Queen Victoria Market

Melbourne

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Queen Victoria Market

The heart and soul of Melbourne, The Queen Victoria Market is the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere, selling everything there is to find under the sun. When the hunger kicks in, stop by any of the food stalls for some affordable tasty street-style lunch. It is located on the corner of Victoria and Peel streets.

Shopping

Melbourne is a centre for art, music and theatre as much as it is for designer shopping. Its neighbourhoods have developed distinctive identities, from fashion-conscious South Yarra to retro Fitzroy, funky St Kilda by the bay and the bargain-shopping inner hub of Richmond. Little Bourke Street is famous for its hub of outdoor gear shops while Elizabeth Street is a great choice for cameras, computers and Hi-Fi audio equipment. Keep your eyes open for the numerous laneways branching off Little Collins Street for some of the best-hidden treats. Retro fashion, exclusive one-off boutiques and heaps of cafés can be found on Flinders Lane. Last but not least, no Melbourne shopping trip would be complete without a visit to the infamous Chapel Street where young and independent designers have their outlets. The exclusive shops along Toorak Road offer the latest designer labels where, between star-spottings, you can pick up the latest fashions.