Well-known as a favourite for prospectors, Dunolly is earning a reputation as the place to go for antiques and pre-loved goods.

Two of the businesses featured on our Trinkets and Treasures Tour (page 24 & 25 have enjoyed welcoming bargain hunters back to the area since lockdown ended.

For the past three years, Thea Hillier has developed Dunolly Nik Naks & Gallery with a mix of old and new wares, all a bit quirky and different.

“We have tremendous fun buying stock, some of the items are new like the Tilley range and the fine jewellery, and then there is the collectable items as well,” Thea said.

“Dunolly is becoming known as a real niche market for collectables and people might come and see what unique gifts they can buy for family members or themselves.”

Directly across the road at Broadway Antiques & Collectables Frank Shipp has also seen an increase in people heading to the area.

“A lot of people are leaving the city and looking for things to do,” Frank said.

“We have a bit of everything. People are coming here to find that special something.”