View of Docklands at night from across the river.

Docklands

Adorned with art sculptures and apartment buildings, Docklands is a contemporary waterfront dining, retail and entertainment hub.

Wander through the pedestrian plazas to admire public murals and light displays. Head to The District Docklands to browse high-end fashion, jewellery and lifestyle pieces in an open-air shopping mall.

Soak up the waterfront views, grab a drink on your way to a concert at Marvel Stadium, or take your place at one of many premium bars or restaurants to watch the sunset over the shimmering water.​​​​​​​​

Docklands events

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Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness

Discover what lies behind the skin to reveal how our health, emotions and environment impact us.

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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

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Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop

Make your room colourful and vibrant with your own pressed flower lamp.

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Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

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Anna Pelc: All the Places I’ve Been

A retrospective exhibition that brings together artworks created over the past decade.

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Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

An abstract, dark sculpture resembling two seahorses against a bright blue background with wavy lines.
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Frances Loriente: What Would We Be if We Were Under the Sea

This exhibition by Frances Loriente explores our connection to the sea and its creatures.

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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

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Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Come and make mosaic coasters and step into the world of colours.

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Deeper ³Ô¹ÏÍø Walking Tours

Walking tours burrowing into history and culture, drawing on local knowledge.

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Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners

Create a unique drink coaster using the ancient cloisonné art.

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Songbirds

Come along to Library at The Dock on Wednesdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

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Japan: Photos by Australians - Selections by Japanese

An exhibition of photographs by Australians in Japan, selected by Japanese people.

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Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

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Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop for Beginners

Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing.

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Slow Bonding Dinner x The Final Gift

A unique social dinner in a collaboration with author Alicia Ng.

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Climate and Food Security: Impacts and Action for ³Ô¹ÏÍø

A screening of the award-winning short film Hidden Hunger, followed by a panel discussion.

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Rainbow Art Class

A guided art class for children, led by an artist and educator.

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Flinders Quartet Open Rehearsals

Three open rehearsals offer a rare opportunity to observe the Flinders Quartet prepare to perform.

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Glass Painting Workshop for Beginners

Make your own glass-painted, quirky night lamp.

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Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop and learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

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Polymer Clay Workshop

Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.

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Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

Join this free weekly celebration of rollicking and spirited singing.

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Succulent Plant Frame Workshop for Beginners

Create a living art frame filled with plants in this beginner friendly class.

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Modern Kintsugi Beginners Workshop

Discover the art of mending something beautiful and embrace the beauty of imperfection.

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Modern Artistic Kintsugi Technique Workshop: Yobitsugi

Learn the technique of mending broken vessels using fragments from different objects.

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Crush, Melt, Recycle

Drop by the Library at The Dock Makerspace and discover what really happens to plastic waste.

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Hyperworlds: Unreal Cartography

An exhibition from Allanah Sarafian exploring maps as emotional and ideological objects.

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Docklands attractions

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O'Brien Icehouse

An ice arena for public skating and ice sports events, located in Docklands.

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ArtVo

An interactive 3D art gallery with optical illusions that visitors can touch and explore.

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The District Docklands

Open-air shopping precinct with attractions, entertainment, dining and fresh food.

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GoBoat ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Be your own captain by renting a picnic boat, with no boat licence required.

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Library at The Dock

A modern public library in Docklands with harbour and park views.

Sculpture in Docklands Park.

Docklands Park

Kid-friendly park with walking trails and barbecue facilities.

Inside an art gallery displaying large Indigenous paintings.

APY Gallery ³Ô¹ÏÍø

APY Gallery is an Indigenous-owned art gallery that exhibits work from the APY lands in regional SA.

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Archie Brothers

One-stop entertainment venue with arcade games, bowling lanes, dodgem cars and cocktail bar.

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Hidden gems to visit in Docklands

From cute cafes to amazing art galleries, Docklands offers more than meets the eye.

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Noelle.Store

A Colombian fashion boutique specialising in quality leather footwear and women’s fashion.

