What's on at Docklands: Tight Ice Tuesdays, Super Tuesday Dining Specials, Docklands Salsa, and James Squire Trivia

Tight Ice Tuesday
Pull those skates on for a bit of mid week fun without breaking the bank!
Every Tuesday Medibank Icehouse slashes the prices of skating so you can have all the fun for half the price.

From 7pm, skate along to popular modern music, including Indie Rock, New Wave, Electro and Dubstep. Great for all ages- if you love to try new things then here is your chance!

If you've never skated before, a free lesson could be just the thing to build your confidence up- after a 15 minute lesson on the ice you should be gliding around the rink with no problems at all. Click here to find out more about free lessons.

When: Tuesday public skating: 9.00am - 3.45pm, and 7.00 – 10.00pm
Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands, 3008, VIC
Click here for more information

Super Tuesday Dining Specials
After enjoying a discounted skate at nearby Medibank Icehouse, why not head towards the waterfront at Docklands and enjoy 50% Off Food!

On Tuesdays, selected Docklands restaurants will split your bill in half! Simply order from the special Super Tuesday Menu to take advantage of the special discount. Some terms & conditions apply.

BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
Order a minimum of Churrascaria + Dessert for 50% off food. Available Tuesday Dinner.
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Grill 66 Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Order a minimum of Main + Dessert from the Super Tuesday menu and save 50% off food. Available Lunch & Dinner Tuesday
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Livebait
Order a minimum of Main + Dessert from the Super Tuesday menu and save 50% off food. Available Lunch & Dinner Tuesday
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Docklands Salsa
For the final week, enjoy the hypnotic sounds of Latin music at Waterfront City during Melbourne's summer months. This free event is open to everyone including first timers, families, kids and dancers from everywhere.

The Piazza makes a perfect setting for dancing in the shade of afternoon and evening sun. World class views of Docklands combined with restaurants, cafes and fantastic shopping make this even an all round winner. This is your final chance to enjoy this great opportunity while it lasts!

Where: Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands Drive (in front of the white pavilion tent)
When: Sunday March 25 2012. Dance class 4pm, Dancing 5pm till 9pm
Click here for more info

James Squire Trivia Night
Wednesday nights at James Squire Hotel is Trivia Night! Put on your thinking cap to be in with the chance to win great prizes, including a $50 voucher for the brightest bunch, plus beer giveaways throughout the night.

Host Alan Lovett will keep you entertained with quirky, interesting and mind testing questions. A great option is to head along for dinner and drinks then finish off the night with plenty of laughs!

Where: James Squire Hotel, 439 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands
When: Every Wednesday night from 7.30pm
Click here for more info

What's on at Docklands: Earth Hour, Ice Hockey Practice Match, Grill 66 Introduces a New Menu, and 'I Love Food' Awards

Earth Hour 2012

The world’s biggest environmental event in history is coming up on the last day of this month- Earth Hour 2012. Many Docklands restaurants are showing support for the great cause by serving you dinner by candlelight.

Run annually, Earth Hour aims to raise awareness and commitment to a sustainable future.
Participating venues will be turning off all non essential lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm. Book yourself a table to do your bit to save the earth!

What: Earth Hour 2012
When: Saturday 31st March, 8.30pm-9.30pm
Where: Participating Docklands restaurants
Click here to find out more about Earth Hour and the restaurants involved.

Ice Hockey Practice Match

It’s time to choose your side! Whilst the AIHL season doesn’t begin until next month, a practice match this Saturday between both competitive Melbourne teams, Melbourne Ice v Melbourne Mustangs, is sure to be a great clash. If you don’t yet have a favourite ice hockey team, this is your time to see which side looks to dominate the 2012 season!

Whilst Melbourne Ice have been titled National Champions for the past two years, is this the year for the Mustangs to shine on the ice?

What: IHV Exhibition Match - Melbourne Ice v Mustangs
When: Saturday 17th March, 7.30pm
Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands, 3008, VIC
Click here for tickets or to find out more

Grill 66 New Menu

The popular Docklands Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Grill 66, has given their menu a makeover. Whilst keeping all your grilled favourites and steaks they have also added new sensational dishes such as the Grill 66 “Bigger than Ben-Hur” Burger- 300g prime beef burger with onion jam, iceberg lettuce, beetroot, bacon and eggs. Delicious!

