Drop in at NewQuay for your pre-match drinks, a gelato on the promenade or a long and lazy brunch with friends. Melbourne's inner-city waterfront precinct is graced with award-winning restaurants, buzzing bars and cafes, boutique retailers, galleries, and luxury designer apartments – all just five minutes from the central business district.
Waterfront City hosts a growing range of shops and entertainment, all under the Southern Star Observation Wheel in Melbourne's Docklands. The Southern Star, is a giant observation wheel, with amazing views over the city and Port Phillip Bay. Next to the Star is Harbour Town shopping centre, and Melbourne's largest public marina, with restaurants, bars and events.
Melbourne is the home of Australian Football League (AFL), and on match days you'll see many locals proudly wearing or waving their team's colours, on their way to a game at the Etihad Stadium on Harbour Esplanade. The huge crowds contribute to a welcoming family atmosphere, as they converge on Melbourne's modern Docklands area.
Catch the free City Circle Tram to Docklands or take one of the following city trams: No. 30 via La Trobe Street; No. 31 via Collins Street; No.s 48 and 70 via Flinders Street; No. 86 via Bourke Street.
Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street) is the closest stop to Docklands. Cross Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge to Harbour Esplanade or Collins Street Bridge to Docklands Park. See metlinkmelbourne.com for more information.
Regional V/Line trains go to Southern Cross Station, with extra 'Footy Train' services during the football season. Regional V/Line coach services also terminate at Southern Cross Station. Visit vline.com.au for journey planning advice.
