Gold Coast's Best Shopping Spots

>> The Best Shopping Areas on the Gold Coast

Many will argue that a holiday is not complete without a little retail therapy.

The Gold Coast boasts some of Queensland's largest shopping destinations with loads of undercover parking and special parking for visitors with a disability and parents with prams.

Facilities such as motorised and manual wheelchairs are usually available for those who require assistance with mobility. Some centres also have buggies to help you to your car with all that shopping.

For visitors with children, most centres now offer family friendly facilities such as parents' rooms, complimentary use of strollers and push carts, and child minding. Many also feature children's playgrounds to keep the little ones amused while mum and dad play...

The Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove

The Marine Village in beautiful Sanctuary Cove is situated on the edge of the Coomera River. The charm of the village will delight you, as will its fashion boutiques, art galleries, gourmet chocolatiers and al fresco cafes.

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Where:

From Hope Island Road, take the Santa Barbara Road and follow the signs to Sanctuary Cove.

Southport Central & Australia Fair

Southport is one of the major retail destinations on the Gold Coast, attracting 12 million visits each year. The complex of Australia Fair overlooks the sparkling Broadwater, and boasts retail giants Coles, Woolworths and Kmart, and more than 230 specialty retailers such as City Beach, Portmans, Just Jeans and Roger David. Just behind the shopping centre, Southport Central offers a new level and style of retail experience with a range of dynamic boutiques.

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Where:	Access via Marine Parade, Scarborough Street, Nerang Street and Garden Street, in Southport. Undercover carparks are available.
Website:	Australia Fair

Marina Mirage

Marina Mirage boasts a spectacular waterfront location and more than 80 boutique stores featuring world famous designers such as Carla Zampatti, Charlie Brown, Lisa Ho, Liz Davenport and Louis Vuitton, and specialty stores such as Ku De Ta, Casa Guardi and Posh Pets.

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Where:

Seaworld Drive, Main Beach.

Surfers Paradise centre

Chevron Renaissance, Surfers Paradise - Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

Dynamic and colourful, the heart of Surfers Paradise boasts plenty of shopping centres and arcades open until late every night.

Explore the shopping district and uncover international gems such as Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo in Elkhorn Avenue.

Visit the Chevron Renaissance precinct, and find an array of designer boutiques and unique retailers such as Golddigga, Igedo and Rare and Famous Memorabilia.

The Centro shopping centre, in Cavill Mall, features more than 100 specialty shops including Princess Polly, Buzz Relaxed Clothing, and Paradise Souvenirs.

Every Wednesday and Friday night, beachfront markets offer stalls with handmade arts and crafts, music memorabilia, costumes, homewares and photography.

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Where:

Cavill Mall, Elkhorn Avenue, Orchid Avenue, and Paradise Boulevard in Surfers Paradise.

Broadbeach centre

Boutique Shopping, Aria Centre, Broadbeach - Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

Located in the heart of Broadbeach, Niecon Plaza connects the renowned dining hotspots of Surf Parade and Albert Avenue with cosmopolitan Broadbeach Mall. Browse for the latest in men and women's fashion, and be tempted by the hair and beauty salons that will make you look and feel great!

In the Oasis Shopping Centre on Broadbeach Mall, you will find beautiful artworks, homewares, jewellery, fashion and antiques.

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Where:	Access via Victoria Avenue, Old Burleigh Road, Albert Avenue, Surf Parade, and Broadbeach Mall, in Broadbeach. Undercover carparks are available.
Website:	Oasis Shopping Centre

Pacific Fair

Pacific Fair is the Gold Coast's largest shopping centre, boasting more than 300 stores including retail giants Myer, Kmart, Target and Coles, as well as a huge variety of cafes and eateries.

The vast range of specialty stores includes David Lawrence, Dissh, Lorna Jane, Valley Girl, General Pants Co., Gypsy Rose, Mollini and Pulp. Homewares and furniture retailers include Nick Scali, Loot and Bed, Bath 'n' Table.

The Birch, Carroll and Coyle 12 Cinema Senstadium screens the latest release movies in air-conditioned comfort.

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Where:	Corner of the Gold Coast Highway and Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach.
Website:	Pacific Fair

Robina Town Centre

Following a multi-million dollar makeover, Robina Town Centre offers a fantastic new shopping and dining experience. The centre features major retailers including David Jones, Kmart, Target and Big W, and more than 300 speciality stores such as Carla Zampatti, Guess, Marcs, Industrie, Adairs, JB Hi-Fi, and Wheel & Barrow.

To complete the experience you can catch a latest release movie at the state-of-the-art Event Cinemas, or dine in the 900-seat Food Atrium or at one of the many cafes or lakeside restaurants.

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Where:	From Bermuda Street, take Cottesloe Drive or Markeri Street to the Robina Parkway. Or take exit 79 or 82 off the Pacific Motorway, heading south. Undercover carparks available.
Website:	Robina Town Centre

Tamborine Mountain

Tamborine Pottery, Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

Tamborine Mountain boasts a variety of interesting artists and their work reflects the natural beauty of the area. The Gallery Walk showcases unique pieces by local artists featuring ceramics, textiles, leather work, unique wood carvings and intricate cuckoo clocks.

Visitors may enter the Gallery Walk from Long Road, Eagle Heights.

A popular community market is held on the second Sunday of each month.

Tamborine Trolley Co provides trolleys that run on a continuous circuit linking wineries, the distillery, pubs, cafes, shops, markets and galleries with lookouts and nature walks.

The trolley runs from 10am to 5pm and a ticket allows six set-downs and pickups at destinations of your choice.