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The Strand

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The Strand Melbourne offers a mix of fashion and lifestyle retailers, among the city's most iconic laneways and arcades.

It occupies two prime corners, with direct access to Emporium Melbourne and Melbourne’s GPO. Tenants include a flagship Australia Post, on the corner of Lonsdale and Elizabeth Streets, with partial 24-hour access. There are two levels of on-site car parking.

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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

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The Strand Melbourne
250 Elizabeth St
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9290 0200
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