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Melbourne Central, Melbourne

4.2
#2 of 10 in Neighborhoods in Victoria
Neighborhood · Hidden Gem · Other
Soothe yourself with retail therapy at Melbourne Central. At Melbourne Central, bop in and out of a range of fashionable shops. Find even more stores along the pedestrian- and tram-only block between Swanston and Elizabeth Streets that makes up the Bourke Street Mall. Before exiting, take a moment to listen to some of Melbourne's most talented street performers. Put Melbourne Central at the forefront of your travel plans using our Melbourne online trip itinerary planner.
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  • By 619jeffry
    Melbourne Central is a major retail and office complex, combined with the Melbourne Central underground station. It's at the corner of La Trobe St and Swanston St. Following the demise of the...  more »
  • By Holiday8464
    What a lovely place to visit! But COVID has kept us away. May dan one day stop this stupid 5 km restriction so I can come again!  more »
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