Myer and David Jones are two leading departmental stores , selling quality local and imported merchandise which are quite expensive. They are famous for their unique display of Christmas decor during the festive season.Opening hours 10.00 am till 5.00 am all days except Thursday and Friday from 10.00am till 10.00pm. For fragrance lover, try out the various perfume in Myer, for free! A chart on display in the fragrance section will inform you the best selling perfume for the month in the city.

Target is another chain departmental store, a favourite among the locals for mechandise which are of moderate and affordable prices.

Facial and fragrance lovers - You'll have a lot to choose from. Body Shop, Red Earth and Priceline are favourite among the locals. These shops are located opposite Myer and David Jones.

Melbourne's Central(behind Myer) - Daimaru the first Japanese departmental store in Melbourne, located on the first level and second level, which offers mostly Made in Japan goods and souveniers. Do not miss it as it will be closing down by May 2002 .

If you are on a budget, then try out the $2 shop in the basement of Melbourne's Central. All products are of a AUD 2.00 each, some of them of good quality. On the second level of Melbourne's Centre, you can shop for Australian souveniers at Body Map,one of the popular shops around.And yo! don't forget to obtain your Visitior Guide and travelling brochures from the Information Counter on the first level of Melbourne's Central.

Happy shopping in Melbourne.