Myer Center, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane

In the CBD, you'll want to check out Brisbane's awsome shopping! . For this, head to Queen Street Mall in the City.

The Mall is a short, open air walkway offering shopping and dining beneath the elements. Take your pick! Designer fashions, international and local chain stores and chic independent boutiques, along with book shops, shoe shops, jewellers and more.

This is the Mecca for shopaholics in Brissie. Like every other Oz city, there is 1 street devoted to this artform. The standard malls, restaurants, food courts, departmental stores and boutique shops are all cluttered here for the pleasure of your cash.

It isn't a bad street to stroll on...first, there are no traffic to contend with as it's a pedestrian pathway and second, it is a nice connection to get to the river front for most of the tourist sights.

And just in case you feel peckish, there are restaurants outlets in the MIDDLE of the street, serving upmarket dishes and pub chow.

During weekends, look out for performances on the stage in the heart of the Queen Street. You may also find a number of baskers as well.

Folks itching to send your cash away, look no further and if spending all those money on the shops does not satisfy you, there is always the Treasury Casino at the end of the walkpath for you to splurge even more away.

What to buy: How much do you have in your wallet/purse?

What to pay: How much do you have in your wallet/purse?

If you need groceries or other sundries, Cole's Central is a supermarket conveniently located inside Myer Centre. There also have another store a few blocks away inside QueensPlaza (also part of the overall Queen Street Mall complex).

Coles is actually a supermarket chain that is found all over Australia.

Queen Street Mall is a major shopping area located in the heart of downtown Brisbane. The street through the mall is not really a street anymore and is an open air promenade for pedestrians. There are all sorts of stores located there, such as high end shops like Louis Vuitton, and plenty of souvenir shops like Australia the Gift. There are also different places to eat, news stands, and also a visitor's centre where you can get travel brochures. Even if you don't want to or can't spend too much money, you can certainly walk around for a few hours and just hang out and just people watch, since there are always plenty of people around!

What to buy: What to buy? Brisbane souvenirs of course! I would actually recommend doing some of your Australia souvenir shopping in Brisbane as I found that the prices there were a little bit cheaper than in either Cairns or Sydney for some items (I specifically remember a tote bag that I saw in Brisbane that I wanted, and I regretted not getting it since the prices were higher elsewhere).

Maryon's is an amazing store with the best shoe collection in Australia. Great designer shoes and bags.

What to buy: Designer accessories: Chloe, Tods, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Christian Lacroix, Costume Nationale, many many more.

What to pay: From $200 - $3000. There is something for everyone.

Queen Street Mall is a shopping precinet in the city centre which has all the large department stores, arcades and speciality shops. You should be able to find whatever you want and if you are lucky enough to visit during sale time you will find some good bargains. The speciality clothing stores abound and carry the big name brands. Happy shopping.

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This centre is the largest in the southern hemisphere, as of a few years ago. It boats 6 levels of shopping, cinema and foodcourt facilities. There are more than 200 stores in the complex, including Target as well as Myer department stores. Best and Less, a budget clothing store is also in the centre. A smal Coles supermarket is on the ground floor.

There is a multitude of specialty stores of varying sizes - ABC Shop, Australian Geographic store, Canterbury, other Australian souvenir stores, many many clothing, shoes and accessories shops, jewellery, gifts, beauty etc.

The Myer Centre also offers free delivery service to inner city hotels.

What to buy: Almost anything you could ever look for.

What to pay: A little to a lot - depending on your budget and taste!

There are plenty of shops to choose from, and there are also smaller shopping mallsgoing off the main pedestrianised street.

Sometimes entertainment is laid on for the shoppers.

What to buy: anything and everything