January – February 2010 Summer’s at Docklands Head somewhere new this summer – to a place where the water sparkles, the food is brought to you by is fabulous, the shopping rocks and the fun never stops. Packed with exciting events Destination Docklands. both on and off the water, Docklands is the perfect destination.

Take the kids for a twirl at the – Shopaholics will rejoice at the variety of 4-5 Docklands’ brand new Olympic sized twin ice fashion labels and hot discounts to be found 6-7 rinks (opening early 2010), or get the adrenalin at Harbour Town Shopping Centre, while Eat 8-9 flowing at Action Zone and Wonderland those seeking a summer treasure can meander Shop 10-11 Park. Head to the harbour for Audi through the Sunday Market at the water’s Other stuff 12-13 Week – ’s largest keel boat regatta. edge. In between the sizzle of shopping, Map 16-17 Boaties can dream on at the activities and events, take some time out Events 19 International Boat and Lifestyle Festival to simply enjoy summer. Breathe the balmy Calendar or drool over the detail at the Wooden Boat evening air while wandering the promenades, Get there Festival. Enjoy family fun at Mr Sandman drink in the spectacular views or feast it up Sand Sculptures and Docklands’ Australia at one of Docklands’ countless restaurants, Day Celebrations packed with music and bars or cafés. comedy promise to be a hoot for all. There are so many ways to enjoy summer at Docklands. Go explore! Find out more at www.docklands.com

2 3 EAT Summer Serve anyone? 2 for 1 Summer Entrees 12 Jan – 28 Feb In celebration of the 2009 Australian Open and all things tennis, a selection of Docklands’ best loved restaurants and cafés are offering two-for-the-price-of-one summer entrees. From modern cuisine to mouthwatering Middle Eastern, this excellent deal allows you to savour a double hit of Docklands’ fabulous flavours. Simply mention Summer Serve at the participating venues listed below. Conditions apply. Find out more at www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

TUES ALL ONLY WEEK Have yourself a Super Tuesday 50% off lunch and dinner every Tuesday Feel like a mid-week meal out but don’t want to break the budget? Docklands’ Super Tuesday restaurants offer a mighty 50% off the total food bill when two courses are ordered. Check for participating restaurants below. Conditions apply. Super Tuesday offer is available every day for lunch at selected restaurants. Deal details at www.docklands.com

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS Bellissimo Cucina and Trattoria Waterfront City Italian 9326 6636 ••• BlueFire Chuarrascaria Grill & Bar Waterfront City Meat & seafood 9670 8008 ••• The sizzle of a wagyu steak by the water’s edge. The crunch of fresh Bopha Devi NewQuay Cambodian 9600 1887 •• hot chips on the harbour. The yum of Sunday morning yum cha. Butchers Grill, Meat & Wine Room Waterfront City Mediterranean 9640 0696 ••• When it comes to food it simply doesn’t get any better than Fish Seafood Grill and Rotisserie Waterfront City Seafood 9640 0686 ••• at Docklands – Melbourne’s hottest waterfront dining experience. Harbour Town Hotel Harbour Town Modern 8080 9800 • Kobe Jones Waterfront City Modern Japanese 9329 9173 •• Catering to all tastes and accommodating rustic Mediterranean dishes, innovative Liquid Bar NewQuay Tapas 9642 4242 • Livebait NewQuay Seafood 9642 1500 •• every budget, Docklands has over 100 quality modern Australian creations, spicy Asian The Lounge Hotel NewQuay Tapas/traditional 9600 0565 • restaurants, cafés, bars and eateries to whet moments and delightful Spanish tapas. Mecca Bah NewQuay Middle Eastern 9642 1300 •• your appetite. From NewQuay and Waterfront Medici NewQuay Italian 9600 4160 • City to Central Pier, Victoria Harbour and Add breathtaking waterside panoramas Melbourne Yacht Club Hotel Waterfront City Modern 9670 6611 • Yarra’s Edge, spend lazy days and romantic as far as the eye can see into this appetising Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill NewQuay Greek 9606 0008 ••• evenings enjoying the enormous variety array and you’ll be eating up the view this Steakhouse NewQuay Meat 9640 0808 ••• of cuisines available. Indulge in delicious summer at Docklands. Delectable details Vic Harbour Kitchen and Bar NewQuay Modern Australian 9670 5550 • flavours that include freshly caught seafood, at www.docklands.com Yum Cha Dragon Waterfront City Chinese 9329 6868 •••

