Brisbane: Shopping

There are some fabulous shops in Brisbane, with everything from retro and bohemian to designer labels and modern chic.

Queen Street Mall

For serious shopping, you can’t go past the Queen Street Mall with its 500 specialty stores. The Myer Centre alone has 200 shops and is the biggest inner-city retail complex in Australia. The most recent addition is the Queens Plaza with leading international brands, as well as emerging design talent.

Fortitude Valley

The Valley is a haven for the young and funky, hip and stylish. Centred on the junction of Brunswick and Ann Streets, this is the place to find cutting-edge wares and the work of emerging designers. The James Street and Emporium precincts are also great for boutique fashion labels and unique stores.

Milton & Paddington

For something quirky or arty, try chic boutiques in the suburbs of Milton and Paddington.

Oxford Street, Bulimba

A little further from the city in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs, Oxford Street, in Bulimba, has some great shops and cafes. From funky home ware to affordable boutiques, Oxford Street caters for those with an individual style. The cafes, restaurants and delicatessens offer a range of quality cuisines, accommodating all budgets.

Markets

On Friday nights and all day Saturday and Sunday, the South Bank Parklands Lifestyle markets in Stanley Street Plaza buzz. All goods are handmade in Australia and you can browse to the sounds of nearby entertainment from the regular South Bank attractions.

On Saturdays the Brunswick Street Market, Fortitude Valley, offers treasures from the fringe: old records, vintage clothes and much more. Sundays the city comes alive with the colourful, popular Riverside Markets located around the Riverside Centre and Eagle Street Pier.

• Photos
• Map

Courtesy of Tourism Australia

Courtesy of Tourism Australia

Courtesy of Tourism Australia