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Gold Coast


As far as shopping malls go, this Gold Coast institution is one of the most satisfying. A sprawling mini-city, it has an elegant design that makes the most of the climate, with a series of large ovoid buildings open to the sky, lots of water features and some great places to eat.

It has all the big department stores, including a Uniqlo, as well as surf stores and some extraordinary luxury retailers.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Gold Coast attractions

1. 19 Karen

0.44 MILES

A contemporary art space in a small back-street converted warehouse, 19 Karen has group shows and exhibits emerging local talent and international artists…

2. Miami Marketta

1.97 MILES

A hawker-style street market in a previously abandoned warehouse strewn with fairy lights, this lively space has food, fashion, art and live music. Work…

3. SkyPoint

2.07 MILES

For an eagle-eye view of the coast and hinterland, zip up to this 230m-high observation deck near the top of Q1; at 322m, it's the world's tallest…

5. Infinity

2.55 MILES

Lose the kids for an hour (literally) in this walk-through maze, cunningly disguised with elaborate audiovisual displays.

6. Budds Beach

2.9 MILES

Budds Beach is the narrow, riverside beach on Surfers Paradise's Nerang River. It's great for kids and beginner stand-up paddleboarders.

7. Village Markets

3.72 MILES

This long-running market highlights local designers, makers and collectors, with fashion and lifestyle stalls, lots of live music and a strong local…

8. Main Beach Pavilion

4.24 MILES

The lovely but somewhat shabby Spanish Mission–style Pavilion (1934) is a remnant from pre-boom days. Inside there's a cafe, toilets and changing rooms,…