Abicus

Abicus is a Cooks Hill shopping destination combining clothing, footwear, vinyl and lifestyle goods under one roof. Its online range covers women’s, men’s and kids’ clothing, with categories including dresses, denim, knitwear, jackets, swimwear and tees, alongside accessories such as bags, jewellery, sunglasses, watches and wallets.

Footwear is a clear focus, with dedicated collections from Blundstone and Birkenstock. The site highlights Blundstone’s 585 boot and Birkenstock’s Arizona, Boston and Mayari styles, while the broader range includes boots, sandals and slides. There is also a substantial vinyl section, spanning new releases, reissues, music merchandise and Record Store Day selections. The current catalogue includes records by artists such as Julia Jacklin, Miles Davis, Pink Floyd, Wet Leg and Charli XCX.

For gifts or homewares, Abicus lists cards, candles and incense, ceramics, cushions, beach towels, tarot products, journals, books and gift cards. Its brand directory includes names such as Assembly Label, Bellroy, Levi’s, Nudie Jeans Co, Ray-Ban, Wrangler and Status Anxiety, giving shoppers plenty of ways to browse beyond the main clothing and footwear categories.

The website also points to an in-store experience in Newcastle, with customer reviews describing helpful staff, smooth service and carefully packed online orders. One long-time customer recalls buying their first record from Abicus and still visiting when back in Newcastle, while another praises the store’s music selection. With a Google rating of 4.7 from 103 reviews, it suits shoppers looking for wearable staples, reliable boots, records or considered gifts, whether browsing in person or ordering online.