4 5 SHOP Search for treasure Drop the little monkeys at the Sunday Market off to Monkey Mania Every Sunday 10am – 6pm Open daily from 10am at Waterfront City Promenade at Harbour Town Shopping Centre Ready to nab the bargain of the day from Peace comes at a great price at Monkey the Docklands Sunday Market treasure Mania – Docklands’ indoor children’s play trove of delights? Frequented by some centre at Harbour Town. Providing fun and of Melbourne finest antique and pre-loved games for kids up to 12, Monkey Mania’s specialists, there’s a dazzling array of art, Drop ‘n Shop service provides your little jewellery, retro clothing, vintage books and primate with up to three hours of first class furniture up for grabs. You’ll be thrilled at care for just $25 – while you concentrate what you unearth. Rummage through more on shopping! Swing over to info at www.docklandssundaymarket.com.au www.monkeymania.com.au

Leave behind the CBD crush and step beyond the suburban mall to discover wholesale The bargains come in bulk at Costco bargains and the best fashion brands in Melbourne. Everything you could possibly Open daily from 10am at Waterfront City want is here at Docklands, right on the water’s edge. It’s discounts for days at Australia’s very first Costco Wholesale warehouse, right here at Docklands. Offering the best possible prices available on a massive range of quality, Head down to Harbour Bargain hunters will revel in Harbour Town’s brand-name merchandise, join the Costco Club and get into some serious saving! brand direct outlets such as Toy World, Aisles more info at www.costco.com.au Town Shopping Centre Pumpkin Patch and Rebel Sport offering up Open 7 days from 10am to 70% off. Take the kids to Monkey Mania, enter off Footscray Road Tunzafun or Black Light Mini Golf, Explore the laneways of Harbour Town, followed by a snack at one of Harbour Docklands’ open-air shopping centre Town’s tasty eateries. Find out more boasting fashion, accessories, homewares at www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au and more. Shop till you drop at Lili, Industrie and Mollini, to name just a few of Harbour Town’s great stores. Immerse yourself in Designers’ House, Melbourne’s most glamorous fashion store, housing top local and international retailers including Basler, Marc Cain, Little Joe, Kenzo and many more. www.thedesignershouse.com.au

6 7 OTHER STUFF

Tire the little tykes out Action Zone at Waterfront City, open Wed – Sun, 10.30am – 5.30pm Wonderland Park at Harbour Town Shopping Centre, open daily from 11am Behind the Scenes at Etihad Stadium, tours departing Mon – Fri 11am, 1pm & 3pm If the nippers are grizzling that there’s nothing to do, bring them to Docklands for some serious fun. Inflate their excitement at Action Zone, where they can hop on the Super Swing, brave a Base Jump or balance on the High Wire Walk www.waterfrontcity.com.au. Littlies will squeal over the carousel, dodgem cars and other carnival rides at Wonderland Park www.wonderlandpark.net.au. For a spot of family fun head Behind the Scenes at Etihad Stadium. Visit the AFL players’ change rooms, check out the coaches’ box and experience the thrill of walking up the umpires’ tunnel www.etihadstadium.com.au

Chills and thrills Ponder, play and pedal Putt about at Black at the Icehouse Think you’ve seen it all? Not until you’ve Light Mini Golf Opening early 2010. Public skating sessions daily from 10am at Waterfront City seen a Cow Up a Tree and the other public Open daily from 10am artworks you’ll marvel over on the Docklands It doesn’t get much cooler than the Icehouse – Melbourne’s brand new world-class ice at Harbour Town Shopping Centre Art Journey. While out and about enjoying sports and entertainment venue. Two whopping Olympic-sized skating rinks guarantee It’s 18 holes of fluorescent frolics at Harbour these inspirational pieces, have a little fun glaciers of fun, while ice dancing and kids discos are just some of the arctic adventures Town’s newest attraction – Black Light Mini in Docklands Park. Pack a picnic, let the kids you’ll enjoy at the Icehouse. Golf. Each hole has been created around kooky loose on the über interactive playground or Aussie icons such as Crocodile Dundee, a bring the bikes and ride around Docklands’ Ice hockey, speed and figure skating are a spin out to watch and the Icehouse’s skate school Kingswood ute and the classic outdoor numerous promenades and cycling tracks. is open to everyone from beginners to advanced. Refuel at the Icehouse’s scrumptious café dunny. Good old fashioned family fun at More details at www.docklands.com and bar or host the party of the year in a fabulous function room. Whether you’re a Torvill an affordable price. Great for parties too. and Dean wannabe or lacing up your skates for the very first time, the Icehouse More details at www.glowgolf.com.au is an absolute must do for summer. Find out more at www.icehouse.com.au

