Stores, Malls or Markets in Gold Coast

This is the stylish "Cult" shop next door to Billabong and, on the other side is Rip Curl so, it matters little what you want in surfwear, if you head for the back of Burleigh you're sure to find something to please you.

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At the back of Burleigh Heads there's a bunch of large surf shops, one of which is the world famous Billabong which my eldest son just happens to work for at the time of writing.
There's a group of shops taking up a few blocks and this just happens to be Billabong's second biggest outlet (after their seconds shop).

What to buy: Clothing is the main thing here though they also have associated surfing gear like boards, hand paddles etc.

What to pay: Like name brands everywhere they tend to be less cheap than you can find in discount stores but, hey, you want to be up with the style don't you?

Lots of shopping malls in Surfers have discount vouchers at the info desks for tourists, you just need to show some ID to get the vouchers.

Places such as Pacific Fair, Australia Fair, Chevron Renaissance and Centro Surfers Paradise all have discount vouchers available.

Another good site to go to is http://www.pointout.com.au/

You fill in your address details and they sent me out a booklet FULL of vouchers!! Things such as a free shaker if you visit Draculas, a free picture if you visit Old Time Photos, $2 off King Tutts Putt Putt, a free t-shirt if you ride the Vomatron, $2 off Infinity admission, discounts on meals, the list goes on…

I love free stuff!!

http://www.gcapartments.com.au/FB_main/shopping.php

This has many Gold Coast shopping malls and markets, their addresses, a bit of about what they sell and their opening hours, plus links to their actual websites.

A really handy little website if you are a shopaholic like me!! :)

Marina Mirage just north of Surfers on the Southport Spit, is a great place to go to spend an afternoon checking out all the flash tourist shops :o) Also they have alfresco dining and entertainment on the weekend. This is definately a must to visit.

Nike, Esprit, Mambo, Fila, Calvin Klein, Levis, etc..

What to buy: Get cheap beach wear here!! Actually get cheap branded stuff here!!

What NOT to buy : Souveniers. It's very expensive to buy souveniers here. Get them at Pacific Fair or Goldcoast shopping centres.

What to pay: hhmm... it depends.... I spent abt A$200 here... Got a great deal at Nike boutique... Bought a pair of running shoes at A$50 only (costs more than S$100 in Singapore)....

Central Park Plaza has the second's and outlet stores for top surf name brands like Billabong, Quicksilver, Element, Roxy, Kuta Lines, Voodoo Dolls and other not so well known brands in mens and womans swimwear and clothing. There is also a discount sunglasses shop, with old lines of top brand sunglasses at discounted prices.

Trade Secret is an outlet store in Southport, which sells some great brand name surf wear (Mambo & Echo to name a few), ladies, mens and kids clothes, lingerie & manchester at heavily discounted prices.

This is where all the locals go to buy there discounted brand name clothes. Trust me, once you go there you'll never want to pay full price again!!

Open 7 Days:
Trading Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed: 9 - 5.30pm
Thursday: 9 - 8pm
Friday: 9 - 5.30pm
Saturday: 8.30 - 5pm
Sunday: 10.30 - 4pm

What to buy: Most surfwear is half price!