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  • A family walking through an indoor shopping precinct with large potted trees and plants.
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The District Docklands

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The District is the entertainment heart of Melbourne.

Step into a world of optical illusions and larger-than-life murals at Australia's first immersive, 'trick art' gallery ArtVo, or go for a spin on the ice at O'Brien Icehouse. Catch the latest blockbusters at ultimate state-of-the-art Hoyts cinema complex, where every seat is a powered recliner. Grab some food, go bowling, try the dodgem cars or play arcade games at Archie Brother's Cirque Electriq.

If you're feeling hungry, there are over 30 food and dining options including KFC, China Bar, Urban Alley Brewery, Dohtonbori, Seoul Garden Korean BBQ or The Pancake Parlour.

Once you're done with all of the entertainment and dining, shop H&M and Uniqlo plus other big brands. Plus enjoy the local convenience of Woolworths, Dan Murphys, East West Marketplace and Chemist Warehouse.

Getting to The District is a breeze – it is in the Free Tram Zone, offers 90 minutes of free parking, and easy access via Footscray Rd.

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Monday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Tuesday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Wednesday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Friday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Saturday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Sunday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm

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The District Docklands
440 Docklands Dr
Docklands 3008

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  • telephone number: 03 9328 8600
  • email address: admin@thedistrictdocklands.com.au
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