The popularity of vaping is a public health crisis that has threatened the enviable success of tobacco control Australia has enjoyed for over 20 years. In 2023, the Sydney Local Health District conducted intensive surveillance of Vape retailers. Over a period of six months, a selected number of registered tobacco retailers in urban Sydney were assessed against observational criteria of advertising and vape product display. In addition, an attempt was made of a covert purchase of a vape. Comparing the prevalence of access before and after the introduction of strong legislation in urban Sydney and the effect of new laws.