Your Gold Coast Shopping Guide

Ready for some retail therapy? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to hit the major malls with big brand names or browse local boutiques, splash some cash or score a bargain, Gold Coast shopping has a lot to offer.

Here’s your guide to some of the city’s most popular retail precincts where you can get tap happy and shop up a storm (Speaking of storms - our major shopping malls are a great activity on rainy days, or when it’s very hot). In Queensland, Thursday night is late night shopping and stores are open until 9pm.

Pacific Fair

Gold Coast’s Pacific Fair is not your average shopping centre. With over 400 stores, it’s one of Australia’s largest. The design takes advantage of the subtropical climate with wide promenades and plenty of outdoor areas. The central open air plaza is an oasis of calm with water features, lush greenery, comfy seating and even sun loungers where weary shoppers can take a breather. 

Pacific Fair makes shopping more fun for kids with multiple play scattered through the centre plus parents rooms and amenities. There’s a huge variety of dining options on offer, with a selection of cafes, bars and restaurants that cater to every palate.

Lovers of luxury brands will be in heaven -  there are more designer labels here than anywhere else in Queensland - Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Christian Louboutin, Tiffany’s, Givenchy to name a fancy few. You’ll also find Australian labels, major department stores, beautiful boutiques, homewares, jewellers, supermarkets and lots of shops for those who love a bargain.

The centre even a free shuttle bus that picks up and drops shoppers off as far north as Main Beach and as far south as Burleigh. Pacific Fair is proud to provide an accessible and enjoyable experience for all, with inclusive features including accessible parking, a Changing Places facility and a variety of mobility aids provided free of charge.

Location: 32 Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach

Robina Town Centre

A shopping smorgasbord of department stores, specialty shops and international fashion and lifestyle brands – Robina Town Centre is an expansive retail hub where you can relax, dine, indulge and shop up a storm. 

With six major department stores and over 350 shops spanning spacious, air-conditioned wings, there’s ample space to wander, pick yourself up a bargain, or peruse the latest looks from fashion favourites including Country Road, Seed Heritage, DeCuba, Witchery, and H&M. 

For streetwear style head to Universal Store and General Pants for a fashion-forward fix, but if you're all about activewear visit Lorna Jane, Nike, Rockwear, Rebel Sport and Style Runner. Going for a glow up? Shop the best beauty brands at Mecca, Sephora and David Jones.

Dining is at the heart of Robina Town Centre, with three dedicated food destinations offering unique experiences suited to every taste and budget. The Promenade’s laidback lakeside dining precinct features a stellar line-up of family-friendly restaurants and sporting bars where you can refuel after some retail therapy. 

The centre also prides itself on being an accessible shopping destination with 134 disabled parking spaces, a Changing Places facility and complimentary use of motorised scooters and wheelchairs,.

Location: Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina

Harbour Town Premium Shopping Outlets

Shopping is more fun when you score a bargain and at Harbour Town Premium Outlets in Helensvale, every store offers huge discounts. This shopping centre has hundreds of international and Australian designer outlet stores with up to 70% off the original retail price of big name brands including Oroton, R.M Williams, Nike, UGG, Calvin Klein, Camilla, Seafolly, Seed and Sass & Bide.

Harbour Town embodies the Gold Coast’s cruisy outdoor lifestyle - wander down open air, palm-lined malls where you can window shop in the sunshine. The dining precinct, Harbour Town Eats, has plenty of options for a casual lunch or late night shopping dinner date. Crafty’s Sports Bar is a very popular choice, with family friendly meals and hands-on activities to keep the kids engaged. 

Harbour Town makes the shopping experience a very pleasant one with a free Shopping Shuttle from Broadbeach to Surfers Paradise, a Tourism Lounge, Parents’ Room, Prayer Room, a Quiet Room, mobility equipment and ten air conditioned disabled restrooms.

Location: 89 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters

Browse Gold Coast Boutiques

James St - Burleigh Heads
This vibrant high street in Burleigh boasts many charming beachside boutiques stocking fashion, swimwear, artisan homewares and accessories.

Sanctuary Cove - Hope Island
A chic shopping destination serving up a smattering of luxury designer boutiques, elegant waterfront dining venues and lifestyle stores, set beside the sparkling Gold Coast Broadwater.



Corner Stores -  Currumbin
Browse a handful of boutiques selling curated fashion, artisanal homewares and skincare and one of the Gold Coast’s few fromageries (that’s a fancy cheese shop!). Treat yourself to a coffee and meal in the sunny courtyard of Stable for the perfect post-shopping pick me up.

Brickworks Ferry Rd - Southport
Browse high-end furniture, fashion, interior design boutiques alongside fine art and homewares, before making a pit stop at the famous Ferry Road Market for a green juice, baked goods, or freshly caught seafood to take home.

Gallery Walk - Mount Tamborine
Stroll along the main street of Mount Tamborine and browse a tempting collection of boutiques, arts and crafts, vintage stores, fashion, antiques, artisan jewellers and more. 

Other Major Gold Coast Shopping Centres

• Paradise Centre - Surfers Paradise
• The Strand - Coolangatta
• Chevron Renaissance - Surfers Paradise
• The Oasis Shopping Centre - Broadbeach
• Australia Fair -  Southport
• Stocklands Shopping Centre - Burleigh Heads
• Westfield Coomera
• Westfield Helesvale
  
  

For more Gold Coast shopping ideas, check out our amazing markets,