Is it our attraction to all that open space? Or just our unyielding search for the next big thing? Either way, Euro-saturated San Francisco can’t get enough of Kylie Minogue country—and Aussies and Kiwis alike are jumping in on the action.

Forget the Yellow Tail on sale at TJ’s. True Down Under junk­ies drink imported boutique wines from Zeal Wine Imports. The New Zealand–born owner, James Reid, carries the hottest labels (usually those that produce less than 10,000 cases) for discerning sippers. Most vintages hail from the Barossa Valley in Australia—famous for reds—and the Marlborough region of New Zealand, con­sidered by some to produce the best sauvignon blanc in the world. 2810 Bush St., 415-573-8513, zealwine.com

The always chic Elizabeth Charles brings a taste of Melbourne to the Bay with her regional collection of soph­isticated Australian designs. The scrupulously chosen staff proffer espresso and glasses of sauvignon blanc, while patrons slip into flirty dresses from Thurley, chic overcoats from Martin Grant, and mod shifts from Anna Thomas—most found stateside exclusively at Elizabeth Charles. 2056 Fillmore St., 415-440-2100, elizabeth-charles.com

“Two Aussies and a Kiwi walk into a bar...” and the rest is history. South Food + Wine Bar, the latest adventure of restaurant connoisseurs Luke Mangan and Anna Wein­berg, along with wine guru Liz O’Connell, is bursting at its tiny seams. The pint-size eat­ery dishes up Australian favorites like barbecued beef, barramundi, and coconut bread with New Zealand manuka honey. South also offers an approachable regional wine list, with vintages listed by style, rather than varietal. 330 Townsend St., 415-974-5599, southfwb.com

Deck out your apartment Aussie style with aboriginal art from Songlines Gallery’s only U.S. location. Curator and creative director David Betz showcases a unique collection of contemporary pieces, including bark paintings, hardwood shields, carved shells, and instrument-quality didgeridoos, all sourced from Australian aboriginal artists. By appointment only, curator@aboriginal-art.com, aboriginal-art.com

Growing up in the farming region of Timboon (population 750), Aussie Shelli-Anne Couch spent school-bus rides poring over glossies. Fast-forward a few years, and she schmoozed red-carpet regulars as an editor at People. Now she’s brought her savvy style to S.F. with Billion Dollar Babes, the semiannual sample sale that attracts a cult following of 2,000 and features Missoni, Jimmy Choo, and Dior. Her secret to success? “Isolation breeds innovation. Living on a bloody big island means you become resourceful and resilient, with a terrific sense of adventure.” billiondollarbabes.com