Gold Coast

POSTED 16.06.2011 @ 11:58 (1) Comments

Not just famous for Schoolies Week, golden tans and Meter Maids, everyone's favourite Queensland getaway has an array of shopping spots and strips to rival any capital.

Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach
Situated along the coast, locals and tourists alike flock hre to shop by day and party by night.

Cubic Collective
You'll find a great mix of edgy designers in this quirky, cube-shaped store. Head here for everything from embellished party dresses to soft cotton tees and more. Shop 6/3171 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, (07) 5592 2993, cubiccollective.com.

Joy Hysteric
Loved by fashionable locals for its well-edited selection of Aussie and international brands, you'll find can't-live-without-it clothing and accessories from labels like Alice McCall, Aje and Twenty8Twelve. Shop 14 (under The Mantra Phoenician Resort), 24-26 Queensland Ave, Broadbeach, (07) 5538 0761, thejoystores.com.

Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
You'll find high-end fashion, jewellery, homewares and mouth-watering restaurants at this lavish waterfront destination.

Zimmermann
Bikinis and one-pieces and cover-ups, oh my! You'll also find the usual beautiful range of printed dresses, delicate tops and covetable accessories. Level 1, Shop 134, 74 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach, (07) 5503 1700, zimmermannstore.com.

Side Street
A no-brainer for street-cool finds, take your pick from brands like Cheap Monday, Diesel, Toi et Moi and Mimosa. Plus, with a range of labels for you and your man, you can grab a few gifts while you're there. Shop 32A, 74 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach, (07) 5528 6440.

Robina Town Centre
This monster centre boasts more than 350 stores - not to mention the only David Jones in town - so you'll be sure to bag a purchase or two.

Sunburn
This Australian swimwear chain is stocked with a great selection of flattering cossies and clothing. Stock up on affordable and fashion-forward essentials before you hit the beach. Shop 4089A Robina Town Centre Dr, (07) 5562 2698, sunburn.com.au.

Pacific Fair
Located five minutes from Jupiters Casino, come here to splash out after you win big, or to nurse a loss at one of its many cafes.

Kitten D'Amour
If you're after a hit of vintage glamour, look no further. With pearl, lace and feather embellishments, it's a treasure chest of well-priced girlie buys. Shop 348, Hooker Bvd, Broadbeach, (07) 5538 9855, kittendamour.com.

For more places to shop when you're on the Gold Coast, pick up a copy of the July issue of Shop Til You Drop.