Top Things to do in Central Business District
What to do and see in Central Business District, Victoria: The Best Shopping Malls
Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
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1. Royal Arcade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
The Royal Arcade is a charming heritage shopping arcade in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. The Royal Arcade was proudly the first arcade in Melbourne and is the longest-standing arcade in Australia. Originally designed by Charles Webb and constructed in 1869, the arcade has high glass roof and windowed stores. At the south end, the arcade features effigies of mythical figures Gog and Magog and a clock that chimes each hour. The arcade connects Little Collins Street to the Bourke Street Mall, with a perpendicular passage running to Elizabeth Street in the west. The Royal Arcade is much loved by locals and tourists and is an icon of the city. It is recognised on the Victorian Heritage Register and Melbourne's Golden Mile heritage walk runs through the arcade. The Royal Arcade is famous for its boutique fashion stores as well as specialty stores such as Spellbox where you can have your fortune read, Little royal Macarons and Babushka Russian dolls. The Royal Arcade houses an eclectic mix of unique stores with something to suite all tastes.
Reviewed By platypus150 - Melbourne, Australia
Gog and Magog perform every hours and are a highpoint for the children. Much colour and some interesting shops are here and it is a place I always take visitors to the city.
2. Emporium Melbourne
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4.5 based on 301 reviews
Emporium Melbourne hosts 225 premium stores in the heart of the CBD. The Centre features a mix of Australian and international designers, innovative concept and flagship stores and world class architecture. The Centre connects to Melbourne Central, the Myer Melbourne department store and to David Jones via pedestrian bridges and tunnels. It also indelibly connects with Melbourne's history and its heart.
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Emporium Melbourne is truly shopping in style. We have only been there twice but it was quite impressive. There are numerous shops and on the day we visited it seemed to be a very busy time indeed. The place is large and rather luxurious. It gives the feeling of openness as well as vastness. The architecture is quite stunning and probably contributes to the Centre's popularity. You can probably buy almost anything you would wish there but some of the prices seemed a bit too high. Also the food court is quite spacious and although normally we avoid such areas, this place seems to cater for many tastes and it is one where we would actually go to have something to eat and be really satisfied.
3. Melbourne's GPO - Shopping Centre
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By M7025NQtonyw - Sydney, Australia
This beautiful historic building in the heart of Melbourne, that used to be the General Post Office has been restored and re-tasked to a high end shopping plaza. Including both specialist stores and a number of eateries. Enjoyable to visit even if to only window shop.
4. Collins Place
5. Bourke Street Mall
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4.0 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The shopping centre of Melbourne is the Bourke Street Mall. The Mall runs between Swanston St and Elizabeth Street; as do the trams, which move very slowly. The two major department store chains, Myer and David Jones, both have stores fronting the Mall. Buskers often set up their pitch here. H&M have a big store in the former General Post Office. One of the highlights of the Bourke St Mall is the Myer Christmas windows, which have delighted Melbourne children for many years. Several arcades run off the Mall, which are worth exploring.
6. Galleria Shopping Plaza
7. Target Centre Melbourne
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 23 reviews
Open 7 days and conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, the Target Centre is a one-stop convenience hub for all your daily needs. Footsteps from Swanston St and connecting the bustling Chinatown of Little Bourke Street with the major retail artillery of Bourke Street, the Target Centre provides something for the whole family. Now offering FREE WiFi.
Reviewed By JoeCool_KL - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nice store just down the street from Bourke Street mall. Sells all types of stuff from clothes to household stuff and kids toys. Similar to Kmart. Good prices and value for money. Not as high end as Myer or David Jones but very practical and good for basic items.
8. Centreway Arcade
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3.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Centreway runs between Collins St and Flinders Lane, it's a less famous version of Degraves St, into which it almost runs. There is a sign over the Collins St entrance. The cafes and restaurants tend to be smaller and less busy than Depgraves Street, but tehy are attractie all the same. You can take a short cut to Flinders St Station by going down Centreway and then down Degraves Street.
9. St. Collins Lane
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 26 reviews
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Collins Street precinct and home to over 50 premium fashion, lifestyle and food retailers. It's a unique place for city workers to stop, grab a coffee or a bite to eat, even to meet a friend for a drink after work as well as access to world-class designers for Melbournians and visitors alike to create and experience their some kind of wonderful everyday. The precinct houses a number of luxury flagship stores, including Coach, Melbourne’s only Leica Store and Gallery alongside a host of international favourites including Sandro, Maje, Adolfo and more. The Food Hall on level 2 has a range of bespoke offerings from Saint Dreux, Meat the Challenge, Sushi Boto, Think Asia, Papadam, and Burger Project.
