Shopping in Queensland
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Blonde Venus
One of the top boutiques in Brisbane, Blonde Venus has been around for 20-plus years, stocking a well-curated selection of both indie- and couture labels. Other great boutiques line this street.
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Station Store
You can smell the oiled leather in the Station Store , which sells stockman's gear, saddles, riding boots and Aussie bush hats and clothing. At the back is the rustic Changing Station Cafe, and the Australian Bush Picture Show (adult/child $7.50/3.50), where you can watch a classic film.
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TCB on Brunswick
An arcade of chic boutiques between the Brunswick St and Chinatown malls, TCB is the place to find too-cool-for-school streetwear, shoes and sunglasses. Occasionally you’ll find displays of emerging fashion designed by university students.
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Tribal Galleries
There are Indigenous artefacts aplenty here, including didgeridoos that the staff claim have been hollowed the proper way – by termites. Works come with a certificate of authenticity and the money goes straight back to the artist.
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City Place Disposals
City Place Disposals is the place to visit for affordable camping and outdoor gear. They stock a full range of tents, packs and everything else you'll need if you're 'going bush'. A good place to buy that Drizabone coat.
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Jan Power’s Farmers Market
Fancy some purple carrots or blue bananas? This market, with more than 100 stalls, has some of the most unusual produce available. Also great for regular coloured flowers, cheeses, coffees and fish.
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Emporium
This retail centre has more than 35 boutique shops and eateries. Check out Coaldrake’s, a well-stocked family-owned bookshop with an espresso bar, or grab a Turkish pizza at Mecca Bah.
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Port Douglas Markets
There’s a bunch of handmade items and local produce for sale at the groovy Port Douglas Markets, at the bottom of Macrossan St. as well as 20-minute massages.
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Original Kuranda Rainforest Markets
Kuranda’s markets are throbbing by midday, and the Original Kuranda Rainforest Markets has incense sticks burning in the ground and an authentic vibe.
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Arilla Paper
Arilla Paper is an indigenous women’s cooperative that sells beautiful handcrafted paper made from native plants and grasses. It’s great for gifts!
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(M)art & Gallery Artisan
A creative wonderland of one-off and obscure pieces made by Queensland and other Australian designers. Choose from designer jewellery, accessories and ceramics.
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Sinerji
A generation from Hastings St, this shop sells locally designed women's and men's wear, using fabrics made from natural, organic materials. It's fair trade and fairly priced.
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Mud Markets
If your supply of 'Cairns Australia' T-shirts is running low, or you're in need of a $15 massage.
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Croc Tent
The Croc Tent, across the road from Lockerbie Homestead, sells souvenirs and provides an unofficial tourist information service.
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Green House
An environmental shop selling candles, resin jewellery and change-your-life books, and providing information about Cairns Frog Hospital.
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Valley Markets
Hang with the hungover locals at these very cool, and often packed, markets. Perfect for secondhand clothes, books, CDs and jewellery.
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West Endgreen Flea Markets
A delightfully hippy market where organic foods, gourmet stalls, herbs and flowers jostle for space with bric-a-brac and buskers.
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Green Flea Markets
A delightfully hippy market where organic foods, gourmet stalls, herbs and flowers jostle for space with bric-a-brac and buskers.
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Foodworks
This is a Foodworks convenience store, but it’s worth bringing grocery supplies from the mainland.
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Rainforest Village
You can get fuel and supplies at Rainforest Village, 16km from the ferry on Cape Tribulation Rd.
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New Kuranda Markets
The New Kuranda Markets is one of Kuranda's markets, which are throbbing by midday.
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Globe Trekker
Excellent selection of outdoor gear, including tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, and camping equipment.
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