Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Tweed Heads Area

"Open: every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 4 pm to 9 pm. Address: The Foreshore, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217. Historically popular with the international tourist crowd, these twilight markets at Surfers Paradise are perhaps most well known for peddling slightly kitsch souvenirs and quirky arts and crafts, but the selection has since expanded (think essential oils, candles, hand-blown glass and local products such as macadamias and honey) and worth a look."

"This market takes place under the famous Surfers Paradise sign on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights from 4pm. Stalls at the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets are fairly touristy but they’re good for quirky souvenirs. Live entertainment and the market’s central location create a lively, upbeat vibe."

"Address: Cnr Gooding Drive & Manchester Road, Carrara, Gold Coast QLD 4211. Touted as the biggest permanent weekend marketplace in Australia, this open-air market plays host to more than 300 stalls, plus a mini-golf course, a butterfly house and a handful of cafes. It’s a particularly good spot for those travelling with kids: you’ll find buskers, pony rides, baby animal farm, bungy trampolines and face painters on the so-called ‘Family Lane’ of Carrara Markets."

"Queensland’s largest permanent market, Carrara Markets is packed with more than 400 indoor and outdoor stalls spanning hectares to shop. A treasure trove with new and second-hand goods, fashion, food, pots, plants, homewares, art, books, toys, collectables and fresh local produce, this place has it all. When you need a break from all that shopping, hit the cafés for big breakfasts, designer donuts and a caffeine fix."

"You can spend a whole day at Carrara markets with your friends or family. There are so many things to look at and to discover, a lot of fresh food and you can find almost anything you want here."

"Holidaying on the Gold Coast is not just about the beaches, theme parks and scenic tours. You’ll be surprised to know that this beautiful city features a number of amazing shopping centres. Therefore, it would be practically impossible for you to miss out exploring this shopper’s paradise."

"Pacific Fair is a large shopping center located at Broad beach Waters. It opened in 1977 on a swamp with 96 specialty stores and has expanded over the years to include over 400 specialty stores. It was Queensland’s largest regional shopping center until 2006."

"More than ‘just a market’, the Village Markets describe themselves as collaborative community of budding businesses, sustainable shoppers, culture seekers and creative souls. The brainchild of former marketing mavens Marissa Bowden and Sarah Schoeller, the pair sought to design a cultural community event that fosters local talent and connects like-minded creatives across all forms. Here you’ll find a curated line-up of carefully crafted homewares, unique pieces of art, clothing and accessories from local designers, live music, and gourmet bites."

"Talented local creatives come together on the first and third Sunday of every month to sell vintage and original designer fashion, art, homewares and handcrafted furniture at The Village Markets. Food trucks and great live music add yet more reasons to visit."

"The Gallery at HOTA - Home Of The Arts (formerly The Arts Centre) is one of Australia’s most prominent public regional galleries. Each year, the Gallery presents a diverse and dynamic program of exhibitions and events, including local, national and international exhibitions that are generated by the Gallery or displayed as part of a touring schedule. The Gallery also houses the renowned City Collection of contemporary and historical artworks documenting the character of the Gold Coast as well as the development of Australian art practice."

"As a relatively small city when compared with its global reputation, the Gold Coast is rather lacking in pure cultural experiences such as museums, exhibitions and art galleries, all of which typically make for great things to do on rainy days. Your best bet on the Gold Coast, if you're after a dose of culture, is the Gold Coast Arts Centre and the small yet modern Art Gallery. Located on Bundall Road in Southport along the banks of the Nerang River, the Gold Coast Arts Centre is an easily identifiable building with a unique design."

"Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre is a medium-sized shopping centre located in Surfers Paradise which boasts a number of fashion and accessory stores. Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre also has a number of cafes and..."

"Featuring a Coles Supermarket, enjoy convenience shopping with a blend of boutique shopping, exciting restaurants, relaxation and entertainment, in the heart of Surfers Paradise."

"New kid on the block Cornerstone Stores is already a local institution. Architecturally designed, this contemporary-style precinct is home to a number of carefully curated boutiques stocking all kinds of goods, from womenswear to interiors, beauty products and even plants. Find sustainably sourced lifestyle items at Prae Store, artisanal fashion at Kind Curations, luscious greenery and décor at The Borrowed Nursery and the most adorable kidswear designs at Little Loves."

