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Docklands and surrounds

Get in touch with your inner explorer and venture beyond the former ‘checkpoint charlie’ of Spencer Street Station.

 

Everything old is new again in Melbourne’s newest city-within-a-city. You’ll find bargain hunters loaded up with shopping, locals making their way home to stylish apartment buildings, foodies eating and quaffing to a glorious sunset, and ever passionate sports fans donned in team regalia.

 

See it all from a completely different perspective – a free water taxi shuttle service from the WTC wharf or Docklands Wharf (near ANZ) and Fed Square.

 

You may know it as: Docklands and West Melbourne

 

Image of Melbourne Enterprize Tall Ship
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.
Image of Purple Peanuts Japanese Cafe
If you love Japanese pop-rock culture and a few culinary surprises, this quirky rock’n’ (sushi) roll-inspired Japanese eatery will have you drooling.
Image of Shiraaz
Follow the aromatic scent of spices to Shiraaz, where traditional Indian cuisine and international wine and beer are served in a contemporary setting.
Image of Royal Mail Hotel On Spencer
A classic pub with a classic feel and an inviting front bar. Check out their 'Roadkill’ nights, serving Australian game meats such as kangaroo, wild rabbit, camel and emu. The Royal Mail is family owned and operated.
Image of Patricia
No lattes. No long blacks. No flat whites. Just boutique coffee with or without milk for which the gods themselves would descend from high. Tucked away near the Halls of Justice, Patricia’s worker bees pump out the coffees all day long in double time.
Image of Pud Thai Vs Pho
Bangkok meets Saigon in this great Docklands eatery. Enjoy noodles, curry and wok fried dishes such as soft shell crab, crispy chicken, duck wraps, sugarcane prawn, green curry, and of course, pud thai.

 More to explore
Image of Docklands
Whatever your mood, there's always something new to experience at Docklands. Escape for a while and discover Melbourne's spectacular harbour, just minutes from the city centre.
Image of Docklands - attractions
From art to sports and culture, Docklands offers a colourful variety of spring events and attractions - there's something to suit every passion and budget.
Image of Melbourne Docklands
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.
Image of Melbourne's Waterfront
Melbourne's waterfront 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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