This was right across the street from our hotel Fourpoints by Sheraton Docklands. It is also right…read moreacross from the free tram. There were many restaurants and stores in this building.

We walked around and it seems to be a nice place for families. There were some outdoor activities…read moreset up for younger kids. There is also a large ferris wheel, which I didn't see any riders. The Woolworths here is quite big. Costco is also found here.

Love the culture and the food. Not a huge fan of the car park, but this place works better on…read morepublic transport.

I love Melbourne Central. I love how it's a one-stop-shop for everything you could need…read more ~ Smack dab in the middle of the CBD. Need something you (for some strange reason) cannot find at Melbourne Central? It's probably 10 steps away from Melbourne Central/ ~ Stunning interior design and architecture. You have your tower underneath a glass cage. At first, I thought that this was a bit strange, but then accepted the fact that the tower probably did a lot of bad things in its life and needs a cage to control it. You can't let that thing free, man. ~ Nice selection of food. Nothing too fantastic, but my favourites: Menya Ramen, Lord of the Fries, Grill'd, O-Bento, and Harajuku Crepes. There's bound to be more food heavens that I haven't explored in that massive building yet, and I'm keen to be on the lookout! ~ Convenient public transportation. If you're on the go, trust Melbourne Central to have a train running to anywhere you want in Melbourne. Trust Melbourne Central to also have great food takeaways for you to enjoy yourself at before your train arrives. ~ Loads of entertainment! Try out Cho Gao - a great Asian Beer Cafe with a stunning view of the city. Now try out Cho Gao after catching a movie at Melbourne Central's very own cinema. Seriously - what CAN'T you do here?

Located up the very classy Paris end of Collins Street, is a beautiful shopping district and cafe…read moremecca called Collins Place. Home to the independent film theatre Kino Cinemas, Collins Place also has a great selection of bars, cafes and clothing stores to keep you entertained. Upstairs there are also medical facilities, a Physiological Centre, Cosmetic and Laser Clinic and of course an ANZ tower, with and ANZ branch on the corner. Collins Place tends to attract local business workers during the day, later in the afternoon and evening you can often find enthusiastic movie goers waiting for their film as well as people of all ages enjoying a meal or perhaps an end of week vino. Collins Place is a relaxing and upmarket place to shop, it houses some of Melbourne's unique boutique stores as well as being right next to the hotel Sofitel.

The Hoddle Grid was the City design that created serviced alleyways that have now become…read moreMelbourne's famous laneways with food stalls, restaurants, cafes, night spots and murals. There are over 900 laneways in Melbourne. The Gold Rush in the 1850s, made Melbourne the World's richest city and the wealth afforded the resources to construct the ornate buildings featuring Victorian, Georgian, Italian and French architecture and design. The Block Arcade is renowned for its opulent 19th-century architecture and boutique retailers. Opened in 1892, it is famous for its intricate mosaic tile floors, sweeping glass-domed ceiling, and richly decorated shopfronts. Gayle and I were here, with only the holiday preventing us for visiting more shops, even though those aren't the main attraction. A couple interesting things we learned: - "Doing the Block" is a historic Melbourne social ritual from the 1860s-1930s, where fashionably dressed residents promenaded the section of Collins Street between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets to "see and be seen". It was a vibrant display of wealth, often featuring carriage rides and visits to shops. Hence the name of this arcade. - The historic clock known for its refined design, Roman numerals, and decorative buglers flanking the sides.

Beautiful Victorian shopping arcade…read more The Block Arcade was opened in 1892. It has a lovely French Renaissance style architecture that was meant to mimic the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan. Love the high domed glass ceilings, the mosaic floors and the unique cornices. When it was built, it was the place to be seen in Melbourne. Hopetoun Tea Rooms have been serving delicious cakes and scones during high tea for over a century. Get there early as there is always a long queue. So nice to "do the block" just like other patrons have done for the past 130 years.

Degraves Street was one of Melbourne's first laneways. Laneways are narrow streets, like an alley,…read more that support diversity in public spaces. Love the cute cafes and shops along this passage off busy Flinders Street.

It is a short, narrow laneway in the Central Business District & is famous for its alfresco dining…read moreoptions. It epitomizes Melbourne's coffee culture & street art scene. It is near the rail station and is all popular tourist destination.

This place really hasn't changed too much over the years. I went when it first opened, then didn't…read morego back for about twenty years, and over the last few years I've used it a fair bit for shopping on my way home from work or for family barbecues and that sort of thing. Most of everything you could ever reasonably need can be found here. It's pretty good in that regard. There's plenty of parking, you don't have to walk an awfully long way from the car to the shops and back, and it's usually not stupidly busy like some other shopping centres. Really, it's just a good sized suburban shopping centre. Don't expect Chadstone, but something much smaller and in many ways much better.

Walking into this shopping center feels like I'm walking into the past. Though this center isn't…read morevisibly old or worn out, it just feels aged and out of fashion. Waverley Gardens is the local small shopping center for the suburb of Mulgrave, they offer a few essential stores but lack popular fashion brands. Waverley Gardens is really just a place you would go to get groceries, visit the bank and maybe pick up a few household items. If I were looking for an outfit, I would definitely not be thinking of this place. Being a small center, this place does offer quite a lot. There is a Coles, Woolworth, Aldi, Target and Big W. There is also quite a good fruit and veg market here located just next to the Coles. Overall I think Waverley Gardens is a good shopping center for what it is- a small suburban center to pick up household essentials. I have no problems with coming here when I'm in the area.

The High Street Road Shopping Strip is great if it is on your way home or if you pass it around…read morelunchtime. There are quite a few take-away food stores here including fish n chips, pizza and a chicken shop. As well as that there is also a Foodworks store for all your grocery needs. The strip itself only ever gets busy around lunchtime - you can tell because the car parks out the front get filled. Don't pay much attention to this as there are more spots behind the shops. There is a little alleyway on the right of Blockbuster to access these. Alternatively you can park down Fonteyn drive. The shops here are quite old but most have been renovated are look more modern again. There are a few specialty shops here - such as the ACA Breeders Kennels - but mostly the shops are mainstream. Some stay open till around 7 on thursdays and fridays but that is decided by each shop and they often change their times. To be safe I'd bargain for each shop being open till 5. The Pizza shops and take away joints open at 5 most days though, so it just depends what you are after.

A bit more up-market than the average suburban shopping centre, but given the area, that is not…read moresurprising. The major tenants are Woolworths and the recently opened David Jones, with lots of smaller specialty shops such as: Bakers Delight, Bed Bath & Table, kikki.k, Terry White Chemists, Feathers, The Athletes Foot, OPSM, to name a few. Plenty of underground car parking, though it can be tough to get a park at peak times. There is a hand car wash service if your car needs a shine while you shop. Lots of wide aisles and escalators make this a favorite for parents with pushers. There is free WiFi in the food court on the top level so you can add your Yelp reviews while having a coffee. And if the centre does not have what you want, the Glenferrie Road shopping strip is right outside.

Malvern Central is like a training course for prams and strollers…read more Usually filled with mummies and babies, it has a ton of parking and so I suppose it's a pretty easy option for most new parents to duck into the supermarket. The big anchor stores here are Woolworths and Target, with a few bedding, clothing and other fresh produce stores. They offer free wifi near the cafe areas, and there's a car wash service in the carpark.