Bourke Street Mall
The Bourke Street Mall is recognised as Melbourne's shopping heart and has both the Myer and David Jones department stores.

Block Arcade
This is Melbourne's most stunning shopping arcade. Block Arcade forms a short narrow laneway connecting Collins Street to Little Collins Street, right in the heart of the CBD. Erected between 1891 and 1893 it is one of Melbourne's most richly decorated interior spaces, from the mosaic tiled flooring to the glass canopy overhead and lots of intricate detail in between. An absolutely must for window shoppers. 280-286 Collins Street Melbourne (03 9654 5244).

Bridge Road, Richmond
Bargain Hunters and shopaholics can spend many hours in Bridge Road. Only a short tram ride to Richmond this historic road is chock full of fashion factory outlets where you will find designer clothes, shoes and accessories at 1/3 of the original prices. There are also plenty of trendy restaurants, cafes and bars to refresh and refuel. Bridge Road, Richmond. Tram from city to Bridge Road

Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Fitzroy home of Melbourne bohemian culture with many interesting shops and galleries.

Chapel Street
This famous shopping strip is Melbourne's premier retail fashion district. Over 1000 shops make up the Chapel Street precinct which stretches for two kilometres. It has established the reputation of being Melbourne's style capital and that's just not for the fashions, it is also chock full of trendy cafes, ritzy bars and excellent dining venues. Chapel Street, Phrahran (03 9529 6331) Trams, buses and trains from city to Chapel Street

Collins Street
A well established shopping street with many boutiques and jewelers.

Melbourne Central
Spanning almost two city blocks this huge shopping centre has a range of quality designer labels and cutting edge street wear. All housed in a contemporary space that has retained its historical features. Look up to see the heritage listed shot tower, the only feature remaining of its original home the Lead Pipe and Shot Factory. Another highlight is the hot air balloon suspended from the inner dome and a huge fob watch that entertains shoppers with Australian folk songs.It houses over 300 shops and a train station underground. Lonsdale and La Trobe Streets, Melbourne (03 9922 1100).

Esplanade Art and Craft Market-St Kilda
This unusual and trendy market has a stunning seaside vista and is very popular with visitors and locals. Every Sunday since 1970 the esplanade in St Kilda has come alive with brightly coloured stalls, selling an array of quality art and craft. It was established as an outlet for local artists and now there are more than 200 artists and craftspeople selling their wares here. Upper Esplanade, St Kilda (03 9534 0066). Tram from city.

Flinders Lane
The place to find Melbourne designers and lots of small designer shops along with furniture, books and craft shops.

Melbourne GPO
The old post office is now home for up market clothing shops, restaurants and bars.

Myer Melbourne
The largest department store in Australia and the most recognizable landmark in Melbourne's heart, Bourke Street Mall. Myer Melbourne consists of two connected buildings, known to Melbourne as the Bourke Street store and the Lonsdale Street store. With six huge floors in each building there is something to be found for everyone. One of Myer's traditional highlights are the Christmas windows. Since 1956 they have been a feature of Melbourne and continue delighting all ages every Christmas. Having a different theme every year, they draw crowds of people annually . Bourke Street Mall and Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (1800 811 611).

QV
QV is a acreage shopping co0mplex next to the State Library of Victoria. Corner of Swanston and Lonsdale Streets.

Queen Victoria Market
This huge market is an institution in Melbourne. More than just a shopping meca it is an historic landmark and a popular tourist attraction. It has been serving customers in Melbourne's heart for 120 years. Taking up a huge seven hectares it is the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Over one thousand traders sell almost everything! Closed every Monday and Wednesday and most public holidays. Elizabeth and Victoria Street, Melbourne (03 9320 5822). Tram from city along Elizabeth street

Southbank
The Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct is a mix of bookshops, fashion, homeware, music and jewellery and close to many popular Melbourne restaurants.

Toorak Road
Australia's answer to Rodeo Drive, is located in Melbourne's ultra hip suburbs, South Yarra and Toorak. Toorak has been long known as Melbourne's most affluent suburb and its main shopping precinct testify's to this. Toorak Road has a sophisticated mix of Australian and International designers and importers. The boutiques are elegant displaying many one offs and original designs in fashion, shoes and accessories. Toorak Road, South Yarra. Tram from Swanston Street in city, train from Flinders Street alight at South Yarra station, takes approx 20 mins

Melbourne's Shopping Centres

Chadstone Shopping Centre
1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone (03 5633 3355).

Chirnside Park Shopping Centre
Maroondah Highway, Chirnsdie Park (03 9726 7100).

Direct Factory Outlets (DFO)
Three outlets in Melbourne the newest nest to Southern Cross Station.
100 Bulla Road, Strathmore (next to Essendon Airport)(03 9937 7222).
Corner Grange Road and Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham (next to Moorabin airport) (03 9583 0344).
Level 1, 201 Spencer Street, Melbourne (03 8689 7555).

Fountaingate Westfield
352 Princess Highway, Fountaingate (03 9704 6666).

Highpoint Shopping and Entertainment Centre
120-200 Rosamond Road, Maribynong (03 9318 1699).

Southland Westfield Shopping town
1239 Nepean highway, Cheltenham (03 9584 9696).

Westfield Shopping towns
Doncaster Road, Doncaster (03 9848 1699).

Melbourne's Markets

Arts Centre Sunday Market
Melbourne Arts Centre, Southgate (03 9281 8000).

Dandenong Market
Corner Clow and Cleeland Streets, Dandenong

Gasworks Farmer's Market
21 Graham Street, Port Melbourne (03 5657 2337). 3rd Saturday of Month

Prahran Market
163-185 Commercial Road, South Yarra (03 8290 8220).

Preston Market
Between Murray Road and Cramer Street, Preston (03 9478 3130).

Queen Victoria Market
A huge market open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Elizabeth Street.

South Melbourne Market
York and Cecil Streets, South Melbourne (03 9209 6295).