Ultimate guide: Christmas week shopping on the Gold Coast
Still on the hunt for Christmas gifts? Here’s your ultimate guide to when the shops and markets are open, and where you can buy locally made gifts.
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The scene is set for Robina Pavilion’s first community Christmas Markets this weekend – packed full of locally made gifts.
Robina Pavilion general manager Damien Stephen said he was excited to host more than 20 Gold Coast retailers despite the unpredictable weather.
“It’s a fantastic way to get in the Christmas spirit and we are excited to spread some Christmas cheer,” he said.
“I have a good feeling we are going to have decent weather, but if the rain comes we are prepared and we will still go ahead with the festivities.”
Handmade jewellery, boutique candles, one-off wares, gourmet foods and florals will be on sale from 6am to 12pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Markeri Food Centre Community Christmas Market will also come alight on Saturday from 4pm with festive food, live entertainment, face painting, jumping castles, market trade stalls and dance lessons with Dancing with the Star instructor Csaba Szirmai.
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Festive cuisine from Project Tokyo, Lucky Bao, and Woodfire Pizza will also be available.
Organiser Jenny Yuen, who also owns Yuen’s Fresh Market, said she decided to rally everyone together in the centre to finish 2020 “with a bang after a horrendous year”.
Other festive havens to check out include the Broadwater Parklands’ Christmas Markets GC on Sunday, December 20 and the Christmas edition of Palm Beach Farmers’ Market at Currumbin High from 6am on Thursday, December 24.
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Corinne Russell, who owns artisan store Heartfill, encourages Gold Coasters to spend sustainably.
“We’d love for people to be more mindful with what they’re buying this Christmas by shopping within their postcode and looking after the community and economy,” Ms Russell says.
“2020 has been a year where people have realised what’s most important and banding together as a community is what gets us through tough times.”
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The Burleigh Heads shop stocks a range of quality, sustainable products, including handmade ceramics, vases, coffee mugs and platter sets.
Around the corner, The Damn Good Store is another hub for ethical Christmas gifts with an eclectic range of locally made homewares, jewellery, self-care products, and food and drink.
“We’re all about doing good in our hood and we’re here to help Gold Coast locals do the same,” owner Sarah Miller said.
“Our plan is to challenge how people shop and encourage them to keep their hard-earned dollars in the local economy and support other locals.
“We want to educate consumers to be more conscious of how they shop, to think carefully about every purchase and how they can have a positive impact on our small communities and local economies.”
Heartfill
1/29 Lemana Lane, Burleigh Heads.
Retail store Heartfill is the passion project of teacher-turned-sustainable living advocate Corinne Russel, who believes in filling your heart, not the land. She’s a big supporter of local talent.
The Damn Good Store
Sunbeau Court – Shop 2A/1740 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads.
The Gold Coast is becoming an incubator for world-class creatives and the newly opened Damn Good Store is here to show them off. Stocking cute wares by artists and makers across the city, festive foragers can snap up homewares, art, food, apparel and gifts.
Greenfolk Botany Shop
5/2 West St, Burleigh Heads.
Indoor plants are the real heroes of 2020 and are the perfect gift this Christmas. The foliage-filled Greenfolk also sells ceramics, local artwork and hanging baskets.
Drift Trading Co
Unit 10a, 44a Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Waters.
Husband-and-wife team Lou and Paul are the brains behind this boutique candle company. Their hand-poured artisan soy candles are produced in small batches to ensure each has a strong fragrance throw from the first burn to the last.
Isabelle Quinn Studio
Unit 1 3 Karen Ave, Mermaid Beach.
Looking for the perfect party piece? Designer Isabelle Quinn works out of her Mermaid Beach studio and has a focus on sustainability and zero-waste.
IF YOU ARE HEADING TO COAST SHOPPING MALLS, HERE’S WHEN THEY ARE OPEN.
ROBINA TOWN CENTRE
Location: Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina.
Hours
Saturday, December 19: 9am – 6pm.
Sunday, December 20: 9am – 6pm.
Monday, 21 December 9.00am – 9.00pm
Tuesday, December 22 9am – 9pm
Wednesday, December 23: 9am – midnight.
Thursday, December 24: 9am – 5.30pm.
Friday, CHRISTMAS DAY: Closed.
PACIFIC FAIR
Location: Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach.
Hours
Saturday, December 19: 9am – 7pm.
Sunday, December 20: 9am – 6pm.
Monday, December 21: 9am – 9pm.
Tuesday, December 22: 9am – 9pm.
Wednesday, December 23: 9am – midnight.
Thursday, December 24: 9am – 6pm.
Friday, CHRISTMAS DAY: Closed.
AUSTRALIA FAIR
Location: 42 Marine Parade, Southport.
Hours
Saturday, December 19: Speciality stores: 9am – 5.30pm.
Coles: 7am – midnight.
Woolworths: 7am – 10pm.
Kmart: 7am – midnight.
Sunday, December 20:
Speciality stores: 9am – 5.30pm.
Coles: 7am – midnight.
Woolworths: 7am – 9pm.
Kmart: 7am – midnight.
Monday, December 21:
Speciality stores: 9am – 5.30pm.
Coles: 6am – midnight.
Woolworths: 6am – 10pm.
Kmart: 7am – midnight.
Tuesday, December 22:
Speciality stores: 9am – 5.30pm.
Coles: 6am – midnight.
Woolworths: 6am – 10pm.
Kmart: 7am – midnight.
Wednesday, December 23: Speciality stores: 9am – 9pm.
Supermarkets: 6am – midnight.
Kmart: 7am – midnight.
Thursday, December 24: Speciality stores: 9am – 5.30pm.
Supermarkets: 6am – 6pm.
Kmart: 7am – 6.00pm
Friday, CHRISTMAS DAY: Closed.
HARBOUR TOWN PREMIUM OUTLETS
Location: 147-189 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters.
Hours
Saturday, December 19: 9am – 5.30pm.
Sunday, December 20: 9am – 5pm.
Monday, December 21: 9am – 7pm.
Tuesday, December 22: 9am – 7pm.
Wednesday, December 23: 9am – 7pm.
Thursday, December 24: 9am – 6pm.
Friday, CHRISTMAS DAY: Closed.
STOCKLAND BURLEIGH HEADS
Location: 149 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads.
Hours
Saturday, December 19: 9am – 6pm.
Sunday, December 20: 10am – 4pm.
Monday, December 21: 9am – 9pm.
Tuesday, December 22: 9am – 9pm.
Wednesday, December 23: 9am – 9pm.
Thursday, December 24: 9am – 6pm.
Friday, CHRISTMAS DAY: Closed.
Originally published as Ultimate guide: Christmas week shopping on the Gold Coast
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