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Lifestyle
Gordonvale

Retail Just a few years ago, the historic e Vale Emporium
township of Gordonvale seemed to face
renaissance an uncertain, divisive future. SHOP 6B
BRYCE'S ARCADE
Conjecture over a new Woolworths
development and the State
Cra ts, co fee, art, fashion, Government’s plans to relocate the local An emporium of a fordable,
home decor and services… fire and police stations had divided beautiful and thought-provoking
Gordonvale is on the up and up. local residents. homewares, and also the shop front
With the recent announcement that of HomeTonic with Susan, a place for
Woolworths will soon start work on its interiors inspiration. You just can’t
shopping centre, the Gordonvale CBD walk past without popping in.
becomes an even greater local, boutique
shopping experience.
Indeed, there’s a remarkable breath of
fresh air sweeping through the CBD’s
wide streets. An inspired collective of
shopkeepers, café owners and cra t
makers are creating a retail renaissance
in Gordonvale, and you’re invited to see
what the buzz is all about.
Gordonvale is emerging as a surprising
centre of retail activity, initially fuelled
by the opening of the popular Trolley
Cafe about three years ago, located
behind Bryce’s Arcade.
Retail operators are encouraging Cairns
residents to make the short journey south
to the retail hub to see what’s on o fer.
Gordonvale Chamber of Commerce
President Susan Byrne-Callaghan is
excited about the future of the town.
“ ere’s always been a certain amount
of retail in Gordonvale, however the
opening of so many new businesses
has completely transformed the
streetscape, striking a chord with
residents and visitors,” Susan said.
Tropic visited Gordonvale to uncover
some of our favourite retail, food and
services helping to transform this
heritage-proud town.

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