26 Gold Coast markets to visit (nearly) every day of the week

We went, we shopped, we conquered — presenting your go-to guide to the best Gold Coast markets.

Reflecting the eclectic spirit of the region, there’s a Gold Coast market to suit every taste, budget and whim. Treasure troves of seasonally rich produce, trend-driven and vintage fashion, coastal-inspired homewares and so much more, the best Gold Coast markets are filled with enthralling sights and are among the best things to do in the city. From street food strongholds to beachfront meccas, here are our most recommended picks.

Farmers’ markets on the Gold Coast

1. ORGANIC GOLD COAST FARMERS MARKET

fresh vegetables displayed at Organic Gold Coast Farmers Market — Stock up on fresh fruit and veggies every Sunday. (Image: Getty/Beton studio)

Open: Every Sunday from 6am to 11.30am

Said to be the only true all-organic (and certified organic) farmers market in the region, the weekly Organic Gold Coast Farmers Market puts on a seasonal, locally grown and sourced extravaganza every Sunday. Those looking for self-catering during their holiday can pick up fresh-baked sourdough, fresh herbs, fruits and veggies, fresh tofu, micro-greens, nut butter, grain milk, oils, honey and herbal teas. As for those in town for a good time, not a long time, you can devour all the breakfast goods alongside freshly made juices, coffee or chai, before picking up organic skincare products on the way out.

Address: Merrimac State High School, Dunlop Ct, Mermaid Waters

2. BURLEIGH MARKET

fresh oranges and lettuce on display at Burleigh Market — Expect local produce fresh from the farm at Burleigh Market. (Image: Getty/Ayla Harbich)

Open: Every Saturday from 6:30am to 12pm

The Burleigh Markets are your go-to community spot for all things fresh, farm-produced, organic, gourmet and global — think fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, and deli products. Of course, there’s plenty of hot coffee and bakery treats too, along with fresh flowers, arts and crafts, antiques, collectables and a great selection of local live music.

Address: Burleigh Heads State School, Cnr West Burleigh Rd & Lower Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

3. THE HELENSVALE FARMERS MARKET

people strolling around the stalls at Helensvale Farmers Market, Gold Coast — Shop your way around the Helensvale Farmers Market.

Open: Every Saturday from 6am to 11am

Focusing on local creations and true sustainability, The Helensvale Farmers Market offers quality farm-fresh produce from local growers, as well as a huge range of global foods, artisanal wares, and beautiful products. It’s a great weekend drop-in before hitting the Gold Coast’s famed theme parks, including Wet’n’Wild and Warner Bros. Movie World, plus Topgolf Gold Coast , where you drive and dine, simultaneously — everything’s within a short drive of one another.

Address: Helensvale State High School, 243 Discovery Dr, Helensvale

4. MARINA MIRAGE FARMERS MARKETS

bread on display at Marina Mirage Farmers Markets, Gold Coast — Find artisan continental bread and pastries at Marina Mirage Farmers Markets.

Open: Every Saturday from 6.30am to 12pm

A foodie haven, the undercover Marina Mirage Farmers Markets is home to freshly picked farm delights, sans nasty pesticides, so you know everything is as healthy as can be.

You’ll also find artisanal bread and pastries, Chinese greens, specialty jams, gluten-free cakes and terrines, organic juices, free-range eggs, Manuka honey, and delicious cupcakes. Take the opportunity to chat to farmers themselves who are always willing to share insight into their beautiful bounties.

Address: 74 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach

5. PALM BEACH FARMERS’ MARKET

a couple browsing through a handicraft stall at Palm Beach Farmers Market — Peruse local artisan shops at Palm Beach Farmers Market. (Image: Tourism and Events Queensland)

Open: Every Saturday from 6am to 11.30am

Firmly focused on dishing out fresh local produce, high-quality food, and sustainable products, the Palm Beach Farmers’ Market supports the slow food movement and is run by a passionate bunch of farmers, producers and artisans.