If you can't decide what to order, they have created the ultimate feast- The Grill 66 platter for 2 which includes a mouthwatering selection from the grill: BBQ pork ribs, lamb cutlets, bull boar sausages, chicken kebabs, Buffalo wings and more with a selection of condiments.

View the new menu here!

Where: Grill 66 Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 66 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands, 3008
Visit the website here

I Love Food Awards

If you haven’t voted yet for your favourite Docklands restaurant, now is the time! Voting for the 2012 ‘I Love Food’ Awards closes on the 22nd March- less than a week away. Don’t forget there is $10,000 up for grabs- you’d be silly not to vote!

Our favourite picks include:
• James Squire Hotel- Bistro/Pub
• Livebait- Seafood
• Mecca Bah- Middle Eastern
• Grill 66- Steak
• Mischa's Pizza, Pasta & Salad- Pizza

Click here to vote

What's on at Docklands, Labour Day Weekend: Melbourne Flea Market, Animal Farm, Free Kids Cooking Class, Lunch at Livebait

Melbourne Flea Market
Docklands is now the host of a fantastic new market, the Melbourne Flea!
Each Saturday, locals, tourists, workers and those just walking past can enjoy a day of fun, food and shopping. The venue is an experience in itself- stalls are all located in and around vibrant revamped shipping containers.

The market is broken down into 3 areas to allow for the whole community to find something that takes their fancy.
Farmers: 9:00 am – 2:00pm
Flea: 9:00 am – 4:00pm
Container: 9:00am – 9:00pm

Where: 453-507 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008.
When: Every Saturday, 9am-9pm. Opening weekend, Saturday 10th March.
Click here for more information.

Animal Farm at Harbour Town
The cute and cuddly Animal Farm is back at Harbour Town this Labour Day Monday! Visit all your favourite farmyard friends, and get up close to all the lovable animals. If you’re lucky you may even get the chance to feed a baby lamb!

When: Monday 12th March, 11am-3pm.
Where: Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Docklands. Located near Temt and Novo Shoes
Click here for more information.

Free Kids Cooking Classes
This Saturday head to Harbour Town where Little Kitchen cookbook author and teacher Sabrina Parrini will host a FREE live family cooking demonstration and hands on cooking classes in an undercover marquee at Harbour Town Shopping Centre.

A cooking demonstration will be held at 11:30am, followed by three FREE kids cooking classes for young chefs keen to take part in an interactive cooking experience with Parrini, during which they will prepare delicious Italian styled meatballs, and a traditional English Eton Mess for dessert.

Each cooking class session will run for 30 mins and will offer up to 20 junior cooking enthusiasts the opportunity to dress in chef’s aprons and hats while getting their hands dirty making tasty treats for the whole family to enjoy.

Where: Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Docklands
When: 10th March, 11:30am-4pm (Classes are 1pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30pm), outside Globalize.
Bookings: All pre bookings have booked out. Walk up bookings available from 11am at the marquee- limited spots left so be sure to get in quick!
Click here to find out more.

Lunch at Livebait
If you’re in Docklands this weekend, why not stop by for a bite to eat at Livebait? Brand new head Chef Giorgio has created a new menu full of delicious dishes and seafood specials. Enjoy your feast overlooking the water and taking in the great city views.
Click here to take a look at the new menu.

Where: Livebait, 55B NewQuay Promenade, Docklands
When: Open for lunch & dinner 7 days.
Click here to find out more about Livebait, or phone: 03 9642 1500

What's on at Docklands: Speed Skating Championships, Ice Cream Bonanza, Wonderland Fun Park Special, and Docklands Sunday Market

The heat is on for the last weekend of Summer! Make the most of the weather by enjoying the sunshine by the water at Docklands. Take a look at what’s coming up!

Speed Skating Championships

Come and witness the thrill, speed and strategy that is short track speed skating. For the first time in sporting history, Melbourne’s Medibank Icehouse will be hosting the world’s elite junior short track speed skating champions, competing on ice for medals in distances including the 500m, 1000m, 1500m, and the Mens and Ladies Relay. Expect 230 athletes from 29 different countries to take to the rink.

