This weekend: Halloween Spooktacular, Amazing Bodies Exhibition, A-League Soccer & Ditch the Desk

Halloween Spooktacular:
Sunday 31st October, from 11am.
Get into the spirit of Halloween at Wonderland Fun Park's Spooktacular event. There's a bunch of spooky fun for the kids including Trick or Treating and face painting. And don't forget those scary costumes. The best dressed little monster will win a years supply of unlimited ride passes. The Unlimited ride pass includes all Spooktacular activities.

Visit www.wonderlandfunpark.com.au for more details

Hyundai A-League:
Friday, 29 October
Get your football fix at Etihad Stadium tonight. Watch as Melbourne's own Victory take on arch rivals Adelaide United. Gates open from 6:30pm, kick off 8pm. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com.au or Ph 136 100.

You can't support your team on an empty stomach. Head to one of Docklands nearby restaurants for a bite to eat and quick drink before the game.

Visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au for a full list of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Ditch the Desk:
Monday, 1st November, 12:30pm
Get out of the office and enjoy the sunshine. The 6 week lunchtime walking program, run by Melbourne City Sports, begins Monday. Each session runs for approximately 30 minutes to ensure enough time to arrive and return to the office within your lunch hour. The group is guided by a professional and friendly fitness expert, who will give tips on how to improve your health and wellness and achieve fitness goals. Docklands will have two starting points on alternative days. One meeting point will be near Harbour Town Shopping Center and the other near the ANZ building.

Click here for more information & to register.

Amazing Bodies Exhibition:
Ends 31 Oct
This is your last chance to see plastinated human and animal organs and whole body specimens. You can even hold a heart in your hand (or grab a stomach, knee joint or lungs if that’s more your style). Find this fascinating exhibition at Waterfront City Piazza.

More information at www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

Happy Hour:
In the mood for a cheeky cocktail? Get into a selected Docklands venue and score half price happy hour cocktails. Venues such as Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria, Mecca Bah & BlueFire Grill are serving up half price cocktails all day, every day. Normally priced at around $18, now just $9.

Find participating restaurants at www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

This weekend: Grand Final Replay, Kids Activities, Speed Skating Championships, Sunday Market & More

This weekend is shaping up to be another good one at Docklands. Take a look at what's happening around the precinct

Grand Final Replay:
Saturday, 2nd October
Melbournians love footy and who isn't a little bit pleased we get to enjoy another game this year? Take-two of the AFL Grand Final will begin at 2:30pm on Saturday and you can see all the action at Docklands. The full game (and any extra time) will be broadcast live on the big screens in Waterfront City Piazza. Pick up some take away from Mecca Bah or Yum Cha Dragon and enjoy the show.

Australian Speed Skating Championships:
Fri 1st October & Sat 2nd October
Medibank Icehouse hosts the fastest event on ice this weekend. The Australian Short Track Speed Skating Championships will be held over two days. Support local favourites and Olympic hopefuls as they fly around the rink at tremendous speeds and jostle to become the Nation's best. Enjoy the thrills and spills in the comfort of the Henke Rink grandstand. Tickets price: Adults $10, Kids $7 & Family $29. Plus, every ticket purchased will have the chance to WIN a one on one training program with Melbourne's 2-time Olympian and 2010 Championship contender, Lachlan Hay.

For session times visit www.icehouse.com.au

Mystique Illusion Spectacular
This weekend is your last chance to see this spectacular show. The whole family will love the world class illusions, exciting acts of intrigue and a duck named Thurston. Entry into the Mystique Illusion Spectacular is included in the Unlimited Ride Pass. Special offer for Rivers Platinum Club members. Present your membership card to receive an Unlimited Ride Pass for $20. Save $9.50. Book online at ticketek.com.au or 132 849.

Visit www.wonderlandfunpark.com.au for more information

Amazing Bodies Exhibition
This amazing exhibition will definitely give the kids something to talk about on Monday. Learn and be entertained at the same time. This mind-boggling exhibition is on until 31st October.

2 for 1 offer: Download this coupon and receive two tickets for the price of one! This offer is available until 31st October. Purchase a full price adult or family ticket and receive another entry of equal or lesser value for FREE. To redeem your second FREE ticket, simply surrender the coupon to ticket scanners at the venue entrance. Conditions apply. Offer valid weekdays.