So much more than a standard shopping experience, this is a place for the Gold Coast community to gather with friends and family while enjoying amazing food (you won’t miss the MiO crispy buckwheat wraps filled with Japanese-inspired ingredients — the line is always the longest), live local music and a great community atmosphere.

Address: Palm Beach Currumbin State High School, Thrower Dr, Palm Beach

6. HOTA FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKETS

a woman browsing through the fresh produce stalls at HOTA — Browse through the pop-up stalls after a day of creative exploration at HOTA.

Open: Every Sunday from 6am to 11.30am

Nestled against the backdrop of Evendale Lake and the stunning HOTA (Home of the Arts), the HOTA Farmers & Artisan Markets comes alive every Sunday with seasonal, farm-fresh produce, delicious artisan foods, boutique fashion, and handcrafted treats. Visitors tend to make a day of their visit, dropping into HOTA, one of the best things to experience on the Gold Coast, once bellies are sufficiently filled and reusable shopping bags are stored safely in the car.

Address: 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise

7. EVERGREEN MARKETS

fresh bananas at Evergreen Markets, Gold Coast — Fill your basket with fresh bananas at Evergreen Markets. (Image: Getty/Kiara Bloom)

Open: Every Wednesday from 6.30am to 11am

This buzzy midweek market is a lovely way to break up the daily grind, embraced by picnic rug-carrying locals. Head along to Robina, about a 20-minute drive from Surfers Paradise, to gather your holiday supplies, spanning fresh produce and herbs, plus artisan products and flowers. Park your clan by the lake on a rug of your own to live life like a local and bask in the excellent coffee that’s available.

Address: 4 Greenwich Ct, Robina

8. COOLY COMMUNITY MARKETS

a bunch of sunflowers in a paper bag at Cooly Community Markets — Shop beautiful blooms at Cooly Community Markets. (Image: Getty/lynnebeclu)

Open: Every Thursday from 7am to 11am

Grab vibrant blooms and locally sourced deliciousness at the midweek Cooly Community Markets located on the southern beaches of the Gold Coast. The vibe is chilled, and stalls are strung up at length along a footpath so stickybeaking at your own pace (even in the rain) is a cinch. From homemade chia puddings to the locally adored range of sauces from Burleigh Heads’ Medicinal Chef, there’s non-stop goodness at this beloved Gold Coast market.

Address: Goodwin Park, Coolangatta

Gold Coast night markets

9. HOTA HAWKER NIGHT MARKETS

Open: Random dates — the next is July 12, 2025, 4pm to 9pm

They pop up at random throughout the year so rest assured that once a HOTA Hawker Night Market date is slated, crowds will flock. The Gold Coast market’s June staging even attracted Marco Pierre White so you know it’s top-notch grub — think dumplings, Bahn mi, noodles, bao buns and more. More than 150 authentic South East Asian street food stalls (hence the Hawker title nod) fuel famished visitors as the sun sets over HOTA’s spacious lawn. Grab your favourite feed and get cosy as roaming performances play out and fire twirlers undeniably captivate.

Address: 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise

10. MIAMI MARKETTA

a family entering Miami Marketta — Find your favourite indulgences in one bustling laneway. (Image: Tourism and Events Queensland)

Open: Every Wednesday to Saturday, from 5pm

Three times a week, Miami Marketta breathes after-dark life into the other side of Miami (across the Gold Coast Highway, away from the beach), delivering a buzzing collective of street food from around the world. The undercover space hosts up to 20 international street food stalls on any given night, all jostling for your attention in one bustling laneway. The mix of vendors changes nightly but expect a generous smattering of all your favourite indulgences, like wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, fried chicken, gyros, tacos, cakes and slices, and more.

There’s also live music every night, plus onsite bars to choose from where boutique wine, locally brewed beer, and specialty cocktails keep crowds merry. In March 2025, Mona Lisa’s Lair , a champagne bar at the rear of the building behind the food vendors, opened its doors, expanding Marketta’s repertoire to pure fancy. If you’re in a group of eight or more, you can book a table, otherwise, it’s walk-in territory.

