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Sunshine Coast Shopping Centres 2026 Guide
Explore Sunshine Coast shopping centres, malls and markets in 2026. Find Sunshine Plaza, Kawana Shoppingworld, Eumundi Markets and coastal retail strips.
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Sunshine Coast Shopping Centres 2026, Overview
The Sunshine Coast's retail landscape reflects the region's split personality, the coastal tourist towns (Noosa, Mooloolaba, Caloundra) have curated lifestyle retail strips, while the urban centres (Maroochydore, Kawana, Nambour) anchor the major shopping centres serving residents. The Eumundi Markets are one of Australia's most famous and visited weekly markets, drawing day-trippers from Brisbane and Gold Coast alongside locals.
Sunshine Coast Major Shopping Centres
- Sunshine Plaza (Maroochydore), The Sunshine Coast's largest shopping centre and the Maroochydore CBD's retail anchor. Major expansion completed in recent years. David Jones, Target, Big W, 300+ specialty stores, cinema, extensive dining precinct.
- Kawana Shoppingworld, Central Sunshine Coast suburban centre. Major supermarket anchors, specialty retail, cinema. Serves Bokarina, Birtinya and the hospital precinct.
- Noosa Junction, Noosa's main everyday retail hub. Coles, specialty stores, services, a short walk from Hastings Street but serving the residential Noosa population rather than tourists.
Sunshine Coast Lifestyle Retail Strips
- Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, One of Australia's most curated boutique retail strips. International fashion boutiques, Noosa's best restaurants, premium homewares, surf shops. Tourist premium pricing but excellent retail quality.
- The Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Beachfront shopping, dining and lifestyle retail with surf, swimwear and beachwear shops. Underwater World nearby.
Sunshine Coast's Best Markets
- Eumundi Markets, Wednesday and Saturday. One of Australia's most famous markets. 600+ stalls in Eumundi village. Handcrafted goods, organic produce, art, fashion, food, live music. A must-visit Sunshine Coast experience.
- Noosa Farmers Market, Sunday morning, Weyba Road. Premium Noosa hinterland produce.
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