Richmond, South Yarra and Toorak

Top fashion outlets and chic restaurants are found in these inner south-eastern suburbs, including multi-cultural Richmond, leafy Toorak and many-faceted Prahran.

Chapel Street
Over 1000 shops make up the Chapel Street precinct, which stretches over 2 kilometres. Enjoy the incredible range this district has to offer with cutting edge fashion, cafes and the Jam Factory complex with it's fifteen cinemas.
In the evening, Chapel Street precinct has a large number of restaurants, bars and nightclubs catering to all tastes.

Como Historic House and Garden
A mix of Australian Regency and Italianate styles, this mid 19th-century mansion contains lavish interior furnishings. The two hectare grounds include lawns, flower gardens and a croquet lawn. Visit The Coach House cafe.
Corner Williams Road and Lechlade Avenue, South Yarra;
Open daily 10am-5pm
Ph: 9827 2500

Prahran
Unlike neighbouring wealthier suburbs, Prahran caters for the more budget-oriented shopper and is one of Melbourne's most multicultural precincts. The cafes and bars in the southern part of Chapel Street are more informal than their South Yarra counterparts. Commercial Road is the centre of Melbourne's gay and lesbian culture and has plenty of nightclubs, bars, cafes and bookshops.

Prahran Market
Take tram 72 from Swanston Street to stop 29 where Melbourne's oldest produce market opens on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Sundays, try, taste and buy from selected Prahran Market traders together with new fresh produce growers and gourmet produce.
163 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Ph: 8290 8220
www.prahranmarket.com.au

Richmond
Only a short tram ride from the city centre, Richmond is a shopper's paradise. Fashion outlets specialise in designer seconds; Greek restaurants abound; Vietnamese culture thrives on Victoria Street; and remnants of Melbourne's classic old architecture abound.

Richmond Plaza - Top Brands up to 70% Off
Richmond Plaza ia located close to the intersection of Bridge Road and Church Street. Throughout the Plaza there are incredible bargains with great discounts on brands including Country Road, Rivers, Jacqui E, Perri Cutten, Ojay, Sketchers, Mac Boots, Givoni, Kamikazi, Roadhouse, Home Express and many more. There is something for the whole family including childrenswear from Purple Pumpkin. Wine buffs can even stock up with a range of discounted wines from Prospect Wines. Where else can you find so many heavily discounted national brands under one roof, less than 3km from the city? Ample parking off Church Street or catch the 48 or 75 tram from Flinders Street. The Plaza also caters for your everyday needs with faulous fresh food on offer from gourmet speciality shops, Coles and Vintage Cellars.

Rippon Lea Estate
This ornate, Romanesque mansion, was built between 1868-87. Its Victorian pleasure garden includes an orchard and a lake with decorative bridges.
192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick;
Open daily 10am-5pm
Ph: 9523 6095

South Melbourne Markets
This is the place to go if you're searching for quality fresh produce, homewares and fashion, all well priced.
Cnr Cecil and York Street, South Melbourne;
Open Wed 8am-2pm, Fri 8am-6pm, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm
Ph: 9209 6295

Toorak Village
Melbourne's most exclusive shopping precinct is the place to be seen. Explore the designer boutiques, hair and beauty salons, homewares and specialty food outlets plus a variety of cafes and restaurants that cram the streets, arcades and laneways.
Toorak Road between Williams and Orrong Roads.