SHOPPING
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30 October 2024
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 wh...
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10 January 2024
The Best Markets To Visit On The Gold Coast
When it comes to shopping fresh, nothing beats Gold Coast markets. And here on the Gold Coast we have an array of artisan-inspired marketplaces sprinkled all over the suburbs, dotted beside our beaches and nestled in our valleys. Whether you’re on a hunt for vintage fashion, wanting to fill your bag...
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10 August 2023
Pacific Fair: A Beacon of Inclusive Shopping for Tourists with Disabilities on the Gold Coast
Nestled in the heart of Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Pacific Fair stands as a testament to inclusive shopping, dining, and entertainment. With over 400 stores, Pacific Fair is one of Australia's largest shopping centres and offers a diverse range of international, Australian, lifestyle, and luxury retail...
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21 October 2022
Luxury Lover's Guide to the Gold Coast
For those who love the finer things in life the Gold Coast delivers a decadent array of luxury accommodation, fine dining and 5-star experiences, from exclusive rooftop pool clubs and lavish hotels to heavenly hinterland escapes and extravagant entertainment. We've reserved a poolside cabana for you...
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20 September 2022
Activities For Teens on the Gold Coast
If you want to show teens a good time on the Gold Coast (plus win some cool parent cred in the process) read on. We've scoured the streets, parks and coastline to come up with the ultimate list of activities for teens to try. You're welcome! But first, hit Harbourtown We all know teens love to shop,...
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02 September 2022
5 Places To Find Your Zen On The Gold Coast
In a world full of distractions it's natural to want to escape the norm, our routines and familiar sights. For those looking to do exactly that, the Gold Coast offers a mecca of natural and man-made locations to let you sit back, relax and enjoy all the fabulous things in life. So if you're a peace ...
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07 April 2022
Local’s Guide to Canungra & Tamborine Mountain
We're absolutely blessed with our stunning hinterland here on the Gold Coast, and nestled amongst the rugged natural beauty and subtropical rainforest are two equally charming country towns - Canungra and Mount Tamborine. The best bit is, they're only 20 minutes away from each other so you can plan ...
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07 September 2021
Local’s Guide To Coolangatta
With a world famous point break, sprawling sandy beaches, amazing restaurants and a slightly slower pace of life, Coolangatta is renowned for its casual coastal culture. Join the laid back vibes with pursuits such as leisurely walks along the shoreline, alfresco dining and sundowners at the end of t...
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04 December 2020
Your Gold Coast Shopping Guide
If shopping is your poison, pastime, sport or therapy, you’re about to meet your dream match on the Gold Coast. And it won’t matter whether you prefer to live large and lavish dripping in the latest designer threads, or scour one-off boutiques and markets for that exquisite vintage find. From the sp...
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03 October 2019
Top 20 Gold Coast Experiences
As a city that boasts 300 days of beautiful sunshine, unmatched stretches of white sandy beaches, breath-taking landscapes and skylines, as well as the local’s best-kept secret, the Hinterland, it’s not surprising why many flock to experience the Gold Coast – Australia’s premier leisure and events d...
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20 July 2018
A LOCALS GUIDE TO GOLD COAST MARKETS WITH ANNETTE DALEY
From endless racks of lust-worthy linens, to live acoustic gigs and gourmet food trucks that serve up finger-lickin’ street eats, our market scene has really upped its ante. With only so many Sundays in a year, it’s becoming more and more difficult for us to choose which to peruse. With that in mind...
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04 January 2018
LOCAL’S GUIDE: 10 PLACES TO SHOP
You’ll catch local mum and children’s fashion brand owner Sarah Van Vliet selling her coastal-inspired bohemian pieces of label Dusty Child every second weekend at The Village Markets. Though she’s passionate about supporting independent, local brands, she’s also rather partial to a shopping day at ...
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10 November 2017
48 Hours of Absolute Indulgence on the Gold Coast
If swanning poolside, bespoke massage treatments, designer shopping and champagne breakfasts sound like your kind of vacay, dust off the Louis luggage pronto 'cause we've got you covered. BREAKFAST AT HYDE PARADISO RESTAURANT AND BAR From its panoramic views of the Pacific, menus that change season...
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06 November 2017
WHERE TO SHOP ON THE GOLD COAST
PACIFIC FAIR The largest shopping centre in Queensland and the fourth largest in Australia, Pacific Fair is a world-class fashion destination. Think Tiffany’s, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Givenchy, Bally, Michael Kors, Salvatore Ferragamo, Rolex, Chanel, Coach – all recently unveiled as part of Pacific F...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.