Take a piece of Queensland home

There’s something to be said for the brick and mortar shopping experience: the conversations with locals, the unique artisans you discover, and the tactile moment of holding something in your hands. Here in Queensland, after a day spent immersed in natural wonder, we don’t blame you for wanting to pick up a physical reminder of the trip.

Our culinary, arts and music scenes are thriving, but when you throw in the retail offerings, our cities really turn it up a notch.

Wander beyond the shopping malls, and Brisbane reveals historic, tiled arcades tucked away between towering sky-high buildings. Explore a little more and discover vine-covered boutiques home to labels both born and bred in Brisbane, or fresh from the streets of Paris.

Longing for the sea breeze, or rainforest-filtered fresh air? Head further north into Tropical North Queensland and discover Indigenous-run businesses selling the art that connects them—and now you—to the culture they’ve been part of millions of years. Why bring a t-shirt home, when you can bring something that special with you?

Towel in hand, head straight from the beaches lining the Gold Coast shores and into indie boutiques selling vintage wares, local photography capturing our breathtaking scenery, and many more timeless reminders of your visit.

Craving a taste of our fresh, farm-to-table produce? Spend a day wandering through market stalls selling ripe fruit, veggies and smallgoods, waiting for you to take your first bite in Southern Queensland Country and beyond.

Now the only question is, which spot will you get lost in first?