Address: 23 Hillcrest Pde, Miami

11. MARKETTA ARTS CREATIVE

Open: Every Thursday from 5pm

Running alongside Miami Marketta’s culinary offerings on Thursday nights is the Marketta Arts Creative , a weekly gathering of crafty locals keen to showcase their genius. It’s the spot to go for one-of-a-kind fashion and accessories, plus unique artistic creations and vintage gems.

Address: 23 Hillcrest Pde, Miami

12. SURFERS PARADISE BEACHFRONT MARKETS

people buying seashell crafts at a beachside stall, Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets — Pop by the seaside market for all sorts of crafts. (Image: Supplied)

Open: Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 9pm

Set alongside the famous Surfers Paradise esplanade, the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets are historically popular with the international tourist crowd and are perhaps most well-known for peddling slightly kitsch souvenirs and quirky arts and crafts. But its offerings have expanded in recent years, bringing essential oils, candles, hand-blown glass, hot doughnuts and local products such as macadamias and honey into the mix.

The esplanade itself is a lovely spot for a pre- or post-dinner stroll as the sun sinks and salt-laced air drifts about, while live music creates a reliably lively scene.

Address: The Foreshore, Surfers Paradise

13. SANCTUARY MARKETS

a family entering Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary — Go on a shopping escapade and wildlife immersion with the family at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. (Image: Tourism and Events Queensland)

Open: Every Friday from 4pm to 9pm

Crammed within the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Village Green, with tables dotted about its street-fronting deck, the Sanctuary Markets is a family-friendly vibe where locals love unwinding into the weekend. Home to a wide variety of international foods with mainstays including Thai, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Mexican, Italian and good old-fashioned Aussie fish and chips (look for the adorable mini caravan luring famished kids), the market cooks up something for everyone. Don’t miss Jackie’s Cakes, set up right at the entrance of the markets, an iconic Gold Coast baker crafting delicious fondant cookies based on what everyone’s talking about (Taylor Swift, Mother’s Day, you name it, Jackie’s all over it). The Fire ‘n’ Dough mobile pizza vendor is another popular pit-stop but expect to wait for about 20 minutes if it’s crowded because their pudgy pizza bases are wildly popular.

Address: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Village Green, cnr Tomewin and Teemangum Streets

14. EMERALD LAKES TWILIGHT MARKET

Open: Every Thursday from 3pm to 7pm

Renowned for its quality international bites, the Emerald Lakes Twilight Market offers an al fresco shopping experience with dialled up ambience. It’s a popular spot for friends to meet and soak up great live entertainment, arts and crafts, and exotic cuisines, while fresh produce is also too good to ignore.

Address: The Boulevard, Emerald Lakes, Carrara

15. DREAMWORLD NIGHT MARKET

a woman getting her waffle order from one of the food stalls at Dreamworld Night Market — Make sure to leave room for dessert.

Open: Every Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 9pm

There’s something extra special about roaming a theme park at night and the Dreamworld Night Market delivers the goods extensively. Attracting an ever-changing food truck line-up within its young kids’ zone, the Gold Coast market is also beloved for opening up its Deep Sea Dodgem cars, Dreamworld Flyer (those swings that fly through the air way too fast), Belinda’s Tree House (watch out for shooting foam balls), Fun Maze and Gamesite (just like Timezone with added showbag sales) to lovestruck kidlets. Entry is $2 for adults and free for kids under 13, but you’ll need to pay for the dodgems, Flyer and dinner, which typically entails Japanese rice bowls, dumplings, German bratwurst, chargrill meats, loaded waffles and an obligatory stop at the Ice Cream Parlour.

