Shopping

Women and men alike love to shop and no holiday is complete without a little retail therapy, even if it’s only just for a few souvenirs.

Queensland offers a vast range of shopping options including some of Australia’s largest shopping precincts, outdoor markets and designer outlet centres. You can pick up everything from top international labels to Australian brands and local up-and-coming designs.

There are alfresco beachside markets, riverside markets, night and day markets, offering everything from arts and crafts to market treats and unique Australian trinkets.

Queensland’s domestic and international airports also offer a variety of shopping options, ideal for that last minute Australian souvenir. Typical Queensland purchases include board shorts and bikinis, quality sporting goods, XXXX beer or coastal and rainforest indigenous artifacts and handicrafts.

While you are in Australia you are covered by Australia's consumer protection laws, which require businesses to treat you fairly. All stores must obey these laws. Australia also has specific consumer protection measures for the tourism industry, including legislation that provides compensation to travellers if for example, their travel agent was to go out of business. Please visit the Office of Fair Trading for more information www.consumer.qld.gov.au.