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As a sophisticated city, fashion is a passion for the inhabitants. You will discover many secret hidden shops and boutiques in the laneways and arcades throughout the city. Depart from the tourist trail and let yourself be surprised!

DEPARTMENT STORES

The largest and most comprehensive department stores in the city of Melbourne are David Jones and Myer. These stores are in the Bourke Street Mall between Swanston and Elizabeth Streets.

Myer                           
314 Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
Tel: 9661 1111
Opening Hours: Mon to Wed 9am-6pm / Thu 9am-7pm / Fri 9am-9pm
                              Sat 9am-6pm / Sun 10am-6pm

David Jones                
310 Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
Tel: 9643 2222
Opening Hours: Mon to Wed 9:30am-6pm / Thu 9:30am-7pm / Fri 9:30am-9pm
                              Sat 9:30am-6pm / Sun 10am-6pm

SHOPPING COMPLEXES

For a wide range of retailers and fashion designers under one roof visit the numerous shopping complexes located within the city.

As a general rule, trading hours for the city shops are:
Sat to Wed 10am-5pm / Thu 10am-7pm / Fri 10am-9pm

GPO Melbourne                      
Corner of Elizabeth and Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
www.melbournesgpo.com

Melbourne Central           
Corner of Elizabeth and Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne
www.melbournecentral.com.au

QV                                  
Corner of Lonsdale and Swanston Street, Melbourne
www.qv.com.au

Harbour Town
Waterfront City, Docklands, Melbourne
www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au

MARKETS

Melbourne markets are a great place to experience the lively and vibrant culture of the city. All offer varying specialities, such as fresh produce, gourmet foods, clothing, jewellery and handmade arts and crafts.

Queen Victoria Market         
Corner of Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne
Trading Hours: Tues & Thu 6am-2pm / Fri 6am-5pm / Sat 6am-3pm
                            Sun 6am-4pm / Closed Mon & Wed

Prahran Market                      
163 Commercial Road, Prahran
Trading Hours: Tue, Thu & Sat 6am-5pm / Fri 6am-6pm / Sat 6am-5pm
                            Sun 10am-3pm / Closed Mon & Wed

South Melbourne                   
Corner of Coventry and Cecil Streets, South Melbourne
Trading Hours: Wed, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm / Fri 8am-6pm / Closed Mon, Tue & Thu