Must-see shopping in Queensland

  • Finders Keepers

    Brisbane

    A cool, biannual market with live music, street food and over 200 stalls showcasing the wares of independent Australian designers, artists and…

  • Rusty's Markets

    Cairns

    No weekend in Cairns is complete without a visit to this busy, vibrant multicultural market. Weave (and taste) your way through piles of seasonal tropical…

  • James St footpath

    James Street

    Fortitude Valley

    Channelling West LA with its low-slung architecture, lush streetscape and sports cars, this is the Valley's most glamorous strip. The addition of the…

  • Angelos Fresh Pasta sign

    Angelo's Fresh Pasta

    Fortitude Valley

    Kneading the good stuff since 1968, northern Italian Angelo peddles perfect pasta from a red shed in a backstreet car park. You'll find both fresh and dry…

  • Camilla boutique exterior

    Camilla

    Fortitude Valley

    Fans of Camilla's statement-making silk kaftans include Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey. And while the label may be Bondi based, its wildly patterned, resort…

  • New Farm Confectionary interior

    New Farm Confectionery

    Brisbane

    For a locavore sugar rush, hit this lauded confectioner. From the macadamia brittle and raspberry marshmallow to the ruby chocolate bars, all of the…

  • Libertine

    Fortitude Valley

    While you won't stumble across any celeb-endorsed eau de toilettes at Libertine, you will discover some of the world's most coveted and hard-to-find…

  • Woolloongabba Antique Centre

    Brisbane

    Brisbane's biggest antiques centre is a veritable sea of memories and design inspiration. Scour its 60-plus stalls for original and upcycled furniture …

  • Noosa Chocolate Factory

    Brisbane

    Don't delude yourself: the small-batch, artisanal chocolates from this Sunshine Coast Willy Wonka will override any self-control. Best sellers include…

  • Maiocchi

    Brisbane

    Home-grown Maiocchi is well known for its fun, vintage-inspired frocks. Brighten your wardrobe with custom prints, '50s silhouettes and the odd Japanese…

  • Kunara Organic Marketplace

    Sunshine Coast

    This sprawling temple to all things organic and sustainable offers fresh fruit and vegetables, beauty products, natural-fibre clothing and holistic health…

  • Phoebe Paradise

    Fortitude Valley

    Indie boutique Phoebe Paradise prides itself on selling 'fashion for ratbags'. At the helm is local artist-designer-musician Phoebe Sheehy, whose bold…

  • Double Double

    Brisbane

    An inconspicuous lift takes the style council up to Double Double, quite possibly Brisbane's edgiest unisex fashion boutique. Its edits of youthful,…

  • Jet Black Cat Music

    Brisbane

    Serious music fans know all about Shannon Logan and her little West End record shop. She's usually behind the piano-cum-counter, chatting with a loyal fan…

  • Kent's Saddlery

    Brisbane & Around

    Family-run Kent's is well known for its high-quality leather goods, handcrafted on site. Even if you don't have a horse for their handsome saddles, you'll…

  • Jess Blak

    Fortitude Valley

    On tiny Winn Lane, young, talented jewellery designer Jess Blak sells her richly textured, minimalist pieces. There's a raw, almost geological quality to…

  • Folio Books

    Brisbane

    Bibliophiles flock to Folio for an eclectic, sophisticated collection of titles covering everything from Canberra politics and Queensland modernism, to…

  • Honey House

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    A Kuranda institution since 1959, this heavenly honey shop is worth a look, whether or not you have a sweet tooth. Kids will marvel at the glass-enclosed…

  • Winn Lane

    Winn Lane

    Fortitude Valley

    Duck behind Ann St (off Winn St) and discover this pocket-sized cul-de-sac of indie cool. A handful of offerings includes Phoebe Paradise, stamping ground…

  • Jan Powers Market entrance

    Brisbane City Markets

    Brisbane

    Central Brisbane lives out its bucolic village fantasies when local growers and artisans descend on Reddacliff Pl to sell their prized goods. Fill your…

