Friday, July 20, 2012

    What's on: Docklands Rocks, Shocklands Pro/Am, Ancient Rome Exhibition Extended & $12 lunches at Grill 66

    'Docklands Rocks' 
    Docklands rocks tonight with roving entertainment and rocking tunes culminating another spectacular Fireworks display.

    Roving entertainment starts at Waterfront City at 6:30pm with the fireworks display on Victoria Harbour at 7pm.

    Book a table at one of Docklands many restaurants and make a night of it!

    Shocklands- Nike SbA Pro/Am
    Saturday, 21st July
    Stop number 2 on the Skateboarding Australia  Pro/Am tour 2012 with a massive $10,000 up for grabs.
    Witness Australia's best street skateboarders on Saturday 21st July, doing what they do best!
    At just a glance, it is clear that some of Australia’s finest street skaters are in the mix. This includes 2012 Pro/Am Stop #1 winner (Blake Harris), 2011 Oz Champ (Tommy Fynn), 2012 Australian Am Champ (Sam Tran) and 2011 Australian Am Champ (Reece Warren).

    SCHEDULE

    11:00am: Competitor Practice
    12.00pm: Heats
    3.20pm: FINALS
    4.30pm: Presentations

    This free event is located at Shed 4, Docklands.

    Click here for more information

    Ancient Rome Exhibition - Extended! 
    Due to popular demand the Ancient Rome Exhibition has been extended until 7th October!
    From the Artisans of Florence who brought you The Da Vinci Machines Exhibition.
    On loan from Italy, the exhibition is the life work of three generations of Italian master-craftsmen, who have painstakingly brought to life the incredible technology and mighty war machines of the Roman Empire not seen in over two thousand years.
    OPEN LATE NIGHT FRIDAYS, open until 8.00pm.

    Click here for more

    Footy at Docklands
    Friday 20th July : Round 17 kicks off with a Friday night blockbuster at Etihad Stadium between Geelong and Essendon at 7.50pm. Public Gates will open at 5.45pm.
    Saturday 21st July : Catch the Western Bulldogs vs Carlton game from 7.40pm. Gates open at 5.30pm.

    Tickets available through Ticketmaster

    $12 Lunches at Grill 66!
    For just $12 pick up a quick & easy lunch at your favourite steak restaurant in Docklands. Available 7 days. The ever changing menu features weekly specials including steak cooked to perfection, fresh salads, perfect pasta and delicious seafood.

    Visit Grill 66's Facebook Page for this week's specials.

    Friday, July 6, 2012

    What's On At Docklands: Friday Night Fireworks, School Holiday Fun & Winter Warming Lunch Deals

    Friday Night Fireworks

    See the sky light up each Friday in July with an amazing fireworks show! The spectacular 10 minute fireworks display begins at 7pm, whilst roving entertainment will keep you amused along the promenade in the lead up to each display from 6.30pm.

    Select a ringside seat at one of Docklands waterfront restaurants for uninterupted views- Choose from casual dining and family friendly venues to fine dining and relaxed pubs. There’s something for everyone.

    Click here to find out more


    School Holiday Activities

    Harbour Town Fun
    Do some shopping for yourself then take the kids to a free fun activity- there is plenty happening at Harbour Town this winter! The fun includes fresh snow for the kiddies to play in, Ice Age 4 craft workshops and an animal farm!
    Click here to find out more.

    Medibank Icehouse- Ice Age 4 Live Shows
    Come down to Icehouse and join in the pirate school to help SID and SCRAT from Ice Age 4 find the hidden pirate treasure. The show runs twice daily over the school holidays. After the show you can even meet the Ice Age characters. Have your photo with them to take home and show off to family and friends.
    Click here to find out more.

    Circus Winter Wonderland Spectacular
    Bring the family to Wonderland Fun Park this winter school holidays to see the Circus Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring Australia's circus superstars! This is an entertainment extravaganza unlike any other with juggling, strong-man feats, flying acrobatics and aerial delights. The show is in the amazing new venue, Wonderland Spiegeltent.
    Click here to find out more.


    Winter Warming Lunch Specials 

    Looking to warm up on your lunch break? Get out of the cold and into these great deals.

    Mecca Bah
    Enjoy a tantalizing feast on your lunch break this Winter! Mecca Bah is serving a Turkish Kebab express weekday winter lunch- Choose your favourite skewer type (seafood, chicken or lamb) and salad, served with warm pita bread and your choice of drink for $18. Available Lunch, Monday-Friday.
    Click here to find out more

    James Squire Hotel
    Cosy up by the open fire on the leather couches and enjoy a classic Winter warming dish at James Squire hotel. Enjoy their ‘Pie of the Day’, teamed with a hand crafted James Squire pot of beer for just $19. Available Lunch, Monday-Friday.
    Click here to find out more

    Grill 66
    Sizzling steaks straight from the grill are sure to warm you up this winter at Grill 66! Enjoy a Porterhouse steak, flame grilled to perfection plus a glass of wine for just $25! Available Lunch, Tuesday-Friday.
    Click here to find out more

    Livebait
    Enjoy a feast of Fish & Chips and a glass of wine for just $25 this Winter! Available Lunch, Monday-Friday.
    Click here to find out more
     

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