Things To Do · Local Guide
The Oasis Shopping Centre, Broadbeach
The beachside local’s centre – Woolworths, free parking, cafes and the Broadbeach Tavern. What’s actually here, the opening hours, and when to choose it over Pacific Fair.
The Oasis is Broadbeach’s practical, beachside shopping centre – the one locals actually use day to day. Sitting at 75 Surf Parade, a block back from Kurrawa Beach, it is anchored by a Woolworths supermarket, wraps in cafes (including Elk Espresso), specialty shops and the Broadbeach Tavern, and gives you three hours of free undercover parking. It is the easy answer when you need groceries, a quick feed, or a beachside coffee without the scale of a mega-mall.
That is the key thing to understand: The Oasis is not Pacific Fair. Pacific Fair, a short tram ride away, is the 400-store fashion and department-store destination. The Oasis is the compact, convenient, get-in-and-out centre that happens to sit right by the sand – and for anyone staying in a Broadbeach apartment, that makes it the more useful of the two.
This is an independent local guide. Here is what is actually inside, the trading hours and parking, and exactly when The Oasis beats Pacific Fair for your visit.
The Oasis in 30 Seconds
- Where: 75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach – one block from Kurrawa Beach, near the Broadbeach South tram stop
- Anchor: a Woolworths supermarket (open 6am-10pm on weekdays) – ideal for self-catering apartment stays
- Also here: cafes and restaurants, the Broadbeach Tavern, fashion, jewellery and homeware shops, plus medical services
- Parking: over 1,000 undercover spaces with 3 hours free per entry – access via Victoria Avenue or Charles Avenue
- Hours: 9am-5:30pm most days, late to 7pm Thursday, and 10:30am-4pm Sunday (Woolworths runs longer)
- No Kmart or Big W here – those are at Pacific Fair; The Oasis is the groceries-and-beach centre
| You Want | Best Centre | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries and quick essentials | The Oasis | Woolworths plus 3 hours free parking – in and out fast |
| A beachside meal or coffee | The Oasis | Cafes and the Broadbeach Tavern, one block from Kurrawa Beach |
| Self-catering for an apartment stay | The Oasis | Woolworths open 6am-10pm weekdays, then walk back to your tower |
| Kmart, Big W or department stores | Pacific Fair | The Oasis has none of these – Pacific Fair has them all |
| A full day of fashion and cinema | Pacific Fair | 400-plus stores, the luxury wing and Event Cinemas |
What’s Actually Inside The Oasis
The single best reason to visit: stock the apartment fridge or grab beach-picnic supplies. Woolworths trades 6am-10pm on weekdays, far longer than the centre’s own hours.
Parking, Hours & Getting There
From most Broadbeach accommodation the Broadbeach South tram stop and a short walk get you here without using a parking space at all – handy on busy weekends.
A Bit of History: The Oasis Monorail
Don’t plan around the old Oasis monorail; it closed in 2017. The G:Link tram from Broadbeach South does the job and reaches far more of the coast.
The Verdict: When To Choose The Oasis
Park free, grab picnic supplies from Woolworths, and walk one block to Kurrawa Beach. It is the easiest cheap day out in Broadbeach.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Oasis is at 75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, one block from Kurrawa Beach. It is anchored by a Woolworths supermarket and includes cafes and restaurants, the Broadbeach Tavern, fashion, jewellery and homeware shops, and medical services like pathology and physiotherapy. It is a compact, practical centre rather than a large fashion mall.
No. The Oasis does not have a Kmart or Big W – its anchor is a Woolworths supermarket. If you are after Kmart, Big W or department stores like David Jones, those are at Pacific Fair, a short tram ride away. The Oasis is the groceries-and-beachside centre; Pacific Fair is the big retail destination.
The centre trades 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday, until 7pm on Thursday, and 10:30am to 4pm on Sunday. Woolworths runs much longer (around 6am to 10pm on weekdays). Parking is generous: over 1,000 undercover spaces with three hours free per entry, accessed via Victoria Avenue or Charles Avenue.
They serve different purposes. The Oasis wins for groceries, a quick beachside meal, free parking and self-catering an apartment stay. Pacific Fair wins for fashion, the luxury wing, Kmart and Big W, department stores and Event Cinemas. They are minutes apart, so pick by purpose: essentials and beach proximity at The Oasis, a full retail day at Pacific Fair.
Stay Near The Oasis & Kurrawa Beach
The Oasis, the Broadbeach Tavern and Kurrawa Beach are all within an easy walk – base yourself in central Broadbeach and the essentials are on your doorstep.
Written and maintained by a Broadbeach local. I update this guide regularly to keep it accurate.