Kawana Shoppingworld

Kawana Shoppingworld is a regional shopping centre located in Buddina, Queensland, Australia, that is operated by Mirvac. Anchor tenants include Coles Supermarkets, Aldi, Woolworths Supermarkets, Big W, and JB Hi-Fi.

Kawana Shoppingworld

Location	Buddina, Queensland, Australia
Coordinates	26°42′11″S 153°07′50.6″E
Address	119 Point Cartwright Drive
Management	Mirvac
Owner	Mirvac
No. of stores and services	157[1]
No. of anchor tenants	4
Total retail floor area	38,403 square metres (413,370 sq ft)
No. of floors	1
Parking	1828
Website	kawanashoppingworld.com.au

History

The centre opened in 1979 and was the first shopping centre to open on the Sunshine Coast.^[2] The centre has since undergone refurbishments. In 2002 a new food court was developed along with the addition of Bi-Lo (now Coles Supermarkets).^[3] Another extension began in January 2013 and included an Aldi supermarket and over 70 specialty stores which opened in mid-2014.^[4] In 2017 work began to add a 10-screen cinema and to expand the dining district and associated car par by 750 places.^[1][5]

Public transport

Kawana Shoppingworld is serviced by multiple Kinetic Group bus routes from Maroochydore, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs and Caloundra. A new station was built in 2014.^[6]