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Melbourne's Waterfront

Melbourne's waterfront from South Wharf

 

Have you taken a journey along Melbourne's waterfront lately? It stretches from the banks of the Yarra to Docklands, one of Melbourne’s newest waterfront precincts. With shopping, dining, arts, culture, events and attractions to take in along the way, it’s a journey worth the wander.

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South Wharf Promenade offers great waterside dining along the Yarra’s southern edge. Discover the culinary home of some of Melbourne’s best hospitality talent, in and around lovingly restored heritage cargo sheds.
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Stroll around along the banks of the Yarra, cross its bridges and explore Docklands to see and array of beautiful art by the water.
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Discover the beauty of Melbourne from the water by contacting one of the many cruise companies.
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The Boatbuilders Yard is a bar and café that brings a new style of relaxed and informal European-style eating and drinking to Melbourne.
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Enjoy a relaxing, scenic cruise and see the sights of Melbourne from the water.
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Impressive, yet affordable, the Bridge is here for both budget conscious foodies and regulars alike. The menu offers casual shared plates, delightful deserts and mains to satisfy families, couples and the local work force.
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Visit for a few hours or stay overnight – Melbourne Docklands is your boating destination in the heart of the city.
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Loading Dock's menu is modern Australian, with excellent thin-crust pizzas, burgers from the grill and an abundance of fresh seafood, as well as exciting Jamaican dishes.
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The Enterprize Tall Ship is a replica of the first ship that brought British settlers to Melbourne in 1835. Channel your inner salty dog with a Port Phillip Bay charter or sleep onboard as you embark on an overnight voyage to… Geelong, for example.
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Located on the banks on the Yarra River with views of Melbourne’s CBD, Southgate is a unique Melbourne restaurant, shopping and entertainment experience. Discover a range of restaurants, bars and cafes to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.
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Signal is a creative studio for young people aged 13 to 20. At Signal, you can work alongside professional artists in a collaborative way.
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WTC Wharf is one of Melbourne's newest meeting places. An exciting lifestyle and dining complex, WTC Wharf is home to many new food tenancies, bringing day-to-day eating to the fore.
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Perched on the banks of the Yarra River and only minutes walk from the CBD, The Wharf Hotel is superbly located in Melbourne’s most recently developed waterfront precinct. The setting for drinking and dining is like none other along the river.
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Nestled on the vibrant NewQuay, Oscar’s Table is inspired by the European cafés and restaurants of the 19th century.
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Pleasure Boat Cruises offer cruises along Docklands and Melbourne waterways. Our trips showcase our wonderful cityscape while enjoying restaurant-quality dining and beverages. Join one of our open cruising nights with a live band and dancing on board.
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Come to Wonderland Fun Park and enjoy hours of family fun with exciting carnival rides suitable for the whole family.
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Whatever your mood, there's always something new to experience at Docklands. Why not escape for a while and discover Melbourne's spectacular harbour, just minutes from the city centre.
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Spectacular bridges, Indigenous history, sculptures and Southbank Promenade feature on this walk of discovery. Walking time 2 hours. Distance 4.75 kms.
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Seafarers Bridge is Melbourne's newest bridge over the Yarra River. This beautiful arched footbridge crosses from the newly constructed Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, in the South Wharf precinct.
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Located just minutes from the city, on the glorious Victoria Harbour and along the Yarra River, Docklands is fast becoming one of the world’s most significant urban domains.
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The Piazza at Docklands (formerly Waterfront City) is an event and entertainment precinct, with a chic selection of waterside bars and restaurants.
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Mon 26 Sep 2011 to Tue 17 Jun 2014
Be mesmerised by the artwork, history, architecture, shopping, entertainment and dining options this area has to offer.
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Mon 26 Sep 2011 to Tue 17 Jun 2014
This harbour tour will give you insight into the modern part of Australia’s most liveable city.

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