Celebrate winter 2025 in Camberwell Junction
Winter in Camberwell Junction is a season of charm and discovery – think warm cafes, unique boutiques, bustling food markets, and fashion-forward stores.
It’s the perfect time to embrace cosy moments, from sipping hot chocolate on crisp mornings to browsing local shops and finding your next favourite winter outfit. Whether you’re seeking comfort, creativity, or culinary adventure, this vibrant precinct is the place to be when the temperature drops.
So, wrap up, step out, and enjoy everything Camberwell Junction has to offer this winter.
Refresh your winter fashion essentials
A well-curated winter wardrobe starts with the right staples – and Camberwell Junction is the place to find them.
This season, think chunky knits, structured blazers, and statement footwear. Ankle and knee-high boots are a must-have this winter. They’re versatile enough to pair with jeans or dresses, and timeless enough to last for seasons to come. Explore the precinct’s many shoe stores to find a pair that speaks to your style.
Winter fashion is all about long, voluminous coats in bold hues. Camberwell Junction’s boutique fashion stores are bursting with stylish options, whether you’re after something classic or contemporary.
For beautiful accessories to complete your look, drop into Carolina Lifestyle, where you’ll find a curated selection of belts, shoes, jackets, and bags. Fashionistas will adore Bellite, a boutique that offers one-of-a-kind garments and accessories with European influences.
And for iconic winter staples, you’ll find the latest collections at fashion favourites including Country Road, Seed, Trenery, and Witchery.
Explore winter offers
The change of season brings new offers, promotions and sales. Take a look at the full range of winter offers from stores in Camberwell Junction.
Rex Espresso is a popular cafe in Camberwell Junction.
Indulge in hearty seasonal food and drink
Winter is a time for comfort food – and Camberwell Junction delivers with flavour and flair.
Start with a visit to the Camberwell Fresh Food Market and stock up on seasonal produce, artisan goods, and quality meats to level up your home cooking. Or get inspired to try new recipes with speciality ingredients from the area’s well-stocked supermarkets.
If you’d rather leave the cooking to the experts, Camberwell Junction is full of dining spots ready to warm your soul. From bustling cafes serving up brunch favourites to elegant restaurants offering global cuisine, there’s something for every palate.
Whether it’s a long lunch with friends or a dinner date with wine, winter dining in Camberwell Junction is a must-do.
Rivoli Cinemas
Discover new experiences this winter
Cooler weather is the perfect excuse to try something different, and Camberwell Junction is full of creative and entertaining experiences.
Looking for a lively night out? Enjoy a self-guided bar hop through the area’s standout venues. Begin with the Mediterranean charm of Young’s Wine Rooms, then head to the intimate and inviting East End Wine Bar. For expert cocktails and a cosy speakeasy vibe, finish the evening at Bar None.
Feeling artistic? Tap into your creativity with a painting session at Frida’s Sip n’ Paint or a private art class at Rachel Grove Art Studio. Want to craft something completely your own? Try your hand at millinery with Hats Off Homemade Headwear.
And if music has always been on your to-learn list, winter is a great time to start. Take lessons in piano or guitar at Viva School of Music or Sharon Davis Music.
Prefer a quiet evening in? Grab some snacks and see a movie at Rivoli Cinemas for the ultimate cosy night out.
Experience Camberwell Junction this winter
With its mix of style, flavour, and creativity, Camberwell Junction is a winter wonderland waiting to be explored. Whether you’re shopping, dining, or discovering a new passion, this is where winter truly comes to life.
Spring is upon us and with every new burst of sunshine comes the inspiration to refresh our wardrobes, homes and lives. Dust off the winter cobwebs and head down to the Camberwell shopping precinct, where all the fashion, beauty and home decorating ideas you need are in the one location.
Our annual spring lookbook competition will launch soon. You’ll have the chance to win a $1000 shopping spree in Camberwell by simply telling us which new season look you love the most. Keep an eye on Camberwell’s fashion website Style Junction for more details.
A big ‘thank you’ to all who attended Camberwell’s Dine In Dine Out event in August. It was our biggest food fiesta yet, with Camberwell traders putting on a busy day of food tastings, demonstrations, free kids’ activities and live entertainment. Hundreds of people flocked to the Camberwell shopping precinct to experience the colour and flavours of this memorable event.
