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Docklands: Melbourne’s blossoming heartland
Set against the dramatic backdrop of our city’s spectacular skyline and Victoria Harbour, Melbourne Docklands is fast becoming one of the world’s most significant waterfront urban precincts. It’s an inspiring place where promenades dotted with heritage listed wharves come together with well-designed public open spaces; buzzing bars and restaurants; and modern, environmentally designed office buildings, hotels and apartments by some of Australia’s leading architects- Ashton Raggatt McDougall, Denton Corker Marshall, John Wardle, HPA, Fender Katsalidis, Hassell and Wood Marsh. The Docklands development has been an amazing success story every which way you look at it. A decade ago, the 200-hectare site was largely a derelict, abandoned swathe of ancient mudflats that people either didn’t know about, or simply avoided. Today, this landmark urban regeneration project is a destination point; a place to go and be seen, and a hip place to live. More broadly, Docklands has helped to re-define Melbournians’ self-identity- from one with an eye to our glorious past and the hinterland, to one where we also look to the future and, for the first time, embrace the sea at our doorstep. It has also influenced the way we want to live. Where once apartments were the preserve of students, low income earners and the avant garde, they’re now very desirable places to live for the everyman and everywoman. Furthermore, apartments go some way to contain our sprawling city, and thus our viability as one of the most liveable places on the planet.
Docklands is as yet incomplete. But despite the fact that the cranes are still bobbing in the skyline, and will continue to do so for a while longer, it’s already got the thumbs up. Just ask the eight million visitors that go there every year; the 6,000 residents occupying the 3,200 dwellings; and the 10,000 workers who are employed in the office towers and the many occupied retail outlets that are based there. By 2020 these will increase to 9,000 dwellings with about 17,000 residents, 40,000 workers, 680 tenancies and 20 million visitors annually.
Visit Docklands precinct today and you’ll not only be able to grab a
f From Digital Harbour by Ashton Raggatt McDougall (ARM), which was awarded the 2007 Victorian Architecture Award for Commercial Architecture for its intriguing, multi-layered façade, to Dock 5 created by multi-award winning John Wardle. The Docklands precinct is also home to an impressive line-up of large-scale artworks that will both delight and provoke with their themes of water, indigenous history and the industrial and maritime past unique to this contemporary urban setting. From the quirky Cow Up A Tree inspired by the Australian landscape and flooding in Gippsland, to Shoal Fly By, a 45 metre-long sculpture located in a prominent position along the Docklands Esplanade. Barely a stone’s throw from the CBD, go visit this truly inspirational part of our marvellous city and make it part of your regular experience.
See the waterfront in a whole new light
This winter the waterfront
at NewQuay and Waterfront City comes to life as never before. From 1st
June the promenade will be lined with illuminated winter trees which
will provide a magical walkway from NewQuay to Waterfront City. Feel the
heat and be e Escape to a place of warmth and comfort while you enjoy some of Melbourne’s most exciting winter cuisines with unique harbour and city views. Visit newquay.com.au or waterfrontcity.com.au for further information. Local identities Tony Smarrelli and his wife Lyn Ireland were among the first residents in the Docklands. Back in 2001 when the Docklands was still on the drawing board, Tony saw the vision of what the Docklands could be and was determined and totally committed to do his part in making that vision manifest. In 1974, Tony began a taxation business in Abbotsford. From November 2005, Astute Accountants and Investments Pty Ltd trading as Tax Aid began their new Docklands headquarters. Tony was presented with the “Key to Docklands” and as he sees it “success” back in 2001. Today, Tony continues to be a high profile local business identity continuing to contribute to the ongoing prosperity and success of Docklands and its community. If you are thinking of sharing in the Docklands dream and purchasing a property you want someone who understands your needs and will work to see that the representation you receive is ethical and honest. This is where Lyn Ireland who is a local of Victoria Point and owner of Prime Property can help you. Lyn is familiar with all the benefits of this magnificent location and can assist you find the property of your dreams. The Docklands precinct seems to attract many creative and visionary people. One local Docklands business woman, author and Life Transformation Specialist is Teresa Finocchiaro. As a co-author of an exciting new book titled The Path to Success Teresa is a living embodiment of the Docklands