Head along and spectate the exhilarating competition all weekend!

When: 24-26 February 2012
Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands
Click here for more info about buying tickets and Medibank Icehouse
Click here for more info about participating athletes and results

Ice-Cream Bonanza at Mischa’s

I scream, you scream, we all scream FOR ICE-CREAM! Cool down at Mischa's this summer with a free ice-cream! Simply spend $25 or more and receive a free Frozen Chosen dessert! You’ll have to get in quick because the special offer finishes at the end of this month!

Where: Mischa’s Pizza, Pasta & Salad, 62 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands
When: Open from 11am - late, Tuesday – Sunday. Special available until 29th Feb 2012
Click here for more info

Wonderland Fun Park Special

Wonderland Fun Park wants everyone to make the most of having fun in the sunshine whilst Summer is still around!

Currently they are offering a spectacular special- For just $49 you can treat 4 people to Wonderland Fun Park for a day of rides, attractions and snacks! Simply like their Facebook page and follow the link to take advantage of the special offer.

Where: Wonderland Fun Park, 120 Pearl River Road, Harbour Town Shopping Centre
When: Offer can be purchased until Friday 2nd March 2012. Vouchers valid until 30th July 2012
Click here to take advantage of the offer on Wonderland Fun Park's Facebook page
Click here to head to the Wonderland Fun Park website

Docklands Sunday Market

The weather forecast is looking good for the last weekend of summer- why not head to Docklands Sunday Markets?

Enjoy a free day out with family and friends, browsing stalls with a variety of gifts, trinkets, toys and plenty more treasures to find.

When your feet start to get weary, rest and relax with a meal at a nearby restaurant. Orient Express is just a short stroll away at Harbour Town- The sushi train will impress with both its hot and cold options circling around the train. If you don’t feel like sitting down, its new take away option may be just what you’re looking for- grab a container and pop in your favourite dishes right from the train, then simply pay per plate you choose!

Where: Waterfront City/ New Quay Promenade
When:10am- 5pm every Sunday
Click here for more info about the Docklands Market
Click here for more info about Orient Express

What's on at Docklands: Footy Fever, Summer Salsa, Orient Express Takeaway & James Squire Trivia

Footy Fever Returns
NAB Cup
This weekend marks the return of the AFL football, with the NAB Cup round one kicking off Friday 17th Feb. Hawthorn, Richmond and North Melbourne will play each other at Etihad Stadium to see which teams will make their mark this season!
Click here for more info

Mischa’s Footy Special
Looking for a feast to get you through the match?
Who could say no to pizza & beer?!
Mischa’s Pizza, Pasta & Salad are offering any pizza or pasta from their footy menu plus dessert for just $25. Add on a Crown Lager or house wine for an extra $5!

Where: Mischa’s Pizza, Pasta & Salad, 62 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands (5 min walk from Etihad Stadium)
Click here for more info

Summer Salsa
Enjoy the hypnotic sounds of Latin music at Waterfront City during Melbourne's summer months. Each Sunday until March 25, 2012, Waterfront City Piazza plays home to one of Australia's finest open-air dance events. This free event is open to everyone including first timers, families, kids and dancers from everywhere.

The Piazza makes a perfect setting for dancing in the shade of afternoon and evening sun. World class views of Docklands combined with restaurants, cafes and fantastic shopping make this even an all round winner. Don’t just come down once, come every week and enjoy this precious opportunity while it lasts!

Where: Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands Drive (in front of the white pavilion tent)
When: Sundays until March 25 2012. Dance class 4pm, Dancing 5pm till 9pm
Click here for more info

Orient Express Takeaway
Orient Express has an all new takeaway concept!
As well as pre-packaged fresh sushi to take away, Orient now also has the option to take away your favourite dishes straight from the train!
Simply grab yourself a container and fill it with whatever takes your fancy. Waitresses will then count your plates and you pay accordingly to their value. If you don’t see your favourite menu item coming around on the train, just ask- Chef will be preparing it fresh in no time!