  • Green Tangerine sign

    Green Tangerine

    Brisbane

    A lifesaver for those who have it all, Green Tangerine stocks a sharp, eclectic mix of mostly Australian design objects. Cast your eye across neatly…

  • Queen Street Mall

    Queen Street Mall

    Brisbane

    Spanning two city blocks, this busy pedestrian strip is home to major department stores, shopping arcades and malls, big-name fashion chains and…

  • Swop Clothing Exchange

    Brisbane

    Sustainably minded Swop sells (and buys) high-quality threads, accessories and footwear from the '60s to today. Flick through colour-coded racks for fun…

  • Stanthorpe Cheese

    Brisbane & Around

    What’s wine without cheese? The Granite Belt’s leading cheesemaker makes 11 cows' milk cheeses (all available for sampling), including double and triple…

  • Thomas Surfboards

    Noosa

    Behind glass panels, Thomas makes Noosa's finest surfboards, both ready-to-ride and custom made. It also stocks its own fashion label, alongside niche…

  • Standard Market Company Fruit & Deli

    Fortitude Valley

    Part of the James St Market precinct, this upscale provedore draws locals with its sophisticated fridge and pantry fare. While the fresh produce is…

  • Witches Chase Cheese Company

    Gold Coast

    For over a decade, the Witches Chase has been producing small-batch cheese, yoghurt and ice cream from hyper-local 'animal-centred' dairies with pasture…

  • Artisan

    Fortitude Valley

    True to its name, this contemporary Bowen Hills gallery-shop celebrates the work of independent, mostly local creatives. Prices are reasonable, with…

  • Noosa Longboards

    Noosa

    Established in 1994, this iconic brand was one of the first to sell traditional-style longboards at the beginning of the longboard renaissance in Oz. Two…

  • Grand Central

    Brisbane & Around

    Revamped and expanded, Grand Central is the largest shopping centre in the Darling Downs, with a style more akin to a capital city than a regional town…

  • Noosa Farmers Market

    Noosa

    Whet your appetite at this wonderful weekly ode to all things fresh and artisanal. Bag organic veggies, aromatic herbs, local seafood, meats and olives,…

  • Pacific Fair

    Gold Coast

    As far as shopping malls go, this Gold Coast institution is one of the most satisfying. A sprawling mini-city, it has an elegant design that makes the…

  • Kenilworth Dairies

    Sunshine Coast

    Worth a stop for food lovers, Kenilworth Dairies is garnering quite a reputation for its high-quality, handcrafted cheeses and yoghurt. The former…

  • Commercial Road Antiques

    Brisbane

    Whether you're on the prowl for a Victorian dresser, a mid-century armchair or a '60s beatnik frock, chances are you'll find it in this warren of eclectic…

  • Mt Stirling Olives

    Brisbane & Around

    From the 3500-plus olive trees on their estate, Jim Miller and wife Vivienne Quinn produce velvety, cold-pressed olive oil used by many of the region's…

  • Where the Wild Things Are

    Brisbane

    Little sister to Avid Reader next door, Where the Wild Things Are stocks a whimsical collection of books for toddlers, older kids and teens. The bookshop…

  • Davies Park Market

    Brisbane

    Shaded by huge Moreton Bay fig trees, this popular, atmospheric market heaves with fresh produce, not to mention a gut-rumbling booty of multicultural…

  • Empire Revival

    Brisbane

    Built in 1929, this heritage-listed Paddington theatre is now a sprawling antiques emporium. Dive in for all manner of nostalgia, from flouncy English…

  • Berkelouw Books

    Sunshine Coast

    Berkelouw is a bibliophile's dream, packed with fascinating new, secondhand and rare books spanning a dizzying number of genres, including politics,…

  • Heavenly Chocolate

    Brisbane & Around

    You'll find no shortage of cocoa treats at this cute little outfit, complete with farm animals, tranquil garden seating and three overnight cottages…