Melbourne is renowned for its fashion, giving visitors an exciting shopping experience. From inner city stores and arcades to unique
suburban areas and markets, the city will satisfy the taste and budget of all visitors. Designer fashion, vintage clothing, jewellery, arts
and crafts and fresh produce can all be found in and around the city centre and easy access is assured whether using public
transport, or enjoying one of the many tours on offer. Walking is also a great way to shop, especially meandering along
Melbourne’s delightful arcades and laneways. Outside the city centre, visit shopping precincts like Chapel Street in South Yarra,
Acland Street in St Kilda and Brunswick St in Fitzroy, especially on weekends. You’ll find everything money could possibly buy,
plus stacks of streetside cafes for refuelling. Trading hours for most stores are generally from 9am-6pm on Monday to Thursday,
9am-9pm on Fridays, 9am-6pm on Saturdays, and all department stores and most shops are open Sundays from 11am-5pm.
THE CITY
Melbourne’s compact central business district is an ideal location to shop.
There are a number of duty-free stores throughout the city with a wide
selection of electronic goods, perfumes, opals and other imported items. A
range of inner city stores can also be found selling quality Australian clothing,
gifts and souvenirs.
R.M.Williams
201, DFO Spencer Street, 300 Lonsdale Street & 180 Collins Street
Renowned as the maker of fine Australian clothing for men, women and
children, including boots, oil-skin coats and hats.
Makers Mark
88 Collins Street
Offers a unique collection of contemporary handcrafted jewellery and sculpture,
and a range of gold and silversmithing work.
Australian Way Australia
Melbourne Airport – Terminal 2
Specialists in Australian clothing, Aboriginal art, souvenirs and giftware.
Bourke Street Mall
The Bourke Street Mall is located between Swanston Walk and Elizabeth Street
and is a popular spot for artists and buskers. Equally popular with shoppers, the
mall features a wide selection of specialty fashion and gift shops, and major
department stores like Myer and David Jones.
GPO Melbourne
At the Elizabeth Street end of the mall is Melbourne’s newest retail complex,
GPO Melbourne, offering over 60 shops that present diverse retailing in
women’s and men’s fashion, accessories, footwear, food and lifestyle products.
The 134-year-old heritage-listed building boasts a line-up of designers and
retailers that includes Australian labels AG, Lisa Ho, Leona Edminston,
Wayne Cooper and Zimmerman as well as overseas names Karen Millen UK
and Ben Sherman.
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Open 7 days a week from 10am–6pm Mondays–Thursdays & Saturdays
10am–9pm Fridays, 11am–5pm Sundays
www.gpomelbourne.com.au
Melbourne Central
Melbourne Central has undergone an exciting evolution. Explore almost 300
stores in the new modern multi-storey shopping complex in the heart of
Melbourne’s CBD. Offering a range of designer labels, street wear, homewares,
accessories and food outlets.
Open 7 days a week from 10am–6pm Mondays–Thursdays & Saturdays
10am–9pm Fridays, 11am–6pm Sundays
www.melbournecentral.com.au
QV
QV is Melbourne’s latest and most exciting new retail development.
For fashionistas, Albert Coates Lane is home to a dynamic mix of high-end
fashion and lifestyle retailers including Aesop, Alberto Piazza, Boxsta, Cactus
Jam, Christensen Copenhagen, MNG, Nicola Finetti, Paablo Nevada, Street
Exchange, Third Millenium & Wayne Cooper…to name just a few. QV also
features the CBD’s only full range supermarket.
Open 7 days a week from 10am–6pm Mondays–Wednesdays, 10am–7pm
Thursdays, 10am–9pm Fridays, 8.30am-9pm Saturdays, 10am–5pm Sundays
www.qv.com.au
Southgate
Maffra St & City Rd & Southgate Plaza
www.southgate-melbourne.com.au
Situated on the banks of the Yarra River opposite Flinders Street Station,
Southgate is in the heart of Melbourne’s arts precinct. With 39 innovative art,
fashion and homeware stores, and a variety of cafes, bars and restaurants, the
complex is ideal for serious shopping, or a casual browse.
DFO – Spencer St 7 South Wharf
www.dfo.com.au
DFO Spencer St–Spencer St Train Station, South Wharf–Convention Centre Pl
DFO is home to over 100 leading Australian and International brands and offers
discounts of up to 70% off everyday retail prices all under the one roof.
