Precinct Visit the hidden gems of Queensland’s Burleigh Heads
WE REVEAL AUSTRALIA’S MUST-VISIT SHOPPING DESTINATIONS AND UNCOVER THEIR HIDDEN GEMS
SITTING PRETTY BETWEEN the Gold Coast’s iconic beaches, with Surfers Paradise to the north and Coolangatta to the south, Burleigh Heads offers sun, surf and exceptional shopping. Just a short stroll from the Esplanade, James St is a popular destination for those in need of a retail fix, with plenty of stores and great cafes to refuel.
1 | GOLOSI FOOD EMPORIUM
With a desire to showcase artisan Aussie producers and specialty Italian goods, friends Selena Quested and Gabriel Finardi opened the doors to Golosi five years ago. The emporium exudes a European feel with incredible aromas, beautiful displays and delicious gourmet delicacies, ranging from specialist cheeses, dips and locally made stonebaked pizza through to pasta, jams, chutneys and Italian olive oils. “Because we support small producers, our products change regularly with the seasons, but our takeaway sweets are always super popular,” says Selena. The tantalising selection of treats on offer often features raspberry tarts and pecan pie.
MUST-HAVES: Turn Turn Turn pepper mills, $129.95. Garofalo pasta from $4.95.
OPEN: Mon-Sat, 7am-6pm;
Sun, 7am-5pm.
VISIT: 3/45 James Street;
(07) 5520 0704.
BOOKMARK: golosi.com.au.
2 | CARMEL’S DESIGNS
Carmel Patchett has designed her own clothing range for the past 20 years. She’s known for her distinctive natural colour and fibre palette, which flows through to her curated lifestyle store. Run by her daughter Sarah, the store features a classic collection of curated homewares alongside Carmel’s range of casual women’s wear in neutral cottons, linens and silks. “The store has a relaxed coastal feel and I think customers really love the simplicity and beautiful tactile feel of everything we stock,” says Sarah. MUST-HAVE:
Palm Beach collection candles, from $17.95.
OPEN: Mon–Fri, 9am-5pm;
Sat, 9am-4pm; Sun, 9am-3pm.
VISIT: 21 James St; (07) 5535 9255. BOOKMARK:
carmelsdesigns .com.au.