Address: Dreamworld, Dreamworld Pkwy, Coomera

Monthly markets on the Gold Coast

16. DUSTY RUMMAGE

art on display inside Dust Temple cafe, Gold Coast — Score a bargain inside this warehouse-gallery cafe. (Image: Dusty Rummage)

Open: Last Sunday of the month and timings vary

Find your pre-loved threads fix at Dusty Rummage , a second-hand Gold Coast clothes market staged inside Dust Temple, a huge warehouse-gallery cafe on the southern beaches. You’ll comb the racks with sartorially sound shoppers as drinks are served at the bar and the kitchen cranks out a light meal menu.

Address: 54 Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin

17. GOLD COAST ART & CRAFT SUNDAY MARKETS

Open: First and third Sunday in Broadbeach, and the second and fourth Sunday in Coolangatta

Shopping for gifts, souvenirs, art, craft, the ingenious, the weird, and the wonderful has never been easier. The Gold Coast Art & Craft Sunday Markets run across two locations, one in the south and one in Central Gold Coast, delivering a colourful mix of more than 150 stalls. While homemade jewellery, art, homewares and other treasures are worthy of your browsing, there’s also fresh produce, delicious food, and live entertainment to enjoy. The Gold Coast market also operates in Burleigh Heads however its outpost was suspended in June 2025 due to ongoing road works. Fingers crossed it’s back up and running before long.

Address: Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach, and Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta.

18. DESERT DIGS

pre-loved fashion items at Desert Digs Vintage Market, Gold Coast — Check out pre-loved fashion items at Desert Digs Vintage Market.

Open: First Saturday of the month from 12pm to 4pm

How does achingly cool vintage fashion, cocktails, food trucks, and live tunes sound? Get on down to the Desert Digs Gold Coast market at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse in Burleigh Heads, where you can swap vinyl and pick up pre-loved fashion items to instantly jazz up your look.

Address: 6/36 Central Dr, Burleigh Heads

19. BOOT BARGAINS AT YATALA DRIVE-IN

Open: Third Sunday of the month from 6am to 11am

For a good old-fashioned car boot sale, make tracks to Yatala Drive-In theatre’s Boot Bargains market. On hand to make somebody else trash your treasure, the monthly event is open to everyone who registers beforehand while pure bargain hunters will need to pay $2 at the gate. Tasty food and beverages are also available from the venue’s retro 1950s diner all morning.

Address: 100 Jacobs Well Road, Stapylton

20. BEECHMONT MARKETS

an aerial view of Beechmont Markets with a foggy mountain in the background — The Beechmont Markets in the Gold Coast Hinterland boasts breathtaking views.

Open: Third Sunday of the month from 8am to 1pm

Offering a taste of the gorgeous Gold Coast Hinterland, the Beechmont Markets is a community event beloved by locals. Immersed in breathtaking bushland, the Gold Coast market rounds up peak local produce, homemade goods, plants, live music, arts and crafts and more.

Address: 1835 Beechmont Rd, Beechmont

21. HOPE ISLAND MARINA MARKETS

Open: Third Sunday of the month from 9am to 1pm

Featuring a selective group of Gold Coast artisans, the Hope Island Marina Markets stretch along the waterfront at Hope Island Shopping Centre and feature homewares and handmade crafts, jewellery, live music, children’s clothing, and more. Browse the stalls and grab breakfast or lunch at one of the on-site cafes.

Address: 10 Santa Barbara Rd, Hope Island

Family-friendly markets on the Gold Coast

22. CARRARA MARKETS

clothes for sale at Carrara Markets, Gold Coast — Find more than 300 stalls selling clothes, homewares and more. (Image: Carrara Markets)

Open: Every Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 3pm

Touted as the biggest permanent weekend marketplace in Australia, Carrara Markets plays host to more than 300 stalls and attractions on a 24-acre site. Trawl eclectic stalls for fresh produce, clothing, jewellery, homewares, plants, second-hand bric-a-brac, souvenirs, arts and crafts, a handful of cafes, and more.

It’s a particularly great spot for those travelling with kids as you’ll find a mini-golf course, butterfly house, buskers, pony rides, a baby animal farm, trampolines, and face painters in the ‘Family Lane’ section.

