Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Brisbane City Area

"Brisbane is a city that is obsessed with sunshine, the outdoors and shopping local, so it should come as no surprise that Brisbane simply buzzes with markets. For delicious treats, unique designs, and great bargains, Brisbane’s intense market scene has you covered – each of which reflect the character, passions and style of the communities they are hosted in. The only problem can be picking which to visit!"

"Formerly a part of Jan Power’s Farmer’s markets, they’ve recently been renamed and re branded; now reborn as Brisbane City Markets!. Showing off everything from fresh produce to live entertainment, they've got all the home grown feel of Jan Power's, but with a sweet new name and a bit of a make over!. Where:266 George street, Queen street Mall"

"When: Every Wednesday, 8am - 6pm (Reddacliff Place), Every Thursday 8am - 2 .30pm (Cathedral Square). Where: George St end of the Queen Street Mall & the corner of Wharf and Ann St"

"The brainchild of four popular Brisbane personalities, Brisbane market guru Peter Hackworth, TV producer John Stainton, retail entrepreneur John Harrison, and veteran TV personality Jacki MacDonald, the Eat Street Markets are situated down by the river at Hamilton’s North Shore within 80 colourful shipping containers selling street food, cocktails, arts and crafts, clothes and other quirky trinkets. On Friday and Saturday nights fairy lights shine down on alleyways of global food, pop-up bars and live music. Among the Eat Street stars are Japanese pizza from Okonomi House, local seafood like Samie’s Girl oysters, Banneton’s wood-fired pizza, and Korean fusion burgers."

"The Eat Street Markets, famous for their river views and yummy foods. You can’t go wrong with over 180 shipping containers filled with different cuisines and entertainment!. Bring along the family (maybe a date if you’re lucky) and tuck into some nibbles and enjoy the scenery."

"What:Located on a disused shipping container wharf, each container has its own unique sensory delight. From boutique beer, to international cuisine and wacky but wonderful desserts, this market is ideal for the street food fan."

"Queen Street Mall is a bustling open-air pedestrian mall in the centre of Brisbane, home to more than 700 retailers over 40,000 square metres of retail space, including six major shopping centres. The initial pedestrian mall was initially opened in 1982 prior to the Brisbane Commonwealth Games and has been so popular it has been expanded and refurbished many times since. Extending for approximately 500 metres from George Street to Edwards Street, Queen Street is fronted with big names and flagship stores, while smaller boutiques and stores are tucked inside shopping centres and arcades just begging to be explored."

"Brisbanes central city is the Queen Street Mall and it’s a good place to start your day. The main bus terminal is here and the central train station isn’t far away. The mall is the central shopping and eating district but it’s also a venue for live entertainment especially at lunch time and over the weekends."

"You can conveniently find this shopping and lifestyle precinct in the city’s centre. Here, you will find more than 700 stores in this open-air pedestrian mall. Likewise, you will find the biggest brands, small boutique stores, and everything in between right here in this shopping destination."

"A heritage-listed shopping arcade that runs from 160 Queen Street through to Adelaide Street in the Brisbane CBD be sure to pop in and marvel at its beauty, history and sense of yesteryear. From Terrazzo floors and wooden balustrades to dado panelling and its high-end jeweller and antique store, the Brisbane Arcade still reflects the elegance of its original design. Take a wander through and be sure to use the antique elevator, which is an experience in itself."

"This historic arcade is an icon along the Queen Street Mall. Within the 1923-built dwelling you’ll find two levels plus a basement of small, boutique stores with lots of local Brisbane fashion and jewellery designers calling the space home. As far as jewellery designers and stores go there are more than 20 in the arcade."

"Eagle street pier is a riverfront precinct on the northern city side of the river. You’ll find excellent dining options at all budget levels here, popular weekend markets are held here on a Sunday and there’s the ferry terminal for both the City Hoppers (a free service) and City Cats. There’s plenty of open public space and seating to take a break and enjoy it’s great riverfront views."

"Expect an intimate dining experience 
at Aria with views of the Brisbane River and the Story Bridge as a backdrop. Choose from the award-winning drinks list and enjoy a glass of wine while you dine on a menu devised by Matt Moran."

"This is a highly crowded place due to immense varieties of stuff available. The park is a prime spot where your should surely make a visitand. Be sure this place is on your list and you get to enter here as early as possible before you miss out on things due to the crowd."

"A one-stop-shop for wannabe wizards, The Store of Requirement is a cornucopia of wizarding gear – think wands, cloaks and hats. Kids can knock back freshly brewed butterbeer and a selection of wizard-themed cakes at the wizards’ cafe."

"It is the major regional shopping centre here in Queensland. At present, it has 360 stores and services inside. Truly, you are in for an enjoyable and comfortable shopping experience here every time you visit."

"A hidden gem of Brisbane that many locals don’t seem to know, the QUT Art Museum is located on the edge of the City Botanical Garden and is an intimate university gallery showcasing rotating internally curated exhibitions, commissioned projects and touring exhibitions of modern and contemporary works by Australian artists. Always thought-provoking, entry is typically free and visiting only takes around an hour. If you make it here, you should combine it with a visit to their sister gallery nearby in the stately Old Government House dedicated to the works of Australia’s pre-eminent landscape artist, William Robinson."

"This fine collection of 2000 plus contemporary works encompasses sculpture, painting and decorative arts and as such has a strong showing of Australian art from the 1960’s onwards."

"Level one of the Queensland Museum in South Bank hosts the SparkLab, ScienCentre, a fun collection of interactive exhibits that keep busy brains buzzing. Children can spend hours here, learning about their body by taking their vital statistics; engaging in activities related to weight, space, time, sound, and energy; figuring out puzzles; and discovering how things work at the action stations. Bring your camera for fun photos of the kids in the optical illusions corner."

"As the state museum, Queensland Museum & Sciencentre, has a large number of exhibits over several floors on science, culture and natural history with a Queensland theme. The dinosaur displays are especially popular with children. Cnr of Grey and Melbourne Sts., South Bank."

"If you like a bit of chocolate with your breakfast (don’t we all) then Picnic Café’s pancakes are for you. Covered in Tim-Tams, Nutella, strawberries, gingerbread crumble, pistachios and ice cream, they’ll have you abandoning boring old eggs Benny for a sugar overdose in no time."