9 Best Places to Shop in Brisbane, Queensland

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 10--6 and Saturday 10--3, with regular exhibitions.

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.

Located on a shipping wharf at riverside Hamilton, this bustling interactive market gives visitors a taste of Brisbane's best street food and artisan makers and creators from more than 180 funky shipping containers. 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.

This upmarket lifestyle precinct in Fortitude Valley has an ever-growing array of local fashion, housewares, jewelry, and design stores, alongside trendy cafés and bars. The area often hosts special events like a wine-and-dine trail to sample local produce. 

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 10–3.

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 500 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.