What’s On: Melbourne Boat Show, Chinese New Year, Circus Oz & Win a trip to London

2011 Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Festival:
Friday 4th – Sunday 6th February
The largest outdoor lifestyle event of 2011 comes to Docklands this weekend. The Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Show has something for everyone. There’s gourmet food, wine, fashion, travel/holiday information, luxury boats on the water and free interactive activities.

Live it up with 'come try’ sailing and canoeing, boat rides, live music, stage activities, giveaways, information clinics and talks from leading identities in their fields.

Melbourne Talk Radio MTR1377 will also be getting to know the locals, broadcasting live from Waterfront City piazza. Tune in at 3pm to hear some of Docklands favourite chef’s chat with host Glen Ridge.

Click here for the event schedule

Chinese New Year:
Sunday 6th February
Yum Cha Dragon’s new years resolution must be to reward their customers. Australia’s favourite yum cha restaurant are celebrating the Year of the Rabbit this Sunday with fantastic offers for their guests. Dine at Yum Cha Dragon for your chance pick up some great giveaways. The goodies up for grabs though out the day include Lucky Red Envelopes and dining vouchers.

Find out more at www.yumcha.net.au

Circus Oz Presents The Blue Show:
Until Sunday 6th February
It’s your last chance to see this amazing show. If you fancy an intimate evening of hot music and hotter talent, the Blue Show is for you. Join the Circus Oz crew in their 100 year old Melba Spiegeltent for the last of their Midsumma Festival shows.

The Blue Show unleashes the breathtaking and unrestrained skill of the Circus Oz ensemble, all bent, enhanced, twisted and warped for an adult audience. Find the Circus Oz Melba Spiegeltent at the Corner of Waterfront Way and Docklands Drive. Shows 9pm daily.

Visit www.circuzoz.com for more information

Docklands Summer Competition:
Monday 17th January – Friday 11th February
Remember to keep your receipts. Docklands Melbourne are giving away an exciting trip for 4 to London. Dine, Shop & Play at Docklands to be in the running. Spend $10 at any Waterfront City or NewQuay restaurant and enter online. Visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au for a list of participating venues.

1st Prize: Trip for 4 people to London worth $13,000.
2nd Prize: 1 nights accommodation for four at the Grand Mecure Docklands, Dinner at James Squire Hotel and a family pass to Wonderland Fun Park.
3rd Prize: Dinner for four at James Squire Hotel and a family pass to Wonderland Fun Park.

Visit www.docklands.com for competition details

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 at Docklands: Tour of Duty Fundraiser, Free Movie Tickets & All You Can Eat Yum Cha

Tour of Duty Fundraiser:
Saturday, 11 September
For the past month, the Melbourne Fire Brigade in conjunction with the CFA joined American fire-fighters, police officers, military personnel and emergency service workers in their trek from LA to New York to remember the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks & raise money for charity. The Tour of Duty charity run concludes this weekend at the Twin Towers site in New York.

You can show your support for the Melbourne Fire Brigade’s running team & this amazing event at Docklands on Saturday. Join in the fundraising activities at Wonderland Fun Park, located in Harbour Town Shopping Centre. There's heaps of fun for the kids too, including a Fire Truck on display from 12pm - 2pm. All proceeds from the day will be donated to the Tour of Duty’s charity for Australian Burns Units.

For more information and to donate online visit www.tourofduty.com.au

Free Movie Tickets at Designers' House:
8th - 15th September
Love all things Italian? Then get down to The Designers' House to pick up your free Italian Film Festival ticket. Simply make any purchase from Designers’ House between 8th and 15th September to receive a FREE movie ticket to the Lavazza Italian Film Festival. See the concierge to redeem your pass.

Visit www.thedesignershouse.com.au for more specials

Unlimited Yum Cha:
If you're in the mood for award winning yum cha this weekend head to Yum Cha Dragon. The Docklands restaurant has beaten out hundreds of eateries around the country to take home the title of Australia's best yum cha restaurant in the I Love Food Awards. To celebrate, you can indulge in unlimited yum cha all weekend! All you can eat yum cha is available lunch & dinner on Friday & Saturday for $39.50, and Sunday for $48.

Visit www.yumcha.net.au for terms & conditions.

This Weekend: Free Film Festival, Yum Cha Dragon Turns 3, Sunday Market

• Docklands Classic Film Festival

FREE Movies Every Day! (May - Aug) Grab your crew and head down to Waterfront City Piazza at Docklands and enjoy FREE classic movies by the waterfront. There are some great movies on the program to suit all tastes and ages. Hot Chocolate Cafe has popcorn for $2.50 or grab a take away pizza from Mecca Bah or Bellissimo

Screening THIS weekend
Friday 14th May @ 7pm Rocky 3
Saturday 15 May @ 2pm Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Saturday 15 May @ 7pm B icentennial Man
Sunday 16 May @ 7pm The Pink Panther Strikes Again

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• Sunday Market

Sundays, 10am - 5pm
Waterfront City Promenade, Docklands. The Docklands Sunday Market offers a range of fresh produce, and arts and crafts. You'll find paintings, antique stalls, jewellery and much more from the talented craftspeople of Melbourne.
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• Yum Cha Dragon Celebrates 3 Years

From Tues 11th May to Sun 16th May Yum Cha Dragon are celebrating 3 years in Docklands! Simply by dining you can have the chance to win daily giveaways. Book now. find out more