Any savvy shopper will know that
Chadstone Shopping Centre is the ultimate shopping destination, being the largest mall in the Southern hemisphere. Since undergoing extensive renovations over the last few years, Chadstone has transformed from just another big shopping centre to a trendy destination with varied and dedicated precincts.
With over five hundred stores, almost anything can be purchased at Chadstone. Renowned for being the fashion capital, the centre is populated by well-known brands. Definitely worth a visit are
Sportsgirl,
Peter Alexander and
Forever New, to name just a few of the flagship stores. While most stores in Chadstone are quite pricey, some cheap fashion can be found in places like
YNot,
Factorie and the discount department stores. If you are on a budget, take a look at the cluster of four small clothing shops (which seem to constantly be having sales) in the loop mall next to
Toys'R'Us.
The luxury section boasts twelve high-end fashion houses, including
Prada,
Jimmy Choo and
Burberry. Even if designerwear exceeds your budget, it is lovely to wander through these stores, perusing their wares and admiring the decadent interiors.
The food and lifestyle precinct, which extends from inside the mall to an atmospheric outdoor area, has trendy cafes such as
Jones the Grocer and
Theobroma Chocolate Lounge alongside the more vanilla eateries like
Mrs Fields and
Noodle Box. Gourmet produce is available for purchase for the culinarily inclined. There are also two large food courts in the centre, which offer the kind of fast food which you would expect.
Chadstone offers much more than retail therapy, with entertainment values located within the centre. You can go bowling at
AMF, see a movie at
Hoyts, or play arcade video games at
Intencity if you're looking for a fun social outing.
There are many options for getting to Chadstone. It is serviced by thirteen different bus routes, and located about a ten minute walk from
Hughesdale Railway Station. There are also nearly ten thousand car parking spaces, but it is notoriously difficult to get one of them.
