About Docklands

Docklands is Melbourne's newest waterfront entertainment precinct. With the highest concentration of green-star rated buildings in the Southern Hemisphere, the satellite village is filled with cafés, restaurants, tourist attractions, and parklands. The view from the giant observation wheel, Melbourne Star, is spectacular, and the area is also home to Etihad Stadium; the Junior Wonderland amusement park; and the Icehouse, a world-class ice sports venue. An art and vintage market is held along the waterfront, every Sunday.

Docklands is a large inner suburb situated along Victoria Harbour, about 2 km from Melbourne's Central Business District, or CBD. This is Melbourne's waterfront, featuring prominent buildings including the Etihad Stadium, Seven Network broadcasting center, Costco, and Harbour Town at the Waterfront City. This City is a hub for entertainment and shopping, with restaurants, cinemas, bowling alleys, boutiques, and amusement fairs. The area's pedestrian plazas are adorned with public murals, sculpture and light displays. Families head to concerts and sports at Etihad Stadium, and to Harbour Town's mini-golf and sports car simulators.

Must See

  • Take in the views of the city from the Melbourne Star.
  • Experience a V8 racing motion simulator.
  • Dine on a seafood meal by the water.
  • Shop your heart out.
  • Take a sunset cruise.

How to reach

Walk from Southern Cross station (13 minutes), catch a train from Flinders Street station (15 minutes) or take a tram from Flinders Street station (20 minutes). Reach the destination.

Trams: Free to $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
Trains: $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
Buses: $4.30 per trip (with a daily cap of $8.60).
V/Line trains and coaches: $4.30-$32.60 per trip.

Tips

  • Ride on the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel to take the view of the city, Port Phillip Bay, and Dandenong Ranges.
  • Hop on a Port of Melbourne and Docklands Sightseeing Cruise for panoramic views of Melbourne’s skyline and sights.
  • Docklands is the modern harbor development and popular for its shopping and waterside dining.
  • Take a guided tour.
  • Do wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
  • Strollers can be carried around for young kids.
  • Children need to be accompanied at all times.
  • Wheelchair accessible area.

Visit Time

Sunday: Open  24 hours.

Monday: Open 24 hours.

Tuesday: Open 24 hours.

Wednesday: Open 24 hours.

Thursday: Open 24 hours.

Friday: Open 24 hours.

Saturday: Open 24 hours.

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Time you can spend

6 hours

 

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