Download your 2 for 1 coupon

Sunday Market:
Enjoy the sunshine while you stroll around the open air market at Docklands. Visit the hundred's of stalls offering everything from vintage fashion & hand made crafts to books & furniture. Be entertained by Trevor the piano player while picking up the best bargains. Plus, keep the kids occupied with a ride on the Snow Works Tube Run. It's $5 for 5 rides with a receipt from any Waterfront City retailer.

More information at www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

Dining Offer:
Sunday is pizza & pasta day at Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria. All main size pizza, pasta & risotti dishes are only $15. Valid Lunch: Monday to Sunday, and Dinner: Sunday. Bellissimo is located at 15, 427 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City.

Visit www.bellissimo.net.au for more details

What's On: Mystique Illusion Spectacular, Whimsical Kingdom, Animal Farm, Dining Offers & more

Throughout the September school holidays you'll find magic, mystery & loads of fun around every corner at Docklands. Here's just a few of the great activities guaranteed to keep the kids entertained.

Mystique Illusion Spectacular at Wonderland Fun Park:
18 September - 3 October
Featuring world class Illusionist Michael Boyd, his cast of spectacular dancers and Thurston The Duck, this amazing extravaganza is like no other. See illusions such as levitation, transportation and new to Australia from Las Vegas, the Chamber of Doom, plus hilarious antics the whole family will love.

Purchase an 'Unlimited Ride Pass' for entry to Mystique Illusion Spectacular.

Special offer for Rivers Platinum Club members. Present your membership card to receive an Unlimited Ride Pass for $20. Save $9.50. Book online at ticketek.com or 132 849.

Visit www.wonderlandfunpark.com.au for more information

Whimsical Kingdom at Designers House:
Shop around for the latest fashion bargains while the kids experience the fascinating world of the Whimsical Kingdom at Designers' House. There's amazing feats of magic, fantastic puppet friends, ukulele led songs and magical story telling throughout the school holidays. Performances take place twice daily, 12-1pm and 3-4pm, on the following dates: Sunday 19th to Wednesday 22nd September, Sunday 26th to Wednesday 29th September, Friday 1st & Sunday 3rd October.

See www.thedesignershouse.com.au for more information

Farmer Darryl's Animal Farm:
18 September - 3 October, 10.30am - 3.30pm
Meet your favourite cute & cuddly creatures at Harbour Town. See guinea pigs, rabbits, piglets and even deer. Bottle feed baby lambs, goats & a calf while joining Farmer Darryl as he sings farmyard songs. This free Animal Farm experience is open every day during the school holidays.

For more go to www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au

Snow Works Tube Run:
Until 3 October
Get a little taste of winter on the Snow Works Tube Run. The kids will have a ball racing each other down the four lane snow covered slide. Tickets cost $10 for 5 rides or $5 with any receipt from a Waterfront City or Harbour Town retailer. Kids can experience this tubular ride 11am - 8pm daily.

More information at www.snowworks.com.au

Amazing Bodies Special Offer:
Until 31 October
See this mind boggling exhibition over the school holidays & save. Download the coupon and receive two tickets for the price of one! This offer is available until 31st October. Purchase a full price adult or family ticket and receive another entry of equal or lesser value for FREE. To redeem your second FREE ticket, simply surrender the coupon to ticket scanners at the venue entrance. Conditions apply. Offer valid weekdays.

Download your 2 for 1 coupon

Dining Offers:
Don't forget, kids can eat free at selected Docklands restaurants during the week. Children up to 12 years old receive a free kids meal with every paying adult*. Offer is available lunch & dinner, Monday - Thursday. Conditions apply.

One for the adults: $9 Happy Hour cocktails are available all day, every day.

Find participating venues at www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

This weekend: Ice Hockey Finals, Amazing Bodies Special Offer & Melbourne Day Activites

AIHL Finals Series at Icehouse:
Chill out with a little hockey. This weekend the Australian Ice Hockey League season wraps up in amazing style at Icehouse. Come and support Melbourne's only team as they continue their push to become league champions for the first time.

