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Things to do in Docklands
There are a varied number of activities in Docklands. Enjoy a picnic with family and friends at Docklands Park. The Park is abundant in native plants making it a perfect backdrop for a picnic.
Take a Sailing tour around the area. There are tours available in Docklands, where a Certified Skipper will accompany you and provide an insight into sailing. After, enjoy a drink or meal along the Docks at one of the many splendid cafs and restaurants.
Docklands host a number of festivities and events throughout the year including the Summer Boat Show and the Melbourne Dragonboat Festival, which is held in January March. Dress up in your best frock and take part in the Spring Racing Festivities at Docklands restaurants.
If you are in Docklands during Christmas, do not miss the Christmas Waterfront Entertainment, which includes a number of spectacular performances from a range of artists.
History of Docklands
Melbourne Docklands was originally inhabited by the Kulin Nation clan, which included the Wurundjeri and Bunerong people of the Indigenous population. The rivers that line Docklands were used as a source of water and food.
During the 1980s, Victoria Dock was established in Docklands, next to the railways and thus became an industrial and transport hub of Victoria.
Landmark in Docklands
There are a number of famous landmarks in Docklands, some of which include Victoria Harbour, Southern Cross Station and Docklands Park.
Docklands Park displays the popular post-modern art piece The Blowhole by Duncan Stemler and a number of other public architectural artworks.
The Grand Hotel in Docklands is a historic landmark that is protected by the Heritage Council of Victoria. It has recently been fully restored to its former grandeur, paying tribute to the Victorian gold rush.
Docklands is home to the Telstra Dome (originally named Docklands Stadium and then Colonial Stadium). The Stadium was opened in March 2000 and is a 52,000 seat stadium which hosts AFL games, concerts and other popular sporting events.
Another popular landmark is Batmans Hill, which is a precinct of Docklands that is used for a number of purposes including commercial and retail space, entertainment, residential sections, restaurants and cultural sites.
Shopping in Docklands
Melbourne has long been recognised as Australias shopping and fashion capital.
If its fashion youre seeking then Melbourne has it covered. The citys funky laneways and tree-lined streets are a haven for small boutiques specialising in Australian designers, jewellery, accessories and international fashion.
Those seeking out leading international fashion labels can stroll down Collins Street, home to Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, Bvlgari and Louis Vuitton, as well as Melbourne icons Miss Louise and Le Louvre. Nearby, Little Collins Street has a great selection of cutting-edge and sartorial menswear including Kenzo, Declic, Chiodo, Roy, Arthur Galan and D. Inc.
All fashion tastes are catered for by flagship department stores, David Jones and Myer, both in Bourke Street Mall. For a wide range of designers and retailers under the one roof you cant go past retail centres such as GPO Melbourne, Melbourne Central, QV, Collinstwo3four, Australia on Collins and Collins Place.
Got a hobby or special interest? Whatever your 'thing' you'll find it right in the heart of the city. The network of lanes and arcades are host to some of Melbournes most intriguing shops, which sell everything from coins to spells and antique books to model trains.
The city is also a great place for buying fresh food. Queen Victoria Market is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere and considered a mecca for foodies. For the gourmet traveller, David Jones Food Hall is a must while chocoholics will be torn between Haighs, Max Brenner, Koko Black and The Chocolate Box. Most stores are open seven days, and many stay open late on Friday.
As a general rule, trading hours for the City shops are:
Saturday to Wednesday: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday: 10.00am - 7.00pm
Friday: 10.00am - 9.00pm
Restaurants & Cafes in Docklands
This is a city where there are as many styles as there are chefs, with a culinary diversity as rich as anywhere around the globe.
Many of Melbournes precincts have a culinary character all of their own, from the Greek atmosphere of Lonsdale Street or Carltons Little Italy, to the wide choice of Chinatown around Little Bourke Street.
Or take a stroll over the Yarra River to the Southgate complex or a quick tram ride to Docklands, where you can enjoy striking views of the city and spectacular waterfront while you dine.
You'll find something for every palate and price range, from fine dining to fast noodles, focaccia to fish of the day. To truly discover Melbourne is to embark on an adventure for the tastebuds
Sports & Fitness in Docklands
Sport is such an integral part of the city's culture and psyche that Melbourne has gained national and international recognition as an unrivalled global sporting capital.
Melbourne is home to what is considered to be the world's best-developed and perfectly situated cluster of facilities in the world. Major facilities include the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Telstra Dome, Rod Laver Arena, Vodafone Arena, Olympic Park and Flemington Race Course.
These quality facilities attract a wide range of significant national and international sporting events to Melbourne, including the Australian Open Tennis Championships (tennis), FORMULA ONE ING Australian Grand Prix, Toyota AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup Carnival (horse racing) and 3 mobile Boxing Day Test Match (cricket)
And if all of these great sporting events inspire you, the City is also home to an extensive array of sporting facilities and clubs available to the general public.
Melbourne offers a number of large and diverse sporting facilities including the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Telstra Dome, Rod Laver Avena, Vodafone Arena, Olympic Park, Flemington Race Course and Optus Oval. Docklands is home to the Telstra Dome which hosts a number of AFL games over the year.
