If you’re looking for somewhere to keep your kids clothed, fed and entertained while on your holiday then check out our pick of the top places to shop on the Gold Coast.
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Queensland’s largest shopping and dining destination is the place to be for everything from international designers to local brands, high-street favourites, sportswear, technology and homewares. There are even places to go for haircuts, ice cream and books. With over 400 stores to choose from, you could spend all day browsing the shops at this huge Broadbeach shopping mecca.
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Located on Surfers Paradise’s Esplanade, the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets are a place for locals and tourists to gather. Taking place on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night, the market features over 100 stalls that visitors can peruse while enjoying live entertainment and street food bites. Plus, there are plenty of fun things for kids to pick up at the stalls and lots of souvenirs to choose from either to give to their friends at school or to take home and remember their holiday by.
Our tip: Be sure to ask a friendly passer-by to take your family photo under the iconic ‘Surfers Paradise’ sign, keeping the memory of your fun family holiday paused in time to reminisce on when you’re home again.
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Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evening in Miami (Gold Coast, not Florida), the Miami Marketta gets taste buds sizzling with flavours from around the world. Perfect for families, this outdoor dining experience has undercover seating for up to 450 people and offers a vibrant atmosphere filled with live jazz and blues music, boutique wines, locally brewed beer and of course, great food inspired by here, there and everywhere.
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Expect designer names like Armani, Coach, Hugo Boss, Kathmandu, Levis and Nike at discounted prices at this Biggera Waters Precinct. Kids will be entertained too with cheap movies, lots of vibrant restaurants including the newly opened ‘Eats’ lane, the iconic Candyland lolly shop and surf outlet stores to pick up a new pair of Havaianas to wear to the beach.
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