vision. She is also a highly qualified therapist and facilitator and will be running a workshop in July entitled ‘Prosperity and Abundance’ where she will teach you simple, yet powerful steps to manifest your own dreams and create the life your heart desires. Local artist Helena Richardson-Collins, who hails from Bendigo settled at Docklands in 2007 and opened Llanvair at 756 Bourke Street. Her one-off original artworks include framed silk landscapes and “Australian Landscape Inspired” silk high fashion garments that belong on international catwalks. Complete with a delightful ‘Strine’ accent Helena is as approachable as they come. Based in Yarra’s Edge Neil Osborne, the founder of Osborne Photography Services offers a creative and innovative style of photography and video representation for your company, service or product. With a growing market for internet representation he combines photography with video slide shows, complete with stylish editing, original music, text components and voiceover if required. These clips can be used as a DVD presentation or formatted to stream from your website. Wining and dining When you see a full restaurant in the middle of the day there is no question that the food is good. L’amore Docklands Ristorante Italiano at 768 Bourke Street is one of the most authentic, traditional Italian restaurants in Melbourne. Founder and host Tony Smerrelli invited the exceptional Italian head chef Ivan Dell’erba to join forces. Ivan has created some superb seafood and pasta dishes. Specializing in Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on seafood, his signature dish, “Pasta Ivan” is freshly prepared pasta stirred through a round of pecorino cheese. For the perfect meal try grilled seafood or meat, followed by a tiramisu or panacotta and coffee. You will not be disappointed. Medici is where passion, food, views and style collide. Located at 36 New Quay Promenade, Medici offers breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. In a breathtaking dockside setting, the restaurant has developed an Italian style cuisine that celebrates traditional pizzas, pasta and a variety of other Mediterranean meals. With variety and flexibility Medici can specifically cater for all types of events for up 300 people. Cento Celli at 768 Bourke Street is one of Victoria Harbours’ most popular stops for breakfast and lunch. Open Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm and Saturdays 6am to 12 noon, Cento Celli invites you to come and enjoy the ultimate coffee experience. Whether you are in the mood for breakfast, lunch or just a relaxing coffee, there is no better place to sit and enjoy yourself. Cento Celli also specializes in corporate catering for Docklands business district for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. For a handy pub that you can visit anytime, or if you just want to unwind on a Friday afternoon after a long week, The Nixon Hotel at 757 Bourke Street has classy and high quality food and the meals are sure to satisfy. It is open Monday to Friday, 11am until late. If it’s deliciously fresh sandwich fillings, a hot food bar and freshly squeezed juices certain to tantalise your taste buds go to de gusto, Victoria Point’s local takeaway and café. Sport and recreation The beautiful craft at Pleasure Boat Cruises at Berth 14 Central Pier are designed to set the scene for a perfect outing or function. Step aboard one of the regular pleasure cruises for dinner dances and excursions on Port Phillip Bay to Williamstown. From wedding ceremonies and receptions to discrete corporate functions far away from the stress of the city, Pleasure Boat Cruises will help organise everything for a boat cruise or private charter. If you are looking to get your fitness back on track, book into the next six-week Challenge Fitness Camp at YMCA Docklands in July. They guarantee results in just three sessions a week. Located at Level 4, 100 Harbour Esplanade YMCA Docklands caters to both the corporate and residential community at Docklands. Drop in for a swim or work out any time. Parking When you decide to take the trip to Docklands or go to the football at Telstra Dome it’s good to know that parking is never a worry. There are over 2000 car parking spaces available with Care Park in and around the New Quay and Docklands precinct from one hour short term parking to all day parking for workers in the area. Managing upwards of 200 car parks in most capitals and many regional cities, Care Park is amongst the largest parking operators in Australia. With many conveniently located facilities opening an account with Care Park can make it easier for you to park around town.
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ine coffee and a bite to eat from many of the eateries that are there,
go for a walk along the waterfront and feel the gentle breeze of the
sea. You’ll also find some of the city’s most impressive collection of
cutting-edge architecture.
nchanted at ‘Ignite’, a display of fire and lights, every
night from 20-29 June.