Docklands – Harbour Town
Docklands Drive
www.docklands.com
Explore the laneways of Harbour Town, Docklands’ open-air shopping centre
boasting two levels of fashion, accessories, homewares and more. Shop til you
drop at Lili, MNG, Industrie, Forever New and Mollini, to name just a few of
Harbour Town’s great stores.
Bargain hunters will revel in Harbour Town’s brand direct outlets such as Toy
World, Pumpkin Patch, Royal Doulton, Rebel Sport and Levis offering up to
70% off.
Crown Casino
www.crowncasiino.com.au
For those who like to indulge their passion for shopping, Crown's collection of
the world's leading designers offers the ultimate spree all under the one roof.
Melbourne is a city renowned for its love of quality shopping and Crown stands
out by offering some of the best known designer brands in the world. Louis
Vuitton, Versace, Burberry and Prada are just some of the international designer
names that call Crown home.
COLLINS STREET
The ‘Paris End’ of Collins Street, east of Swanston Walk, is so named because
of its exclusive fashion boutiques. International labels such as Versace, Louis
Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and Ferragamo are featured, along with Australian designs
by Coogi.
Australia On Collins
260 – 270 Collins Street
www.australiaoncollins.com.au
A cosmopolitan shopping centre catering for every age, lifestyle need, and
individuality with over 60 specialty stores. An endless selection of unique gift
and homeware ideas are available, along with a range of fashion boutiques,
such as Country Road, Ninewest and Rochi’s Opals.
Two 3 Four Collins Street Centre
www.collinstwo3four.com.au
Many of Melbourne’s sought after labels are found under one roof at Collins
two3four. With a diverse range of boutique, streetwear and major designer
labels. Collins two3four offers a vast selection of the latest season’s fashions
featuring labels such as Mollini, Saba, Indigo and Alannah Hill. The spectacular
interior design, marble floors and etched panel works add further distinction to
this innovative complex.
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LITTLE COLLINS STREET
(from Russell to Elizabeth Streets).
This chic little shopping strip is a haven for the city explorer with an endless
powerhouse of fashion labels, cafes and designer interiors. Store names to note
include Bettina Liano, Scanlan & Theodore, Roy and AG. It’s also a great spot
for shoes with Zomp, Giallo and Dolci Firme.
ARCADES
Melbourne has many arcades and hidden laneways, which offer a unique
shopping experience. While some are filled with Victorian charm and elegantly
appointed shops, others are more contemporary with inventive gift ideas and
fashions.
The Block Arcade
280-282 Collins Street
An intricate mosaic floor leads shoppers through traditional tearooms, antique
jewellery and designer fashion stores. This arcade is classified by the National
Trust.
Royal Arcade
355 Bourke Street
Australia’s oldest retail arcade offers fine fashion, giftware and jewellery.
Howey Place
Young independent fashion designs are a feature of this arcade conveniently
located behind the 234 Collins Street Centre.
VILLAGE SHOPPING
Vibrant shopping strips or ‘villages’ in Melbourne offer a unique shopping
experience outside of the central business district.
Toorak Road, South Yarra and Toorak
Exclusive clothing and footwear boutiques make this area a must for the fashion
conscious shopper. Established designer labels, and a range of stylish cafes and
restaurants may be found in the area between Punt and Grange Roads.
Take tram #8 from Swanston Walk.
Chapel Street, South Yarra
www.chapelstreet.com.au
Chapel Street has been labelled as the fashion strip of Australia and between
Dandenong Road and Toorak Road, is where the most fashionable shops and
shoppers can be found. From clothing and music to cafes, bars and restaurants,
Chapel Street is a vibrant, youthful and exciting place to shop. From Swanston
Walk, take tram #8 or #72 or a train to South Yarra Station on the
Dandenong, Frankston or Sandringham lines.
Bridge Road and Swan Street, Richmond
This is where to find the best of Melbourne’s designer factory outlets and
seconds shops where garments are sold at bargain prices. Many of these stores
feature the work of young, independent Australian designers. For Bridge Rd,
take the #75 or the #48 tram from Flinders St. For Swan St, take the #70 tram
from Flinders Street.
Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
An alternative street of designer clothes, bohemian boutiques and cafes and
bars. From Collins Street take tram #112 to stop 15.
Lygon Street, Carlton
The home of mozzarella, caffe latte, pasta and all things Italian, includes
gorgeous designer clothes, shoes and stylish gifts. From Swanston Walk take any
‘University’ tram to the end of the line and walk 200 metres, or take tram #1 or
#22 direct to Lygon Street.
