I probably can't be too critical of this place considering that it is basically a regional shopping…read morecentre. On the other hand, it is somewhat larger than some of the other shopping centres that I have visited. However, it isn't particularly large, and the shops here are generally the standard shops that you find all over the place. However, having a railway station right next door certainly does help.

My local major shopping centre! Used to be really feral but has had a mssive facelift over the past…read morefew years and is really good now. Heaps more department and speciality stores and really easy to get a park anywhere around the centre. Most of the big stores have pick up area's if you make larger purchases. Has all the stores you may need as well as some really good gift shops where you can get all sorts of things. Great to browse at when you have to get a gift but have no idea what to buy. Also has a not too bad food court in the centre with a bit of every culture represented. In the holidays they do some really good activities for the kids in the hall or foyer area's of the centre. One school holidays they even had a mini ice skating rink set up and you could take your kids in for a free lesson. So check out their website before you go if you want to go when something special is on.

Big W has lots to offer, huge variety and a lot of name brands. Easy to navigate and never feels…read morecrowded. They have self serve checkouts, which I hate as they take peoples jobs away. So I stand in line with all the others who hate them. A good experience in all and always bargains to be had.

Southgate Plaza is a smaller shopping centre just off Main South Road at Morphett Vale. It's more…read moreof a semi circle of shops with verandahs rather than an enclosed centre. Parking is usually not too bad but it can get rather hectic at times. Now they have moved the K-Mart Tyre & Auto into a brand newly built shop at the outer edge of the carpark it loses a little more room for parking. It's main attractions are Coles and Target then there are about 40 specialty shops. So a bit of everything is represented really. There's a Subway, EB Games, Priceline Pharmacy, Australia Post, Homeart, butcher, cafe, bottle shop, shoes, clothes, fruit and veg, mobile phones, a good mix for whatever you are looking for. These's even a Sushi shop I noticed the other day. I don't eat the stuff so never really noticed before. Worth a look or for somewhere different to go. I could see lots of locals using it often but the main drawcard that gets me there is Target (as it's the only one in the Southern area) or on a few odd occasions catalogues from Homeart or Tandy have made me make the trip here.

This outdoor shopping plaza is like an upmarket colonnades. While it doesn't match it terms of…read morerange, it has all the key stores and franchises a plaza needs. There is a subway (that automatically places it a good stead), a Baker's Delight (another good point), a lovely small butchers store, Target, Coles, a supersized Newsagency, a Pharmacy and even a nice little sushi bar. Southgate Plaza's main attraction is target, a nice department store. This is one of the largest Target stores south of Adelaide and has a great range. The other stores are quite nice too and you pretty much have one of each store type. Parking is really easy, however it gets harder at Christmas (very difficult during sales even though there are umpteen many parking spaces). They run competitions at Christmas time where you can win gift cards. These are worth entering, and the atmosphere is quite positive. It doesn't get too busy during the week, which is good too.

I had been waiting over 2 weeks for an Amaysim sim card to arrive in the post from Amaysim due to…read morefaulty card. I was happy to pay for the start up card which happened to also be available from "Pop Phones Seaford". They gave me the card free of charge, the guy was polite and really helpful. Phone up and running straight afterwards. Great local shop.

I'm really torn with rating this Seaford Shopping Centre, so much of the centre definitely…read morequalifies at 'Meh' but there are also some really great local stores that are quite fantastic. So 3 Stars seems a nice medium. The Seaford Shopping Centre underwent a huge change a few years back, and one of the best things about the upgrade was the introduction of Big W. The amount of times this store has saved my life (a possible over-exaggeration)! When you need cables, or batteries, or a book, or a DVD, or really anything. Before the change the centre was good for groceries and a magazine or two. The upgrade also bought a whole load of new stores, but most barely rate a second look. Fly is great for buying teens surf clothes, but most other stores are peddling 'country fashions' that I'm sure my nan would buy. The highlights can pretty much all be found in the old section of the centre. These include Seaford Gourmet Butchers, TC's Fruit & Veg, Barossa Fine Foods, Seafood Chest, and the Newsagencies. Some of these have been around for years, while others are new additions. But if you skip Woolies and buy from the smaller guys you can get some great produce. I don't really look forward to coming here, but I can't deny that while most of the centre is fairly pointless, there are some great stores.

Target is a great store that has a lot of discounts and a great range of products. Everything from…read moreinexpensive clothing, technology, DVDs and toys can be purchased from the store. Staff are friendly and Target always has something great to pick up for cheap. Sales are good and items on special can be impressive. Never really had a bad experience here however the times in which discounts are applied store wide can vary.

A delightful drive South took me to Port Noarlunga, a place I hadn't been to for some time and it…read moreleft me wondering why I hadn't been back sooner. Many quaint little speciality shops have sprung up in this quiet seaside suburb. Charli Rose is one of these and I was hooked as soon as I walked in to this elegant, Parisian style boutique complete with chandeliers, white furniture and birdcages. The clothes were romantic and ruffly, ranging from daywear to evening wear right through to Bridal. A table was set up in the middle of the shop for manicures which is an interesting add on. Then , through a door on the left the decor moves to rich and luxurious, with an interesting array of velvet dresses. They also stock a good selection of accessories, gifts and home wares. This lovely little shop is worth a trip to Port Noarlunga just in itself.