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Gold Coast Shopping Guide

With some of the biggest shopping centres in the Southern Hemisphere as well as boutique strip mall shopping, the Gold Coast is the retail therapy capital of Australia.

Harbour Town
While the major centres like Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Robina Town Centre are mostly full of large retail chains and boutiques, there are also plenty of cool alternate stores on the edges of the main shopping districts. If you need it, chances are you can buy it on the Gold Coast, you just have to know where to look. Browse through the boutiques near Surfers Paradise beach, Broadbeach or Burleigh Heads to find something a little more unique! Or go on a shopping spree at the largest outlet shopping centre in Australia. 

The Gold Coast also has late-night trading on Thursdays with the main centres open till 9pm. Some of the larger retailers like Kmart and Big W are open later each weeknight, and the myriad of restaurants nearby are also open late - check out the individual websites for more information.

Note: Gold Coast shopping centres are hard to miss because they are huge, but if you're not driving a car you can get a bus, tram or train from pretty much anywhere to any of the main centres and shopping districts.

Major Gold Coast Shopping Centres

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

Window shopping at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
 Pacific Fair Shopping Shuttle bus
Pacific Fair Atrium

Pacific Fair is a firm favourite with a huge range of stores to satisfy all tastes and price ranges. The shopping centre received a $670 million facelift making it the fourth largest shopping centre in Australia. There are around 420 new stores with many Australian and International high end retailers setting up shop. Some of the luxury stores you can find include Louis Vuitton, GUCCI, Hermes, Bulgari, Christian Louboutin, Prada and Versace. Other major retailers include Myer, H&M, Zara, Kmart, Target and Big W. With a cinema, massive open-air seating area surrounded by water features, restaurants and a funky gourmet food court, you can spend all day here buying up a storm, window shopping or dining out in style. If you're staying in Broadbeach, it's a short walk to the centre. If you're staying in Surfers Paradise or anywhere along the light rail line, you can easily reach Pacific Fair - get off at Broadbeach South Station and walk 5 minutes to get to the Centre. Pacific Fair also offers non locals a Visitor Privilege Pass with over 90 retail offers and has a free shuttle bus service.

Centre Services:

  • Concierge service - directions, transport enquiries, mobility hire, wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Playrooms & Parent Rooms
  • Visitor Lounge
  • Mobility hire - wheelchair, motorised scooter or pram
  • Currency Exchange
  • Visitor Privileges Pass
  • Free Shopping Shuttle - daily from 9am - 5:30pm between Main Beach and Miami. View timetable. Bookings recommended.

Opening Hours

  • Monday - Wednesday and Friday - 9am - 5:30pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 9pm
  • Saturday: 9am - 5.30pm 
  • Sunday: 9am - 5pm

Location: Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach QLD (Get Directions)
Website: www.pacificfair.com.au

Robina Town Centre

Robina Town Centre
Robina Town Centre is the Gold Coast's premier retail and leisure destination having recently gone under major renovations. Discover a wealth of shopping choices with David Jones as well as Big W, Target, Kmart, Coles, two Woolworths Supermarkets and over 300 specialty stores. The centre is also home to a new world-class fashion mall featuring some of Australia's most iconic brands such as SABA, Carla Zampatti, CUE, Country Road, David Lawrence, Sportscraft and more. Stay all day and enjoy the air-conditioned 900-seat Food atrium with up to 14 dining options plus enjoy a movie at Event Cinemas, Australia's first fully digital cinema complex including Vmax, 3D and Gold Class Cinemas and it doesn't end there... restaurants by the lake include Grill'd, Groove Train, Max Brenner Chocolate Bar, Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill, Squires Loft, Sushi Bay and Toscani's.  

Centre Services:

  • Free Wifi
  • Hire wheelchairs & motorised scooters
  • Playrooms & Parent Rooms
  • Concierge service

Opening Hours:

  • Monday-Wednesday and Friday: 9am - 5:30pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 9pm
  • Saturday: 9am - 5.30pm
  • Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Location: Robina Parkway, Robina, QLD (Get Directions)
Website: www.robinatowncentre.com.au

Harbour Town Gold Coast

Harbour Town Lorna Jane outlet
Harbour Town shopping
Harbour Town RM Williams outlet

Harbour Town boasts Australia's first purpose-built outlet shopping precinct in a major regional shopping centre. You can get some really great bargains from the likes of Sheraton linens, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Oroton, Nike, and the usual stores you'd expect to see like chemists, supermarkets, and popular retail chains.  Reading Cinemas are also a favourite here featuring a Gold Class cinema and plenty of dining options open late.

Harbour Town signage
The centre also offers a free tourist shuttle bus daily, 7 days a week with 4 convenient pick-up locations in Surfers and Broadbeach, plus a Tourist Discount Card. Just visit the Tourism Lounge to get your discount card and save even more! 

