Shopping Districts: Queen Street Mall offers major department stores and international brands. Fortitude Valley features independent boutiques, street art, and local designers. West End and Paddington have vintage shops, craft stores, and artisan retailers.
Markets: Brisbane Powerhouse Markets (Fortitude Valley) run weekends with produce, crafts, and fashion. Paddington Markets feature handmade goods and vintage items. South Bank Parklands has weekend craft markets.
Malls: Westfield Shopping Centre and The Lanes Brisbane offer premium shopping. David Jones and Myer are major department stores.
Australian Products: Look for Akubra hats, Driza-Bone jackets, Aboriginal art, opal jewelry, and boomerangs as authentic souvenirs. Most galleries and cultural centers stock quality local art.
Hours: Most shops open 9am-5pm weekdays, 9am-5pm weekends. Many restaurants and bars open until late. Some Sunday closures in suburbs.