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Melbourne is a shopping mecca. Shop until you drop with your handy location map. Relish the choice from well known Australian brands to up and coming designers. Bargains to be had in the weekend markets and pop up stalls. And the best bit there is always a delicious eatery around the corner, next door or down the street. Find out where to go from Australian luxury fashion, jewellery, vintage finds, outlet stores and shopping malls.
Melbourne, with its population over 3 million supports a diverse range of shopping choices meaning there is something for every budget. A jolt of retail therapy is guaranteed.
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Bourke Street Mall @nanettewhitePartially pedestrianised precinct located between Swanston and Elizabeth Street is a core shopping hub in the HODDLE GRID. Hoddle Grid is framed by Flinders Street, Spring Street, La Trobe Street and Spencer Street. Hoddle Grid is named after a 19th century surveyor, Robert Hoddle.
David Jones - Bourke Street Mall @davidjonesstoreUltimate upscale shopping department store David Jones is located on Bourke Street. A store that New Zealanders have on their shopping bucket list. A classic department store feel. Luxury to mid-range goods. Has a popular food store in the basement.
General Post Office (GPO), Melbourne @cityofmelbourneMelbourne General Post Office (GPO) is now a vibrant community of retail outlets, designers and pop up stores. This is a popular visitor destination due to its central location and proximity to a number of hotels.
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Melbourne Visitor Booth, Bourke Street @City of MelbourneVisitMelbourne has a visitor booth in pedestrian Bourke Street.
Royal Arcade, Bourke Street @sohumofficialPretty elaborate Italianate style 1869 arcade with beautiful tiled floors, ornate railings. Retailers are upscale, cafe and coffee shops. Very popular selfie location. A great meeting spot due to its distinctive features and its connectivity to Bourke St Mall, Elizabeth Street and Little Collins Street.
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The Block Arcade early in the morning @davidjohnhuntThe Block Arcade is on many visitors’ bucket list with the Hopetoun Tea Rooms a must go destination. Another awesome heritage 1892 arcade. Look upwards at the glass roof and downwards at the detailed mosaic floor.
The Art of Dr. Seuss, Harvey Galleries, THE BLOCK, Melbourne @Harvey GalleriesQuirky, original art with Dr Seuss as the theme. Part of The Block Arcade.
Hopetoun Tea Rooms, Bourke Street @hopetountearoomsHandcrafted cakes, pastries, tiered sweet masterpieces and high tea specialists. Bookings are required for this very popular cafe and tea room.
TIP: Online ordering is possible for you to pick up means you can cart the goodies to your hotel room.
@Haigh's Chocolates Block ArcadeLuscious ornate elegance in The Block Arcade. Melting chocolate moments. Boxed beauties await.
Emporium Melbourne entrance @Emporium MelbourneA bit of everything from electronics, entertainment, food to clothing at mid-range pricing to luxury. There are over 200 stores.
Queen Victoria Market, Aussie Rules Football colours for tourists wanting a unique T shirtTwo city blocks dedicated to almost anything you want to buy. Organised according to type of goods sold from fresh produce, flowers, meat to clothing, homeware and arts / crafts. Housed in a distinctive historic market building.
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Chapel Street Prahan, Melbourne street artHigh street style shopping reaching into the suburb of South Yarra. Australian designers combined with whimsical vintage treasures marks this shopping stripe as a must go destination.
Chapel Street Bazaar, Prahran @miss_hairburgerVintage, retro or simply yesterday Chapel St Bazar is where serious browsing starts. Clothing, collectables, books, you name it, it’s probably in the premises.
@Handworks Nouveau PaperieCraft, arty visitors have a dream destination. A superb place for inexpensive unique gifts for the hard to please. For over 20 years an enormous range of paper based products, cards, posters, ribbons, boxes, bags, accessories, pens, pencils and the list goes on.
@finerringsStarted as a pop up stall in the markets the Melbourne jeweller specialises in high-quality metal jewellery that won’t tarnish. A success story found on Chapel St. FinerRings has a well known online presence.
Dinosaur Designs, Melbourne @James StreetHomeware designed using recycled and new resin materials. Beautiful, functional minimalist designer.
Gorman store, Melbourne @STYLED BY JADEGorman Design clothing is signature Aussie bright, bold style.
Scanlan Theodore store @scanlantheodoreIndependent chic upmarket Australian designed clothing.
@DFO South WharfBargain hunters are in heaven with this stalwart of outlet shopping. Largely clothing with plenty of kids clothing, teenagers will find the perfect discounted sweatshirt and more. Has a food court for hungry friends and families.
Melbourne Central, Coop's Shot Tower @melbournecentralMulti-level shopping centre, complete with cinema, food courts. Known for its modern glass dome ceiling. There is plenty of parking space in the complex.
Little Collins Street @tiabarrrbaraCollins Street and Little Collins Street offer luxury and upscale shopping from exclusive jewellers to bespoke clothing. Visitors will find Dior, Burberry, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Louis Vuitton and more international brands. Expect the front doors to be whisked open by customer services as you enter. Little Collins is known for upscale local designers. The two streets are very close to Federation Square and look for information plaques describing the historic buildings in the area from Scots Church to art deco architecture of the heritage-listed Manchester Unity Building.
Brunswick street @carolyne85Brunswick Street is the up and coming version of historic Lygon Street, with restaurants, bookshops, bars and cafes galore. The inner city suburb of Fitzroy is where quirky is considered a rite of passage. Second hand bookshops are nestled next to jewellers and flower shops. This is suburban shopping with a flair. Expect to find eclectic, retro goods. Brunswick Street has public beaches colourfully decorated by popular artists.
The area is known for its Spanish, Moroccan and Middle Eastern restaurants and cafes. On Smith Street, Fitroy is a selection of vegetarian cafes.
Lygon street, Carlton @kelani_Lygon Street is a doyenne of Italian food, shopping and cafes; the area is known as the Italian precinct. An avenue of trees adds dappled shade in summer. Lygon street is long and stretches through several Melbourne suburbs. Definitely a foodie destination with the scent of perfectly brewed coffee in the air.
Gertrude Street, Fitzroy @thestandardstoreGertrude Street is a potpourri of retro second hand shops, art galleries and neighbourhood eateries specialising in Mediterranean and Spanish fare. Enjoy browsing second hand bookshops, vinyl records and occasionally local labels.
St Kilda cake shops on Esplanade Market, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSt Kilda Esplanade Market opens at a leisurely pace for a market is a busting hive of activity from 10.30 onwards. Fossick for emerging artists, handcrafted jewellery, health and wellness products and recycled goods. St Kilda Esplanade Market does not market bakery and fresh produce as down the road is a plethora of delicious cake shops.
Melbourne lane cafesMelbourne’s lanes are definitely worth a second glance and wander. Flinders Lane, Manchester Lane, Degraves Street and St Collins Lane are packed with owner operated stores who are seeking a toehold in one of Australia’s great shopping destinations, Melbourne. Check your google maps for connections as the lane and/or arcade you’ve come across could easily be a connection or shortcut to a a major thoroughfare.
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