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.
Docklands events
Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.
Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners
Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.
Poetry Writing Workshop: Beginning Your Journey as a Poet
Learn how to turn an idea or experience into a resonant, well-written poem with Amanda Anastasi.
Presence (Performance)
A Midsumma exhibition of six artists responding to the theme of being present/performing.
Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners
Create a unique drink coaster using the ancient cloisonné art.
Chocolate Family Adventure Day
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop for Beginners
Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing.
Deeper Melbourne Walking Tours
Walking tours burrowing into history and culture, drawing on local knowledge.
Polymer Clay Workshop
Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.
Melbourne Tech Guilds
Meet other electronics creators to discuss your project and all things micro controller.
Succulent Plant Frame Workshop for Beginners
Create a living art frame filled with plants in this beginner friendly class.
Modern Kintsugi Beginners Workshop
Discover the art of mending something beautiful and embrace the beauty of imperfection.
Modern Artistic Kintsugi Technique Workshop: Yobitsugi
Learn the technique of mending broken vessels using fragments from different objects.
Holi Festival Melbourne
Immerse yourself in Indian culture, music, dance, food and drinks at the Festival of Colours.
Piotr Sobiesiak: The Night When Clouds Had Dreams
The exhibition presents sculptures from the Polish-born artist’s acclaimed series Nubes Formales.
Anna Pelc: All the Places I’ve Been
A retrospective exhibition that brings together artworks created over the past decade.
Frances Loriente: What Would We Be if We Were Under the Sea
This exhibition by Frances Loriente explores our connection to the sea and its creatures.
The Up Hour at Upstairs
Experience an evening of bold flavours, cocktail pairings and local connections with The Up Hour.
Preschool Storytime
Share the wonder of books with your children at storytime at Library at The Dock.
Docklands attractions
The District Docklands
Open-air shopping precinct with attractions, entertainment, dining and fresh food.
APY Gallery Melbourne
APY Gallery is an Indigenous-owned art gallery that exhibits work from the APY lands in regional SA.
Archie Brothers
One-stop entertainment venue with arcade games, bowling lanes, dodgem cars and cocktail bar.
Hidden gems to visit in Docklands
From cute cafes to amazing art galleries, Docklands offers more than meets the eye.
Noelle.Store
A Colombian fashion boutique specialising in quality leather footwear and women’s fashion.
Waterfront dining
Steakhouse Grill 66 Docklands
A modern Australian venue featuring a range of a steaks and a la carte menu.
Renzo's Bar Cafe Italiano
A stylish and modern restaurant located in the Docklands precinct, serving regional Italian cuisine.
Bhoj At Docklands
Named with the Hindi word for 'feast' this restaurant offers high quality food from all over India.
Cafes and takeaway
New Zealand Natural Ice Cream
Ice cream chain from New Zealand, serving ice cream, sorbet and frozen yoghurt.
Origami Sushi & Noodles
Create your own dish of noodles with chicken, beef, pork or seafood and fresh vegetables.
Nourished
Healthy, wholesome, delicious meals inspired by healthy international cuisines around the world.
San Churro
San Churro at Docklands serves delicious churros, chocolate dipping sauce and hot chocolate.
Docklands bars
More Docklands restaurants
Heartling
Serving artfully delicious plant-based, seafood & meat-based dumplings, total 15 variations.
Groovy Mama Fusion Cafe
A retro-style cafe serving specialty coffee and homemade Cajun x Asian fusion dishes.
Yassas - The Greek Way
Enjoy authentic Greek-style food in a casual atmosphere at The District Docklands.
Gaylord Indian Restaurant
A unique dining experience that celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of the Indian subcontinent.
Chilangos Mexican Cantina Docklands
A popular Docklands spot serving burritos, tacos and Mexican drinks.
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