11 Reasons Why Locals Love Biggera Waters

Growing bigger(a) and better every year with a smorgasbord of dining, sipping and shopping spots is the rising star of the northern Gold Coast; Biggera Waters. Nestled right near the sparkling Broadwater, it strikes the perfect balance between laid-back living and lively entertainment with a hearty dose of coastal charm.

Here’s why Biggera locals love their neck of the woods – and why the cool cats from down south are starting to look north with envy.

Harbour Town Premium Outlets
Let’s be real – this spot doesn’t just deserve an intro; it practically wrote the book on where to shop, sip, eat, repeat. With outlets like Coach, Sass & Bide, Sheike, and Camilla, every day is like Black Friday at Harbour Town. Your wardrobe won’t know what hit it, and neither will your arms after hauling your fashion finds back to the car. Who needs a gym when you’ve got retail cardio?
Where: 147-189 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters

White Oat Distillery
You know a burb has hit the big league when it lands its own distillery. Enter White Oat, the ‘pandemic progeny’ of three local legends who’ve turned this passion project into a hot-ticket destination. With award-winning distiller Tudor Duxbury at the helm, a fit-out so stylish it practically struts, and a vibe that’s ‘wise with a side of cool and a splash of vintage’, this is one to oat-solutely check out.
Where: 13-14, 211 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters

Metro Market
This is the local’s local for all-things grocery and takeaway, also popular for a little pampering sesh and some retail therapy. But if you ask us (and the Biggera crew), there’s another reason why Metro Market is a north-side mecca; it houses the decades-old meat institution and duck’s nuts of butchers, Cav’s Butchery #IYKNK
Where: 33 Hollywell Road, Biggera Waters

Reading Cinemas
All the best flicks? Check. Gold Class for those fancy nights with your love? Check. Fab food, snacks, drinks and friendly staff to boot? Checkedy check check. And the best part? You’re at Harbour Town so pre or post movie retail therapy is basically mandatory. Challenge accepted!
Where: Harbour Town, 147-189 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters

Crafty’s
Crafty’s has been flipping the script on sports bars for many a moon, with the perfect brunch to dinner hangout for the whole crew (mini-me’s included). Think fab food, unbeatable specials, cocktails for days, games galore, and weekend DJ beats. From birthdays and events to live-and-loud game nights or dinner with your MVP, Crafty’s is a slam dunk for every occasion.
Where: Harbour Town, 147-189 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters

Christmas Galore
Your tree, icicle lights, and elf on the shelf are still going strong but it’s never too soon to start planning next Christmas – and this joint is the absolute yule-timate! The largest Chrissie shop on the GC stocking over 10,000 products, you’ll love the amazing display of stunning trees, lighting, and finest festive decorations from head to (mistle)toe.
Where: 3 Gateway Drive, Biggera Waters

Dublin Docks
Perched on the shores next door to Harbour Town, Dublin Docks has been dropping anchor in locals’ hearts for years. It’s the ultimate spot to rally the crew for a hearty Irish-inspired feast, sip a few cold ones on the deck, and let the kids run amok in the indoor playground. Cheers to a good times and a pot of gold at the end of your pint!
Where: Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Harbour Town Drive, Biggera Waters

Black Hops II
Ahh Black Hops. What’s not to love and the answer is nothing. The runaway success of the original Burleigh Black Hops spurred the unveiling of this upscale production brewery and large taproom. With 16 beers on tap, trivia on Thursday nights, and food trucks up the wazoo, round up your mates, the fam and even your pooch for some award-winning amber ales.
Where: 671 Pine Ridge Road, Biggera Waters

Sushi Train
This is one of the Gold Coast’s original – and largest – Sushi Trains, and it’s still the ‘roll’ of honour for its sibling stores across the region. The iconic chorus of “Irasshaimase!” hits all the high notes here. After just one visit, the brilliant sushi chefs are likely to know your name and order by heart. Talk about service that’ll really ‘maki’ you smile!
Where: Corner Brisbane Road & Oxley Drive, Biggera Waters

Japanese Grocery Go Go Mart
Just a hop, skip, and a sashimi roll from Harbour Town, Go Go Mart is the ultimate treasure trove for all things Japanese. Stocked with Queensland’s biggest haul of Japanese groceries and goodies, it’s your go-to for a taste of the Land of the Rising Sun. From miso to matcha and everything in between, there’s a feast of healthy, authentic delights to discover.
Where: Corner Brisbane Road & Oxley Drive, Biggera Waters

Hound & Stag Brewing Co
Ok it’s technically in Arundel but being across the road from Harbour Town means it also identifies as Biggera Waters. Rocking an old barn style home fit out, the largest taproom on the Northern GC, private function spaces, and 28 beer taps, this crowd fave even has its own kitchen with an extensive top-notch menu. Plus, there’s live entertainment a-plenty making it a bona fide north-side unicorn.
Where: 13 Wrights Place, Arundel