Shopping & Nightlife

Shopping

Shop till you drop at the numerous malls, boutiques, shops and markets on the Gold Coast.

Surfers Paradise is the only place in Queensland, and one of the very few in Australia, where you can enjoy late night shopping every day. Many of the shops stay open until 9pm or later.

Circle on Cavill (www.circleoncavillretail.com)

Visit this stylish new development with modern apartments and an open-air piazza with trendy shops, cafes and bars. Fashionistas will be thrilled to find stylish labels such as Bettina Liano and Zimmermann.

Chevron Renaissance (www.chevronrenaissancecentre.com)

Chevron Renaissance is a chic development with stylish shops and cafes. It features open-air boulevards, a water fountain, lush landscaping and tree-lined walkways, making for a pleasant and laidback shopping experience.

Harbour Town (www.harbourtown.com.au/goldcoast)

Pick up good bargains at the factory outlet stores and warehouses at Harbour Town. You’ll find popular brands including Nike, DKNY and Calvin Klein.

Pacific Fair (www.pacificfair.com.au)

Check out the hundreds of shops at Pacific Fair, one of Queensland’s largest malls. You’ll find everything from specialty shops to large department stores.

Marina Mirage (www.marinamirage.com.au)

Located by the waterfront overlooking the Gold Coast Broadwater, Marina Mirage features upmarket shops and restaurants. It features chic fashion boutiques and specialty stores.

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

Visit the night markets set up along the Esplanade between Hanlan Street and Elkhorn Avenue. Held every Wednesday and Friday from 5.30pm to 10pm, it features a colourful variety of arts, crafts and souvenirs.

Nightlife

The Gold Coast boasts a lively nightlife scene, with numerous bars and clubs.

Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is home to trendy hangouts such as Melba’s on the Park (www.melbas.net.au). A place to see and be seen, it features a hip cocktail bar, nightclub and restaurant.

Shooters Saloon Bar (www.shooters.net.au) is an all-time favourite, with big screen TV entertainment and live shows, while the funky Berlin Lounge (www.berlinlounge.com.au) offers great indie, dance, punk and live music.
Titanium Bar, located on the waterfront, is another hip and popular club in the heart of Surfers Paradise.

Broadbeach

Alto Cucina (www.altocucina.com.au) offers great Mediterranean food with platters and tapas, as well as a stylish bar that is popular for its cocktails, wines and music entertainment.

Platinum (www.platinumnightclub.com.au), located in Broadbeach Mall, is one of the Gold Coast’s premier nightclubs, which regularly brings in international and interstate artistes.

Quest Lounge Bar and Club (www.questloungebar.com.au) is one of the Gold Coast’s most popular nightclubs with brightly coloured walls, stylish furniture and an Egyptian themed lounge bar.

For something different, visit Conrad Jupiters (www.conrad.com.au/jupiters) and catch its spectacular live stage show, complete with colourful costumes, song, dance and daring stunts.

Dracula’s Cabaret Restaurant (www.draculas.com.au)
Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner at this darkly entertaining cabaret restaurant, which features a live swinging jazz troupe with weird puppets, death-defying magic and jet black comedy.

Others

Tedder Avenue, located along Main Beach, is one of the Gold Coast’s premier locations. It boasts chic boutiques, restaurants and bars. Popular hangouts include Chill on Tedder (www.chillontedder.com.au) and Capitol, a lounge bar with good cocktails and and funky house music.

Australian Outback Spectacular (www.outbackspectacular.com.au)
Get a taste of the rugged outback at this unique night attraction, complete with daring stunts, wild horses and stampeding cattle. Enjoy a 3-course dinner as you feast your eyes on the action.