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SHOPPING Melbourne Victoria
Melbourne Style BY LEANNE MACNAMARA
The vibrant city of Melbourne is a shoppers’ paradise for all ages. From international and Australian designer clothes and jewellery to The Queen Victoria Market and second hand shops, you’ll find something to suit your credit card balance.
The Queen Victoria Market also known affectionately as ‘Vic Market’ or ‘Queen Vic’, has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for more than a century. A historic landmark spread over two city blocks, it’s a vibrant and bustling inner city market where you can shop for everything from Australian fruit and vegetables, local and imported gourmet foods, to cosmetics, clothing and souvenirs. Open five days a week Tuesday 6am - 2pm, Thursday 6am
- 2pm, Friday 6am - 5pm, Saturday 6am - 3pm, Sunday 9am - 4pm. Wednesday night markets can be another option, check out the website for opening dates and times. www.qvm.com.au/Melbourne. Located on Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Central in the Central Business District boasts over 300
shops. Here you can browse through book stores, buy Australian opals, visit your favourite hairdresser, chill out over lunch or fill your shopping bags to bursting point.
Collins Street is where your credit card could really take a hit. Experience some exclusive big name fashion shops such
as Giorgio Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Versace and Wolford. Even if your bank account doesn’t match Bill Gates, it’s worth having a look at what’s on offer. You’ll find some very cool items here to drool over.
Located at the western end of the CBD, Docklands is Melbourne’s newest retail mecca. The shopping centre is situated right under the observation wheel and you’ll find bargains to be had in a myriad of
Whatever your shopping tastes it’s a good idea to
bring along a survival kit when you plan your next shopping extravaganza
in Australia’s number
one retail destination Melbourne, Victoria.
Comfortable shoes
Credit card and some cash (OK, maybe lots of cash)
A bottle of water Extra luggage Lots of energy
A shopping list
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