Semi Final 1: Saturday 28th, 4.00pm
Newcastle North Stars v Adelaide Adrenaline
Reserved Seating tickets on sale online until 10am Saturday 28th.

Semi Final 2: Saturday 28th, 4.00pm
Melbourne Ice v The Bears
Reserved Seating tickets on sale online until 3pm Saturday 28th.

Grand Final: Sunday 29th, 4.15pm

Click here to book single game tickets or a 3 game pass online

Amazing Bodies Exhibition - 2 for 1 ticket offer:
If you haven't had the opportunity to see this mind boggling exhibition, now is your chance. Download the coupon and receive two tickets for the price of one! This offer is available until 31st August. Purchase a full price ticket and receive another entry of equal or lesser value for FREE. To redeem your second FREE ticket, simply surrender the coupon to ticket scanners at the venue entrance. Conditions apply. Offer valid weekdays.

Download your coupon here

Melbourne Day:
Monday, 30th August 2010
Docklands is celebrating Melbourne's 175th birthday with some great activities. Bring the kids and have some fun on this special day for the city.

Wonderland Fun Park are offering all patrons 2 for 1 unlimited ride wristbands, or a special $10 per child for school groups. For inquiries phone 9602 1311 or visit www.wonderlandfunpark.com.au.

Explore the Enterprize
Sunday, 29th Aug & Monday, 30th Aug
A replica of the striking 27 metre tall Enterprize will open its gangway to the public. Take a free tour and learn about life on the sea, 19th century-style, and stand on the replica deck of that wooden schooner. The Enterprize is located at Waterfront City Marina, Berth Number C03, Docklands. Tours from 9am - 4pm.

Snow Works Tube Run
Open from 4pm - 9pm daily.
Get tubular and spend a little time in the snow this weekend. The kids will have a ball coasting down this 4 lane monster on inflated rubber tubes. At $10 for 5 rides or $5 with any receipt from a Waterfront City or Harbour Town retailer it is a great deal. The Tube Run can be found in Waterfront City Piazza.

Slow Sundays Dining Deals:
For a well deserved rest, enjoy a relaxing meal at one of Docklands nearby restaurants. Between 2pm- 6pm you can pick up a real bargain with 20 Docklands venues offering a meal, plus a glass of wine or beer for just $15.

For more information on Melbourne Day visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

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

At Docklands: Amazing Bodies Exhibition, Dining Offers, Photography Competition, Soccer & Free Movies

Winter is a perfect time to explore Docklands and this weekend has so much to offer.

Amazing Bodies Exhibition:
If you get the opportunity this weekend, drop into this amazing exhibition. Take a peek inside the human body and examine the animal specimens for yourself. This fascinating exhibition is on until 31st August. Don't miss it.

For your chance to win a family pass to the exhibition and other great prizes visit www.waterfrontcity.com.au

Battle of the Steaks:
Steakhouse & Butchers Grill are vying for the title in Pepperjack's Battle of the Steaks competition. Voting opens 1st August, however these Docklands restaurants are getting in early with their battle deals and you can reap the rewards. Pick up a Steak + Pepperjack Shiraz for $25.
On the menu:
Butchers Grill - Mouth watering Gippsland steak (300g) served on garlic mash with sauce bourguignon
Steakhouse - Melt in your mouth steak slow roasted for 6 hours, finished on the grill and served on crushed haricot beans with smoky bacon & mushroom sauce

For more details visit Butchers Grill and Steakhouse websites

Fire, Ice & Lights Competition:
Get your cameras ready folks. We want to see your best photos of the Fire, Ice & Lights Festival at Docklands. Upload your Docklands photos & videos to our Facebook fan album and our weekly favourites will win a dining voucher. Whether it's the Friday fireworks over Victoria Harbour, the lantern light displays at Harbour Town or general winter fun at Docklands - we want to see it all.

Upload your photos to the Discover Docklands Facebook page

Soccer at Etihad:
Friday, 8pm
We have the cure for World Cup withdrawal. Melbourne Victory take on Argentina's Boca Juniors tonight at Etihad Stadium. This match will be the first time Boca Juniors have played in Australia in the club's 105 year history. The club is one of the most successful in the world, having won 18 international champions - equal to Italian super club, AC Milan. Come and support your team and witness history being made.

