The Gold Coast has several large shopping centres. Pacific Fair, located at Broadbeach is one of the major shopping centres on the Gold Coast with many major retail stores such as Myers, K mart, Target, and Coles. In addition there are over 260 specialty store retail outlets, banks, medical services, and a post office. There's a childen's play area to keep them amused, plenty of free parking, and you can easily get to and from Pacific Fair by taxi or bus.

Australia Fair located just 5 minutes north of Surfers Paradise is another major shopping centre. Australia Fair also offers a huge range of shopping with over 220 specialty stores and several large department stores.

Harbour Town - a huge brand name outlet centre where you can pick up goods from such names as Oroton, Nike, Valentino, and DKNY at up to 60% LESS than you would anywhere else! Harbour Town is easily accessed via taxi, bus or shuttle bus services.