Must-see shopping in Melbourne Region

  • Kitchen & Butcher

    Yarra Valley

    Melbourne is well-endowed with gourmet delis, but it's not unheard of for its residents to make the trek to this wonderful shop when their pantry shelves…

  • St Andrews Community Market

    Melbourne Region

    Sleepily ensconced in the hills 35km north of Melbourne is the township of St Andrews, which is synonymous with its hippy market. Every Saturday morning…

  • Daylesford Sunday Market

    Melbourne Region

    The longest-established street market in town, the Sunday Market is held at the historic Daylesford Spa Country Railway station and hosts 100-plus stalls…

  • Creswick Natural Fibres

    Melbourne Region

    Based in country Victoria, Creswick Woollen Mills produces gorgeous blankets, throws and quilts using alpaca and lambswool, and also offers a small range…

  • Wine and the Country

    Melbourne Region

    Specialising in low-fi and low-intervention wines, this excellent shop stocks more than 200 mostly regional wines as well as locally produced cider and…

  • Frances Pilley

    Melbourne Region

    This gift shop stocks lovely homewares and bathwares imported from around the globe; think French-striped deckchairs and homemade Syrian soaps.

  • Book Barn

    Melbourne Region

    This tiny bookshop by the lake specialises in rare and unusual second-hand books and has a little cafe overlooking the lake.

  • Providore at Meletos

    Yarra Valley

    Homewares, regional produce, freshly baked bread and cut flowers are sold at this stylish shop in the Meletos complex.

  • Yarra Valley Cellar Door

    Yarra Valley

    There are over 300 wineries in Yarra Valley but only one-third of these open their doors to visitors. This operation in the Alchemy Distillery compound…

  • Marysville Lolly Shop

    Yarra Valley

    Symbolic of Marysville's rise from the ashes, this old-fashioned shop was one of the first businesses rebuilt after Black Saturday. It sells lollies,…

  • Tea Leaves

    Melbourne Region

    Filled to the brim with everything the tea connoisseur could possibly require – including teapots, cups, mugs and leaf teas galore – this cluttered…

  • Daylesford Sunday Farmers Market

    Melbourne Region

    Fresh and artisanal local produce can be sourced here, as can locally produced crafts. It's opposite the market at the historic train station where Spa…

  • Soap Opera

    Melbourne Region

    Formulated by naturopaths, the locally made essential oils, soaps and cosmetics sold at this chic and sweet-smelling boutique are attractively packaged,…

  • Marysville Farmers Market

    Yarra Valley

    This small produce and crafts market is held in the ca rpark of the Information & Regional Artspace on the fourth Sunday of the month.

  • Bromley & Co.

    Melbourne Region

    Showcasing the works of commercial artist and visual merchandiser David Bromley, this gallery also features contemporary sculpture, murals and accessories…

  • Chocolate in Marysville

    Yarra Valley

    Opened in 2018, this confectionary shop stocks a good range of hand-made chocolates and fudge, and also has a small cafe serving tea, coffee and a…

  • Daylesford Farmers Market

    Melbourne Region

    Held on the first Saturday of the month, this relaxed farmers market on the oval at Daylesford's Primary School offers a small number of food and crafts…

  • Mill Markets

    Melbourne Region

    This huge place houses a motley array of furniture, collectables, antiques, books and retro fashions.