Buy tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.au or ph 136 100

Slow Sundays:
Our Slow Sundays top pick this week comes from Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria.
• Spaghetti tossed in a roasted red pepper pesto with spinach, olives and parmesan
• Semolina crusted calamari served with wild rocket salad and lime aioli
Matched with your choice of wine - "2007 Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Tuscany" or Peroni Nastro Azzuro (Lazio)

For more dining offers visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

Docklands Film Festival:
Friday, 16 July - After the 7pm fireworks - Big Fish
Saturday, 17 July at 2pm - Finding Nemo
Saturday, 17 July at 7pm - Field of Dreams
Sunday, 18 July at 7pm - Son of the Pink Panther

Full schedule at www.waterfrontcity.com.au

This weekend: World Cup Soccer Live, Amazing Docklands Competition, Free Film Festival & Slow Sundays are back

Slow Sundays
20th June - 29th August
Slow Sundays are back at Docklands this winter. Every Sunday from 2pm to 6pm, enjoy a delicious lunch matched with a glass of wine or beer for just $15. Choose from over 20 participating venues across Waterfront City, Harbour Town, NewQuay and Central Pier.

Our Slow Sunday top picks of the week are:

Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill
• Cheese Saganaki - Pan fried Kefalograviera Cheese with lemon (V, G*)
• Deep fried lemon pepper calamari served with Metaxa Aioli and rocket (G*)
Matched with choice of wine - "2006 Makedonikos White Northern Makedonia" or Mythos (Greece) Beer.

Butchers Grill
• Grilled pork sausage – hand made & smoked, with tomato concassé & capsicum
• Spinach & cheese Burek with homemade yoghurt and salad (V)
Matched with choice of wine - "2008 Wild Oats Cabernet Merlot Margaret River WA" or Skopsko Beer (Macedonia).
(V) vegetarian, (G*) Gluten Free on request

For more Slow Sundays offers visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

World Cup : Australia vs. Ghana
Saturday 19th June, 11:30pm
Join millions around Australia & the globe as we watch the Socceroos in their must win game, right in the heart of Docklands. The entire match will be shown live on the big screens in Waterfront City Piazza from 11:30pm. Docklands businesses are showing their support for the Aussie team and their cheer squad... Hot Chocolate will re-open for one night to ensure no die-hard fan goes hungry while watching the game. Open from 6:30pm until late.

For the full schedule & great dining deals visit www.waterfrontcity.com.au


Win an Amazing Docklands Experience
It's the last days of the Amazing Docklands competition. Enter online now for your chance to win 1 of 10 prize packs. Each pack includes a double pass to the Amazing Bodies Exhibition, a Docklands dining voucher and a Harbour Town Shopping Centre voucher. Total value $115. Winners drawn on Monday.

To Enter: Tell us in 30 words or less "why you want to see the Amazing Bodies Exhibition."
Tweet your answer to @DocklandsMelb OR
Email your answer & details to discoverdocklands@gmail.com OR
Post your answer on the Discover Docklands Facebook page

Visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au for more

Docklands Classic Film Festival
Free movies under the stars every night of the week. This weekend check out:
Sleepless in Seattle, Friday 7pm
Big, Saturday 2pm
Julie & Julia, Saturday 7pm
The Great Escape, Sunday 7pm

Full schedule at www.waterfrontcity.com.au

Long Weekend at Docklands: World Cup Soccer, Amazing Bodies Exhibition, Lights & Lanterns Festival & Dining Deals

We're events central this Queen's Birthday weekend. Kicking off tonight with the World Cup opening ceremony & ending with the amazing winter Light & Lanterns festival.

World Cup Soccer at Docklands:
11 June - 12 July, Free Event
Every World Cup Soccer match will be screened LIVE at Docklands. Support your team (Go Socceroos!) at Waterfront City Piazza. Keep an eye out for the free activities, drink samples & giveaways.

