Docklands Family Walk

105-115 Pearl River Road, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

Docklands Family Walk

105-115 Pearl River Road, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

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37 m
2.9 km
Very Easy

This walk includes family friendly locations and activities in Docklands.

Docklands Family Walk

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Summary

This walk includes family friendly locations and activities in Docklands.

Description

Take the family out in Docklands and you will be pleasantly surprised at the activities available. Catch public transport (train/tram) or take advantage of the plentiful car parking in the precinct. This walk can be adapted to all times of the day and any season.

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Points of Interest

1. Medibank Icehouse

A world-class ice sports and entertainment venue, containing two Olympic sized ice rinks, stadium seating for 1000, specialist winter sports gym, cafe and bar. Open daily from 9am.

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2. Harbour Town Shopping Centre

Harbour Town Melbourne, includes over 120 outlets and 70 specialty stores. Open daily from 10am. Visit the onsite tourism lounge for special shopping offers and visitor information.

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3. Silence (2003)

Sculptor Adrian Mauriks has described this work on NewQuay as a series of forms arousing to the mind, appealing to memory, reminding you of natural things: clouds, a tree, a forest.

4. NewQuay

Family friendly waterfront cafes and restaurants can be found along the promenade from simple and delicious take aways to dine-in options. Enjoy the views of Victoria Harbour while you dine.

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5. Etihad Stadium

A multi-purpose venue which hosts as many as 85 sports and entertainment events every year - AFL, rugby, soccer and cricket, plus major performing artists such as U2, Bon Jovi and ACDC.

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6. Victoria Harbour

Take the time to relax and enjoy the view of the entire Harbour from the public space along the waterfront. See the in-water artwork of Ari Purhonen: 'White Caps' (2012).

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7. Docklands Park Playground

A combination of art and playground, it features a big circular ring with five swings, a tunnel and two metal slides, sandpit and two stand-on spinners. Free BBQs and picnic tables are on site.

8. Webb Bridge (2003)

This sculptural bridge was the result of an art competition to transform a disused cargo link into an integrated artwork that could function as a pedestrian and cyclist bridge. A great photo spot too!

9. Point Park

Situated on Yarra's Edge, Point Park is a great place for the children to run free on the green grassy knolls.Equipped with picnic tables and free BBQs, this is a great location for a gathering.


Features

Public Transport Public Transport
Playground Playground
Picnic spot Picnic spot
Seating available Seating available
Historical interest Historical interest
Local treasures Local treasures
Art and culture Art and culture
Park / Garden Park / Garden