Melbourne
Strand Central Arcade
Bargain fashion and books
250 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Nearest Train: Melbourne Central train station; Elizabeth Street trams
This arcade is hidden away behind a major department store, and has an interesting range of little shops. There are discount fashion and handbags, mobile phones and a hair and beauty salon. You will also find the Melbourne Biolaser and Aesthetic Centre and a tobacconist. There are two great bookshops - 'back copies' (new and second-hand books and comics) and Rendezvous (specialist romance fiction). You can also take a lunch break at Asian Appetite for tasty Chinese food.

