About Us

The very first Harbour Town began an outlet shopping revolution. Opened in December 1999 at Biggera Waters, Gold Coast, it was the first and largest purpose-built, brand direct outlet shopping centre in Australia. In fact, Harbour Town Gold Coast remains the nation’s largest outlet shopping centre.

In 1999, outlet shopping was already a phenomenon in the United States and Europe - but in Australia, factory outlets were scattered, isolated warehouse-style operations, only appealing to the most dedicated bargain hunter.

Harbour Town began a new era for the value-conscious shopper. In a brand new concept for Australia, top brands opened stylish, beautifully appointed outlet stores, selling quality merchandise in an entertaining atmosphere. Bargain shopping had never been so much fun!

And it is not only shoppers who have been impressed. Harbour Town has been recognised with a string of international and Australian commercial property, shopping industry and tourism awards.

Award Recognition

  • 2005 - Gold Coast - Finalist, Queensland Tourism Awards, Excellence in Tourism Retailing 
  • 2005 - Gold Coast - Winner, Queensland Radio Awards “The Goldies” - Best Client Promotion, Non Metropolitan 
  • 2006 - Gold Coast - Finalist, Queensland Tourism Awards, Excellence in Tourism Retailing 
  • 2006 - Adelaide - Winner, Property Council of Australia Presentation Excellence Award 
  • 2007 - Gold Coast - Finalist, Queensland Tourism Awards, Specialised Tourism Services
  • 2007 - Adelaide - Winner, Property Council of Australia Presentation Excellence Award 
  • 2007 - Adelaide - Winner, Property Council of Australia Award for Marketing Excellence 
  • 2007 - Adelaide - Winner, Property Council of Australia Environmental Excellence Award 
  • 2008 - Gold Coast - Finalist, Queensland Tourism Awards, Specialised Tourism Services
  • 2011 - Adelaide - Property Council of Australia Presentation Excellence Award
  • 2011 -Adelaide - Winner, Property Council of Australia Award for Marketing Excellence
  • 2011 - Gold Coast - Finalist, Queensland Tourism Awards, Specialised Tourism Services