View of Docklands at night from across the river.

Docklands

Adorned with art sculptures and apartment buildings, Docklands is a contemporary waterfront dining, retail and entertainment hub.

Wander through the pedestrian plazas to admire public murals and light displays. Head to The District Docklands to browse high-end fashion, jewellery and lifestyle pieces in an open-air shopping mall.

Soak up the waterfront views, grab a drink on your way to a concert at Marvel Stadium, or take your place at one of many premium bars or restaurants to watch the sunset over the shimmering water.

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Docklands events

A woman and child sit in a museum, looking up at a glass case displaying a preserved human body posed in a dramatic leap, with exposed muscles visible.

Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness

Discover what lies behind the skin to reveal how our health, emotions and environment impact us.

People walking past rows of outdoor market stalls with umbrellas and trees.

Docklands Waterfront Farmers' Market

Showcasing fresh produce, market eats and live entertainment on Harbour Esplanade.

An ice hockey player in blue, skating on an ice hockey rink.

Melbourne Ice: Australian Ice Hockey League

The Melbourne Ice are gearing up to face off against the best in the nation's premier league.

Large lettering saying FIRELIGHT above a stage at the Firelight Festival with two large flames shooting into the air at either end.

Firelight Festival

Melbourne’s epic winter festival returns to Docklands for three fiery nights.

Two young women taking a selfie together while one of them eats a bowl of noodles.

Waterfront Sessions

The Street Social brings you crowd-favourite street eats and sweet treats, music and good vibes.

A group of smiling participants in a studio workshop setting, holding glass-domed terrariums.

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

A green linocut of a flower and foliage printed on paper and a fabric tote bag.

Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop

Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing in this beginner's workshop.

A colourful woven artwork with different textures and patterns representing a map.

Hyperworlds: Unreal Cartography

An exhibition from Allanah Sarafian exploring maps as emotional and ideological objects.

Three illuminated lamps with cylindrical parchment or fabric shades, decorated with various pressed flowers and small human figures.

Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop

Make your room colourful and vibrant with your own pressed flower lamp.

A woman with two red plaits and a white cap holds up a picture book in a kids library area.

Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

Floral accessorie made from silk and beads.

French Embroidery Workshop

Learn to craft an anemone brooch, from hand-dyeing silk to beadwork.

Workshop class participants smiling in a studio setting, holding up mosaic pots and coasters they have made.

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

An event on a stage, featuring a diverse group of individuals dressed in varied attire standing in a row, with a large screen behind them.

Woh Bhooli Dastaan

Enjoy an intimate night of live Hindi and Urdu music, poetry and storytelling.

A plate of fluffy pancakes with ice-cream and chocolate over the top.

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

A collage image showing two First Nations women, their homelands and the native fauna found there.

Knowledge Streams: From the Arctic to the Pacific

Enjoy an indepth conversation with First Nations female leaders from Siberia and Australia.

Workshop participants smiling and holding multicoloured mosaic tiled coasters.

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Come and make mosaic coasters and step into the world of colours.

Tour leader showing three walking tour participants a page from an open notebook he holds, on a Melbourne city footpath.

Deeper Melbourne Walking Tours

Walking tours burrowing into history and culture, drawing on local knowledge.

A close up of flower made from enamel craft

Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners

Create a unique drink coaster using the ancient cloisonné art.

A group of people seated around a table in a pub like setting, some of them singing.

Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

Join this free weekly celebration of rollicking and spirited singing.

A smiling woman with long red plaits and a white cap in a library setting with a large bear on her knee.

Songbirds

Come along to Library at The Dock on Wednesdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

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Docklands attractions

A floating sauna barge moored in Docklands harbour with city buildings in the background.

Sauna Boat Melbourne

Enjoy a floating sauna and ice bath experience in Docklands this winter.

People skating in an indoor ice rink with disco lighting.

O'Brien Icehouse

An ice arena for public skating and ice sports events, located in Docklands.

Three women joining hands and fooling around against a fantasy backdrop.

