Shopping and Melbourne go hand in hand. If you are after affordable shopping, Melbourne is the perfect destination.
Here are the 5 best places to shop in Melbourne; Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central, Royal Arcade, Bridge Road and Melbourne GPO.
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Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street Mall is the largest pedestrian mall in Melbourne and the city’s main shopping destination. Two flagship department stores are the mall’s backbone – Myer and David Jones.
The Mall is also home to the Royal Arcade and the Melbourne GPO building. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it here. If you’re travelling to Bourke Street Mall by foot, you’ll also discover plenty of shops on the way.
How to get there: Take a tram or walk a few minutes from Flinders Street station.
Melbourne Central
Melbourne Central, on the corner of La Trobe and Swanston Streets, is another shopping area you won’t want to miss. With 300 plus stores in a five-level building, its convenience and location is unmatched.
Restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, flagship retail stores and a key transport hub feature here.
How to get there: Get off at Melbourne Central train station or take a tram from Flinders Street Station.
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Royal Arcade
Royal Arcade is a heritage listed shopping centre in Melbourne. On the edge of Bourke Street Mall, the arcade connects Little Collins and Elizabeth Streets. It’s full of boutiques, cafes and other unique, one of a kind shops.
Built in 1869, its Melbourne’s older shopping precinct with a very European design, reminiscent of the times.
Need to rest after too much shopping? Recover with a coffee at one of the many cafes in the arcade.
How to get there: It’s just a few minutes walk from Flinders Street Station or take a tram.
Bridge Road
Bridge Road in Richmond is bargain shopping central. It’s a two kilometres (1.25 miles) shopping road that won’t disappoint. An abundance of shopping outlets are waiting for you. 🛍️
Richmond is a few minutes outside Melbourne city and worth a visit if you’re a serious bargain hunter.
How to get there: The best way to get to Bridge Road is by tram from Melbourne city.
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Melbourne GPO
The Melbourne GPO building is a historical treasure. It’s the former General Post Office (GPO) and was the centre for all postal services in Victoria.
Built in 1861, the style is like other heritage buildings in the area. The building now houses the Swedish flagship store H&M and other speciality retailers.
How to get there: Walk from Flinders Street station or jump on a tram.
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