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The Gold Coast is home to some of the best shopping in Australia. From high end designer fashion to bargain hunter’s delights, there is shopping for every taste and budget. From the variety of Pacific Fair, to the class and sophistication of Marina Mirage, to outlet shopping at Harbour Town, the Gold Coast is a delight for all shoppers!
Pacific Fair
The Gold Coast’s original super shopping centre, Pacific Fair has the widest variety of stores on the Gold Coast, and remains one of the largest centres in Australia. Located in Hooker Boulevard in Broadbeach, Pacific Fair is easily accessible from all directions, and is located across from Conrad Jupiters Casino and the heart of Broadbeach. Pacific Fair features over 300 retailers, with major retailers including Myers, Kmart, Target, Toys ‘R’ Us, and the Greater Union Cinemas.
Harbour Town
The Gold Coast Harbour Town complex is the original Harbout Town outlet shopping complex that has been copied Australia wide. Situated on Brisbane Road in Biggera Waters, Harbour Town is still the biggest outlet shopping centre, with major retailers including David Jones, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Esprit, Jag, Levis, Diesel Jeans, Adidas, R.M. Williams, Table 8, and many many more.
Robina Town Centre
Freshly renovated, Robina Town Centre is fast becoming the premiere shopping destination on the Gold Coast. With easy access from the M1 and Robina Parkway, Robina Town Centre offers over 300 specialty stores. Featured shops include David Jones, Myers (from 2010), Big W, Kmart, Target, Borders Bookstore, JB Hi-Fi, a massive food court, Australia’s first fully digital cinema complex, and much more.
Australia Fair
Based in the popular Southport area, Australia Fair comprises 233 stores, in addition to food courts, supermarkets and Birch Carroll and Coyle Cinemas. Major retailers include Kmart, Best and Less, Woolworth and Coles. Ample off street parking available, with many more shops open in surrounding streets and the Southport Mall.
Westfield Helensvale
The Gold Coast’s newest shopping centre is also the Gold Coast’s only Westfield shopping centre, which is located near the M1 at Helensvale. Ever expanding, the current line up of shops includes variety stores such as Kmart and Target.
Marina Mirage
The Gold Coast’s renowned high end fashion shopping centre, Marina Mirage is widely recognised as the leading waterfront shopping centre in Australia. Located on Seaworld Drive at Main Beach (opposite the Sheraton Mirage Resort), Marina Mirage has recently undergone massive renovations, and features many designer and boutique fashion outlets, gift and homeware stores, jewelers, as well as many leading restaurants.
The Oasis Shopping Centre
The Oasis Shopping Centre is located right in the heart of Broadbeach, and is a short monorail ride away from the nearby Conrad Jupiters Casino. Featuring many fashion stores and top quality restaurants, Oasis also includes Woolworths Supermarket. Free underground car parking is available.
Broadbeach Markets
Held on the first and third Sunday of the month adjacent to the Broadbeach Surf Club.
Paradise Centre
Situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise, the Paradise Centre features many fashion retailers, as well as a Woolworths Supermarket. The Paradise Centre also features Australia’s largest amusement arcade, Timezeone, a 10-pin bowling alley, the Surfers Paradise Beer Garden, and many restaurants, including the Hard Rock Café.
Surfers Paradise
The downtown Surfers Paradise shopping district offers many different shopping experiences, from high end fashion to surf shops, and tourist nick nacks. Features include the Circle on Cavill shopping centre, the Chevon Renaissance Shopping mall, Cavill Mall, as well as shopping down Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Orchid Avenue.
Surfers Paradise Markets
The Surfers Paradise Markets feature a large range of home made arts and crafts, gifts, homewares, and food. Held ever Wednesday and Friday evening on the Surfers Paradise beach foreshore.
Sanctuary Cove
Another high end shopping and dining precinct, situated at the northern tip of the Gold Coast. Warf side dining is a favourite, and the big attraction during the year is the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
Q-Super Centre
Situated at the corner of Bermuda Street and Markeri Street in Mermaid Waters, the Q Super Centre features major retailers including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Clive Peters Electrical, and Sams Warehouse.
Tweed City Shopping Centre
The Tweed City Shopping Centre is located in Minjumbal Drive in Tweed Heads. Variety stores at Tweed City include Kmart, Big W, Best and Less, Coles, Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, and also features AMC Cinemas.
Centro Tweed Mall
Situated in the heart of the Tweed, the Centro Tweed Mall has a wide variety of stores, including various fashion, homeware and variety stores. Also, check out the nearby shopping strip in the Coolangatta central business district, including fashion outlets and many restaurants.
Stockland Burleigh Heads
Stockland Burleigh Heads features over 120 specialty and variety stores, and is located on West Burleigh Road.
Ashmore Factory Shops
The Central Park Shopping Centre features several bargain basement surf retail factory outlets, including Cult and Billabong. Located on Central Park Avenue, just off Southport-Nerang Road in Ashmore.
Kirra Surf
A favourite for all surf lovers on the Gold Coast, the famous Kirra Surf shop has the widest variety of surfing products on the Coast. Kirra Surf has over 500 surf board in stock, 1000s of wetsuits and a massive range of surf apparel, located in Creek Street, Kirra.
Sporty’s Warehouse
Sporty’s Warehouse is Australia’s largest sporting goods store in Australia, and features a massive range covering all sports, camping and adventures. A free shuttle bus service is available to their location in Strathaird Road, Bundall.
The Gold Coast also plays host to a large range of markets, with there being something for everyone.
Carrara Markets
Held every Sunday, the Carrara Markets features a massive 500 stalls, and includes everything from fresh produce, fashion, arts and crafts, plants, jewellery, and much more. The Carrara Markets are located on Gooding Drive in Carrara.
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