Waterfront dining

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Steakhouse Grill 66 Docklands

A modern Australian venue featuring a range of a steaks and a la carte menu.

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Almina

Delicious Lebanese food with waterside views of Docklands.

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Renzo's Bar Cafe Italiano

A stylish and modern restaurant located in the Docklands precinct, serving regional Italian cuisine.

An array of Indian dishes including tandoori chicken and condiments.

Bhoj At Docklands

Named with the Hindi word for 'feast' this restaurant offers high quality food from all over India.

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Berth

Premium waterfront dining restaurant with a Mediterranean and Italian-inspired menu.

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Cargo

Casual and dynamic dining with a stunning waterside view.

Large restaurant space with many small tables and wine glasses on them.

Squires Loft Docklands

There's a cut of steak for everyone at this chain restaurant.

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Hooks at The Yarra

The perfect location to enjoy delicious food, cold drinks and an amazing vista.

Cafes and takeaway

Italian panini sandwich of chicken and rocket.

Saluministi Docklands

Dining at Saluministi takes you on a journey through the flavours of Italy.

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Mr Collins

A smart, casual lunchtime pizzeria putting a modern take on classic Italian dishes.

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Umma Kitchen

Your one stop authentic Korean kitchen.

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New Zealand Natural Ice Cream

Ice cream chain from New Zealand, serving ice cream, sorbet and frozen yoghurt.

Billy Barrista cafe shopfront.

Billy Barista

Nice little cafe for brunch in Docklands.

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Gökotta Kaffe

Swedish-inspired food with local coffee and all-day breakfast and brunch.

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Origami Sushi & Noodles

Create your own dish of noodles with chicken, beef, pork or seafood and fresh vegetables.

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Caffe Esc

Great coffee, satisfying lunches and fresh salads.

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Sergy Boy

Cafe bar known for their slow cooked, comfort meals and laid-back Friday drinks.

Wooden table with central platter of churros and chocolate dips, with drinks, cups and spoons.

San Churro

San Churro at Docklands serves delicious churros, chocolate dipping sauce and hot chocolate.

Healthful breakfast bowl with row of chopped banana, toasted coconut and toasted nuts.

DG Expresso

Healthy breakfast, brunch and lunch options.

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Peter & Co

An upmarket modern Australia cafe for freshly made lunches.

Black dish of fish and noodles with with chopsticks.

Capri Cafe & Lounge

Dog-friendly Docklands cafe open for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Docklands bars

Urban Alley Brewery

Urban Alley Brewery

A sustainable micro-brewery and pub in the Docklands.

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The Nixon Hotel

Docklands sports bar and pub in a convenient location outisde the stadium.

More Docklands restaurants

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Heartling

Serving artfully delicious plant-based, seafood & meat-based dumplings, total 15 variations.

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Groovy Mama Fusion Cafe

A retro-style cafe serving specialty coffee and homemade Cajun x Asian fusion dishes.

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The Hof Downtown

Enjoy their modern twist on Bavarian food from classics to contemporary dishes.

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Archer's Restaurant

A modern, sophisticated dining space at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Marriott Hotel Docklands.

Malaysian meal with noodles, satay and chicken wings.

Merchant Society

Malaysian fusion restaurant in Docklands serving rice, soup and noodle dishes.

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Dohtonbori

Japanese restaurant offering okonomiyaki, teppanyaki and izakaya menus in Docklands.

An assortment of Greek dishes including salad, calamari, bread and meat.

Yassas - The Greek Way

Enjoy authentic Greek-style food in a casual atmosphere at The District Docklands.

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Gaylord Indian Restaurant

A unique dining experience that celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of the Indian subcontinent.

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Chilangos Mexican Cantina Docklands

A popular Docklands spot serving burritos, tacos and Mexican drinks.

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Long, wavy roof and large columns of Southern Cross Station, on the corner of Spencer and Collins streets.

Southern Cross Station

Major transport hub notable for its distinctive wavy roof.