ArtVo

An interactive 3D art gallery with optical illusions that visitors can touch and explore.

A family walking through an indoor shopping precinct with large potted trees and plants.

The District Docklands

Open-air shopping precinct with attractions, entertainment, dining and fresh food.

Two people standing on the 'ceiling' of an inverted living room.

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

A sunset view of kayaks on the water, looking towards Bolte Bridge in Melbourne.

Kayak Melbourne

Guided paddling tours through Melbourne along the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour.

A group of women on a boat toasting with champagne glasses with a pizza box on the table.

GoBoat Melbourne

Be your own captain by renting a picnic boat, with no boat licence required.

Armchairs facing a glass windowed corner of Library at The Dock, with views of Melbourne city skyline over the water.

Library at The Dock

A modern public library in Docklands with harbour and park views.

Sculpture in Docklands Park.

Docklands Park

Kid-friendly park with walking trails and barbecue facilities.

Inside an art gallery displaying large Indigenous paintings.

APY Gallery Melbourne

APY Gallery is an Indigenous-owned art gallery that exhibits work from the APY lands in regional SA.

People laughing and having fun on MotoGP arcade games.

Archie Brothers

One-stop entertainment venue with arcade games, bowling lanes, dodgem cars and cocktail bar.

Boats docked at a pier

Hidden gems to visit in Docklands

From cute cafes to amazing art galleries, Docklands offers more than meets the eye.

A model wearing a black leather sleeveless top and skirt.

Noelle.Store

A Colombian fashion boutique specialising in quality leather footwear and women’s fashion.

A dark interior space, with smoky purple rounds of light, silhouettes of people's arms pushing into these open spaces.

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

External view of Fox Collection redbrick building with arches, against a glass-walled skyscraper.

Fox Classic Car Collection

See some of the most iconic cars in the world.

Aerial view of Marvel Stadium lit up at night.

Marvel Stadium

A multi-purpose stadium in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands precinct.

Children strapped in and waving arms while riding a high-tech VR game.

Dreamrace Docklands

Fun lovers and thrill seekers of all ages are invited to interact with future technologies.

Waterfront dining

Looking down on a table with various plates of food and glasses of wine.

Berth

Premium waterfront dining restaurant with a Mediterranean and Italian-inspired menu.

A dish of paella, and a pizza on a wooden table.

Cargo

Casual and dynamic dining with a stunning waterside view.

Knife and fork with slice of meat and large piece of steak on a black plate.

Steakhouse Grill 66 Docklands

A modern Australian venue featuring a range of a steaks and a la carte menu.

Bowls of Lebanese food, including falafel balls and dips.

Almina

Delicious Lebanese food with waterside views of Docklands.

A white linen table in a restaurant set with four dishes, and glasses of wine.

Renzo's Bar Cafe Italiano

A stylish and modern restaurant located in the Docklands precinct, serving regional Italian cuisine.

An array of Indian dishes including tandoori chicken and condiments.

Bhoj At Docklands

Named with the Hindi word for 'feast' this restaurant offers high quality food from all over India.

Large restaurant space with many small tables and wine glasses on them.

Squires Loft Docklands

There's a cut of steak for everyone at this chain restaurant.

People seated under palm trees.

Hooks at The Yarra

The perfect location to enjoy delicious food, cold drinks and an amazing vista.

Cafes and takeaway

A dimly-lit room with an orange glowy half dome light on a desk.

Bobby Stop Stealing Our Camping Chairs

For those who believe coffee should wake up more than just the body.

An array of Japanese food in bowls served on trays, with drinks.

Kome Eatery

Kome Eatery serves Japanese comfort food in Docklands.

Two people standing at the wooden counter of a cafe with a coffee machine on top.

Milkbar

Docklands' newest brunch spot.

A bowl of granola topped with fruit and pansies.

Brotherhood Cafe

Cafe with all-day breakfast using the freshest produce.

Italian panini sandwich of chicken and rocket.

Saluministi Docklands

Dining at Saluministi takes you on a journey through the flavours of Italy.

