Guidebook for Docklands
Essentials
IGA Xpress
20 Rakaia WayThe closest super market, small but sufficient.
Coles Spencer St
201 Spencer StOne of the bigger super markets in the city.
This gigantic market has everything from souvenirs to food. Forget the grocery store; this is where you want to shop for food if you have a room with a kitchen.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetThis gigantic market has everything from souvenirs to food. Forget the grocery store; this is where you want to shop for food if you have a room with a kitchen.
Shopping
It is a pedestrian only section of Bourke Street full of all the big name stores like Myer and David Jones, Zara, H&M
412 locals recommend
Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallIt is a pedestrian only section of Bourke Street full of all the big name stores like Myer and David Jones, Zara, H&M
A mall boasting over 300 shops within its walls. Here you can browse through book stores, buy clothes, get your hair done, have a nice lunch, or fill your suitcase to the bursting point.
313 locals recommend
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetA mall boasting over 300 shops within its walls. Here you can browse through book stores, buy clothes, get your hair done, have a nice lunch, or fill your suitcase to the bursting point.
DFO South Wharf has more than 800 stores and up to 70% off both Australian and International brands. You can find bargains for everything from women’s wear to cook wares.
124 locals recommend
DFO www.catalogclothing.com.au
20 Convention Centre PlDFO South Wharf has more than 800 stores and up to 70% off both Australian and International brands. You can find bargains for everything from women’s wear to cook wares.
miles and miles and miles of stores. It is an eclectic area spanning second-hand shops to exclusive Australian designers.
458 locals recommend
Chapel Street
Chapel Streetmiles and miles and miles of stores. It is an eclectic area spanning second-hand shops to exclusive Australian designers.
Smith Street is a wonderland of factory outlets, local design and vintage. Your shopping adventure will be mixed with plenty of quirky cafes and restaurants.
133 locals recommend
Smith Street
Smith StreetSmith Street is a wonderland of factory outlets, local design and vintage. Your shopping adventure will be mixed with plenty of quirky cafes and restaurants.
An architectural delight, the Block has some great individual retailers. Great fashion, unique decorator items and the spice shop for specialist salts/spices.
82 locals recommend
Block Arcade
282 Collins StAn architectural delight, the Block has some great individual retailers. Great fashion, unique decorator items and the spice shop for specialist salts/spices.
Sightseeing
Australia's largest, oldest and most popular sporting venue, with a history that compares favourably with any other stadium in the world.
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueAustralia's largest, oldest and most popular sporting venue, with a history that compares favourably with any other stadium in the world.
Shrine of Remembrance was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all Australians who have served in war.
341 locals recommend
Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine of Remembrance was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all Australians who have served in war.
St Patrick’s is regarded internationally as the finest ecclesiastical building in Australia and a pre-eminent example of the Gothic Revival style.
50 locals recommend
St Patrick’s Cathedral Fountain
Smith StreetSt Patrick’s is regarded internationally as the finest ecclesiastical building in Australia and a pre-eminent example of the Gothic Revival style.
St Paul's Anglican Cathedral is a beautiful, historic building, situated in the centre of the City. St Paul's is built on the site where the first public Christian services in Melbourne were held.
79 locals recommend
St Paul's Cathedral
Flinders StreetSt Paul's Anglican Cathedral is a beautiful, historic building, situated in the centre of the City. St Paul's is built on the site where the first public Christian services in Melbourne were held.
Food Scene
One of the most popular laneways for Melbournians looking for a good restaurant.
49 locals recommend
Degraves St
One of the most popular laneways for Melbournians looking for a good restaurant.
Walking along the lane way, just pick a restaurant or head into a bar and start to enjoy your night.
151 locals recommend
Hardware Lane
Hardware LaneWalking along the lane way, just pick a restaurant or head into a bar and start to enjoy your night.
Enticing aromas of Italy lead you along the footpaths of Carlton as you enjoy some of Australia's' best hospitality in one of the friendliest cities in the World.
57 locals recommend
Lygon Street
Lygon StreetEnticing aromas of Italy lead you along the footpaths of Carlton as you enjoy some of Australia's' best hospitality in one of the friendliest cities in the World.
Authentic Cambodian cuisine served in a quiet and romantic setting.
7 locals recommend
Bopha Devi Restaurant
27 Rakaia WayAuthentic Cambodian cuisine served in a quiet and romantic setting.
Entertainment & Activities
They have two Olympic sized ice rinks. Enjoy a fun afternoon skating to techno music and sound system.
49 locals recommend
O'Brien Icehouse
105 Pearl River RdThey have two Olympic sized ice rinks. Enjoy a fun afternoon skating to techno music and sound system.
Many new exhibits, like seahorse pier, penguin playground and interactive animal encounters and one of the world’s largest salt water crocodiles!
557 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetMany new exhibits, like seahorse pier, penguin playground and interactive animal encounters and one of the world’s largest salt water crocodiles!
Meet over 300 different species from around the world and discover their exciting new interactive exhibits designed especially for kids.
389 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueMeet over 300 different species from around the world and discover their exciting new interactive exhibits designed especially for kids.
You can join the Charge Sergeant on a tour of the cells or take part in the recreation of a famous trial.
291 locals recommend
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StYou can join the Charge Sergeant on a tour of the cells or take part in the recreation of a famous trial.
Drinks & Nightlife
Docklands' best night club, features many DJ talents from Australia as well as overseas.
241 locals recommend
Alumbra
161 Harbour EsplanadeDocklands' best night club, features many DJ talents from Australia as well as overseas.