Christmas gifts under $50
Where you need to shop in Melbourne for gifts under $50
Shopping
Kris Kringle gifts for $10 or less
Whatever you are looking for - from Melbourne-made gems and festive buys to the truly quirky - find these gems at city shops for $10 or less.
Free Christmas fun in the city
It’s an expensive time of year, but never fear. There’s plenty of free festive fun in the Melbourne city centre.
Guide to the Melbourne Christmas markets
Check off your gift-shopping list with help from Melbourne’s finest designers and makers.
Shop your way along fashionable Flinders Lane
Handmade to high-end, local to luxury, this little street has you covered from head to toe.
Melbourne’s spring markets
It’s that time of year when the urge to freshen up your home and wardrobe takes hold. Find that unique addition at these distinctive markets.
A guide to the Nicholas Building
This vertical laneway’s warren of eclectic small businesses makes it one of Melbourne’s key creative hubs. Discover some of our favourites.
Six bookstores to visit in Melbourne
Melbourne's love affair with books has a long history. Browse these city bookstores to find something to curl up with.
A guide to Melbourne's laneways and arcades
With quirky and super-Instagrammable shops and eateries, there's always something new in Melbourne’s laneways and arcades.
Six reasons to leave your desk on time
Staying late at work might be the new normal, but these drinking, dining and entertainment specials will have you logging off in no time.
Melbourne in one day
Your guide to packing the most 'Melbourne' experiences into just one day.
Vintage style and shopping in Melbourne
Kick it old school style and take a trip down memory lane, with these 20th (and 19th century!) reminders of how things used to be.
Melbourne laneways you’ve never heard of – part 2
Not every Melbourne lane is famous. Thanks to our in-the-know City Ambassadors, here are more cool little streets and their hottest spots to discover.
Melbourne Fashion Week means spring is here
These free events mean you can enjoy no-cost entertainment and treat yourself to a new spring season outfit. Win-win!