The Sunday Market Victorian Arts Centre
100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Ideally located in the heart of Melbourne’s arts and culture precinct, the market
is a short walk from Flinders Street Station across Princes Bridge at the base of
the Art Centre Spine. This market features local artists and craftsmen (over 150
stalls) who sell their own work.
Open every Sunday 10am–5pm.
Smith Street, Collingwood
From fashion to sporting good factory outlets: Bardot, Davenport, Calvin Klein,
Bendon, Adidas, Nike, to name a few, there’s a bargain or two to be found
here. The Smith Street Shopping strip between Johnston Street and Alexander
Parade is a hive of activity with locals and tourists alike. From Bourke Street take
tram #86 to stop No. 19.
Prahran Market
163-85 Commercial Road, South Yarra
With its fresh produce and wide range of delicatessen goods, this lively market
is frequented by locals and visitors alike and is just a short walk from fashionable
Chapel Street. Take tram #8 or #72 to Chapel Street, or a train to South Yarra
Station.
MELBOURNE MARKETS
Open Tuesday and Thursday 10am–5pm, Friday 6am–6pm, Saturday 6am–1pm.
The best of Melbourne culture may be experienced by a visit to some of the
many markets that the city has to offer.
Queen Victoria Market
Everything from fruit and vegetables, fresh produce and delicatessen goods to
clothing, plants and pets are sold at this market which covers seven hectares
(around 1000 traders) and is renowned as a gourmet paradise with its vibrant
and friendly atmosphere. Its origins date back to 1857 and many of its buildings
have been classified by the National Trust. The Heritage Tour of the market
explores 125 years of history and the Foodies Tour tempts your tastebuds
while allowing participants to meet stallholders.
Market Days: Tuesday & Thursday 6am–2pm, Friday 6am–6pm. Wednesday
night market in summer only 5.30pm-10pm
General Merchandise closes 4pm. Saturday 6am–3pm, Sunday 9am–4pm.
Closed: Every Monday & Wednesday, Good Friday, Anzac Day, Melbourne Cup
Day, Christmas Day, Boxing & New Years Day.
www.qvm.com.au
Bookings on Tel: +61 3 9320 5822 Fax: +61 3 9328 2710
From Elizabeth Street take any tram heading north.
St Kilda Esplanade Art & Craft Market
Upper Esplanade, St Kilda
Unique handcrafted gifts are made and sold by stall holders along this
beachfront esplanade. There are over 200 stalls of quality art and craft items at
a range of prices.
Open every Sunday 10am–5pm.
From Swanston Walk take tram #16, from Bourke Street #96 or #112 from
Collins Street.
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South Melbourne,
Corners of Cecil and Coventry Streets
The South Melbourne Market is a popular produce and general merchandise
market There are more than 200 stalls selling food, clothing, general
merchandise and fresh produce. There are also some very popular cafes and
restaurants located nearby on Cecil St.
Try the South Melbourne Market Dim Sims, the market is renowned for these
and the same secret recipe has been used for over 60 years!!
Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm and Friday 8am-5pm
Flemington Arts & Craft Market
Epsom Rd, Flemington
Flemington Market is an open air market located on Flemington Racecourse.
The Flemington Craft market is based on rotation with other craft markets and
operates predominately on the third Sunday of the month.
SHOPPING CENTRES
Chadstone
1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone.
Chadstone is the biggest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere, boasting
over 530 fabulous stores including a dedicated luxury precinct - home to 12
World Class Luxury Brands.
Melbourne is Australia's Fashion Capital, and there's no better way to
experience the best it offers than to take a trip to Chadstone - The Fashion
Capital.
If you are a country (live 50km+ away), interstate or international visitor, head
over to one of the customer service desks and pick up a visitor passport which
can give you up to 30% discount in selected stores.
Highpoint
120-200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong.
With over 400 stores to explore, ample car parking and family friendly facilities,
Highpoint provides a fashion and entertainment destination for people of all
generations.
And with even more of your favourite brands in-centre, Highpoint is your
centre for fashion in the West.
More than fashion at your fingertips, Highpoint is also a great place for
entertainment. Catch a movie at Hoyts cinema, one of only two cinemas in
Melbourne showcasing IMAX
Eastland
171 – 175 Maroondah Hwy
It's all about fashion... food... entertainment... and enjoying the experience at
Eastland!
Situated at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, just 30kms east of Melbourne's
CBD, Eastland Shopping Centre provides an enjoyable shopping experience
with 4,700 convenient FREE car parking spaces. Additionally, Eastland is located
within close proximity to the Eastern Freeway and Eastlink.
