What's On: Fathers Day, Glow Golf, Snow Works Tube Run & Melbourne Spring Fashion Week

This weekend sees great fashion, family fun and something special for Dad at Docklands.

Father's Day:
Sunday, 5th September
Wine & dine Dad this Sunday with lunch or dinner at one of the many Docklands restaurants dotted along the harbour. Selected venues are offering a FREE BEER FOR DAD! A complimentary Heineken beer will be offered to all Dad's who dine on Father's Day. Click here for participating venues.

A photographer will also be on hand at selected restaurants to capture those special moments with Dad. Family portraits will be available for purchase on the day and are a great souvenir to take home.

You'll find a photographer at these venues:
Fish Seafood Grill
Yum Cha Dragon
Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
BlueFire Grill
Steakhouse

For more Father's Day info visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

Glow Golf with Dad:
Treat Dad to a round of golf with a twist this Sunday. Black Light Mini Golf is the first glow-in-the-dark 18 hole course in the country. Putt around the Australian themed indoor course from 10am- 5pm. Black Light Mini Golf is located at Harbour Town, Level 1, Shop 35 Star Crescent, Docklands.

Visit www.glowgolf.com.au for more information.

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week:
Designers' House Spring Fashion Launch
Saturday, 4th September
Visit Designers' House for their Spring Fashion launch. You'll find new designs from Modern Lovers, Tim O’Connor & Little Joe just to name a few. There's amazing entertainment, music and of course complimentary champagne served between 11am-1pm and 3pm-5pm. Shop around all day and take advantage of the special offers. You can even book yourself a complimentary styling session. More information at www.thedesignershouse.com.au

Pop Up Yoga
Saturday, 4th September
Due to predictions of inclement weather, the Pop Up Yoga session scheduled to take place in Waterfront City Piazza at 11am has been moved. The Pop Up Yoga sessions presented by Women's Health Magazine will now take place at The Arts Centre - ANZ Pavilion, Level 8, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Visit www.womenshealthmagazine.com.au for more in information.

For more event details visit www.msfw.com.au

Snow Works Tube Run:
The Tube Run has been extended for another month! Now running until 3rd October, the whole family can enjoy this awesome ride through out September. The regular price is $10 for five rides or $5 with a receipt from any Harbour Town or Waterfront City retailer. Open 4pm - 9pm weekdays & 2pm - 9pm weekends.

Go to www.snowworks.com.au for more

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

I Love Food Awards - Vote for Docklands & Win!

Nominate your favourite Docklands eatery in the I Love Food Awards and go into the draw to win $10,000 cash! With less than one week left to cast your vote , this is your last chance to be in the draw.

All of your votes make up Australia's largest member voted online EAT OUT GUIDE.

Remember you can vote for as many restaurants and eateries as you like. Give yourself more of a chance to win the amazing $10,000 cash prize while supporting Docklands venues.

Voting ends on 31st August and the overall eat-out winner will be announced September 1st.

VOTE for your Favourite Docklands Restaurant:

• Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria | Category: Italian, Pizza
• BlueFire Churrascaria Grill | Category: Latin American
• Butchers Grill | Category: Steak, Flavours of the World
• Fish Seafood Grill | Category: Seafood
• Livebait | Category: Seafood, Fine dining
• Mecca Bah | Category: Flavours of the World, Pizza, Cheap Eats
• Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill | Category: Greek
• Steakhouse | Category: Steak
• Yum Cha Dragon | Category: Chinese, Yum Cha

Vote at www.lifestylefood.com.au/ilovefoodawards

This weekend at Docklands: Polling Places, Tube Run, Fire Twirlers, Football & Slow Sundays

Snow Works Tube Run:
Good news this week. The Tube Run at Waterfront City has been extended for another 2 weeks. Now you can slip & slide until 5th September. The extended season also brings extra value. Tickets are now only $5 for 5 rides, with any receipt from a Waterfront City or Harbour Town retailer or $10 for 5 rides without a receipt.

