Nervousness crept into Natalia's voice as she looked around the room at the many shadowy faced…read morefigures. Each appearing dark and hollow harboring memories of a former life.Strung up and perched upon the cheap plastic chairs they remained silent reminding Natalia of last years designer rain coats. Encircled by her silent audience,the dull murmur found its way into her ears revealing her vulnerable sensitive side.But she knew in her heart tonight would be the break through she needed.Standing staring her mouth slowly opened "I'll give it to you straight,My name is Natalia K and I'm addicted to High Point Shopping and I don't give a damn!You hear me!!" HighPoint Shopping Center------ The first thing you'll notice,the size of the structure. Containing 156,000m² of shopping space spanning 4 floors and flaunting 500 plus shops it is truly something to marvel,rivaling even Chadstone Shopping Eastland and Doncaster.For it it's the 4th largest shopping center in Australia. History---- Eventually built in 1977 the original site was home to an anti aircraft gun/battery due to its hilly strategic location shortly after it was used as a quarry parts of the quarry walks remain which become evident when standing in the lower car parks.Then finally the site was built into a shopping center originally called Westland Shopping Center that has since been Branded HighPoint the name we know today. Shops--- They got most of my favs DJ'S Myer Topshop Zara To name a few rest are listed here http://www.highpoint.com.au/ Food--- Great selection of food choices spanning the typical unhealthy junk food fair right up to some decent restaurant quality food. Other POI(points of interest)---- 6200 plus car parks with park assist bays (the little green/red light indicator above car parks) Free car parking If you don't have a car/transport the best way to get here is via a tram as there is no train nearby. Also if the center hasn't got what your after on the outer perimeter there are many house and home furniture stores also high fi and electrical warehouses a Bunnings and a bowling center plus Mechanics and more. Summary---- This is a great place to shop eat watch movie did I say shop yes shop,get a massage buy a pet hit the gym or buy a gym get some photos taken blah blah lol Would I recommend you go---Yes Would I go again --- Does a bear crap in the woods Ps The new shopping area is set out very well and it's the go to zone for the hungry shopper. And girls don't feel guilty for being a shopaholic embrace it like I did.

Went today for the first time in ages and it was too hot. Hubby had to sit down and then left to…read morecar. I couldnt even visit the stores I wanted to. I felt like I was going to pass out and then one escalator was out and I had to walk even further. Never again

Lots of great outlet stores at the DFO! Adidas, Nike, Cotton On, a few shoe stores.. I can't name…read morethem all but I've always enjoyed coming here. The layout downstairs confuses me a bit and I get a little turned around when trying to find a store I've been to countless times. They have a food court downstairs has a really good selection of cuisines and are all reasonably priced.

Great place for a bargain and they have all the great stores for everything for the the family from…read morehats to shoes and everything in between

There is nothing I like better than knowing what product you are looking for and getting it for a…read morebargain. If you are looking for Converse products such as sneakers, clothing, tracksuits and windcheaters, then this is the place to go. Authentic Factory Outlets is located furthest from the city end of Smith Street amongst all the factory outlets offering products with labels at cheaper prices than you find in regular stores. I managed to get a pair of Converse One Stars and even got some free Converse socks to sweeten the deal. It's not only Converse in this Authentic Factory Outlet, you can also get a number of other cheap shoes and other street wear at discounted products such as Tommy Hilfiger. This part of Smith Street is great for the bargain hunter and this Authentic Factory Outlets is a must.

I quite like this little outlet. It's close to transport (Southern Cross Station, Skybus), and…read morethere is a logical flow to your shopping (horse shoe shape shopping!) - almost IKEA-ish ... but less complex ;) They have options - Typo, Suzanne Grae, Harris Scarf, Jay Jays, Peter Alexander, confectionary shops, sports shops, homewares shops etc. For a smaller place it packs a big punch. And the crowds aren't ridiculous either. Worth a look!

A gamut of handbags and wallets from the like of AnnaPelle, Diana Ferrari, Levis, Jag and Fiorelli…read moreamong many others, this store is an efficient way to find the most beloved of women's accessories. Although there's also a range of largely high heeled shoes available, there's not nearly as many on offer as there are handbags. The stock changes over fairly regularly, and there's the odd sample hiding amongst the clones. The styles are as numerous as there are handbags, so you can find a plain work satchel-style bag as easily as a brightly coloured statement handbag. There's also a range of luggage down the back. The quality varies from brand to brand, and the odd leather bag may turn out not to be leather after all. Nonetheless, every purchase I've ever made from this store has been a magnet for compliments and my main handbag is still going strong after a year of heavy use. It's always the first place I go for a new handbag or wallet.

I'm just starting to discover the beauty of Moonee Ponds and the abundance it offers in the forms…read moreof retail therapy, hair and beauty and nightlife. It has become one of my fave new suburbs to explore, and of course I started off at the place called Moonee Ponds Central!! (Where else would you go?) Situated at the corner of the junction, spanning over three spacious buildings from Hall street to Puckle street, and less than ten minutes walk from the train station, MPC shopping centre has everything you need, contained in an easy to navigate facility. Don't get me wrong, it's not the sort of place you'd forsake Highpoint, Chadstone or DFO for, but if you're in the area or new to it it's a great little find. Containing those evil necessary giants Kmart and Coles, the big banks NAB, Commonwealth and St George, a First Choice Liquor Store and a great variety of cafes, fresh food, beauty services, a 24 hour gym and fashion for the whole family. Even a division of Kangan TAFE is here!! As a mother with two young children, I find MPC has everything I need, plus the extras I enjoy in a convenient centre that's easy to navigate with a pram.

Shara's review was absolutely right on the money!…read more Moonee Ponds Central is a great little shopping centre about the same size as Barkly Square in Brunswick or Northcote Plaza in Northcote, except it has a few little bonuses that those two shopping centres dont have too! The most useful thing about MPC is the undercover car park!!! And its free parking too!!!! (the one next to Coles anyway - in the original MPC building). Not sure if the one under kmart is free or not. The undercover parking is perfect for supermarket shopping in wet weather. The centre also contains some other useful additions, including Michel's Pattiserie which gives away its pies and spinach rolls very cheap towards the end of the day and a very good chicken shop just outside the door of the northern building. The centre covers 3 buildings on the 3 streets parallel to and including Puckle Street and they contain clothing stores, food shops, kmart, Coles, a lolly shop and various shopping centre rides for the kids. In the old days, if you parked in the Coles carpark, then the walk to Puckle Street was boring, but now you have the centre to walk through and there are all sorts of interesting things in the shops to look at on the 2 minute walk to Puckle Street!!! As for the atmosphere, you wont find as many cool funky people here as you will in Barkly Square or Northcote Plaza (you will find some though - including myself!), but you wont find it a boring place full of bogans and suburbanites either. Its a bit of both. It is very down to earth and the shop keepers and checkout chicks always take the time to have a chat to the customers - which is a really nice touch! If you live anywhere near the area and havnt been in here, definitely come for a look - especially if it is raining!