Melbourne: Shopping

Bourke Street Mall From the city’s two flashy flagship department stores, David Jones and Myer, to the old world Royal Arcade with its delightful mix of small shops, Bourke Street Mall has universal shopping appeal. Throughout the day this long strip buzzes with tourists, shoppers, street performers, and city workers. Central Business District; Bourke St.
eclectic | department store | walking district

Chapel Street Mixing high-end haute couture and bargain-basement specials, Chapel Street is shopping nirvana. Alongside Australian and international designer stores you’ll find chic smaller boutiques with eclectic original pieces. Whether you choose a funky piece of jewelry from Dinosaur Designs or an original by Australian designer Collette Dinnigan, your credit card is bound to get a workout. South Yarra; Chapel St.; www.chapelstreet.com.au
expensive | designer | eclectic | clothing

Flinders Lane Once the domain of Melbourne’s clothing factories, Flinders Lane is now a hip shopping district. The stretch between Swanston and Elizabeth streets is lined with boutiques from fresh, young Melbourne designers like Christine and Alice Euphemia. It’s also home to several New Zealand designers. Central Business District; Flinders Lane
trendy | designer | eclectic | clothing

GPO Since reopening in 2004, GPO has quickly become a serious shopping destination for Melbournians. Interspersed between high-end Australian and international designer boutiques such as Wayne Cooper, Akira, and Zimmerman you’ll find a few Melbourne-based brands in this gorgeously grand and historic building. Central Business District; Corner Little Bourke and Elizabeth Sts.; www.melbournesgpo.com
expensive | designer | clothing

Hidden Secrets A great way to discover the city’s best kept shopping secrets is on a Hidden Secrets tour. Taking in over 50 of Melbourne’s most unique boutiques, and covering everything from men’s and women’s fashion and accessories to chocolate, confectionary, and wine, you’ll see the shops locals love. Central Business District; Tours depart from “Time Out Cafe” at Federation Square; 011-61-3-9329-9665; www.hiddensecretstours.com
culinary | tour | eclectic | clothing | wine

Queen Victoria Market The largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere, the Queen Victoria Market offers a huge range of souvenirs and great-priced clothing. While there are bargains-a-plenty, don’t miss the fabulous produce section with hundreds of vendors selling everything edible; closed Mondays and Wednesdays. Central Business District; Corner Elizabeth and Victoria Sts.; www.qvm.com.au
market | eclectic | souvenir | clothing