Shopping & Markets in Melbourne

Best Shopping & Markets

Melbourne’s retail landscape spans from the historic 19th-century Queen Victoria Market, the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere, to the high-end luxury boutiques of Collins Street. Major hubs include the expansive Chadstone Shopping Centre and the transit-integrated Melbourne Central. Specialized fresh produce and gourmet goods are found at the South Melbourne and Prahran Markets, while local craftsmanship and handmade art are the focus of the weekend Rose St. Artists' Market in Fitzroy.

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Queen Victoria Market

This market is one of Melbourne's most well-known landmarks as well as the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Bourke Street

Bourke Street is one of the main streets in the Melbourne central business district and a core feature of the Hoddle Grid.

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Collins Street

Collins Street is a major street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is a large shopping centre, office, and public transport hub in the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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South Melbourne Market

The South Melbourne Market is a covered food and general goods market located in South Melbourne, Victoria.

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Swanston Street

Located just north of the Flinders Street Station, this place is great for bargain and souvenirs shopping.

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Prahran Market

Prahran Market is a food market in South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Chadstone Shopping Centre

Chadstone Shopping Centre is a shopping centre located in the south-eastern Melbourne suburb of Malvern East.

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The Rose St. Artists' Market

Located in Fitzroy, this weekend market showcases handmade work from local designers and artists. It features a rotating selection of photography, jewelry, furniture, and fashion, often accompanied by live music and rooftop bar access.

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