Interior of Mr Collins: white tiled bar with industrial-looking stools and large overhead lights.

Mr Collins

A smart, casual lunchtime pizzeria putting a modern take on classic Italian dishes.

The signage outside Ilza restaurant near Marvel Stadium, with a view of city buildings in the background.

Ilza

Located at Docklands, this is the place for homely Japanese style food and drinks.

Looking down on a table with many plates of Korean food.

Umma Kitchen

Your one stop authentic Korean kitchen.

Two pink plates, one with cones and ice cream and the other with strawberries and figs.

New Zealand Natural Ice Cream

Ice cream chain from New Zealand, serving ice cream, sorbet and frozen yoghurt.

Billy Barrista cafe shopfront.

Billy Barista

Nice little cafe for brunch in Docklands.

Exterior of cafe with tables and orange stools, looking across to large glass windows of the cafe interior.

Gökotta Kaffe

Swedish-inspired food with local coffee and all-day breakfast and brunch.

Cafe exterior with waiter serving a group of men at a table.

Caffe Esc

Great coffee, satisfying lunches and fresh salads.

A tumbler of whisky.

Sergy Boy

Cafe bar known for their slow cooked, comfort meals and laid-back Friday drinks.

Wooden table with central platter of churros and chocolate dips, with drinks, cups and spoons.

San Churro

San Churro at Docklands serves delicious churros, chocolate dipping sauce and hot chocolate.

Healthful breakfast bowl with row of chopped banana, toasted coconut and toasted nuts.

DG Expresso

Healthy breakfast, brunch and lunch options.

Five white bags of St Ali coffee beans

Peter & Co

An upmarket modern Australia cafe for freshly made lunches.

Black dish of fish and noodles with with chopsticks.

Capri Cafe & Lounge

Dog-friendly Docklands cafe open for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Interior of Charlie Bit Me Cafe.

Charlie Bit Me

Serves organic coffee and food highlighting the flavours of Australian and Mexican cuisines.

Looking down at a table from above, with plates of food including a fried egg on salad and noodles, a toasted sandwich, rice, laksa and roti bread.

Groovy Mama Fusion Cafe

A retro-style cafe serving specialty coffee and homemade Cajun x Asian fusion dishes.

A shallow bowl of food, on a wooden cafe table.

MJ Mojo Jojo

A modern cafe in Docklands serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and drinks.

Docklands bars

Rooftop bar and outdoor park area at The Quarterhouse, with Melbourne city buildings in the background.

Quarterhouse

A contemporary, three level pub conveniently located next to Southern Cross Station.

Interior of Doglands venue with a very large 360-degree illuminated bar, surrounded by people drinking and socialising.

Moon Dog Doglands

A huge food and drinks venue at Marvel Stadium open on event days.

Restaurant table set with a range of dishes and cocktail drinks.

Sunset House

Melbourne's newest 15th-floor lounge bar is an oasis above the urban sprawl.

Urban Alley Brewery

Urban Alley Brewery

A sustainable micro-brewery and pub in the Docklands.

Barman serving a pint of beer.

The Nixon Hotel

Docklands sports bar and pub in a convenient location outisde the stadium.

The bar Upstairs at 1 Hotel Melbourne, shelves of bottles on the rear wall behind the bar, soft wall lights, and high bar stools.

Upstairs

A hidden-in-plain-sight cocktail bar where the best nights start with a knowing nod.

Crane Bar & Lounge on the ground floor of 1 Hotel Melbourne, with a bar at the back of the space, comfortable club chairs and low tables and lamps in the foreground.

Crane Bar & Lounge

At Crane Bar & Lounge, the art of gathering takes centre stage.

Invergordon Bar

A welcoming hub for Scots, Irish, English and Welsh locals missing the warmth of a local back home.

More Docklands restaurants

A table set for service inside the lobby of 1 Hotel Melbourne.

From Here By Mike

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, From Here is a thoughtful celebration of every part of our table.

Overhead view of a restaurant dining table with several dishes of food.