Address: Cnr Gooding Dr & Manchester Rd, Carrara

23. TWEED HARBOURSIDE MARKET

a crowd of people strolling along the stalls at Tweed Harbourside Market — The Tweed Harbourside Market boasts waterside stalls featuring handmade goods and artisan produce. (Image: Duke M and F Evans)

Open: First Saturday of every month, 9am to 2pm

Although not strictly on the Gold Coast, we’re including this one given the Tweed is a few steps from Coolangatta. Set at the Jack Evans Boat Harbour, the Tweed Harbourside Market sits against the turquoise hues of the Tweed.

There’s everything to fill your basket and your stomach, from artisan produce to delicious street food and handmade goods. You’ll also find a playground, live music and barbecue areas within the waterside grounds.

Address: Wharf St, Tweed Heads

Mt Tamborine markets

24. TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN STATE SCHOOL MARKETS

a product display at Tamborine Mountain State School Markets — Browse through an array of interesting items at Tamborine Mountain State School Markets.

Open: Last Sunday of the month from 7am to 1pm

Situated on the beautiful Tamborine Mountain, the Tamborine Mountain State School Markets are a wonderfully diverse, character-filled, monthly market overflowing with things to explore. Here you’ll find up to 130 stalls from local artists, crafts, fresh produce, plants, books, clothing, vintage items, collectables, jewellery, bric-a-brac, candles, and plenty more.

Whether you’re browsing or buying, head along and treat yourself to delicious food while enjoying the live music and friendly mountain atmosphere

Address: Corner of Long Rd and Curtis Rd, Tamborine Mountain

Occasional markets on the Gold Coast

25. QUEENSLAND VEGAN MARKETS

the Queensland Vegan Markets at sunset — Learn more about veganism at Queensland Vegan Markets.

Open: Various dates, so check the website

Dedicated to bringing you a great range of vegan food and cruelty-free shopping, the Queensland Vegan Markets are open to everyone – whether you want to reduce your consumption of animals, learn more about veganism or enjoy a place where you are spoilt for vegan food options. Enjoy a day out with your favourite vegan eats, drinks, shopping, and charities.

Address: Across Broadwater Parklands, Mudgeeraba Showground and Southport locations

26. CHRISTMAS MARKETS GC

Open: Various dates in December

The annual Christmas Markets GC is one of the most festive events on the Gold Coast, inviting guests to fill their swag with gifts from more than 100 stalls selling all manner of goodies. Check the website for dates closer to silly season but expect live music, kids’ rides, delicious treats and all the twinkling lights.

Address: Broadwater Parklands, Marine Pde, Southport

Originally written by Jemma Fletcher with updates by Kristie Lau-Adams

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Under wide-open outback skies, discover a fossicking gem that’s managed to slip under the radar.

While the name Clermont may feel new to even the most intrepid traveller, its gilded history stretches back centuries. You’ll find it just off the highway, humming quietly under the hazy veil of Queensland’s outback sun. It’s here, hemmed in by mountains and perched atop soil heavy with the earth’s treasures, that one of Australia’s most accessible outback adventures awaits.

Thanks to deposits of gold, copper and gemstones – souvenirs left by exploding supernovas and the heave of tectonic plates – Clermont became a centre point of Queensland’s Gold Rush. And now? Australia’s fossicking capital is yours to discover.

Getting there

car driving along Capricorn Way in queensland — Take a drive through Queensland’s Mackay Isaac region. (Image: Sean Scott/ TEQ)

You’ll find Clermont in Queensland’s Mackay Isaac region. To get here, it’s an easy three-hour drive over sealed roads from Mackay. Or, if you’re heading from the Sapphire Fields of Emerald, the drive will carve out just over an hour from your day.

Whether you’re road-tripping through outback Queensland or just tracing your way through all that Australia has to offer, Clermont is remote but easily accessible.

Best accommodation in Clermont

Theresa CreekDam in clermont — Camp by Theresa Creek Dam. (Image: Riptide Creative/ TEQ)

All accommodation comes with a generous helping of country hospitality here. The choice is yours between modern hotels, parking up the camper or pitching a tent.

