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Shopping
Shopping in the Gold Coast reflects an easy, breezy resort aesthetic - markets, outlet malls, boutiques and high end designers all cater to the local love of colour. Gidget-esque surfer girl and retro garments also hold a special place in The Goldie’s fashion heart, with endless surf and op shops stocking everything from casual t-shirts to rockabilly dresses. Given that a change is as good as a holiday, surely shopping for a change of clothes while on holiday is twice as much fun.
Australia Fair Situated in the heart of the Gold Coast overlooking the beautiful Broadwater, Australia Fair Shopping Centre is just 2km north of Surfers Paradise and lays in the centre of the Southport CBD hub. With 230 stores to choose from, you can get the latest trends for so much less. Not to mention the cheapest movie tickets on the Gold Coast at Birch Carroll & Coyle. australiafair.com.au
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Broadbeach Art and Craft Market
This is where the things you just won’t find in any shop are brought into the world. Held on the first and third Sunday of every month the markets are populated by 150 stalls brimming with locally made crafts and produce. Enjoy mixing with locals in the great beachside location at Kurrawa Park from 8.00 am to 2.30 pm. artandcraft.com.au
Carrara Markets
When the biggest permanent marketplace in Queensland says they have ‘absolutely everything’, you’d better believe it. Operating for over 30 years with over 500 stall holders covering 10 acres, this is an undeniable treasure trove of fresh produce, arts and crafts, the curious and the unusual. carraramarkets.com.au
Centro Surfers Paradise
Surely the most uniquely positioned and diverse shopping centre on the Gold Coast. Bordered by the famous Cavill Mall on one side and the Surfers Paradise beach on another, there are more than 100 specialty stores, alfresco dining spots, and entertainment venues to explore. centrosurfersparadise.com.au
Chevron Renaissance Centre
A plentiful mix of retailers, day spas, cafes and restaurants brought together in the one piazza style precinct right in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Purpose built and designed to be an enjoyable, leisurely experience of boutique fashion, health and beauty, dining, and entertainment. chevronrenaissancecentre.com
Ferry Road Markets
A local favourite and visitors delight. The vibrant marketplace provides food lovers with fresh food outlets including a first class deli, bakery, meat, fish market and the freshest high quality fruit and vegetables. The food market is surrounded by a licenced restaurant, sweet shop, speciality tea centre and a popular coffee shop. ferryrdmarket.com.au
Harbour Town
Queensland’s first and largest outlet shopping centre offers more than 120 quality brand outlet stores selling famous label fashions and homewares at heavily discounted prices. Visitors from overseas or interstate receive VIP treatment in the Tourism Lounge and with the VIP Tourism Card which ensures extra discounts and special offers. harbourtowngoldcoast.com.au
Marina Mirage
Famous as one of Australia’s finest waterfront shopping venues, more than 90 designer boutiques fill this uniquely conceived open air precinct with many of the world’s top fashion labels, specialty stores, homewares and gifts, luxurious day spas, and beauty salons. marinamirage.com.au
Oracle
The world’s most prestigious shopping destinations are famous for their signature stores. Rodeo Drive, Fifth Ave, the Champs Élysées. Finally, Australia’s Gold Coast has its own unique street, created by Niecon, in the heart of upmarket Broadbeach. Welcome to Oracle Blvd. oraclebroadbeach.com.au
Pacific Fair
More than 130 fashion and accessory stores right in the middle of Broadbeach and full of latest looks, seasonal styles, trendy accessories, and most loved brands. The open air layout gives a unique Gold Coast feel; it’s about as close as you can get to alfresco shopping. pacificfair.com.au
Robina Town Centre
Having recently undergone a $400 million expansion, this is a brand new experience in Gold Coast shopping. There are over 350 specialty stores and all the major department stores to choose from and visitors can get a free Jet in Reward card from the Concierge Desk for exclusive guestonly rewards. robinatowncentre.com.au
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
Explore 100 market stalls on the doorstep of Surfers Paradise beach. Each stall features a variety of local, handmade or grown products, including fashion, jewellery, accessories, crafts, artworks, photographs, beauty products and homewares. The markets ethos of make, bake or grow it, ensures that the stalls exhibit the best in local craftsmanship. (Wed & Fri Nights) surfersparadise.com.au/beachfront-markets
