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Townsville Shopping Centres 2026, Complete Guide

Discover Townsville's top shopping centres, markets and retail precincts in 2026. From Stockland to the Strand Night Markets, your complete shopping guide.

By Townsville Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Townsville Shopping Centres 2026, Overview

Townsville's retail landscape is anchored by Stockland Townsville (the city centre's major centre) and the Willows Shopping Centre in Kirwan serving the southern suburbs. The city's markets culture is also strong, the Strand Night Markets on Friday evenings along the Strand foreshore are one of North Queensland's most popular community events, drawing thousands of Townsville residents for food, craft and entertainment in Townsville's spectacular coastal setting.

Townsville CBD and Inner City Shopping

Stockland Townsville (CBD), Townsville's major city centre shopping complex. Myer, Target, Woolworths, Coles and 150+ specialty retailers across the Castletown and Stockland Townsville adjacent buildings. Event Cinemas included.
Flinders Street East, Townsville's riverside dining and bar strip, blending into specialty retail heading towards the CBD. Distinctive Queensland heritage architecture.

Townsville's Suburban Centres

Willows Shopping Centre (Kirwan), Southern suburbs' major centre. Big W, Woolworths, Coles, specialty retail, food court serving Kirwan, Thuringowa and surrounding suburbs.
Dazzle Shopping Centre (Aitkenvale), Mid-city centre. Coles, specialty stores and everyday retail.
Northshore Shopping Centre (Burdell), Northern growth corridor's emerging centre serving Mount Louisa, Burdell and Bohle Plains suburbs.

Townsville Markets

Cotters Market, Sunday morning, Anzac Memorial Park. Townsville's main weekly community market. Fresh produce, arts, crafts, plants, food stalls.
Strand Night Markets, Friday evenings on The Strand foreshore. Food stalls, arts and crafts, entertainment. One of North Queensland's best outdoor market events with the Coral Sea as backdrop.

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