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The ultimate shopping guide to Melbourne

Get your wallet ready – Melbourne's got some of the best retail therapy destinations around

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Loosen your purse strings and wander Melbourne's streets for a spot of retail therapy. From vintage treasures and sale outlets, to artisan goods and gourmet pantry goods, there's plenty of great shops to throw a credit card at. For more ways to treat yourself, check out the best spas and bath houses in Melbourne.  

Inner-city shopping

Shopper's guide to Chapel Street
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Shopper's guide to Chapel Street

Vintage treasures, local designers, big brands: you'll find it all on Chapel Street, which spans from Windsor to South Yarra.

Shopper's guide to Carlton
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Shopper's guide to Carlton

While Carlton's better known for its restaurants, the suburb is also a decent spot for some retail therapy.

Shopper's guide to Greville Street
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Shopper's guide to Greville Street

For a small strip of shops, Greville Street offers a great variety of stores, whether you're after some art or custom-made boots.

Shopper’s guide to Smith Street
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Shopper’s guide to Smith Street

Visit a five-star butcher, buy a good bottle of vino, or get some vintage threads, there are plenty of place to swipe your card on Smith St. 

Melbourne's best markets
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Melbourne's best markets

From organic produce to arts and crafts, there's a Melbourne market happening near you this weekend.

Weird and wonderful shops
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Weird and wonderful shops

Finding the right gift for that one-of-a-kind friend can be a challenge, but never fear: we’re here to help.

Men's style and grooming
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Men's style and grooming

Armed with our guide to Melbourne’s best manporiums, you’ll be turning heads in no time.

Where to buy edible treats

The best cheese shops in Melbourne
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The best cheese shops in Melbourne

Even if you're lactose intolerant, it's hard not to love cheese. Check out our favourite places to pick up a wedge or a wheel or two.

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