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Melbourne Shopping and Melbourne Shopping District
(Melbourne, Victoria - VIC, Australia AU)



Melbourne is widely considered as Australia's shopping capital and shopping in Melbourne is a highlight for many tourists and visitors to the Melbourne area. With a number of impressive shopping strips in central Melbourne, comparable to some of the best shopping districts in the world, Melbourne is home to numerous major high-street names, department stores and independent Melbourne shops. Many of the biggest names in high-street shopping, fashion and jewellery can be found in Melbourne.

With a large number of shopping malls and pedestrianised shopping districts, Melbourne has a truly world-class selection of shops, located throughout Melbourne city centre and the inner suburbs of Melbourne, such as Fitzroy, Southgate, Collingwood and Richmond. Ranging from antiques stores to gift shops, designer labels to Aboriginal art galleries, shops in the Melbourne and Victoria area can be extremely varied and extremely popular. Shopping has become a major pastime with locals in Melbourne and many of Melbourne's residents are passionate about shopping in the city.




The Central Business District (CBD) in Melbourne is full of large department stores, pedestrianised shopping strips, impressive shopping malls, major chain stores, popular fashion boutiques, street cafés and friendly restaurants. Melbourne's inner-city shopping strips are more relaxed and include areas such as Collins Street in central Melbourne, High Street in Armadale, Toorak Road and Chapel Street in Melbourne's South Yarra district and Carlton's Lygon Street. Some of Melbourne's most historic areas feature shops selling Aboriginal art, extravagant shoes, high fashion, jewellery and weekly markets.

Vintage clothes and seconds can be found in Melbourne's Greville Street in the Prahan district, between Punt road and Church Street in the Richmond area of Melbourne, and on Barkly Street in St. Kilda. One of the largest concentrations of designer clothing and jewellery shops in Melbourne is situated on Collins Street, Swanston Street and Spring Street in Melbourne city centre, where you will find an enormous range of the latest high-street fashions and luxurious boutiques. Nearby is Bourke Street, home to Melbourne's busy pedestrian shopping precinct and a number of impressive department stores, such as Myer and David Jones, and many smaller shopping outlets.

Melbourne Shopping: Opening Hours - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
Most shops in Melbourne are open from 09:30 to 18:00 Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and until 21:00 on Thursday. Sunday trading in Melbourne is becoming increasingly popular, although the opening hours tend to be shorter than the rest of the week, with shops closing at around 16:00 or 17:00.

Melbourne Shopping: Shopping Centres - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
There are numerous shopping centres and shopping strips in and around Melbourne city centre. Here are some of the most popular shopping centres and districts in the Melbourne area.

Melbourne Shopping: Melbourne Block Shopping Arcade - 282 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9654 5244
Located in the heart of Melbourne city centre, the Melbourne Block Shopping Arcade opened in the late 19th century and is one of Melbourne's most historic shopping malls. Housing a small number of varied shops, the interior of the Melbourne Block Shopping Arcade is stunning and has been recently restored to its original state.
Melbourne shopping centre open: Monday to Wednesday - 09:00 to 18:00, Thursday and Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Melbourne Shopping: Como Shopping Centre - Toorak Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3141, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9825 2299
Melbourne's Como Shopping Centre is sited in the South Yarra district of Melbourne and is full of designer fashion boutiques and jewellery stores. There is also a popular cinema and a number of tourist attractions nearby.
Melbourne shopping centre open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 15:00

Melbourne Shopping: Eastland Shopping Centre - 171-175 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3134, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9870 8377
Eastland Shopping Centre is situated on the outskirts of Melbourne and features almost 200 different shops and department stores. There is also a vast car parking area and a number of large supermarkets at Melbourne's Eastland Shopping Centre.
Melbourne shopping centre open: Monday to Wednesday - 09:00 to 17:30, Thursday and Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Melbourne Shopping: Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre - 270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3131, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9878 7111
Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre, in the suburbs of Melbourne, features a large selection of shops, including a supermarket, department stores and speciality shops. Other attractions at Melbourne's Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre include a play area for young children and a cinema.
Melbourne shopping centre open: Monday to Wednesday - 09:00 to 17:30, Thursday and Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Melbourne Shopping: Highpoint Shopping Mall - 120-200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3032, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9318 1699
Melbourne's Highpoint Shopping Mall is one of the most popular places for shopping in this area of Melbourne, featuring more than 500 different shops, department stores, supermarkets, restaurants and cafés. Highlights at the Highpoint Shopping Mall include the famous Myer department store and a large theatre.
Melbourne shopping centre open: Monday to Wednesday - 09:00 to 17:30, Thursday and Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Melbourne Shopping: Jam Factory Shopping Centre - 500 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3141, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9826 0537
The Jam Factory Shopping Centre can be found in the South Yarra area of Melbourne and is one Melbourne's smaller shopping centres. With a good selection of shops, boutiques, and restaurants, one of the major attractions at Melbourne's Jam Factory Shopping Centre is the large cinema and amusement arcade.
Melbourne shopping centre open: Sunday to Wednesday - 07:30 to 01:00, Thursday to Saturday - 07:30 to 03:00

Melbourne Shopping: Northland Shopping Centre - 2 Murray Road, Preston, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3072, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9478 1399
Located on the outskirts of Melbourne, the Northland Shopping Centre provides an almost overwhelming shopping experience, with more than 200 shops and departments stores. Other attractions at Melbourne's vast Northland Shopping Centre include a food court and popular cinema.
Melbourne shopping centre open: Monday to Wednesday - 09:00 to 17:30, Thursday and Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Melbourne Shopping: Royal Arcade Shopping Centre - 335 Bourke Street, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9670 7777
The Royal Arcade Shopping Centre, in Melbourne's city centre, is one of the oldest and most historic shopping malls in Melbourne. Dating back well over 100 years, the Royal Arcade Shopping Centre features many interesting gift shops, boutiques jewellers, restaurants and cafés.
Melbourne shopping centre open: Monday to Thursday - 08:00 to 18:00, Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:30, Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

 
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