Visit www.snowworks.com.au for more details

Elections Day:
The big day is finally here! This Saturday we all head to the polls. Docklands own polling place can be found at The Hub @ Docklands. The Hub is located at 80 Harbour Esplanade, near the corner of Bourke Street and Harbour Esplanade. Voting booths are open from 8am - 6pm in The Atrium & The Cinema Room.

For more polling locations visit www.aec.gov.au

AFL Football:
With only 2 weeks left of the season, these blockbuster games at Etihad are a must see.
Geelong vs Carlton - Friday, 20th August 7:40pm
St Kilda vs Richmond - Saturday, 21st August 2:10pm
Essendon vs Brisbane Lions - Sunday, 22nd August 2:10pm

Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.au or Ph 136 100

Fire, Ice & Light Festival:
Fire twirlers take the stage tonight as part of the Fire, Ice & Light Festival. Catch the amazing street performances playing with fire along the promenade every Friday night from 6pm - 7.30pm until the end of August.

For more on the festival visit www.waterfrontcity.com.au


Slow Sundays:
Our top dining pick of the week comes from Livebait. Choose either of these Slow Sunday Dishes and a glass of beer or wine for $15.
• Fried seafood prawn Gyoza with pickled cucumber salad wasabi mayonnaise
• Duo of sashimi- beetroot Gravlax of king fish and fresh salmon with a micro herb salad & Miso vinaigrette
Matched with your choice of wine - "2008 Main Divide Sauv Blanc, Marlborough NZ" or Bluebottle Beer.

More dining deals at www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

What's on: Battle of the Steaks, Herald Sun Home Show Giveaway, Costco Savings, Recipes & Slow Sundays

This weekend is shaping up to be another good one packed with fun, food and great bargains.

Battle of the Steaks:
Pledge allegiance to your favourite Docklands steak restaurant and you could win a trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Steakhouse & Butchers Grill are battling for the title of National Steak Champion in Pepperjack's month long competition. Pick up a steak & a glass of Pepperjack wine for your chance to enter the draw. Simply SMS your vote for the best steak restaurant to be in the running.

Go to www.battleofthesteaks.com.au for more

Costco's 1st Birthday:
It seems like only yesterday, but amazingly it's been one year since Australia's first Costco supermarket opened it's doors in Docklands. To celebrate their first birthday, Costco are offering over $780 in savings this weekend. Download the anniversary coupons and save on everything from food to cleaning products, electrical goods and even new tyres.

Download the anniversary coupons from www.costco.com.au

Herald Sun Home Show & Garden Expo:
Thursday 19th August - Sunday 22nd August
The iconic Herald Sun Home Show & Garden Expo begins next week at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. It's your chance to meet more than 350 suppliers with all the very best products to help you renovate or extend your home and outdoor space.
Be inspired by the latest trends in outdoor living, gardening, renovations, building and home improvements.

Score a double pass to the Home Show & Garden Expo this weekend at selected Docklands venues. Dine at Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill or Fish Seafood Grill for lunch on Saturday and receive a FREE double pass per table. Limited number, while stocks last.

For more on the Herald Sun Home Show & Garden Expo visit www.melbournehomeshow.com.au

Snow Works Tube Run:
Until 22nd August
Bring the kids for some winter fun on the snow covered Tube Run. The four lane giant tube run is open from 4pm - 9pm daily in Waterfront City Piazza. Tickets cost $15 for 4 rides, or $10 with a receipt from any Waterfront City or Harbour Town retailer.

