Centrally located at Carrara on the beautiful Gold Coast, only a stone’s throw from Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Carrara Markets is the biggest permanent weekend marketplace in Australia. With over 300 stalls covering 24 acres it’s a treasure trove of the curious and the unusual. It’s also the original home of discount shopping when it comes to fresh produce, fashion, homewares, pots, plants, bric a brac, souvenirs, arts and crafts and just about everything else.

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For over 30 years Carrara Markets has been a major Gold Coast tourist attraction. It’s a great day out and only 45 minutes from Brisbane, taking Exit 77 off the M1. For those holidaying in Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach, getting to Carrara Markets using the G:Link Light Rail and a Translink or Surfside Bus is super easy … there’s a tram and bus approximately every 10 minutes!

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Carrara Markets is a popular family day out, with pony rides, baby animal farm, bungy trampolines and face painters. A popular attraction for the family is a visit is Carrara Mini Golf. With two amazingly themed 18 hole mini golf courses. Play outdoor amongst the ancient ruins of Asia. Play indoor with animated dinosaurs, swashbuckling pirates and mediaeval dragons. Simply anyone can play putt putt from age 4 to 84! 

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A new Gold Coast attraction to Carrara Markets is Rollerama, a fantastic indoor roller-skating arena. Skate on in for a wheelie great time with the family! General sessions operate all weekend!

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Carrara Markets has over 15 dine-in cafes, serving up breakfast and lunch every weekend. Whatever your taste, you can rest assured there's a hearty meal for you. A hearty Aussie big breakfasts, specialty Kiwi boil-up, South American churros, Japanese crepes or a pie from the popular market bakery. 

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