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  • The shot tower and conical glass roof of Melbourne Central.
  • Melbourne Central building on busy Swanston Street.

Melbourne Central

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Melbourne Central is a large shopping, dining, and entertainment destination with more than 300 retailers over five levels, including a cinema complex. It is home to a wide range of Australian and international brands including Sephora, Nike, Country Road, KitKat Chocolatory, Mecca Maxima, and Hoyts cinemas.

A famous feature is the giant gold pocket watch hanging in Shot Tower Square. Every hour on the hour, a secret compartment drops down from inside, revealing two marionettes and Australian galahs and cockatoos performing a rendition of 'Waltzing Matilda'.

The five-star-rated parents' retreat offers a sanctuary for families, while The Little Library free book exchange provide space to pause and escape from the city's frenetic buzz.

The complex sits above the Melbourne Central train station which is a part of the City Loop underground railway.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 10am - 7pm 10am - 7pm
Tuesday
  • 10am - 7pm 10am - 7pm
Wednesday
  • 10am - 7pm 10am - 7pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 9pm 10am - 9pm
Friday
  • 10am - 9pm 10am - 9pm
Saturday
  • 10am - 7pm 10am - 7pm
Sunday
  • 10am - 7pm 10am - 7pm

Location

Melbourne Central
Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9922 1100
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Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

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Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars, laneways and menus made for merry moments.

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Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Southern Cross Lane

Laneway of alfresco cafes and specialty shops catering largely to the office crowd.

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Midcity Centre

A retail and entertainment shopping strip in the heart of Chinatown.

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Galleria

Featuring boutiques, specialty stores, services and food halls in one convenient location.

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Collins Place

Collins Place is renowned for combining classic style with contemporary culture.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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