Joanna James
Beautiful Brisbane is rich with a multitude of attractions that bring sublime delight to a traveller's heart. There are stunning shopping malls and areas in the city that many visitors include in their travel itineraries. These retail heavens offer a range of tempting wares, from high-end designer fashion to unique handcrafted trinkets. Here are the top 6 venues that you should not miss when travelling in Brisbane.
The iconic Queen Street Mall which receives an estimated 26 million visitors every year is the ultimate shopping destination in the city. There are over 700 retail outlets to navigate through at this sensational venue.
The Queen Street Mall which was opened back in the year 1982 includes a number of shopping centres such as Wintergarden, The Myer Centre, Broadway on the Mall, Queens Plaza, Brisbane Arcade, Queen Adelaide Building and Tattersall's Arcade. There is also a cinema and a casino located within the premises.
The mall is located in the heart of the city and can be conveniently reached from many centrally located hotels in Brisbane CBD. If you stay at a hotel like iStay River City a short, five-minute walk will bring you to this glamorous venue.
James Street attracts the sophisticated shopaholics who seek luxurious offerings at elite retail outlets. There are many high-end fashion and lifestyle brands displaying their tempting merchandise in glitzy stores throughout the James Street. Interspersed between these lavish stores are stylish cafes and restaurants that offer rest and relaxation to the high heeled hunters of exclusive wares. Places such as Pottery Barn, West Elm, Zimmermann, Sass and Bide, Molten Store and Aje are quite popular among the visitors here.
This charming shopping area is for those who are willing to go a little out of their way to discover hidden gems in the city. There are plenty of unique items on offer here that simply browsing through the stores will give your heart supreme delight. Even if you don't intend to buy a wedding gown, do stop at the Babushka Ballerina to gaze at the stunning beauty of the meticulously designed bridals. Places like The Outpost that sell high-quality menswear and The Zoo which offers sensational live music experiences are also quite popular here.
Emporium in Fortitude Valley is yet another stylish venue that attracts large numbers of wealthy shoppers. The area offers a range of elegant dining options as well to complement the fashionable shopping thrills. Popular in Emporium are stores like BIFFI, Margot McKinney, Cuadra and Cheeky Bambino. You can treat yourself to exquisite French delicacies at Belle Époque Patisserie and sample the addictive tastes of authentic Japanese cuisine at the elegant Saiko Teppanyaki.
The charming Latrobe Terrace is an appealing destination that is found in Paddington where a wonderful collection of stores are waiting to be discovered. Gorgeous antiques, high street fashion accessories and stunning homeware are all offered here along with the refreshing delights of delicious cocktails. Do visit Petrol Boutique, Sacha Drake, Sheets on the Line, Happiness Place and Green Tangerine when you are here to be tempted by stylish wares.
If you are in Brisbane for the weekend, plan a visit to the Oxford Street and enjoy a day of supreme bliss, complete with many hours of shopping, dining and relaxing. There are plenty of stores to explore here along with a stunning range of restaurants. The park that lies alluringly at the centre of the street is an ideal venue to enjoy a picnic with your loved ones too!
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
