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Shopping in Melbourne

Melbourne is renowned Australia-wide for it’s shopping, whether you’re scouting for a one-of-a-kind piece, seeking high end fashion, or hunting a bargain.

Key areas: 

Accessories’ heaven - think shoes, bags, jewellery - is located in the little laneways and arcades around Flinders Lane.

For the latest designer labels, try Toorak Road in South Yarra or Crown Entertainment Complex at Southbank. Or for young, independent designer’s creations, try Chapel Street in South Yarra.

Brunswick Street in Fitzroy is a veritable Aladdin's cave of clothing shops and gift and book stores. The cake shops and bookshops of popular bay-side St Kilda, a traditional German Jewish area, are marvels to behold.

Discover Melbourne’s idigenous arts and culture at the Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre (www.koorieheritagetrust.com).

 

Markets: 

Historic Queen Victoria Market (corner of Victoria and Elizabeth Streets) is Melbourne’s most outstanding market. Traditionally a place to buy foodstuffs, you can now buy almost anything in the various halls and quaint shops. Open Tuesday and Thursday 0600-1400, Friday 0600-1800, Saturday 0600-1500 and Sunday 0900-1600.

Shopping centres: 

Bustling with range of fashion, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, home wares and shoppers, Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall is home to major department stores Myer and David Jones and some smaller Australian retailers.

Melbourne Central (La Trobe Street), The Block Arcade and Royal Arcade (Collins Street) are the spots to find antiques to leatherwear, glassware and designer gear.

Opening hours: 

Melbourne’s standard opening hours are Monday to Saturday 0900-1700 (or 1730) with late-night shopping on Fridays (and sometimes Thursdays) until 2100. Many major stores and shopping centres are also open on Sundays.

Tax information: 

Australia has a 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Price tags always include GST. There are several duty-free shops in the city centre and at the airport.

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