Brisbane, Queensland, is famous for its laid back culture, beautiful beaches and as the place hosting the 2032 Olympic Games. Not only is it a great place to visit, it’s also the perfect spot for some bargain shopping.
So, what are the best places for cheap bargain shopping in Brisbane, Australia?
Queen Street Mall
Queen Street Mall is the main pedestrian shopping strip in Brisbane. This Brisbane shopping mall extends from George to Edward Street and is a popular place with locals and tourists. There are over 500 retail stores and 6 major shopping centres in the mall to explore. Check out this shopping centre list.
- QueensPlaza
- Myer Centre
- Wintergarden
- Uptown
- MacArthur Central
- 170 Queen Street
The mall features a mix of luxury, international, Australian, and bargain brands, catering to all budgets. It has a relaxed vibe where no one’s in a big hurry. Its central location makes it easily accessible by foot or by public transport.
There are also many smaller shopping arcades in between the larger stores. Many are interconnected and as you walk out one exit, you may end up on another side street. But it’s part of the fun of shopping. You’ll never know what you’ll find!
Great dining and entertainment options are a feature in the mall. Consider a visit to Queen Street Mall as one of your day trips because you’ll be there for hours. A must visit if you only have limited time in Brisbane.
Open – 9am – 5pm Monday – Thursday & Saturday, 9am – 9pm Friday and 10am – 4pm Sunday.
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Paddington
If you are interested in retro, vintage and op shopping, then you must visit Paddington. It’s about 4.6 kms or 2.9 miles from Brisbane city.
Prices are a little more expensive than in Queen Street Mall, but you can certainly find bargains if you hunt around in the local op shops.
The major shopping street in Paddington is Latrobe Terrace and most stores are locally owned and boutique in style. You’ll definitely find those one of a kind and unique items while browsing.
DFO Brisbane
DFO Brisbane is the go to destination for cheap outlet shopping. The Direct Factory Outlets (DFO) is a popular shopping centre in Australia similar to most outlet shopping you’ll find anywhere in the world.
DFO Brisbane is in Skygate 4.6 kms or 3 miles from Brisbane Airport. It’s the ideal place to be entertained for a few hours in between a flight layover.
The prices are up to 70% off Recommended Retail Price (RRP) and most of your favourite affordable brands are here.
With over 150 retail stores offering enormous discounts, you’ll be buying up big. If you are coming from the airport, there are lockers available to store your luggage while you shop. You may end up buying more bags to take your shopping home as the prices are so cheap!
I picked up some GUESS luggage and handbags that I didn’t even know I needed at amazing prices.
Put this shopping mall on your must see list if near the airport or have a bit more time in Brisbane.
Open – 10am – 6pm 7 days a week.
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Westfield Chermside
This shopping mall is about 10 kms or 6 miles from Brisbane city and has all the international brands that you know and love. With over 515 stores, you could easily spend a few hours here and still not see everything.
Open – Monday to Wednesday & Friday 9am – 5.30pm, Thursday 9am – 9pm, Saturday 9am -5pm and Sunday 10am – 5pm.
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Linda is an Amazon author, writer and travel blogger. Her website The Smart Travelista offers travel resources and tips via her blog, books, videos and more.