Centre Services:

  • Award-winning Tourism Lounge - official visitor information centre, air-conditioned meeting place and relaxation area, luggage and parcel minding, prayer room, and much more.
  • Complimentary Tourist Discount Card
  • Mobility hire - wheelchair, motorised scooter or pram
  • Currency Exchange
  • Free Tourist Shuttle - daily at 9am from Broadbeach. View timetable. Bookings essential.
  • Free Wifi
  • Play areas & Parent Rooms

Opening Hours

  • Monday - Wednesday: 9am - 5:30pm 
  • Thursday: 9am - 7pm 
  • Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm 
  • Sunday: 10am - 5pm

Location: Cnr Brisbane Rd & Oxley Drive, Biggera Waters QLD (Get Directions)
Website: www.harbourtowngoldcoast.com.au

Westfield Coomera

The newest shopping centre on the Gold Coast and built to support the ever-growing population of the northern Gold Coast region, Westfield Coomera is a modern shopping complex with over 140 retailers, fabulous dining options and quality facilities for kids and parents. Visit The Backyard for a stunning playground with water fountains, mini trampolines, slides, a grassed area and cafe for the parents. The centre boasts the usual chains like Target, Kmart, JB Hi Fi, H&M, Woolworths and Coles, plus stacks of specialty stores, beauty and wellness services, a 24/7 gym, Events Cinema and iPlay arcade. Situated near Dreamworld with direct access to Coomera Train Station, it's got everything you need in one location.

Centre Services:

  • Free Wifi
  • Mobility hire - wheelchair, motorised scooter or prams
  • Playrooms & Parent Rooms
  • Concierge service

Opening Hours

  • Monday-Wednesday and Friday: 9am - 5:30pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 9pm 
  • Saturday: 9am - 5pm 
  • Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Location: 103 Foxwell Road, Coomera QLD (Get Directions)
Website: www.westfield.com.au/coomera

Westfield Helensvale

Also known as Helensvale Town Centre, Westfield Helensvale is your standard centre catering to locals with over 160 stores, services and food options. Expect to find all the typical stores including Kmart, Target, Aldi, Woolworths and Coles. The centre also has an excellent playground with a kids club offering extra activities during school holiday times. The Gold Coast light rail and train line both stop near the centre making it easily accessible from the beach suburbs. 

Centre Services:

  • Free Wifi
  • Mobility hire - wheelchair, motorised scooter or prams
  • Playrooms & Parent Rooms
  • Concierge service

Opening Hours

  • Monday-Wednesday and Friday: 9am - 5:30pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 9pm 
  • Saturday: 9am - 5pm 
  • Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Location: 1-29 Millaroo Drive, Helensvale QLD (Get Directions)
Website: www.westfield.com.au/helensvale

Marina Mirage

Marina Mirage boardwalk
This harbourside mall is the Gold Coast's premier shopping experience featuring international and national designer boutiques combined with world-class waterfront dining. The iconic Marina Mirage has possibly the best location of all the centres, situated in the heart of Main Beach and offering an impressive array of luxury brands, shopping and marine services. Why not stroll down the boardwalk and gaze at the world's finest superyachts followed by a meal at one of the award-winning restaurants. 

Opening Hours

  • Monday to Sunday: 10am - 6pm

Location: 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach QLD (Get Directions)
Website: www.marinamirage.com.au

Australia Fair

Shopping
Australia Fair is a fairly old shopping centre by Gold Coast standards but it has all the shops you'd expect in a big centre and has the added advantage of being in the Gold Coast's CBD in Southport, so there are plenty of independent shops in the surrounding streets. You'll find homewares galore, boutiques, a large food court and cinema enjoyed a recent upgrade. In fact, the centre is set to undergo a $50 million redevelopment. It's also easily accessible from Surfers Paradise via the light rail. 

Opening Hours

  • Monday - Wednesday: 9am - 5.30pm
  • Thursday - 9am: 9pm
  • Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm
  • Sunday: 10.30am - 4pm

Location: 42 Marine Parade, Southport QLD (Get Directions)
Website: www.australiafair.com.au

Other Large Gold Coast Shopping Centres

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre
3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217
Website: chevronrenaissanceshoppingcentre.com.au

The Oasis Shopping Centre
75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach, QLD 4218
Website: oasisshoppingcentre.com.au

Runaway Bay Shopping Centre
10-12 Lae Drive, Runaway Bay, QLD 4216
Website: runawaybaycentre.com.au

Paradise Centre
2 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217
Website: paradisecentre.net.au

Home Co. Coomera City Centre
1 Commercial Street, Upper Coomera, QLD 4209
Website: home-co.com.au/coomera-city-centre

Sanctuary Cove Marine Village
Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove, QLD 4212
Website: sanctuarycove.comu

Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre
149 W Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Website: stockland.com.au

Weekend Markets

Shopping at markets
If you're looking for something unique and handmade, you might be interested in checking out the various weekend markets that are on around the Gold Coast! There's plenty to choose from, with the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets being one of the most popular (and well-known) markets on the Gold Coast, and are on every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night. 

The Art and Craft Markets are another popular choice and are held at Broadbeach, Coolangatta and Burleigh Heads on alternating Sundays in the morning. 

Check out the full list of markets on the Gold Coast including when and where they are held.

Markets on the Gold Coast

Images courtesy Tourism & Events Queensland, Tourism Australia, Destination Gold Coast & Getty Images

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