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City Circle Under Construction Imminent Future Development Site City Circle

Road Under Construction Proposed to be constructed

Tram Route City Circle

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Train Station

Bus Routes City Circle

Melbourne Tourist Shuttle Service Route

Melbourne Tourist Shuttle Service Stop

Bike Track

City Circle

Taxi Bay City Circle

Toilets

Restaurants

Retail

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Display Suite

BBQ

Playground

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Crack up at the Australia Day Celebrations 24 – 26 Jan at Waterfront City Great music and loads of laughs will see you have a thong slapping good time to celebrate the biggest day Down Under. From the hilarious Australia Day Eve Comedy Debate to captivating kiddie band the Ticklish Allsorts – it’s a hot time for all at Docklands! Discover more at www.waterfrontcity.com.au

Life’s a beach Make a face Get racy at the Stay on to watch the crowning of this year’s King of the Docklands. Staged within with Mr Sandman at Paint Our World Audi Victoria Week Victoria Harbour crews battle fluky winds 11 – 15 Jan at The Hub at Docklands, 21 & 22 Jan at Waterfront City Sand Sculptures and a pressure cooker environment for the cnr Harbour Esplanade & Bourke St 11 – 31 Jan at Waterfront City Australia’s largest keel boat regatta right to call them themselves 2010’s sultans Wit meets grit when a talented bunch Mum’s eyelashes, Grandpa’s walrus and Victoria’s oldest sporting event, of sailing. Prefer to float your boat from dry of international artists have their creative moustache or a best friend’s braces. Audi Victoria Week attracts over land? Then the International One Metre way with twenty tonnes of sand. Check out From a simple drawn circle, kids are 450 yachts and 4500 competitors. Challenge is for you. This competition for this extraordinary and eye-catching event invited to paint a face that reflects their Head down to Docklands to catch radio-controlled micro yachts is the perfect that also features sand carving workshops world – be it neighbour, friend or family. some of the world’s best yachts after opportunity to pit your skills against the for the kids (13-17 Jan). Book workshops Finished paintings are photographed racing in the Docklands Invitational. best. More details and times for all events early to avoid disappointment. Find out to create a brilliant tapestry. More info at www.victoriaweek.com more at www.thatsmelbourne.com.au at www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

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Come Try Sailing Dream on at the Shake your booty Cast off for the 21 & 22 Jan Melbourne International at Movie Moves Wooden Boat Festival at Waterfront City 20 – 21 Feb at Victoria Harbour Sailing is not only a glorious pastime – Boat & Lifestyle Festival Dance Workshop 5 – 7 Feb at NewQuay and 6 & 13 Feb at Waterfront City Piazza Ahoy there all sea dogs! The Wooden Boat it’s also easy to learn. Open to everyone Waterfront City Promenades Festival brings together Melbourne’s major including people with disabilities and Docklands turns into one big dance Ready to salivate over $100 million floor this summer with Movie Moves – wooden boat and yacht groups to create kids as young as four, the Docklands the ultimate event for classic boat lovers. Yacht Club invites you to give sailing worth of boats? Then don’t miss out on a compilation of dance routines inspired the Boat & Lifestyle Festival – the largest by the world’s most classic movies and Prepare for a weekend packed with boat a go in their fleet of simple to handle racing, woodworking exhibitions, and sailing Access Dinghies. Thrill seekers both outdoor lifestyle event to take place in music videos including Dirty Dancing, Victoria this summer. Boat lovers will go Saturday Night Fever, Thriller and masterclasses, plus there’s a host of free young and old can test the waters activities to experience. Explore the tall ship with a qualified sailing instructor. beserk at this spectacular, while gourmet Slumdog Millionaire. Professional food, fashion, live music and giveaways dancers take people of all ages through Enterprize, the much loved Polly Woodside No bookings required. More details and the steam tug Wattle – or check out at www.docklands.yachting.org.au will keep landlubbers equally excited. the steps at this funky, fab event. More Find out more at www.miblf.com.au info at www.thatsmelbourne.com.au the restoration of the historic Alma Doepel. Learn more at www.woodenboat.com.au Have a ball at Hyundai A League 16 Jan – 5 Feb at Etihad Stadium Soccer or football? Football or soccer? Whatever you call it, get into the thrilling action of the world’s favourite sport with the Hyundai A League at Etihad Stadium this summer. Cheer over headers, hooks, steals and tackles as you witness Melbourne Victory or your fave team fight for glory. Strike now at www.etihadstadium.com.au