Visit www.snowworks.com.au for more details

Free Recipes:
Foodies take note; now you can get a taste of Docklands at home. Chef's at a variety of Docklands restaurants are offering their favourite recipes online for free.
These easy to follow recipes are sure to be a winner with the family:
Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria | Prawn risotto
BlueFire | Carne Picadinha
Butchers Grill | Lamb Raznjici
Fish Seafood Grill | Crispy skin Tasmanian salmon
Livebait | Classic Bomb Alaska
Mecca Bah | Moroccan potato cakes
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill | Greek dips
Steakhouse | Lamb noisette with goats cheese
Yum Cha Dragon | Stir fried chicken with Szechuan sauce

Slow Sundays:
From 2pm - 6pm
Save on Sundays with this brilliant dining offer. Pick up a meal and a glass of wine or beer for just $15. This week's top pick is available at BlueFire Churrascaria Grill.
• Churrascaria sample plate of marinated chicken with five spices, Brazilian spiced calamari and classic chorizo sausage with tomato relish
• BlueFire spiced beef empanada served on a pineapple and sweet corn salsa
Matched with your choice of wine "2008 Crittenden Estate 'Cut Cain' Cabernet, Mornington Peninsula VIC" or Crown Lager

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

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

This weekend at Docklands: Fireworks, Bledisloe Cup, Ice Hockey, Dinner Cruises & Slow Sundays

Fireworks in July:
Friday, 30th July, 7pm
Enjoy one last display of winter fireworks over Victoria Harbour tonight. Programmed to music, the display will appear to dance along the Docklands skyline. For the best vantage point, head to Waterfront City & NewQuay.

Remember to bring your cameras. Capture all the amazing elements of the Fire, Ice & Lights Festival and post them on our Facebook Page. The best photographs will win a Docklands dining voucher.

Take a look at the amazing shots already submitted at Discover Docklands Facebook page

Bledisloe Cup:
Saturday, 31st July, 8pm
As part of the Tri Nations tournament, the Qantas Australian Wallabies will take on the New Zealand All Blacks this weekend at Etihad Stadium. Make a night of it and meet at one of the nearby restaurants prior to kick off. Many venues are celebrating the event with early bird dinner menus. Bledisloe specials will be available from 4:30pm - 8:00pm.
Participating venues:
Fish Seafood Grill, Ph 9640 0686
BlueFire Churrascaria Grill, Ph 9670 8008
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill, Ph 9606 0008

For match tickets call 136 100 or go to www.ticketmaster.com.au

Ice Hockey @ Icehouse:
Saturday, 31st July, 5:45pm
Melbourne Ice vs. Canberra Knights
Icehouse are offering a brand new experience for ice hockey supporters. Fans can now upgrade their game day experience and enjoy this action-packed sport in VIP style. The new VIP section will open this weekend and Icehouse are offering an introductory price of $66 for Members & $86 for Non Members.

All VIP tickets include:
• Watching the game from the warm Henke Room
• Access to an exclusive rink side spectator area with cozy blankets
• A Two hour beverage package; including beer, wine, sparkling and soft drink
• Delicious finger food for the duration of the game
• The chance to meet the Melbourne Ice players post match

For more information visit www.icehouse.com.au

Slow Sundays:
Pick up a Sunday steal this weekend at Mecca Bah. Enjoy a meal + a glass of wine or beer for just $15. Slow Sundays options:
• Grilled Tunisian Merguez sausages with fennel, dried fruits and almond salad
• Roast vegetable tagine flavoured with Chermoula spices served on cous cous (V)
Matched with your choice of wine - "2008 Wild Oats Shiraz Viognier, Margaret River WA" or Coopers Pale Ale

Go to www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au for more Slow Sundays offers

Rivers Restaurant Cruises final days at Docklands:
This weekend marks the end of an era with half of the Rivers fleet departing from Docklands marina for the final time. Voyager & Explorer (pictured) will travel up the coast to their new home in Queensland.

The 'Lady Lindeman' is scheduled to follow the rest of the Rivers fleet after her last Melbourne dinner cruise on August 28th. This popular Docklands attraction is selling out fast. With only 2 cruise dates left, this is your last chance to experience a Rivers Restaurant Dinner Cruise.

For bookings call 9285 0000 or visit www.rivers.net.au