Guidebook for Docklands
Drinks & Nightlife
Gasolina has the yummiest pizzas in South Wharf. If you like to Salsa, Bachata or Zouk they hold a 'social' on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month
Gasolina
25 Dukes WalkGasolina has the yummiest pizzas in South Wharf. If you like to Salsa, Bachata or Zouk they hold a 'social' on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month
Fed Square as the locals call it has a number of bars, cafes and restaurants as well as the National Gallery of Victoria. Also has a large underground tourist information centre
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Fed Square as the locals call it has a number of bars, cafes and restaurants as well as the National Gallery of Victoria. Also has a large underground tourist information centre
Charlie's Bar
71 Hardware LaneGreat cocktails on a Thursday night
Shopping
3 levels of cheap clothing, furniture and electronics
124 locals recommend
DFO www.catalogclothing.com.au
20 Convention Centre Pl3 levels of cheap clothing, furniture and electronics
Arts & Culture
Obviously the Casino is here, the complex also has a movie cinema, food court along with lots of restaurants and clothes.
615 locals recommend
Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StObviously the Casino is here, the complex also has a movie cinema, food court along with lots of restaurants and clothes.
Arts Precinct/St Kilda Road station
Check out what's on while you're here
Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke StWhy don't you see if a game is on while you're here?
Sightseeing
Country travel or just getting to another part of Melbourne in a hurry
646 locals recommend
Southern Cross Station
Country travel or just getting to another part of Melbourne in a hurry
Will take you on a tour up and down the Yarra River as well as over to Williamstown. This is a great way to see a different side of Melbourne
6 locals recommend
Melbourne River Cruises - Head Office
Will take you on a tour up and down the Yarra River as well as over to Williamstown. This is a great way to see a different side of Melbourne
If it's a nice day I recommend to walk here following the Yarra, take a picnic and relax on the grass somewhere
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
If it's a nice day I recommend to walk here following the Yarra, take a picnic and relax on the grass somewhere
This free talking tram operates on a circuit and runs every 10 - 12 minutes. It takes just over 1 hour to do the full curcuit
37 locals recommend
Collins St/Elizabeth St station
This free talking tram operates on a circuit and runs every 10 - 12 minutes. It takes just over 1 hour to do the full curcuit
Looks can be deceiving because the Old Melbourne Gaol is one of Melbourne's best historical places and truly worth a visit.
291 locals recommend
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StLooks can be deceiving because the Old Melbourne Gaol is one of Melbourne's best historical places and truly worth a visit.
Essentials
This historic market is great for fruit and veges, meat, seafood, clothes and tourist gifts
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetThis historic market is great for fruit and veges, meat, seafood, clothes and tourist gifts
Safeway/Woolworths is a short walk from the apartment. This is the largest grocery store in the city
71 locals recommend
Woolworths Victoria Harbour
93 Merchant StSafeway/Woolworths is a short walk from the apartment. This is the largest grocery store in the city
Food Scene
The Boatbuilders Yard
23 S Wharf PromenadeGood for dinner or lunch
Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. right on the edge of the DFO
11 locals recommend
Common Man
39 Dukes WalkGreat place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. right on the edge of the DFO
Hooks At The Yarra
50 River EsplanadeGood for everything seafood
Mad Duck Cafe
92 River EsplanadeGreat for breakfast, lunch or a coffee
Everything Else
Cheap shopping, great variety of food and a gallery. A must look while you're here
116 locals recommend
The District Docklands
440 Docklands DrCheap shopping, great variety of food and a gallery. A must look while you're here
Australia Post - Docklands Post Shop
837 Bourke StGot some postcards to post??