Where: Orient Express, Harbour Town, 5 Star Circus, Docklands Victoria 3008
When: Open Tuesday- Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday- Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
Click here for more info

James Squire Trivia Night
Visit James Squire each Wednesday for a fun night out with friends or family- Host Alan Lovett will keep you entertained with quirky, interesting and mind testing questions. Great prizes are up for grabs throughout the evening. A great option is to head along for dinner and drinks then finish off the night with plenty of laughs!

Where: James Squire Hotel, 439 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands
When: Every Wednesday night from 7.30pm
Click here for more info

What's on in Docklands: Valentines Day Special, Skate Date Night, Stay at the Grand Mercure Apartments

Valentines Day Special

Leave things to the last minute? Don’t settle on the last roses left in the florist, take that someone special out for a fun and casual dinner for 2 at Mischa’s Pizza, Pasta & Salad!

Share the love with their Valentines Day special- Select any two pizzas or pastas from Mischa's special events menu for just $45. Plus every couple will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival!

Where: Mischas Pizza, Pasta & Salad, 62 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands
When: Valentines Day, 14th February 2012
More Info: Click here for more information or to book

Skate Date Night

Come celebrate Valentines Day on ice!
On Valentines Day, pro ice hockey players and figure skating cheerleaders will come together to guide and encourage singles to hit the ice as part of the inaugural Skate Date Night at Medibank Icehouse - and you're invited!

The evening begins at 7:30pm and will feature...
- An ice skating performance
- A free ice skating lesson
- A free ice dancing lesson
- Live music by front of house DJ
- Complimentary champagne (post skating) in the upstairs lounge and bar
- Auction for a private lesson from national league hockey player/figure skater

Where: Medibank Icehouse, Docklands
When: Valentines Day- 14th Feb 2012
More info: Click here to book or find out more about the event

Grand Mercure Apartments

Have friends visiting Melbourne? Or maybe you're after a romantic night away from home? The Grand Mercure Apartments are located right by the waterfront precinct at New Quay. Surrounded by an endless source of entertainment, shopping, dining and leisure activities, the apartment is also made ideal due to being within walking distance to the CBD.

Grand Mercure also currently offering a special deal- present your room key at selected Docklands restaurants to receive a FREE bottle of wine!

Participating restaurants include:
Mischa’s Pizza Pasta & Salad, Livebait, Grill 66, Mecca Bah, BlueFire Churrascaria Grill and James Squire Hotel.

What's on at Docklands: Summer Boat Show, Sunday Market, Half Price Sake and Valentines Day

Summer Boat Show
Bring the whole family down to Docklands for a weekend around the water!

Previously the International Boat and Lifestyle Show, the newly named Melbourne Summer Boat Show will be held at Docklands between 3 and 5 February 2012. It is Melbourne’s only on-water event featuring a colourful display of yachts, power vessels, trailerable boats, personal water craft (PWC’s) and more.

Also on offer both on and off the water is a myriad of family oriented activities, demonstrations and come and try sessions.

When: Friday 3 February - Sunday 5 February 2012
Where: New Quay Promenade, Docklands, Melbourne
Click here for more info

Sunday Market
Summer, sunshine and shopping- what better excuse do you need to stroll by the diverse stalls and entertainment available this weekend at the Docklands Sunday Market! Enjoy browsing arts and craft, vintage, ladies wear, jewelery, beads, handmade soaps, plants, books- the list goes on!

Make a day of it with lunch at a nearby waterfront restaurant! Click here for a guide to eating out at Docklands!

When: Every Sunday, 10am-5pm
Where: Waterfront City, Docklands, Melbourne
Click here for more info

Orient Express Half Price Sake
Visit Orient Express at Harbour Town, the worlds first hot and cold sushi train and enjoy a traditional Japanese beverage for less!

Currently Orient Express is offering half price sparkling sake for $11 (regularly $22) to sip down with your favourite hot and cold dishes at Orient Express!

Limited time only.

Where: Orient Express, 5 Star Circus, Harbour Town, Docklands
Click here for more info

Valentines Day
Docklands venues are quickly selling out for a romantic Valentines Day dinner by the water!
Be sure to get in soon to avoid being disappointed- or more importantly, disappointing that someone special!

Click here to take at look at a suggested list of venues offering a Valentines Day special.