Queen Street Mall

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Queen Street Mall

Brisbane


Spanning two city blocks, this busy pedestrian strip is home to major department stores, shopping arcades and malls, big-name fashion chains and obligatory touristy trash. Directly beneath it is the Queen St Bus Station, one of two major local bus terminals in the CBD.


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