Joanna James
As one of Queensland's most popular shopping hotspots, Brisbane is home to some of the state's best retail hubs. From local markets to plush boutiques here are the area's best shopping venues.
With over 200 stores and a range of restaurants and cafes, Sunshine Plaza offers its visitors a great shopping experience. Shoppers can find almost anything they are looking for, including the latest fashion and styles too. The cinema also has a great cinema complex and many other attractions. But what makes the Sunshine Plaza truly unique is its innovative design that incorporates the nearby creek and nature into the structure making the mall one of the most scenic and serene places you will ever shop at.
Occupying pride of place down Fortitude Valley, James Street is one of Brisbane's hippest shopping destinations to date. With new boutiques and specialty stores mushrooming at every turn, those in search of a shopping strip with variety and trendy goods will find no finer alternative to the retail hubs in James Street. Must-shop hotspots include Calexico, Scanlan & Theodore and Zoom footwear while Optiko is the best place to pick up a pair of fashionable sunnies before heading to cafes in James Street including Jamie's Espresso Bar and Harveys.
Arguably the most favourite shopping mall amongst Brisbane shoppers, the Queen Street Mall is one of the glitziest and trendiest malls in Brisbane. Located on Queen Street, this shopping mall offers everything from high-end international brands to local brand stores where you can strike up some great bargains. Apart from the shopping, the Queen Street Mall is known for its many restaurants, cafes, and entertainment attractions, making it more of an attraction than an ordinary shopping mall! The mall is also located in close proximity to many hotels in Brisbane CBD, the likes of Oaks 212 Margaret.
The Westfield Garden City was first established in 1971 and is considered to be one of the first major shopping centres in Brisbane. Over the years this shopping centre has been transformed with the ever-changing demographics of Brisbane, to reflect its culture and latest trends. This sprawling shopping complex is home to hundreds of top-of-the-line stores and giving shoppers a wide range of shops to choose from.
Located in the centre of Brisbane, Emporium is a one-stop shop for brand lovers and high-end fashionistas. Lined with chic cafes and restaurants the venue's most popular haunts include gift store Ollie & Lloyd and designer clothes Mecca Samantha Ogilvie.
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