12 Best Shopping in Brisbane, Queensland

Heritage-listed Brisbane Arcade, circa 1923, joins Queen Street Mall and Adelaide Street and houses designer boutiques, jewelry shops, and upscale gift, art, and antiques stores.

The Brisbane Powerhouse hosts a local produce farmers' market from 6 am to noon every Saturday. Enjoy a fresh, leisurely breakfast on the lawn by the river, and afterward, stroll through nearby New Farm Park.

Located in a refurbished 1950s cinema, Brisbane's largest antiques center houses 70-plus stalls, an on-site tart café, and everything from fine china, collectibles, and the kitschiest of curiosities, to clothing, records, prints, paintings, home wares, games, and a vast collection of Australiana. Open weekdays 9--5 and weekends 8--5.

South Bank Parklands hosts a weekend Collective Markets, showcasing high-quality and emerging designer clothing, accessories, artwork, craft, food, and music. It runs Friday 5–9, Saturday 10–9, and Sunday 9–4 in Stanley Street Plaza.

Located on a revamped shipping wharf at riverside Hamilton, this bustling interactive market gives visitors a taste of Brisbane's best street food from more than 70 funky shipping container "restaurants." Open Friday and Saturday evening 4 pm–10 pm and Sunday 4 pm–9 pm, there's also a regular lineup of live music and entertainment, and hip wares from local artists and makers. Entry costs A$5.

Located in a converted theater, Empire Revival (formerly Paddington Antique Centre) is brimming with antiques, furniture, collectibles, various bric-a-brac as well as colorful vintage clothing. Around 50 dealers operate within the center, alongside an on-site café. It's open daily 9–5, closing an hour earlier on Sunday.

This new upmarket lifestyle precinct in Fortitude Valley has an ever-growing array of local fashion, housewares, jewelry, and design stores, alongside trendy cafés and bars.

Historic MacArthur Central, the WWII headquarters of U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, houses boutiques and specialty shops, a food court, and a museum. Located at the bottom of the Queen Street Mall, the streets surrounding the center also feature a range of high-end fashion boutiques including Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Tiffany & Co. The MacArthur Museum is open to the public Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday 10–2:30.

With stores throughout Australia, Paddy Pallin sells quality outdoor and travel gear, including hats, footwear, clothing, backpacks, and equipment. On staff are dedicated bushwalkers, rock climbers, and travelers.

Fun and lively Queen Street Mall is nearly a third of a mile long, and incorporates 700 retailers and five major shopping centers, including the Myer Centre, Wintergarden, and Queens Plaza, as well as two large department stores, Myer and David Jones. There are also four arcades: historic Tattersall's Arcade and MacArthur Central, Heritage-listed Brisbane Arcade, and Broadway on the Mall, all housing designer boutiques and a range of specialty stores. On weekends, free entertainment and performances can often be found on the mall's two open stages.

This eclectic arts-and-crafts bazaar in Brisbane's Botanic Gardens sells everything from pressed flowers to hand-painted didgeridoos and homemade treats and clothing. It's open Sunday 8–3.

The gallery represents and exhibits contemporary artists, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Works cost between A$50 and A$10,000, and come with certificates of authenticity. It's open Tuesday through Friday 9--6 and Saturday 9--3, with regular exhibitions.