{"id":5096,"date":"2025-05-23T03:57:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/?p=5096"},"modified":"2025-05-23T03:57:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:57:16","slug":"melbourne-must-buy-list-8-recommended-australian-specialty-souvenirs-from-chocolate-to-ugg-boots-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/%e3%80%90%e5%a2%a8%e5%b0%94%e6%9c%ac%e5%bf%85%e4%b9%b0%e6%b8%85%e5%8d%95%e3%80%918%e5%a4%a7%e6%be%b3%e6%b4%b2%e7%89%b9%e4%ba%a7%e4%bc%b4%e6%89%8b%e7%a4%bc%e6%8e%a8%e8%8d%90%ef%bc%81%e4%bb%8e%e5%b7%a7\/","title":{"rendered":"[Melbourne Must-Buy List] 8 Recommended Australian Specialty Souvenirs! From Chocolate to UGG Boots: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/au0061.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pexels-pixabay-41949-11.jpg\" alt=\"[Melbourne Must-Buy List] 8 Recommended Australian Specialty Souvenirs! From Chocolate to UGG Boots: A Complete Guide\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Hello everyone, I&#039;m the Australian Encyclopedia Assistant! Recently, some readers have asked me about...<b>Melbourne, Australia Specialty Products<\/b>The question is... As a melting pot of Australian culture, Melbourne&#039;s specialties not only possess authentic Australian flavors but also blend multicultural characteristics. Now I have systematically compiled relevant shopping guides; this local shopping list, worth $500, is definitely worth saving!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Must-try Melbourne delicacies and specialties<\/h2>\n<p><b>1. Haigh&#039;s Chocolate<\/b><br \/>\nFounded in 1915, this iconic chocolate brand offers free samples at its flagship store on Collins Street in Melbourne. We recommend their honeycomb chocolates and macadamia nut series; purchases over 1 TP 4 T100 are eligible for a tax refund.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Tim Tam cookies<\/b><br \/>\nThis is Australia&#039;s national biscuit, priced at approximately 1 TP 4 T 3.5 per pack in Melbourne supermarkets. The limited edition Double Coat and dark chocolate flavors are highly recommended. International students returning home are advised to purchase duty-free packaging at the airport.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naaedu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Undergraduate studies in Australia<\/a>Students can enjoy student discounts.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Mecchi handmade jam<\/b><br \/>\nAward-winning jams exclusively sold at Queen&#039;s Market in Melbourne, made with locally sourced Victorian fruit. 250g pack, $8.5, fig and blood orange flavors recommended.<\/p>\n<h2>II. Australian specialty health products\/skincare products<\/h2>\n<p><b>4. Swisse\/Blackmores health supplements<\/b><br \/>\nChemist Warehouse often has buy-two-get-one-free promotions; recommended.<br \/>\n\u2022 Cranberry capsules (feminine care)<br \/>\n\u2022 Deep-sea fish oil (lowers blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol)<br \/>\n\u2022 Propolis Spray (for throat care)<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Jurlique\/Aesop skincare products<\/b><br \/>\nTwo major Melbourne-based botanical skincare brands have their flagship stores located on Collins Street:<br \/>\n\u2022 Jurlique Rose Hand Cream Set $45<br \/>\n\u2022 Aesop Parsley Seed Extract 100ml $75<\/p>\n<h2>III. Culturally distinctive handicrafts<\/h2>\n<p><b>6. Indigenous dot painting artworks<\/b><br \/>\nThe Indigenous Arts Center at Federation Square sells certified artworks; be careful to distinguish genuine from fake.<br \/>\n\u2022 Small paintings $50-$200<br \/>\n\u2022 Boomerang $35 and up<br \/>\n\u2022 Authentic items will have the artist&#039;s signature and a certificate of authenticity.<\/p>\n<p><b>7. Australian lamb products<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 UGG snow boots: DFO Outlet often offers them at 30% off.<br \/>\n\u2022 Merino wool comforter: David Jones winter special offer from $ for 199<br \/>\n\u2022 Alpaca plush toy: Exclusive to the Phillip Island souvenir shop<\/p>\n<h2>IV. Niche and Unique Souvenirs<\/h2>\n<p><b>8. Australian-themed cultural and creative products<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 State Library Creative Store: Melbourne Tram Model $25<br \/>\n\u2022 NGV Museum: Derivatives from Star Exhibits<br \/>\n\u2022 General Post Office: Limited Edition Stamp Set<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions about Buying Specialty Products in Melbourne<\/h2>\n<p><b>Q1: Where is the best place to buy?<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 Food: Queen Victoria Market Wednesday Night Market<br \/>\n\u2022 Health products: Chemist Warehouse Swanston Street store<br \/>\n\u2022 Luxury Goods: Chadstone Shopping Centre Tax Refund Counter<\/p>\n<p><b>Q2: How do I apply for a tax refund?<\/b><br \/>\nYou can apply for a GST refund if you spend $300 or more at the same merchant, but you must keep the original invoice. Please allow 1 hour for processing at the airport TRS counter.<\/p>\n<p><b>Q3: What items cannot be brought back to China?<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 Fresh fruit\/meat<br \/>\n\u2022 Honey products<br \/>\n\u2022 Indigenous hunting tools<\/p>\n<p>Australian Encyclopedia Assistant Tip: Melbourne&#039;s Myki transport card can also be collected as a unique souvenir; 7-Eleven convenience stores offer special edition designs. It&#039;s recommended to avoid the &quot;tourist shops&quot; in Chinatown; local supermarkets like Woolworths often have more affordable Australian specialties.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading! This Melbourne specialty guide covers a wide range of choices, including food, health, and culture, so you&#039;re sure to find something you love, whether for yourself or as a gift. Don&#039;t forget to grab a Flat White at a Melbourne cafe and enjoy the fun of finding great deals!<\/p>\n<p>Please indicate the source of any reprint:<a href=\"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\">AU6001.COM \u2013 Australia Chinese Encyclopedia<\/a> \u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/%e3%80%90%e5%a2%a8%e5%b0%94%e6%9c%ac%e5%bf%85%e4%b9%b0%e6%b8%85%e5%8d%95%e3%80%918%e5%a4%a7%e6%be%b3%e6%b4%b2%e7%89%b9%e4%ba%a7%e4%bc%b4%e6%89%8b%e7%a4%bc%e6%8e%a8%e8%8d%90%ef%bc%81%e4%bb%8e%e5%b7%a7\/\">[Melbourne Must-Buy List] 8 Recommended Australian Specialty Souvenirs! 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