Destinations Australia & New Zealand Australia Melbourne Explore This Guide Overview Planning Your Trip Best Time to Visit Melbourne Airport Guide Neighborhoods to Know Public Transportation Best Hotels Itineraries & Day Trips 48 Hours in Melbourne Day Trips From Melbourne Things to Do Top Things to Do Free Things to Do Shopping in Melbourne Best Markets to Visit Melbourne's Coolest Street Art Top Beaches in Melbourne What to Eat & Drink Must-Try Food in Melbourne Top Restaurants Best Cafes Nightlife in Melbourne CLOSE Part of Your Trip to Melbourne: The Complete Guide Where to Shop in Melbourne By Marina Nazario Marina Nazario Marina is a writer who began contributing to TripSavvy in 2019. She set off with a one-way ticket to Asia in 2017 and has been living and traveling abroad ever since. Travel's editorial guidelines Updated on October 28, 2019 Photo: Scott Barbour / Getty Images Like any other big city, Melbourne has plenty of shopping. It has malls, markets, and outlets with both Australian and international stores. If you need something fast and cheap, you can find H&M at most malls—but if you're in the market for a one-of-a-kind look, there’s a whole street dedicated to vintage shopping in Fitzroy. Move over Paris and NYC, Melbourne brings its A game when it comes to retail therapy. Here’s are the best places to shop in Melbourne. 01 of 10 Chadstone Address Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia Get directions Boasting over 550 stores and 90 eateries, Chadstone holds the heavyweight title of biggest shopping center in Australia. From designer boutiques to department shops, Chadstone seems to have it all. Plus, it’s only a 30-minute drive from Melbourne Central Business District. It’s easy to get there if you don’t have a car, though. Simply hop on the free tourist shuttle that departs Federation Square daily. 02 of 10 Melbourne Central Address Cnr LaTrobe and Swanston Streets, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Get directions Phone +61 3 9922 1122 Web Visit website Perhaps the most unique thing about Melbourne Central isn't the fact that it has about 300 stores, or that it's home to both a movie theater and a bowling alley: It's the impressive tower in the middle of the space. Surrounded by a glass of windows, it's been standing there since 1889. 03 of 10 Emporium Melbourne Address 287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Get directions Phone +61 3 8609 8221 Web Visit website A (literal) one minute walk from Melbourne Central is Emporium Melbourne. Emporium isn’t that big, but it is home to an impressive variety of brands such as Kathmandu, UGG, Mimco, and UNIQLO. It’s also the place to go for dining— especially Asian cuisine. It has a mix of 18 Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese restaurants to choose from. 04 of 10 Bourke Street Mall Address Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia Get directions Bourke Street Mall is an open-air, pedestrian street with plenty of storefronts. Because the street is closed to cars, it's easy to stroll from one store to the next. You can find all the big names on this one street, from H&M and Zara to Melbourne-favorites David Jones and Myer. Buskers on the road provide musical entertainment while you shop your way through the street. 05 of 10 Brunswick and Smith Streets When you venture to Fitzroy, you’ll notice a sudden shift in fashion. The locals who walk the streets look exceptionally cool, and that’s thanks to Brunswick Street and Smith Street. While the former is where you’ll find alternative fashion and expensive boutique shops, the latter is full of vintage treasures and used bookstores. Both streets offer heaps of one-of-a-kind items to boost your wardrobe, just like the locals of Fitzroy. 06 of 10 Chapel Street On Chapel Street, you’ll wander past a sporadic mix of stores, from local designers such as Gorman to familiar faces like Top Shop. And if you're in the market for furniture or arts and crafts, you can find that, too. There's a bunch of bars wedged in along the street for when you need to refuel with an espresso martini. 07 of 10 DFO South Wharf Address 20 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia Get directions Phone +61 3 9099 1111 Web Visit website Shopping in Melbourne wouldn’t be complete without an outlet shopping center. DFO South Wharf is on the western end of CBD, next to the convention center. It’s the place to go when you’re looking for a little discount on high-end fashion. It has Armani, Converse, and Billabong outlets, to name a few. It’s easy to find a bargain at DFO South Wharf, you just have to be willing to sift through the racks like at any outlet mall. 08 of 10 District Docklands Address 440 Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia Get directions Phone +61 3 9328 8600 Web Visit website An indoor and outdoor shopping center, District Docklands is a breezy place to shop because there’s a lot of space for walking around, grabbing a bite to eat, or playing in the outdoor adventure park. You'll find an array of Australian and international brands here, including UNIQLO and H&M. When you’re not shopping, you can play mini-golf at Glow Golf, bowl at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, ice skate at O’Brian Ice House, or watch a movie at Hoyts. And for a little something special, the Melbourne Star Ferris wheel is right next to District Docklands. 09 of 10 Sydney Road Claiming to be the longest strip of retail in the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney Road is a 14-mile long street of storefronts, bars, and restaurants. This shopping haven is a little more local, with secondhand shops mixed in with record and jewelry stores. It features over 30 retail categories—such as beauty and electronics—and it’s where local bride-to-be’s shop for wedding dresses. 10 of 10 Collins Street Looking for high fashion in Melbourne? Head to Collins Street. Designer stores such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, and Tiffany line the streets in heritage buildings. Collins Street is a prestigious business address, kind of like Fifth Avenue in New York City. It’s a quiet area, away from bars and restaurants. When you come to Collins Street, you’re going to get designer stores with no distractions. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit