Paul Wick
Shopping in Queensland’s is a treat for any shopaholic. Townsville Australia’s largest tropical city is a fabulous retreat that offers excellent shopping venues and loads of fun in the sun for all.
This is the Gold Coasts ritziest shopping mall. It gives the allusion of sitting on a pretty Parisian fashion street instead of being minutes from the beach. Spanning a staggering 34 hectares of land the mall boasts 350 retail stores.
The Stockland Townsville shopping centre is one of three that puts Townsville on the map of great shopping venues in Queensland. The very first Myer store to be opened in the town is located there. It is one of the best shopping venues in north Queensland offering unique retailer stores and an abundance of entertainment venues. There are in fact 135 retail stores and 7 big name stores such as Mayer and BigW; purchase a wide range of goods such as jewellery, clothing, shoes and electronics.
Up until 2006 this mall located in Broadbeach was Queensland’s largest regional shopping centre. Pacific Fair located close to the touristy section of Broadbeach targets holidaymakers; you will find plenty of stores selling souvenirs as well as money exchange services, tour booking facilities and a staggering 300 speciality shops for you to browse.
This is Townsville’s central shopping mall. Home to an exclusive range of boutiques and retail stores the mall also houses art galleries, cosy cafes and offices. Sundays are the best days to visit Flinders Street Mall for it is on this day that the malls open glades are converted into a lively Cotters Market.
Consider booking Townsville hotels that are centrally placed for easy access to shopping malls and other attractions. Serviced apartments in Townsville are ideal for moving to your own schedule; the best offer facilities of modern kitchens, comfortable living areas and entertainment venues. Located on the very central Palmer Street is the Oaks Gateway on Palmer
This is where you will find a good Target store together with over 135 other retail stores. Castletown Shopping World is located around Hyde Park on Woolcock Street.
Willows Shopping Town is located about 15kms from the Townsville CBD. It is right within the Thuringowa City Centre and is home to over 150 retail stores including giants such as Target, Woolworths and Coles.
This is a must do when in the Townsville locale the weekender markets are a vibrant collections of stalls selling just about anything and everything. You will come across about 120 stalls selling fresh produce, homemade sweets and some lovely arts and handmade crafts.
The centre comprises of over a 140 retail stores; including a Woolworths and Coles. There’s entertainment in the form of Limelight Cinemas, the Riverlink Walk and some very good kids programmes.