Friends of Fire

Modern Asian dining powered by flame, spice, charcoal grills, bold flavours, and vibrant energy.

Looking down on a table with and assortment of spanish dishes and drinks.

Bar Nacional

Charming Melbourne with a rich and contemorary Spanish flair and an inspired food and drinks menu.

Looking down at two trays of dumplings, one white and one black.

Heartling

Serving artfully delicious plant-based, seafood & meat-based dumplings, total 15 variations.

Hands using cutlery to select food from a large shared plate of thinly sliced cabbage, schnitzel, sausage, and other foods.

The Hof Downtown

Enjoy their modern twist on Bavarian food from classics to contemporary dishes.

Vault-like dining setting with banquettes and tables set for dinner.

Archer's Restaurant

A modern, sophisticated dining space at Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands.

Malaysian meal with noodles, satay and chicken wings.

Merchant Society

Malaysian fusion restaurant in Docklands serving rice, soup and noodle dishes.

People using chopsticks to select from a range of Japanese food.

Dohtonbori

Japanese restaurant offering okonomiyaki, teppanyaki and izakaya menus in Docklands.

An assortment of Greek dishes including salad, calamari, bread and meat.

Yassas - The Greek Way

Enjoy authentic Greek-style food in a casual atmosphere at The District Docklands.

A hand holding a plate of Dungar chicken salad.

Gaylord Indian Restaurant

A unique dining experience that celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of the Indian subcontinent.

A wrapped burrito on a plate and a colourful tablecloth on the table.

Chilangos Mexican Cantina Docklands

A popular Docklands spot serving burritos, tacos and Mexican drinks.

Several dishes of Thai food on a grey terrazzo table.

Thai Thani Docklands Restaurant

Modern Thai food, family recipes and a great atmosphere.

Large restaurant space with many small tables and wine glasses on them.

Squires Loft Docklands

There's a cut of steak for everyone at this chain restaurant.

Thai dishes on a tray including rice, seafood and garnishes.

LAN Palong

A Thai-Vietnamese fusion restaurant in Docklands.

An array of Indian dishes including tandoori chicken and condiments.

Bhoj At Docklands

Named with the Hindi word for 'feast' this restaurant offers high quality food from all over India.

Wall mural and illuminated bar area behind ornamental tiles.

An Di

Showcasing the diverse and vibrant dishes of Vietnam.

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Places to stay in Docklands

A large building with a glass exterior on the banks of the Yarra River, a pedestrian bridge in the foreground.

1 Hotel Melbourne

The city's natural beauty and vibrant heritage converges on the serene banks of the Yarra River.

Curved glass exterior of Sebel Hotel Docklands, with other city buildings in the background.

Sebel Melbourne Docklands

Spacious apartments in a waterfront location, a short walk to Marvel Stadium in Docklands.

A room at Quest NewQuay with a sofa, a small dining table, a desk with chair and lamp and a view out the large window onto the Melbourne SkyWheel.

Quest NewQuay Apartment Hotel

Enjoy harbourside splendour and comfort at Quest NewQuay Docklands.

The curved, wet-edge resort-style rooftop infinity pool at the Melbourne Marriott Hotel, overlooking tall city buildings and the Bolte Bridge.

Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

A 5-star hotel with design-led interiors, superb dining and sweeping city and water views.

A hotel room with a view of the Melbourne skyline.

Crowne Plaza Melbourne

The city's innately recognisable, iconic riverfront hotel, connecting people, places and events.

The tall grey Nesuto Apartments building in Docklands.

Nesuto Apartment Hotel Docklands

Nesuto Apartment Hotel Docklands

Hotel foyer with grey walls with black shelves and brown low seating.

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

The perfect base for exploring or doing business in Melbourne.

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Historic brick building building at entrance to Melbourne General Cemetery.

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Flinders Street Station illuminated in red lights at night with blurred traffic passing.

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Long, wavy roof and large columns of Southern Cross Station, on the corner of Spencer and Collins streets.

Southern Cross Station

Major transport hub notable for its distinctive wavy roof.