event and dazzle your guests with their professional
service and enchanting décor, ensuring a memorable
occasion.
Open Tuesday to Saturday midday until late and now Monday
from 6pm for dinner.
P 03 5229 8292
Shop 9 / 111 Pakington St Geelong West
Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse
January at Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse, located in Geelong
West, is the place to be for all families wanting to please
a hungry appetite. They have a range of family specials
to please all sorts of taste buds for lunch or dinner after
a long day at the beach. Freshly baked pies, sausage rolls
or their famous Tiddly Oggies may entice you. Try the range
of signature ‘filled & grilled’ turkish
breads.
Something sweet?... a chocolate eclair or our mouth watering
passionfruit slice may be the fix you were looking for.
Ferguson Plarre has stamped the region as the ‘Celebration
Cake’ shop, with specialty cakes for all types of
budgets.
Situated on the corner of Pakington Street and Gordon Avenue.
Open Mon to Fri 7.30am-6pm, Sat 7.30-4.30pm & Sun 9.30am-4pm.
Eat in or takeaway. EFTPOS facilities available.
P 03 5222 4401
E geelong@fergusonplarre.com.au
www.fergusonplarre.com.au (order online)
6/240 Pakington St Geelong West (cnr Gordon Ave)
