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.

This is not as big as the one at Seaford but is very long once you are inside so it is decieving…read morefrom the front. It's near one of the ends of the mall so not too bad access wise depending where you parked the car. It's not too hard to get around in but it is often very busy and crowded inside, especially near the checkout area, which seems to be the case with all the Cheap As Chips stores. They do not have enough checkouts or enough room at them. Not for the amount of people that go to the stores. I have bought plenty of items from this store mainly as it is convenient being in my local major shopping centre. I recently went here looking for an entertainment unit for my son that I had not found at a larger store despite their website saying it was in stock there (do not believe the availability checker on their website. If you really want to be sure ring the store first and check). The lady that helped me was great. She went out the back and checked and found one. Escorted me to the registers with a code and directed me to come to the loading dock anytime with my receipt to pick up the item. She was really nice and helpful and I got exactly what I wanted without too much trouble. When I finished shopping I went back to my car and drove around to the loading dock. I rang the bell and a someone answered on the intercom, found out the item I was picking up and told me they would be down shortly. A lovely guy came down in the service lift with my huge boxed purchase. He knew exactly which way to put it in to make it fit in the car I had with a minimum of fuss. This just topped off the good customer experience. But probably don't expect too much as they are just a cheap shop and are usually very busy. Sometimes there can be a wait for service.

So these kind of cheap shops have a purpose at times for everyone, even those that have money to…read morespend can find this store useful sometimes. Obviously because it's a bargain store they have some cheap stuff. And as they say, you get what you pay for! However some of their stuff is okay and a lot of it which you may buy you will only buy for a single use anyway. Like you can get cheap plastic plates and partyware here, including all party related items and some fantastic cheap things for party bags if you ever have to make some up. You can get some great simple toys for pass the parcel or other game prizes. Or perfect place to get something for kris kringle. Usually they have a $10 limit and recently I purchased an MP3 player that plugs into my 12V socket in my car and plays through the stereo wirelessly from whatever you put on a memory card. It was less than $10 and was fantastic. (I say "was" as my partner touched it and it kind of fell apart, but I am sure that was because of him as I had used it and touched it plenty for about a month without any issues - he is just too rough!). They have a little of almost everything so you can usually find something worthwhile. The store could be a little bigger though - it can be difficult to get around if you have a trolley or even a pram.

Best and Less sells more clothing than anything else, as well as some manchester and towels…read more They do have a great range of school uniforms in most colours all year round. Which is great as a lot of the other stores only stock the school range when school goes back and it's much harder to find at other times of the year. Not here! I notice they also have an online school zone if you need a hard to find colour maybe try that. They have heaps good deals on underwear, sleepwear, babies, childrens, male and female clothes in all size ranges. They also sell some really unique to this shop attire with diffferent designs and materials available. They usually have racks out the front of the store with specials on them as well. They were one of the only stores to have any Xmas t-shirt items this year so I was thankful I looked here. They do also have clean good sized change rooms at the rear of the store if you want to try anything on before you buy it, although they have always been ok if I have ever had to return anything. I have also gotten some fantastic baby presents here of georgeous blankets, clothes and gift packs available for around $20. Definitely a store I will continue to go to often.

Good if you need something cheap and cheerful, wide range to choose from. Good for children and…read morebabies. Plenty of underwear and socks available which one always need when you have children. Store is easy to navigate and well laid out.

I realise pretty much everyone knows Cheap As Chips and has visited one at some stage or another…read morethroughout their lives. Cheap bargain store for homewares, clothing, furniture, pet items, appliances, toys, food, craft supplies, books, the list goes on...... But this one has to be the BIGGEST one I have ever seen. It is like the size of Big W. It has everything and plenty of room to get a trolley through all the isles. Sometimes it can get a little congested at the checkout area inside but that's it. They have a lot bigger range than the other stores I have been into. Noarlunga store is big and long but this is big in every way. It seems much easier to get around and to be able to see everything at this particular store. I have never made any real requests of the staff here but their service has always been friendly and courteous. I love coming to this store before Christmas to get a heap of stocking fillers. Just make sure you grab a trolley on the way in!

Needing new front tyres a bit desperately last Saturday, these guys were my saviour. They had 3…read moretyres in stock in my price range and were even able to fit me in on a busy Saturday afternoon. Located at Colonnades, I was able to spend the afternoon window shopping while waiting and they sent me a text message when my car was ready. No more waiting in the foyer with those crappy coffee machines! Darren was friendly and the guys there even gave my car a once over while it was there, letting me know it also needs a service and brake fluid. They even followed up the next day with an email thanking me for my service - such a nice touch.