Father’s Day in Camberwell
Father’s Day (Sunday, September 4) is just around the corner, and the Camberwell shopping precinct has it covered, with an extensive range of gift ideas, including fashion, grooming, gardening, fitness and gourmet selections for every dad.
Telling corny jokes comes with the territory when you’re a dad – and this Father’s Day they could actually win your dad some cash! Tell us your dad’s most cringe-worthy joke and you could win $500 to spend in Camberwell.
Enter here.
School holiday fun at The Well
Get the kids along to The Well shopping centre for some school holiday fun. There are free activities planned to keep the little ones amused.
Week 1: September 19 – 23
Take part in The Well’s colouring-in competition for a chance to win some cool prizes. The colouring station will be open daily from 11am until 2pm in the mall, near Dymocks.
Week 2: September 26 – 30
Children can join this workshop to decorate their own pencil case to take home. Sessions will run daily between 11am and 2pm and will be located near Dymocks.
Winter homewares competition winner announced
The winner of our winter homewares competition is Melly Legiman. She has won a Vitamix Total Nutrition Center valued at $995. Congratulations Melly! We hope the Vitamix will help you find your inner chef.
Hit the Camberwell Taste Trail and win
You may have noticed many of Camberwell’s cafes and restaurants displaying Taste Trail posters in their windows. During the month of August, hit the Taste Trail and you could win.
Simply tell us about your best Taste Trail experience when visiting the food stores and you will go in the running to win a $500 shopping card to spend in Camberwell.
Enter here.
Meet the author: Graeme Simsion
If you are one of the thousands of readers who fell in love with The Rosie Project, you will not want to miss this exciting opportunity to meet Australian author Graeme Simsion.
At this dinner event hosted by Dymocks Camberwell, Simsion will present his new book The Best of Adam Sharp and advance copies will be available for sale on the night.
The event will run on Thursday, September 15, ‘Upstairs’ at Georges Restaurant, 819 Burke Rd, Camberwell.
Other author events in Camberwell include the chance to meet Alan Brough, of Spicks and Specks fame, and now author of the children’s book Charlie and the War against the Grannies. Brough will do a free book reading at 10.30am on Saturday, September 3 at Dymocks Camberwell.
International bestselling author Jodi Picoult will visit Camberwell for a dinner event on Thursday, November 16. She will present her new novel Small Great Things and be available for book signings. Be quick, tickets are selling fast.
Bupa Dental is new to Camberwell.
Shop news
AUTOBARN
171 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell
Autobarn is new to Camberwell – find anything you need for your car, truck or bike, as well as the latest in automotive audio visual products.
BUPA DENTAL
648 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Bupa Dental is now open in Camberwell. Their team of skilled dental professionals have many years of dental experience between them and use the latest dental technology to help deliver high quality and affordable dental care.
KAISERCRAFT
Shop 110, The Well, 793 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Stocking a huge range of papers, scrapbooking embellishments, art supplies, homewares and colouring books, Kaisercraft is your one-stop specialty craft shop! This new Camberwell store is located in The Well shopping centre.
SILVERMAPLE BOUTIQUE
682 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Womenswear store Silvermaple Boutique has opened its third store here in Camberwell. This boutique stocks a range of classic garments from brands including Mela Purdie, Verge, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Tani and One Season. Footwear, jewellery, handbags, scarves and other accessories are also available at the store.
Winter is here which means it’s almost time for our annual food event, Dine In Dine Out. The Camberwell traders are putting on the food fiesta as a way to showcase the best cuisine on offer in our shopping precinct.
The event will run on Saturday, August 6 across the Camberwell shopping precinct. There will be a pop-up park, activities in Evans Place, children’s activities, entertainment, food tastings and an evening of jazz music.
Don’t miss your chance to meet international chef Gabriel Gaté at Dymocks Camberwell from 11am on August 6. He will celebrate the launch of his new book, Délicieux, which includes seasonal dishes with the warmth of rural French cooking. Dymocks Camberwell is also offering shoppers 20% off all full-priced books on August 6.
Throughout the month of August, Camberwell traders will also offer shoppers special deals on food and drinks. Be sure to look out for the Taste Trail stickers in store windows to find participating outlets.