Transport in Docklands
The City Circle Tram passes through Docklands, every
10 minutes (see timetable for details) and is a free and convenient way to get around the Melbourne CBD including stops near; Federation Square, Crown Entertainment Complex, Museums, Galleries, MCG, Exhibition Centre, China Town and Bourke Street mall - it is the perfect mode of transport for tourists, shoppers, workers and families.
The City Circle Tram travels around the city and links up with all other major Melbourne tram, train, bus and light rail services.
Transportation in Docklands
Docklands is an inner suburb of Melbourne city and is conveniently linked to the city by both public and private transport, bicycle and pedestrian connections. The area is frequently serviced by trains, trams and buses which link Docklands to outer Melbourne city suburbs.
Transport Centre in Docklands
By Tram - Docklands has excellent access to the Melbourne Tram network including the FreeCity Circle tram and route numbers 30, 48, 86 City Circle Tram (Free)
Tram #30 via Latrobe St to Docklands Drive Mon-Fri 6am-6:30pm
Tram #48 via Flinders St to Harbour Esplanade 7days/week
Tram #70 via Flinders St to Bourke St Docklands 7days/week
Tram #86 via Bourke Street to Telstra Dome 7days/week
Ferry The Yarra River Shuttle Service operates from November to April and runs between NewQuay and Federation Square stopping at Southgate, Melbourne Aquarium, Crown and the Exhibition Centre.
By Road 15 mintues from the airport, 2 mintues to city and parking is available on the Corner of Harbour Esplanade and Docklands Drive.
By Foot Pedestrian access from the CBD is a simple, via the La Trobe Street Bridge, Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge, or the Webb Bridge to Southbank will take you there in around 5 minutes.
By Train Southern Cross Station is located within Docklands, therefore the regional and interstate and train services are at NewQuays doorstep by simply walking west over the Bourke Street Pedestrian bridge.
Real Estate & Design in Docklands
Docklands offers a range of executive style, self-contained, fully furnished apartments. There are also serviced apartments in the Docklands.
Docklands is home to some of Melbournes most innovative and new architectural designs. Discover:
National Australian Bank (NAB) Headquarters (Bligh Voller Neild, 2004) This award-winning building features large open flexible floor plates, sunny atria in the heart of the building, a campus style workplace and a four-star energy rating. Bourke Street, Victoria Harbour.
Dock 5 (John Wardle, 2006) Created to embrace this unique
Victoria Harbour location and the spectacular views beyond. From the commanding faade to the most intricate finish, this unique structure is a collection of carefully considered elements. Bourke Street, Victoria Harbour.
Webb Bridge (Robert Owen and Denton Corker Marshall, 2003) The result of an art competition seeking the transformation of a disused cargo link across the Yarra River, the winning design is a unified sculptural form and analogy to Koorie fishing traps, drums, baskets and the gestural flow of the river below. Across the Yarra River between Yarras Edge and Docklands Park.
Yarras Edge Tower 5 (HPA and Wood Marsh, 2005) An award winning apartment tower, Tower 5 features a diamond shape exterior with bronze torso. Yarras Edge is the Docklands north facing riverfront jewel and the natural extension of the Southbank/Crown Casino river promenade. Yarras Edge.
Schools, Institutions, Hospitals in Docklands
There are a number of schools and educational institutions that can be accessed from Docklands. Primary schools in nearby suburbs include Albert Park Primary School, Port Melbourne Primary School and Galilee Catholic Primary School. Secondary colleges include Melbourne Grammar, St Josephs College and Gilmore College for Girls. There are also a number of tertiary education colleges nearby including RMIT University, Melbourne University and Victoria University.
Nearby health services include St Vincents Hospital and Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Melbourne's two most prominent universities are the University of Melbourne and Monash University and it is also home to La Trobe University and RMIT University.
Melbourne also has hundreds of primary and secondary schools both public and private.
Its many hospitals include St Vincent's Hospital, the Eye and Ear Hospital, Freemasons Hospital, St Andrews Hospital, Mercy Hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Childrens' Hospital and the Dental Hospital.
Docklands Accommodation: A selection of apartments and homes.
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Quality family accommodation. Moments from Croydon train station, this 4 bedroom home offers great features and convenience. The main bedroom has...
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3 bedroom fully furnished luxury apartment with spacious interior, balcony and spectacular view, with the amenities and services you would expect of...
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This 1 Bedroom Apartment has separate bedroom with queen size bed and open plan kitchen. The apartment has full kitchen facilities including modern...
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We Offer a range of serviced apartments for stays in New Quay, Docklands.Each serviced apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher,...
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We Offer a range of serviced apartments for stays in New Quay, Docklands.Each serviced apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher,...
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Each serviced apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, fridge, oven & stove, TV, Foxtel, DVD player, Internet Access,...
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Boyd Apartments is located at the glamorous NewQuay and surrounded by many highly acclaimed restaurants, cafes and bars with all tastes and flavour...
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