Runaway Bay Centre
10-12 Lae Dr, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, Australia
ClosedToday 09:00 – 17:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





A handy shopping centre at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast with a 4.2 rating across more than 3,400 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 17:30
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 17:30
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 17:30
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 17:30
- SaturdayToday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 16:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Runaway Bay Centre is a single-level shopping centre on the Gold Coast, listed for Main Beach, with the centre’s website giving its address as 10–12 Lae Drive, Runaway Bay. It offers more than 120 specialty stores, bringing together familiar brands, everyday shopping and a broad range of services under one roof.
The centre’s retail mix includes supermarkets, pharmacies, dental and medical care, banks and a post office, making it useful for routine errands as well as browsing. There is also a food and fresh food precinct with a selection of cafés, takeaway outlets, grocers and dining businesses, including Jamaica Blue, Sushi Hub, Roll’d, Woolworths, Coles and Aldi. The centre’s store directory also lists health-focused shopping through Kiaan Health Foods, which stocks organic produce, fruit and vegetables, organic meat, bulk foods, breads, superfoods and organic coffee.
Its waterfront setting and recently upgraded dining and fresh food area give the centre a relaxed Gold Coast feel, while the single-level layout keeps the shopping experience straightforward. Visitors can check current offers, browse the centre map, find parking information and see what’s happening through the centre’s events calendar. Services listed on the site include a Justice of the Peace, EV chargers and boat parking.
Runaway Bay Centre suits locals managing weekly shopping, visitors looking for food and essential services, and anyone wanting a convenient mix of retail, dining and community facilities. The centre also hosts occasional activities and community events, including the Heart Foundation Bay Walkers program, adding a local element beyond shopping.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 3,424 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 68
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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