Op-shops, or thrift stores, have become increasingly popular in Melbourne as a way to find unique and affordable clothing, furniture, and household items. These stores offer a wide variety of items at a fraction of the cost of retail stores, making them a great option for those looking to save money or add some unique pieces to their wardrobe or home. In this essay, we will take a look at some of the best op-shops in Melbourne.
Here are our Top Melbourne Second Hand Shops and Op Shops for range, price, ambience and "charitability".
LIV Munro is a game-changing Build-to-Rent development by Mirvac Group, and is a totally new, secure and exciting way to live and rent in the Melbourne CBD adjacent to Queen Victoria Market (QVM). Early adopter renters are able to shape a new community at one of the most vibrant locations in Melbourne. Image credit cover: Bates Smart.
Distinguished winemakers from the Grampians and Pyrenees will gather in Ballarat on Saturday 30th July as the city plays host to The Red Series, a showcasing of the finest wines from Western Victoria. Held at the historic Ballarat Mining Exchange, wine-lovers can discover the rich history of winemaking across the two regions, sample some of their best drops and take home a bottle or two to enjoy in their own time.
Oakwood Premier Melbourne, the newest luxury accomodation in Southbank, was launched in style with a night of opulence and enjoyment! Oakwood Premier Melbourne is Oakwood's most luxurious offering and first location in Australia, featuring 132 hotel rooms and 250 serviced apartments, in a dazzling 40 story tower.
When it comes to seafood restaurants in Australia, Cirrus Dining has to be around the top of the tree. I was able to enjoy an epic dinner at this waterside restaurant at Barangaroo in Sydney with foodie friends. It was great to see Barangaroo itself teaming with life, and the excitement of VIVID Sydney a futher attraction for those venturing out in Sydney.
Balgownie Estate is an impressive resort destination, featuring Balgownie Suites, new Cellar Door, Restaurant 1309 and Day Spa. We were invited to experience the luxury accomodation and dining in the new restaurant. If you're looking for a staycation in the Yarra Valley, or even in Victoria, this is a great option!
Stunning world class Hubert Estate has launched in the Yarra Valley, a visionary and fabulous partnership between Ryan Hospitality Group and Treasury Premium Brands. We were invited to the launch and experienced a culinary journey with bespoke menu created by Hubert Estate's Executive Chef Michael Smith, paired with the finest wines from St Hubert's.
Luxury Escapes is adding new fine-dining and other bespoke experiences to its growing offering of hotel and tourism services. I was invited to Ten Minutes by Tractor, one of Mornington Peninsula's most exclusive wineries, for a memorable 5-course degustation lunch with private dining and premium wine tasting.
Accor has welcomed a new era of Mercure Hotel with the eagerly awaited opening of Mercure Melbourne Doncaster. We were invited along to experience this exciting new accomodation offering in Melbourne's east. The new establishment showcases an indulgent design, market leading innovation, and authentic guest engagement, introducing a new path of an upper midscale hotel in the region.
Mercure Bendigo Schaller is a standout boutique hotel perfect for your next staycation and base to explore the many delights of Bendigo. I was invited to spend a night Mercure Bendigo Schaller and check out Bendigo, and was impressed on arrival with quality artwork everywhere, the engaging staff, and my free drink at the bar.
Drinking History Tours in the Melbourne CBD have built up some sort of cult following over the years, as premium tours in Melbourne. With inspirational Ben Oliver at the helm, Drinking History Tours offers a series of bespoke tours that entertain, educate, and hydrate.
One of Melbourne’s most heightened experiences has relaunched (and we were invited to the launch) with a multi-million-dollar redevelopment including world class The Melbourne Skydeck Voyager Theatre, new Bar88 and a new name and brand. Melbourne Skydeck, formerly the Eureka Skydeck, is the highest observation platform in the Southern Hemisphere, and is still the best way to discover Melbourne from a dizzying height. It’s Melbourne, on another level.
Postcards is back and we are loving the new series at 5.30pm on Sundays on Channel 9. We celebrated the return of iconic show Postcards with an awesome launch event at Gingerboy restaurant with cast members, Channel 9 execs and media.
Balgownie Estate Bendigooffers the perfect excuse for you to hit the road and visit Bendigo’s buzzing historic city with their must try luxury glamping experience. We were invited for a staycation in the luxury Bell Tent with wine tasting and dining in the restaurant for a fabulous Victorian regional travel experience.
The Mitchelton Airstream Hotel is a superb premium luxury staycation in regional Victoria, and we were privileged to experience the benefits. Seven full-size, sparkling-new Airstream RVs adorn the Estate to offer a gorgeous stay for guests all year-round. Situated just a short stroll from the Mitchelton Hotel, guests who choose to stay in the Airstreams have their own deck area with furniture – perfect for cosy nights in the great outdoors or a cooked breakfast treat at sunrise.
One of the most popular wineries to visit in Victoria, Fowles Wine’s new cellar door sits amidst acres of sprawling lawns and gardens, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. Recently, Fowles has set a new benchmark in outdoor dining in regional Victoria.
Four hotels from The Langham Hotels & Resorts global portfolio along with the entire The Langham Hotels & Resorts brand have been recognised amongst the best in the world by the readers of Travel + Leisure on their annual World’s Best list, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2020.
