Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef is a shopper’s paradise, especially for women. No one returns from their vacation without a handful of shopping bags in their hands. Designer fashion labels to souvenirs from weekend markets, everything and anything under the sun can be brought here. Cairns, being a big city and also a starting point for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, shopping in this city can turn out to be an expedition in itself. Shopping on islands such as Whitsundays or Hamilton can also turn out to be enjoyable, with the local art and crafts market held every weekend. No trip to Great Barrier Reef is complete without shopping.
Cairns Central
Highlights: 180 stores which include designer brands like Myer, Target, Coles, BI-LO and Birch, Carroll and Coyle.
Address: Corner Mcleod and Spence Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Tel: +61 7 4041 4111
For more information, Visit Cairns Central
The Pier Market Place
Highlights: shopping stores, bars (Cho Gao, Bellavista, Ba8, Pier Bar & Grill, etc), Fashion Labels (Tea Lily, Little Joe, Man Overboard, Soled Shoes, Bright Eyes, etc), lounge area, restaurants (Waterbar & Grill, The Fish, M Yogo, Boardwalk Café, etc), fitness centre (Your Fitness gym), beauty Spa and Club.
Address: Pier Point Road, Cairns, Queensland, 4870 Australia
Tel: +61 7 4051 7244, +61 402 192783
Centro Raintrees
Highlights: two supermarkets, 40 speciality stores, all weather car parking.
Address: Cnr. Alfred & Koch Streets, Manunda, Queensland, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4032 1357
Fax: +61 7 4032 5370
For more information, Visit Centro Raintrees
Stockland Cairns
Highlights: Major stores include Woolsworth, Target, Big W, Amart Allsports, Birch Carroll & Coyle Multiplex theatre, 2,400 car parking space
Address: Stockland Cairns, 537 Mulgrave Road, Earlville, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4054 3066
Fax: +61 7 4054 7340
For more information, Visit Stockland Shopping Centre
Smithfield Shopping Centre
Highlights: Speciality stores, supermarkets and cafes. Major stores include Coles, Woolworths and K-Mart.
Address: Corner Captain Cook & Kennedy Highways, Smithfield Queensland, 4878, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4038 1006
Fax: +61 7 4038 1486
For more information, Visit Smithfield Shopping Centre
Cotter’s Market
Highlights: Arts and crafts market, held every Sunday between 8.30a.m. and 1.00p.m in Flinder’s Mall. Stores sell fruits, vegetables, jewellery, art works, gifts, bakery products, wood carvings, etc.
Address: Flinder’s Mall, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4727 9678
Castletown Shoppingworld
Highlights: Second largest shopping centre within the district. 105 speciality stores. Major stores include Target, Woolworths, Walters Supa IGA, Caltex Woolworths, Angus & Robertson.
Address: Cnr Woolcock St & Kings Rd., Hyde Park, Queensland, 4812 Australia
Tel: +61 7 4772 1669
Stockland Townsville
Highlights: 130 speciality stores. Major stores include Woolsworth, Big W, Best ‘n’ Less, Crazy Clarks, Rebel Sport, etc. , 2,000 car parking space.
Address: 301 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale, Queensland, 4814 Australia
Tel: +61 7 4779 6033
Fax: +61 7 4725 1074
For more information, Visit Stockland Shopping Centre
Willows Shopping Town
Highlights: 84 speciality stores. Major stores include Woolsworth, Target, Coles Supermarket, Gloria Jeans Coffee, Red Rooster.
Address: Cnr Thuringowa Dve and Hervey Range Rd, Kirwan, Queensland, 4817 Australia
Tel: +61 7 4799 9100
Fax: +61 7 4799 9111
For more information, Visit Willows Shopping Town
Port Village Shopping Centre
Highlights: Speciality stores. Major stores include Coles Supermarket, Just Jeans, Jay Jays, etc. Coffee shop, Macrossan street pharmacy, Port Village realty, medical centre, Optometrist, juice bar.
Address: 16/11-17 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, Queensland, 4871, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4099 5646
Fax: +61 7 4099 5887
For more information, Visit Port Village Shopping Centre
Portico Port Douglas
Highlights: Speciality stores, restaurants, underground walkways, huge gardens and pavilions, coffee shops. Major stores include Brumby’s Bakery, Zinc Restaurant & Lounge Bar, Fitness Paradise, etc. Also it offers Wi-Fi hotspot, live web camera facilities.
Address: Port Plaza Pty Ltd, P.O.Box 375, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
For more information, Visit Portico Port Douglas
Marina Mirage
Highlights: Speciality stores, restaurants, galleries, coffee shops, bars. Major stores include Ralph Lauren, Versace, Gant, etc.
Address: Wharf Street, Port Douglas, Queensland, 4871, Australia.
Tel: +61 7 4099 5775
Fax: +61 7 4099 5678
For more information, Visit Marina Mirage
Centro Whitsunday shopping centre
Highlights: Speciality stores, discount department stores, supermarkets, retail showrooms.
Address: 8 Galbraith Park Drive, Cannonvale, Queensland, 4802, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4946 1505
Fax: +61 7 4938 3099
For more information, Visit Centro Whitsundays
Main Street of Airlie Beach
Highlights: Around 50 shops, fast food centres, boutiques, footwear shops, chemists, imported furniture shops, nightclubs, restaurants, resorts, etc.
Address: Main Street, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday, Queensland, Australia
Airlie Beach Market
Highlights: Best art works and handicrafts by local craftsmen. Held every Saturday at the Airlie Beach foreshore.
Address: Airlie Beach foreshore, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday, Queensland, Australia
Mount Pleasant Greenfields Shopping Centre
Highlights: 70 speciality stores, supermarkets, cinema theatres, optometrist, banks, food courts, mobile phone outlets, etc.
Address: Cnr Bucasia Rd & Philip St Mount Pleasant, Mackay, Queensland, 4740, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4969 2400
Fax: +61 7 4969 2444
For more information, Visit Mount Pleasant Greenfields Shopping Centre
Caneland Central
Highlights: Largest shopping centre in Mackay. 130 speciality stores. Major stores include Target, Big W, Woolworths, Supa IGA and Best & Less.
Address: Corner Victoria Street and Mangrove Road, Mackay, Queensland, 4740, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4944 7111
For more information, Visit Caneland Central
Maryborough Heritage City Markets
Highlights: Held every Thursday from 8.00 a.m. along the streets of Adelaide and Ellana in Central Business District. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and handicrafts are also available on sale.
Address: Adelaide Street, Corner of Ellana Street, Maryborough, Queensland, 4650, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4190 5744
City Centre Plaza
Highlights: Single level shopping centre. Food courts, chemists, bookstores, salons, optometrist, banks, music stores, etc. Major store include Target, Coles, Medicare, Suncorp Metway and Bank of Queensland.
Address: Cnr Fitzroy & Bolsover Streets, Rockhampton, Queensland, 4700, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4922 4480
Fax: +61 7 4922 4725
For more information, Visit City Centre Plaza
Stockland Rockhampton
Highlights: 115 speciality stores, 2,100 car parking space with 1,100 undercover parking. Major stores include Big W, Woolworths, Birch Carroll & Coyle 6 Cinema.
Address: Cnr Yaamba Road & Hwy One, North Rockhampton, Queensland, 4701, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4928 9166
Fax: +61 7 4926 1903
For more information, Visit Stockland Shopping Centre