For full details, visit the Dine In Dine Out website.
Harry Potter book launch – July 31
Join Dymocks Camberwell from 9am – 12pm on July 31 for a Harry Potter celebration and the release of Book 8: The Cursed Child Parts I & II.
The event will celebrate all the things readers love about Harry Potter – there will be Harry Potter themed food including fudge, chocolate frogs, flavoured Jelly Beans. There will also be fun activities, prizes, trivia games, balloons and more.
You can pre-order your book and collect it from Dymocks on the day. There will also be additional copies available for sale at the store.
Free event but bookings are essential.
How Camberwell can support your Plastic Free July challenge
Wouldn’t you love to ditch plastic, even for a short time, to see if you can live without it? During July, you can. And there are plenty of ways Camberwell can support you during your plastic-free challenge.
From package-free grocery stores, to reusable coffee cups and treating yourself to an experience rather than buying more ‘stuff’, we’ve got lots of great ideas for you to be kinder to the environment this month.
WIN a Vitamix valued at $995
Tell us which home appliance you could not live without for a chance to win a Vitamix Total Nutrition Centre valued at $995. It could help you to find your inner chef!
Competition now closed.
Find your favourite Melbourne Moment in Camberwell’s Through the Lens photo exhibition
The Camberwell Camera Club have created a display of photos called ‘Melbourne Moments’ which are now on display in shop windows at Camberwell Junction. Choose your favourite photo and tell us why you like it for your chance to win $50 to spend in Camberwell. Entries close July 31, 2016.
Full details here.
Camberwell Sunday Market celebrates 40 years
On August 28, Camberwell Sunday Market will celebrate its 40th birthday. It is one of Australia’s most popular and iconic second-hand, antique, handmade and vintage markets. Rotary volunteers run the market and have raised more than $15 million for charities and Rotary projects.
If you are a regular stallholder and would like to share your story or experience, please email: [email protected]
Little Pony cafe is new to Camberwell.
Shop News
BLUE ILLUSION
745 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Stylist Meryl Ellis runs personal styling consultations, fund raisers and group styling workshops. You can book her service through the store for help with special occasions, travel or new season to save time and money. The ‘winter’ styling workshop will be held in-store on Thursday, August 4 at 12.30pm. Come along to discover how to experiment with prints and play with colour. Light refreshments will be served and 7% of the day’s proceeds will be donated to the Bali Life Foundation. To book, phone: (03) 9882 3238.
COUNTRY ROAD
245 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell
One of the first Country Road stores, the popular Camberwell Junction store has undergone a refurbishment and has a fresh new look. The store now stocks a bigger range of women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, and homewares.
JASMINE KIDS OUTFITTERS
733 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Located next to the Commonwealth Bank, this new store offers a unique range of children’s clothing from babies to tweens. The dedicated ‘pram station’ and children’s play area inside the shop will make shopping easier for parents, and little girls will delight in the range of princess costumes.
JESSICA DEWAR YOGA
Level 1, 199 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell
A new yoga studio, located opposite the Rivoli Cinemas, is now open. Studio founder Jessica Dewar has studied yoga in India and teaches Hatha, Mysore Style, Ashtanga and Restorative yoga. She offers private sessions and group classes and has a special introductory ‘wellness’ offer for local businesses and schools.
LITTLE PONY CAFE
239 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell
This new cafe has recently opened in Camberwell, opposite the Rivoli Cinemas. It is open from 7am on weekdays and from 8am on weekends – perfect for your early morning coffee fix. The cafe offers single origin, batch brews and Proud Mary coffee.
SALSA’S FRESH MEX GRILL
Shop 1-5, 600-606 Burke Rd, Camberwell
This much-loved Mexican food outlet in Camberwell has undergone a makeover. Customers can now enjoy a new-look store and fresh menu.
STA TRAVEL
558 Burke Rd, Camberwell
The travel agency has moved further up the hill to 558 Burke Rd, just near Georges. Pop in to see the new store and ask about STA’s travel evenings with guest speakers, special offers and how you can get $50 off your next holiday.
Until next month!
Kerry Daly
Manager, Camberwell Centre Association.