"Burleigh Farmers Market is a mecca when it comes to sourcing farm-fresh food in a buzzing beachside atmosphere. The community of local foodies start early at 7am at the barista followed by breakfast from one of the internationally-inspired food trucks. Afterwards, take a wander through the stalls for fresh fruit and in-season vegetables, plus a pick of preserves, local honey, home-honed beauty products, flowers and hand made homewares."

"Over 100 specialty stores offering choices in gifts, homewares, fashion plus the added convenience of a Woolworths supermarket. There is also a range of cosmopolitan restaurants and cafes for every day or night of the week. The Oasis Shopping Centre also offers a host of handy services including Australia Post, Commonwealth Bank, a dry cleaner plus several hair, health and beauty salons."

"DJ Smith Memorial Park in Canungra has lots to offer kids ready for adventure play in a natural setting. This awesome Canungra playground is set back from the main road on Kidston Street. If you know Canungra well, you'll find it opposite The Outpost Cafe, and..."

"One of the Gold Coast’s most stylish lounge bars, Stingray in Surfers Paradise delivers a vibrant vibe with plenty of cheek. Located in the QT Hotel on Staghorn Avenue, this trendy venue mixes industr..."

"South East Queensland’s second location for the breakthrough dessert bar and the ultimate venue to treat yo’ self, Cowch certainly knows what they’re talking about when it comes to ice cream. To construct your creamy masterpiece, you’ll need to choose one, two or three scoops (from flavours such as crunchy peanut butter and caramelised condensed milk) and then pick one (or as many as you like) of their tasty toppings. Who says you can’t put a price on happiness?"

"Double down on the decadence at Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar in Broadbeach. This vibrant venue features bright pops of neon, comfy banquette seating where you can relax with a whole posse of friends and a menu to make your mouth water. Dessert pizzas and sundae bowls can be customised to your taste and the cheese board is an excellent option if you’re not such a sweet tooth."

"Cowch Dessert Bar in Pacific Fair is an absolute must for those with a sweet tooth. With its visually unique interior and sickeningly-sweet menu, you’ll be coming back for more at Cowch. Try out local favourites such as the toasted waffle sandwich, cheat day pancakes or fruit tingle crepes."

"If you want to enjoy the breathtaking views of the iconic Surfers Paradise Beach while you dine in, this is an excellent restaurant that you should visit. In this multi-level restaurant, you will find a bar and bistro on its first floor and its fine dining restaurant on the next. Moreover, this is an ideal venue for you if you plan on organizing corporate events, social functions, and other special events."

"From late-September/early-October, Bobs Beer (Best of Beer, get it?) will open a fully operational brewery, brewhouse and restaurant, metres from the beach. On tap will be four of their own core beers, along with four seasonal and limited release beers, plus eight guest beers, chosen from the best that Australia and New Zealand have to offer. Surfers Paradise has a bit of everything – soon it’ll have a brewery on the beach to add to its repertoire."

"BOBs Beer brings the best craft beers from Australia and New Zealand to one location, making it the perfect spot for sampling. It is Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery and is the perfect pitstop for a relaxing beer and bite to eat. Whether visitors are flying solo post-surf, hanging with the locals or just looking for a chilled out afternoon, they drop into BOBs Beer and soak up the sunny GC vibes."

"Another newcomer on the hospitality scene, BOBs beer is like no other brewery you’ve ever seen. Just metres from the beach, this venue doesn’t provide your average brewery menu, but instead offers a fine dining style menu utilising fresh seasonal produce with each meal designed to complement their plentiful list of delicious beers. That concludes our list of noteworthy restaurants on the GC!"

"Located between Orchid Avenue and Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Black Coffee Lyrics started out as a coffee shop with a fair share of organic food options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. From there they’ve diversified and expanded into an all-encompassing dining experience, with beer, cocktails and a decent wine list. Their exposed window shutters, wooden ledges dressed in flower pots, and white curly wrought-iron table setting (think grandma’s patio) create a funky vintage chic vibe."