The ideal buys from Gold Coast include designerwear products by international
and local designers, opals and other precious and semi-precious stones,
souvenirs from the various markets.
For an avid shopper Gold Coast is like heaven on earth. It offers style, quality
and choice all at a competitive price. There are shopping centres, boutiques,
themed villages, factory outlets and the Cavill Avenue Mall - everything that a
shopping freak desires. The Pacific Fair complex on Broadbeach is unsurpassed
in designer clothing and souvenirs while the Paradise Centre at Surfers
Paradise houses over 120 food, fashion and speciality stores. Other popular
shopping areas are Australia Fair and Robina Town.
Gold Coast is also renowned for its markets, ideal for good bargains. Every
weekend Carrara houses the original market. The other regular features are :