Theresa Creek Dam lies just outside town. Begin each day with crisp country air and bright outback sunrises. Spend the night under the sparkling country stars and your days out on the dam fishing or kayaking. Even if you aren’t camping, be sure to save space in your itinerary for an afternoon on the red dirt shore.

To stay closer to town, opt for a central hotel to base yourself between exploring and fossicking, like Smart Stayzzz Inn and Clermont Country Motor Inn .

Things to do in Clermont

three people on a tour with Golden Prospecting — Join a tour with Golden Prospecting.

One does not visit Clermont without trying their hand at fossicking. There are strict rules when it comes to fossicking, so stick to areas dedicated for general permission and make sure you obtain your license beforehand. Try your luck at McMasters , Four Mile , Town Desert, McDonald Flat and Flat Diggings . To increase your odds, sign on for a tour with the expert team at Golden Prospecting . They’ll give you access to exclusive plots and expert advice along the way.

Once you’ve tried your luck on the gold fields, head to the Clermont Township and Historical Museum . Each exhibit works like an archaeologist’s brush to dust away the layers of Clermont’s history. Like the steam engine that painstakingly relocated the entire town inch by inch to higher ground after it was decimated by flooding in 1916. See the tools that helped build the Blair Athol mine, historic fire engines, shearing sheds and all sorts of relics that make up Clermont’s story.

The historic Copperfield Chimney offers a change of pace. Legend has it that fossickers found a solid wall of copper here, over three metres high, kick-starting Queensland’s first-ever copper mine.

Bush Heli Services flying over clermont queensland — See Clermont from above with Bush Heli Services. (Image: Riptide Creative/ TEQ)

For hiking, nearby Dysart is the best place to access Peak Range National Park. Here, mountainous horizons stretch across the outback as if plucked from another world. Set off for a scenic drive along the Peak Downs Highway for access to countless geological wonders. Like the slanting rockface of Wolfang Peak. Summit it, and you’ll find yourself looking out across a scene surely conjured up by Banjo Paterson. Dry scrub dancing in the warm breeze, grazing cattle, eucalypts and the gentle creak of windmills. Don’t miss visiting Gemini Peaks, either, for one of the park’s best vistas, and a blanket of wild flowers after rain.

Then, take to the skies with a scenic helicopter tour with Bush Heli-Services . Shift your perspective and cruise above all the sights from your trip. Spots like Lords Table Mountain and Campbell’s Peak are best viewed from the skies.

Before you head home, be sure to explore the neighbouring townships. Spend a lazy afternoon in the shade of Nebo Hotel’s wrap-around verandahs . The hotel’s 1900s dance hall has since been replaced with one of the area’s biggest rodeo arenas, so consider timing your trip to line up with a boot scootin’ rodeo. Or, stop by a ghost town. Mount Britton was once a thriving town during the 1880s Gold Rush. It’s been totally abandoned and now lies untouched, a perfect relic of the Gold Rush.

Best restaurants and cafes in Clermont

meal at Commercial Hotel — Stop into the Commercial Hotel Clermont.

Days spent fossicking, bushwalking and cramming on history call for excellent coffee and hearty country meals. Luckily, Clermont delivers in spades.

Lotta Lattes Cafe is beloved by locals for a reason. Start your days here for the best caffeine fix in town and an impeccable brunch menu.

For a real country meal, an icy cold beer and that famed country hospitality, head straight to the town’s iconic hotel: the Commercial Hotel (known endearingly to locals as ‘The Commie’). It’s been a staple in Clermont since 1877. The hotel even survived the flood of 1916 when it was sawn in two and moved to higher ground.

Naturally, time spent in the outback must include calling into the local bakery. For delicious pies and a tantalising array of sweet treats, make Bluemac Bakehouse your go-to while in town.

Discover more of The Mackay Isaac region, and start planning your trip at mackayisaac.com.