
Just Landed in Melbourne? A Guide to Everyday Shopping
New to Melbourne and wondering where to buy groceries, bedding, kitchenware or household essentials? Use this practical guide to find the right kind of store for your shopping list.
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New to Melbourne and wondering where to buy groceries, bedding, kitchenware or household essentials? Use this practical guide to find the right kind of store for your shopping list.

About a two-hour drive north of Melbourne, Hang’s Tree is a rural lookout known for sunrise views across the surrounding hills. Plan ahead for the early start, changing conditions and country roads.

Plan an easy-paced day in Melbourne, combining street art, city landmarks, a market stop and a leafy garden break.

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