New Years Eve

Ring in the new year at Docklands. The family friendly atmosphere and spectacular views will have you wanting for nothing this New Years Eve.

NYE DINNER:
Start off the night with dinner at one of the many restaurants around the harbour. Our top picks for the night are:

James Squire Brewhouse
The celebration at the newly refurbished James Squire promises to be amazing. The seating arrangements for dinner will ensure a social and fun night. Meet new people while tucking into the 3 course NYE menu and enjoying a James Squire brew.

Book now, call Ph 9606 0644 or visit www.jamessquire.net.au for more information.

Fish Seafood Grill
The family friendly atmosphere is coupled with a scrumptious seafood focused menu - perfect for a hot summer's night. The evening is broken up into two sittings, the first finishing at 8pm, leaving enough time to nab a good position around the waters edge for the early fireworks display.

Visit www.fishrestaurant.com.au or call Ph 9640 0686

Butchers Grill
With a wall of windows overlooking the harbour, you'll have the best views in Docklands. The Mediterranean inspired menu will keep your hunger away and the local & international wine selection from the Butchers Grill wine wall will keep the celebrations going.

Visit www.butchersgrill.com.au or Ph 9640 0696

Yum Cha Dragon
The award winning restaurant is offering a glass of refreshing sparkling wine on arrival. If that isn't enough to tempt you out of the heat, the 8 course banquet filled with Asian delights might do it. There is a choice between a standard and superior banquet.

Visit www.yumcha.net.au or Ph 9329 6868

NYE ENTERTAINMENT:
Entertainment kicks off at 6pm in the Waterfront City piazza. The free event offers something for everyone. The night begins with Tricky Nick's Magic Show, Miley Montana and Shrek and ends with DJ Anthony spinning everyone's favourite tunes & Boutique Duo performing until the countdown. Roving performers can also be found along NewQuay promenade & Vic Harbour Esplanade.

View the schedule at www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

NYE FIREWORKS:
Two spectacular fireworks displays will fill the night's sky over Docklands. The first show will begin at 9:15pm and is ideal for families. The grand finale will begin as the clock strikes twelve and has been touted as the best NYE fireworks yet.

Happy New Year!

This weekend: Snow Works Tube Run, Amazing Bodies Exhibition, Win a Holiday & Slow Sundays

Snow Works Tube Run:
6th - 22nd August
Snow Works returns to Docklands this weekend with the new Tube Run. Kids can experience this tubetacular ride from 4pm - 9pm daily. The four lane monster will be set up in the Waterfront City Piazza on Friday. Tickets cost $15 for 4 rides, or $10 with any receipt from a Waterfront City or Harbour Town retailer.

Double the savings by feeding the kids for free. From Monday - Thursday, children under 12 years old receive a free kid's meal with every paying adult at a variety of Docklands restaurants. Conditions apply. See details here

More information on the Tube Run visit www.snowworks.com.au

Amazing Bodies Exhibition:
The must see exhibition of the year has been extended until October 31. Find out all you ever wanted to know about your insides; and possibly more. This fascinating expo is open from 10am - 5pm, Saturday - Thursday and 10am - 8pm Fridays.

For more details visit www.amazingbodies.com.au

Win a holiday from Designers' House:
This weekend is your last chance to enter. Spend $20 at Designers' House to go in the draw to win a winter escape. Complete an entry form at the concierge desk and you & 3 friends could be jetting off to New Zealand or Fiji - it's your choice. The total prize is worth over $4000! Competition closes Sunday, 8th August.

Visit www.designershouse.com.au for terms & conditions

Sunday Market:
Free Entry
Meander through the Docklands market at your own pace on Sundays. The ultimate eco-friendly market is filled with new & pre-loved treasures you won't find anywhere else. Offering everything from fashion, accessories and arts & crafts to second hand books, Bonsai trees and handmade flowers. Until August 29, you can groove along to the toe tapping sounds of live music in the piazza while searching for the best bargains.

For more information visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Slow Sundays:
Available between 2pm - 6pm.
For a well deserved rest, enjoy a meal & a glass of wine or beer for just $15 at a nearby restaurant. Our Slow Sundays top pick of the week comes from Steakhouse at NewQuay.
• Angus beef rissoles served on stewed slow roasted peppers, melted cheese and rocket
• Grilled Minute steak served on toasted ciabatta with caramelised onions and Dijon mustard dressing
Matched with your choice of wine - "2008 Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley Vic" or Pure Blonde Beer

Go to www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au for more dining offers

What's on: Kids Activities, Friday Fireworks, Live music at Saganaki, Fox FM on Slow Sunday, World Cup Grand Final

Last Minute School Holiday Fun:
Give the kids some amazing stories to tell on Monday when they return to school. See snow in the city, explore the workings of the human body and meet baby animals all in one weekend.
• Animal Farm at Waterfront City. This unique event is open everyday in the school holidays from 11am - 2pm, providing free entertainment for the kids.
• Snow Works in Harbour Town. Spend $15 or more at any Harbour Town store and show your receipt to gain free entry. Everyday - 11am to 4pm weekdays, weekends until 5pm. Until 25th July.
• Amazing Bodies Exhibition. Full of weird and wonderful exhibits that will really get their minds moving. Open from 10am - 5pm daily.

Go to www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au for more events

Friday Fireworks:
The skyline above Docklands will be ablaze with colour on Friday's through out July. Beginning at 7pm, the display is synchronised with music & lights around the precinct to create a spectacular show for the senses. Presented by the City of Melbourne.

WIN: Upload your pictures & videos of the fireworks to the Discover Docklands Facebook Page and the best will win a dining voucher.

Visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au for more information

Fox FM Live Cross from Docklands:
Get to Waterfront City on Sunday when the Fox FM Street Team cross live for Slow Sundays. There will be awesome free giveaways including dining vouchers as well as free food. On the menu - carved assorted meats from the grill on toasted crostinis from BlueFire Churrascaria Grill AND Chef's selection of steamed dumplings with dipping sauces from Yum Cha Dragon.

Get Docklands updates on twitter. Follow us @DocklandsMelb

Saganaki Live Entertainment:
Saturday nights, 7pm - 10pm
The promenade will be filled with the sounds of Greece on Saturday nights. From this weekend Melbourne's only waterfront Greek restaurant, Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill, will be entertaining diners with traditional Greek music performed live. And yes, that includes the famous Greek Bouzouki.

Check out their talents. Make a booking at www.saganaki.com.au

World Cup Grand Final:
Netherlands vs. Spain, Monday 3:30am
Who will be the best team in the world? We'll find out in the early hours of Monday morning. Screening live at Waterfront City Piazza, watch the Netherlands and Spain battle it out to be the World Cup champions.

World cup info at www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au