Melbourne has long been recognised as Australia’s shopping and fashion capital and one visit will have you shopping mad!
If it’s fashion you’re seeking then Melbourne has it covered. The city’s funky laneways and tree-lined streets are a haven for small boutiques specialising in Australian designers, jewellery, accessories and international fashion.
Those seeking out leading international fashion labels can stroll down Collins Street, home to Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, Bvlgari and Louis Vuitton, as well as Melbourne icons Miss Louise and Le Louvre. Nearby, Little Collins Street has a great selection of cutting-edge and sartorial menswear including Kenzo, Declic, Chiodo, Roy, Arthur Galan and D. Inc.
All fashion tastes are catered for by flagship department stores, David Jones and Myer, both in Bourke Street Mall. For a wide range of designers and retailers under the one roof you can’t go past retail centres such as GPO Melbourne, Melbourne Central, QV, Collinstwo3four, Australia on Collins and Collins Place.
Got a hobby or special interest? Whatever your 'thing' you'll find it right in the heart of the city. The network of lanes and arcades are host to some of Melbourne’s most intriguing shops, which sell everything from coins to spells and antique books to model trains.
Melbourne city is also a great place for buying fresh food. Queen Victoria Market is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere and considered a mecca for foodies. For the gourmet traveller, David Jones Food Hall is a must while chocoholics will be torn between Haighs, Max Brenner, Koko Black and The Chocolate Box. Most stores are open seven days, and many stay open late on Friday.
As a general rule, trading hours for the City shops are:
* Saturday to Wednesday: 10.00am - 5.00pm
* Thursday: 10.00am - 7.00pm
* Friday: 10.00am - 9.00pm
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No visit to Melbourne is complete without a Shopping Spree Tour.
Personalised limousine and small group tours are also available.
Shopping Spree Tours has been looking after visitors to Australia for over 20 years and specialises in fully escorted coach tours of Melbourne and Sydney's best Factories and Warehouses. Click here to book a shopping spree tour
Melbourne's Hidden Secrets Tours run small group designer walking tours of Melbourne. Immerse yourself in the many creative corners of the city, and see the real life of this style capital. Click here to book a Melbourne's Hidden Secrets Tour