Northland
Murray Road, Preston, VIC 3072
Northland Shopping Centre is the largest retail shopping centre in Melbourne’s
northern suburbs. Located 11km from the CBD, in the suburb of East Preston,
Northland is a regional shopping centre with over 320 retail stores on one
level.
The Centre boasts a breadth of stores ranging from nationally branded fashion,
homewares, and variety stores, to fresh food and other retail services.
Whether you are meeting friends for coffee or a bite to eat in one of its many
cafes and restaurants, or you just need to search for that perfect gift, Northland
is the centre of choice in Melbourne’s north.
FACTORY OUTLETS
Bridge Road and Swan St, Richmond
This is where to find the best of Melbourne’s designer factory outlets and
seconds shops where garments are sold at bargain prices. Many of these stores
feature the work of young, independent Australian designers. For Bridge Rd,
take the #75 or the #48 tram from Flinders St. For Swan St, take the #70 tram
from Flinders Street.
Smith Street, Collignwood
From fashion to sporting good factory outlets: Bardot, Davenport, Calvin Klein,
Bendon, Adidas, Nike, to name a few, there’s a bargain or two to be found
here. The Smith Street Shopping strip between Johnston Street and Alexander
Parade is a hive of activity with locals and tourists alike. From Bourke Street take
tram #86 to stop No. 19.
Leading Labels Factory Outlet Waterfront City, Harbourtown.
Leading Labels Factory Outlets have a large range of men's, women's and baby
clothing including underwear, socks, hosiery and outerwear at discounted
Clearance Outlet prices. Famous brands include Bonds, Berlei, Holeproof,
Jockey, Rio, Playtex, Hestia, Kayser, Voodoo, King Gee, Stubbies, Liberty &
Survival thermals just to name a few.
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SHOPPING TOURS
Shopping Spree Tours
Tel: +61 3 9596 6600 Fax: +61 3 9596 6388
[email protected]
www.shoppingspree.com.au
Fully escorted tours of Melbourne factories and warehouses including a two
course restaurant lunch and sightseeing opportunities. Operates everyday
except Sundays and public holidays. Departs 9am and returns at approximately
4.30pm.
Melbourne Ambassadors Specialist Shopping Tour
Tel: +61 3 9639 4044 Fax: +61 3 9639 4066
[email protected]
Various retail and fashion areas are explored in this fully guided tour, including
the Como Gaslight Gardens in South Yarra, Bridge Road, Richmond and
Chadstone Shopping Centre. Melbourne Central can also be included in the
itinerary and lunch is included in the cost. The tour runs from 9.30am – 4.30pm
with departures arranged by appointment.
Hidden Secrets Walking Tours of Melbourne
Tel: +61 3 9663 3358 Fax: +61 3 9329 9664
[email protected]
www.hiddensecretstours.com
Visit the retailers the locals love, including loft and basement businesses on a
tour that exposes Melbourne’s secrets. Over 50 boutiques, most unique to
Melbourne, covering men’s and women’s fashion, accessories, jewellery,
literature, music, beauty, lifestyle, culture, stationery, wine and chocolates.
Melbourne Fashion Experience
Tel: +61 405 089 408 or +61 412 613 092
Fax: +61 3 9836 0869
[email protected]
www.melbournefe.com.au
Concentrating solely on the high-end of Melbourne’s fashion scene, these small
intimate, highly tailored tours will be of great interest to fashion lovers from
Australia and overseas. Traveling in groups of no more than five, you will be
driven to some of Melbourne’s best known fashion districts and designers, as
well as many you might never discover alone.
‘Shopping Secrets, unique shops of Melbourne’
A delightful publication filled with unique and quirky shopping secrets. Available
from all good book shops.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information go to visitmelbourne.com/shopping
Keep an eye out for the distinctive yellow ‘i’ on a blue background sign to locate
the nearest accredited Visitor Information Centre, which offers comprehensive
information and advice on travel in Victoria. Upon arrival into Melbourne, make
the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square, corner of Flinders St and
Swanston St, your first stop or check out visitmelbourne.com to discover
everything you need to get the best out of your stay.
Tourism Victoria provides the enclosed information in good faith. No responsibility can
be accepted for changes that may subsequently occur or for errors in information supplied.
Tourism Victoria produces this fact sheet for information and communication purposes
only. No claim is made by Tourism Victoria as to the accuracy or authenticity of the
content of the fact sheet and Tourism Victoria does not accept liability to any person
for that content (or use of such content) provided by this fact sheet or incorporated in
it by reference.
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