Bourke Street Mall
The Bourke Street Mall is located between Swanston Walk and Elizabeth Street and is a popular spot for street artists.. Features a wide selection of specialty fashion and gift shops, and major department stores like Myer and David Jones.

300 Lonsdale St
Australia's largest retail complex has over 170 specialty shops and the country's first international department store, Daimaru.

The Block Arcade
282 Collins Street
An intricate mosaic floor leads shoppers through traditional tearooms, antique jewelry and designer fashion stores.

Village Shopping
Vibrant shopping strips or 'villages' in Melbourne offer a unique shopping experience outside of the central business district.

Chapel Street, South Yarra
Chapel Street has been labeled as the fashion strip of Australia and between Dandenong Road and Toorak Road is where the most fashionable shops and shoppers may be found. From clothing and music, to cafes, bars and restaurants. From Swanston Walk, take tram #8 or #72, or a train to South Yarra Station on the Dandenong or Sandringham lines.

Melbourne Markets
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
Tele(03) 9320 5822
Market Days: Tue & Thurs 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-6pm,Sat 6am-3pm, Sun 9am-4pm.
From Elizabeth Street take any tram.Corner of Victoria and Elizabeth Streets 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. Its origins date back to 1857 and many of its buildings have been classified by the National Trust. The Magical History Tour of the market explores 125 years of history and allows participants to meet vendors.

St Kilda Esplanade Art & Craft Market
Upper Esplanade, St Kilda
Open every Sunday 10am-5pm.
From Swanston Street take #15 or #16, from Bourke Street #96.
Unique handcrafted gifts are made and sold by stall holders along this beachfront esplanade. There are over 200 stalls.

Prahran Market
163-185 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Open Tuesday and Thursday 10am-5pm,
Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 6am-1pm.
Take tram #8 or #72 to Chapel Street, or a train to South Yarra Station.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. New Deli section.

Shopping Spree Tours
Tele(03) 9596 6600
Fully escorted tours of Melbourne factories and warehouses including a 2 course restaurant lunch and sightseeing opportunities. Operates everyday except Sunday and public holidays. Departs 9am and returns at approximately 4.30pm. Central city hotel pickups. More info

Melbourne Ambassadors Specialist Shopping Tour
Tele(03) 9639 4044
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 and Daimaru can also be included in the itinerary and lunch is included in the cost. The tour runs from9.30am-4.30pm with departures arranged by appointment.