If your ideal holiday entails enjoying shopping and sightseeing in equal measure, then Brisbane is perfect. For those shopaholics out there, here are the best spots to shop in the city.
Queen Street Mall
Covering a large area, this pedestrian mall is home to over 700 shops and stores offering local and international brands. Only around a five-minute drive from Oaks Brisbane Woolloongabba Suites, Queen Street Mall has four department centres including Wintergarden, small boutiques, heritage-listed arcades, designer fashion and more.
James Street
Fashionistas looking for places to shop can also head to James Street in the Fortitude Valley area. In Brisbane, hotels can be found within easy reach of this locale known as a high-end shopping district with tree-lined areas featuring independent boutiques, speciality stores and Australian fashion labels.
Oxford Street
In the suburb of Bulimba is Oxford Street offering a laidback place to enjoy some shopping. Set amidst a charming village-like feel, this area is home to a fascinating mix of stores offering everything from fashion and homeware to vintage items. There are restaurants and cafes too as well as a lovely park to unwind in.
The Collective Markets
Shopping in Brisbane would not be complete without visiting The Collective Markets in the city centre. Held at South Bank from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon each week, these markets offer plenty of diverse items to take your fancy be it handmade jewellery, vintage fashion, home décor, art, antiques or even yummy food.