Block Arcade in Melbourne’s south end in an impressive Victorian setting house more than 30 shops and the popular Hopetoun Tearooms.
Bourke Street Mall in the Swanston Street area lies amidst a dizzying array of first class restaurants, charming cafes, shops, art galleries, museums and theatres. The city’s two major department stores reside here as well as an assortment of boutique shops and chain stores.
Flinders Lane boasts of a number of notable Australian and International designers as well as unique gift shops, contemporary art and craft galleries offering cutting edge and creative works.
Chapel Street abounds with outstanding restaurants and high-fashion clothing stores like top Australian designers Scanlan & Theodore.
Collins Street with its striking architecture, beautiful landscaping, plenty of first-class restaurants and hotels and cosmopolitan boutiques offers great designer fashion, luxury items and expensive jewelry.
Crown Entertainment Complex offers a myriad of nightlife, dining and shopping choices including the mega casino, more than 30 bars, and dance clubs.
Fitzroy neighborhood is full of a Bohemian, edgy flair with store windows showcasing young designer cuts, retro galleries and cafes, and public art on street benches an experience in Melbourne’s alternative fashion.
Melbourne Central is a large shopping complex that houses over 300 stores as well as a number of dining options from bakeries to fancy restaurants, a number of bars, clubs and other entertainment venues.
Queen Victoria Market a tradition for over 120 years is built on the site of Melbourne’s first cemetery; fresh produce, specialist delis, meat & fish, clothes, toys, souvenirs and pretty much everything in between embraces you as you find your way through this delightful market.
Royal Arcade constructed in 1869, runs from Little Collins Street to the Bourke Street Mall and retains much of its original architecture. This charming arcade offers small boutiques, antique stores, jewelry shops, gifts and souvenirs.
Europcar, Budget, Thrifty, Ace, Apex, Avis and Hertz are the main car rental companies in Melbourne.