3 Best Places to Shop in The Gold Coast, Queensland

A sprawling indoor/outdoor shopping hub, Pacific Fair is Queensland's largest mall, featuring Myer and David Jones department stores, major retailers, and more than 400 specialty stores and services (including travel agencies, fashion outlets, and sports and outdoor gear). For a breather, head to the landscaped grounds with restaurants and cafés dotted around sparkling pools and water features, a children's park, and village green, or take in a movie at the 12-screen cinema complex.

The sleek Marina Mirage Gold Coast features 80-plus stores, including high-end gift and housewares, jewelry, and designer fashion boutiques like Christensen Copenhagen and Calvin Klein, along with famous Australian brands, fine waterfront restaurants, beauty salons and day spas, and marina facilities. On Saturday morning (6:30 am–noon), buy fresh gourmet produce at the Marina Mirage Gourmet Farmers' Markets.

Every Friday and Saturday night crowds flock to haggle for handmade crafts and gifts at the busy Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets. More than 100 market stalls line the beachfront from 4 pm.