If you’re due for a shopping spree, whether it’s for a new season wardrobe, Christmas shopping, or searching for a special gift, Canberra’s Westfield Belconnen and Westfield Woden are sure to have everything you’re looking for. But, if you want to make a day out of it, we’ve got the tips on how to elevate your next shopping trip, from the best cafes, entertainment, nail salons and more.

Start early with a coffee to fuel your day

If you’re the kind of get-in-get-out shopper who likes to get in early and beat the crowds, skip your morning espresso at home and get a quick coffee and bite to eat in-centre. At Westfield Belconnen and Woden head to Caffe Cherry Beans for your favourite caffeine hit or big brekky. While at Belconnen, you can also find Crown Espresso and Cup of Joy if you’re looking to stop by a café in the morning, or check out Coffee Encounter and Duatti if you’re at Woden.

Treat yourself to a bit of a pampering

Take a break from your incidental arm workout courtesy of your many shopping bags and stop in at one of Westfield’s nail, brow or hair salons. In both centres you can get a vibrant fresh set of nails perfect for spring and summer from Love Nails, ProfessionNAIL and Lavender Beauty, plus Nail & Lash Salon at Belconnen. Or, let the team at Browz & Beauty and T Brows work their magic, leaving you with defined brows. You can even stop in for a haircut, colour or blow-dry at Just Cuts at both centres, Shiny Hair & Beauty at Woden, and #Hair Salon and Moe & Co at Belconnen.

Grab a bite to eat for lunch

Recharge and enjoy a variety of lunch options in-centre. At Woden take a seat at Milligram or Café Copenhagen for a fresh lunch and maybe a pastry to satisfy your sweet tooth. At Belconnen, choose from Lido Café and Bar, High Five Café, Archibald’s Espresso and Crepe Café, or The Shed in either centres.

Mix it up with some entertainment

Shopping isn’t the only activity you can do on your next spree. Catch the latest film at Hoyts Belconnen or Woden, or play a round of laser tag, drift dodgems or arcades at iPlay in Belconnen.

An afternoon sweet snack

A shopping day at Westfield wouldn’t be complete without a tasty treat on the way out. Treat yourself to a fried churro stick from San Churro at Woden, chocolate fondant at Max Brenner Belconnen, or a pastry and cake from Dobinsons which you can grab at either centre.

To plan your visit today, head to www.westfield.com.au