World Cup fever hits Docklands tonight with the opening ceremony to be screened live at 10:00pm. View the full World Cup schedule at www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

Dining Deals:
Make a day of it. Head to a Docklands restaurant for lunch, dinner or a drink prior to the soccer and take up one of the many dollar saving deals on offer.
BlueFire Churrascaria Grill - Half price Happy Hour cocktails
Available all day, every day. $9 each.
Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria - Pizza & Pasta Special
Choose any Pizza, Pasta or Risotti for $15. Available Lunch every day, Dinner Sundays. Cond. apply. Note: not valid on public holiday
Yum Cha Dragon - All you can eat Yum Cha
Available Tuesday to Saturday $39.50 pp, Sunday $48pp. Cond. apply. Note: not valid on public holiday

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

Amazing Bodies Exhibition:
4 June - 2 September
All you ever wanted to know about your insides; and possibly more. See what humans & animals look like on the inside. Find out how do diseases affect the body. Never before has such an extensive collection of real human and animal specimens been gathered here in Australia for public display. It's a must see.

Enter our Amazing Docklands competition to win a Double pass to this amazing exhibit. Tell us in 30 words or less why you want to see the Amazing Bodies Exhibition to win 1 of 10 prize packs.

Details at www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

Lights & Lanterns Festival:
June - August, Free Event
From Monday, the Lights & Lanterns installation will see Waterfront City, Harbour Town & NewQuay awash with super saturated colour & light. Winter patterns will dance along the boardwalk, and programmed Cyberlights are set to transform the Piazza nightly. Look out for the fireworks display on Friday nights in July. The lighting will be synchronised with the 7pm fireworks to create dramatic displays on land and water.

More information at www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Amazing Docklands Competition

In celebration of the Amazing Bodies Exhibition opening in Docklands, we are giving away 10 Amazing Docklands Experiences. Each prize pack includes a Double Pass to the Amazing Bodies Exhibition, a Docklands dining voucher and a Harbour Town Shopping Centre voucher. Total value $115.

To Enter:
Tell us in 30 word or less why you want to see the Amazing Bodies Exhibition.
Tweet your answer to @DocklandsMelb OR
Email your answer & details to discoverdocklands@gmail.com OR
Post your answer on the Discover Docklands Facebook page

For terms & conditions visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

Whats on this weekend: Amazing Bodies Exhibition, Food & Wine Show Special, Classic Film Festival & Ice Hockey

Winter is officially here! Kick off the first weekend of the chilly months at Docklands.

Melbourne Good Food & Wine Show Special:
The Good Food & Wine Show is in town again and to celebrate, Docklands restaurants have a special offer for you. Pick up your Good Food & Wine Show postcard from a participating venue to save $5 off the admission price. *Limited quantity available, while stocks last.

Participating venues:
Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
Steakhouse NewQuay
Fish Seafood Grill
Saganaki Grek Cuisine & Grill

Visit www.goodfoodshow.com.au for show details

Amazing Bodies Exhibition:
Starts 4 June
The first exhibition of it's kind. Be amazed by the show that pushes the boundaries of anatomical science and is designed to vividly display where we came from, the intricacies of the animal and human body and teaches us about health and diseases, all in a captivating display of science and art that is both amazing and confronting. Includes Human, Whale, Crocodile, Giraffe, & Ostrich studies.

Find out more at www.amazingbodies.com.au

Ice Hockey @ Icehouse:
Saturday, 5th June, 3pm
Melbourne Mustangs vs. Perth's Western Thunder
The Melbourne Mustangs are the potential new entrants into the Australian Ice Hockey League. Come and show your support as they play their first ever game this weekend at the Icehouse. This Saturday's exhibition match against Perth's Western Thunder marks the start of the Mustang's campaign to officially become apart of the AIH for the 2011 season.

Sunday 6th June, 4:15pm
Melbourne Ice vs Perth All Stars
Can't get enough Ice Hockey? See Victoria's only Ice Hockey team in the AIH play the Perth All Stars this Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at the Icehouse or ph 8631 3998.

For more information go to www.icehouse.com.au

Classic Film Festival:
Rug up and enjoy the Docklands Classic Film Festival this weekend.
Friday, 4 June at 7pm - Rudy
Saturday, 5 June at 2pm - Mamma Mia
Saturday, 5 June at 7pm - Mona Lisa Smile
Sunday, 6 June at 7pm - The Adventures of Robin Hood

For a full program visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au