Docklands
The modern and extremely popular district was built on the site of the old docks and old harbour west of Southern Cross main station.
The area began to change in the early 1990s and massive construction of apartments, offices, restaurants and parks took place, particularly between 2000 and 2020.
Today, Docklands is one of the best and most expensive addresses in Melbourne.
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Walk the waterfront
Docklands is a great place to stroll along the waterfront along the harbour and relax on benches or in the many restaurants with outdoor seating.
Pedestrian promenades run the length of the inner harbour. While the southern part in the centre of Docklands is mainly lively during the day because of the many offices, the northern part in the newer Newquay district is lively during the evening.
Views from the Ferris wheel
In the northern part of Newquay, treat yourself to one of the best views of the skyline of Melbourne's CBD (Central Business District) with its many skyscrapers.
The skyline of downtown Melbourne is great to see from the Ferris wheel, especially in the afternoon and early evening when it is beautifully lit by the sun's rays.
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel It is open until 22:30 every day. It is open from 10:00am on weekdays and 11:00am on weekends.
The price per adult is 20 aud, children and seniors pay only 10 aud.
Official website: skylinemelbourne.com.au.
Marvel Stadium
One of the most striking buildings in the Docklands is the huge Marvel Stadium located between the harbour and Southern Cross Station.
The multi-purpose stadium is mainly used for Australian rules football and even houses the AFL headquarters. With a capacity of over 56,000 spectators, it is the 5th largest stadium in Australia.
Hotels in Docklands
The Docklands is a great choice for accommodation if you are looking for modern new hotels, a quiet atmosphere and good accessibility.
The largest concentration of hotels is in the northern area called Newquay, where we would recommend these great accommodations:
How to get there?
Docklands is a very accessible neighbourhood.
At its eastern end behind Marvel Stadium is Southern Cross Central Station, where most of the city's trains, long-distance trains and buses cross, as well as Skybus buses to both Melbourne Airport and Avalon.
The Dockladns centre is directly accessible by tram:
- Lines 11, 48 (Bourke St.) - South Centre
- Lines 35, 70, 86 (Waterfront City) - North Centre (Newquay)
- Lines 30, 35, 70, 86 - east side around Marvel Stadium
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