14 15 DATE Event Venue Time More Information

10 & 24 Jan Come Try Sailing Shed 2, North Wharf Road 11.00am – 4.00pm www.docklands.yachting.org.au 14 & 28 Feb

11 – 15 Jan Paint Our World The Hub at Docklands, 11am – 3pm www.thatsmelbourne.com.au Cnr Harbour Esplanade and Bourke Street

11 – 31 Jan Mr Sandman Sand Sculpture Waterfront City Piazza All day www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

13 – 17 Jan Mr Sandman Workshops Waterfront City Piazza 10.30am, 11.15am, 12.00pm, 12.45pm Bookings essential call 9658 9658

21 – 22 Jan Audi Victoria Week Waterfront City Marina / Thu 11.00am – 8.30pm, www.victoriaweek.com.au Victoria Harbour Fri 8.00am – 8.30pm

21 – 22 Jan Docklands Invitational Off Williamstown Thu from 2.30pm, Fri from 12.30pm www.victoriaweek.com.au

21 – 22 Jan King of the Docklands Victoria Harbour All day www.victoriaweek.com.au Viewing from Waterfront City Piazza Races from 4.00pm

21 – 22 Jan International One Metre Challenge Waterfront City Marina From 4.00pm www.victoriaweek.com.au

21 – 22 Jan Come Try Sailing Waterfront City Marina 4.00pm – 8.00pm www.victoriaweek.com.au

23 Jan Australia Day Gala Dinner Peninsula, Central Pier 7.00pm www.ticketmaster.com.au

24 – 26 Jan Australia Day Celebrations Waterfront City 11.00am – 9.00pm www.waterfrontcity.com.au

5 – 7 Feb Melbourne International Waterfront City and Fri 10.00am – 8.00pm, www.miblf.com.au Boat and Lifestyle Festival NewQuay Promenades Sat & Sun 10.00am – 6.00pm

6 & 13 Feb Movie Moves dance workshops Waterfront City Piazza 5.00pm – 7.30pm www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

11, 13, 15 Feb AC/DC Black Ice Tour Etihad Stadium From 6.00pm www.etihadstadium.com.au

16 Jan - 5 Feb Hyundai A League (Soccer) Etihad Stadium Various www.etihadstadium.com.au

19 & 21 Feb NAB Cup (Football) Etihad Stadium Various www.etihadstadium.com.au

20 & 21 Feb Wooden Boat Festival Victoria Harbour’s Water Plaza 10.00am – 6.00pm www.woodenboat.com.au

Feb Cutting Edge Fashion Parade Designers’ House, Harbour Town www.thedesignershouse.com.au

16 17 For more info visit www.docklands.com GET THERE

Hop on a tram! Get on the free bus! To NewQuay The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle Bus Catch the free City Circle tram from stops at the Harbour Town Customer Flinders, Spring or La Trobe Streets Service and Tourism Lounge and Harbour to Docklands Drive, NewQuay Esplanade every 25 minutes, 7 days a week. Hop on board! To Waterfront City and Harbour Town • Catch the free City Circle tram Take a drive to Docklands Drive, Waterfront City There’s easy access from all major freeways • Catch the No. 70 via Flinders Street and roads including City Link, Westgate • Catch the No. 86 via Bourke Street and Monash Freeways, Footscray Road and Montague Street. From the city, take your To Victoria Harbour pick from Flinders, Collins, La Trobe or Dudley • Catch the No. 48 via Collins Street Streets. With over 5,000 public car spaces To Etihad Stadium throughout Docklands, parking’s a breeze. • Catch the No.30 via La Trobe Street Stretch the legs Catch a train! It’s an easy 20 minute walk to Docklands To Harbour Esplanade from the city centre via the Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge, Collins or La Trobe Take the train to Southern Cross Station Streets. You can also walk or cycle over and exit at the northern (Etihad Stadium) the via Webb Bridge. end. Walk over the Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge to the waterfront. You’re there!

To Victoria Harbour Take the train to Southern Cross Station and exit on the corner of Spencer and Collins Streets. Walk over the Collins Street Bridge to Docklands Park and Victoria Harbour. All done! 19