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

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

This weekend: Friday Fireworks, Docklands Film Festival, World Cup & Slow Sundays

Kick off the weekend at Docklands with a bang!

Fireworks in July:
Fridays, 7pm
Spectacular fireworks will fill the night sky above Victoria Harbour this Friday night. Programmed to music, the weekly display is a part of the Fire, Ice & Lights festival running through out winter. The show can be seen from anywhere in Docklands but for the best vantage point, head to Waterfront City or NewQuay.

Upload your photos & videos of the fireworks to the Discover Docklands Facebook page to be in the running to win a Docklands dining voucher.

More information at www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Docklands Film Festival:
Rug up and enjoy free movies under the stars.
To Catch a Thief - Friday, after the the Fireworks
Just Married - Saturday, 2pm
Marie Antoinette - Saturday, 7pm
Revenge of the Pink Panther - Sunday, 7pm

View all movies & times at www.waterfrontcity.com.au

World Cup:
See every exciting minute of the World Cup quarter finals live on the big screens at Waterfront city Piazza.
Friday, 11:30pm - Netherlands vs. Brazil
Saturday, 4:00am - Uruguay vs. Ghana
Saturday, 10pm - Revisit Australia's world cup highlights
Saturday, 11:30pm - Argentina vs. Germany
Sunday, 4:00am - Paraguay vs. Spain

Visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au for the full schedule & dining offers.

Sunday Entertainment at Docklands:
Enjoy free live entertainment Sunday afternoons at Waterfront City Piazza during July. Liven up your Sunday with some toe-tapping, finger snapping live music while you peruse the Sunday Markets, sip on a hot chocolate, or drift on by to the next stop on your Slow Sundays dining journey.

Our Slow Sundays pick of the week is available at Yum Cha Dragon.
• Hong Siu - deep fried tofu, mushrooms, Bok Choy & carrot in oyster sauce OR
• Fried noodles with chicken & vegetables
Perfectly matched with your choice of wine - "2009 Kissing Bridge Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills SA" or Pure Blonde Beer.

Find more Slow Sundays dining deals at www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

What's on @ Docklands: Circus Spectacular, Snow Works, Ice Skating, Slow Sundays & More

This weekend marks the start of the mid-year school holidays. Kick off the winter break and keep the kids entertained with some great winter activities at Docklands.

Circus Spectacular at Wonderland Fun Park:
26th June - 11th July
3 Shows daily at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Visit the amazing and hilarious Circus Spectacular with acts of intrigue and wonder. See circus and sideshow stunts from Captain Shep Huntley as seen on Happy Side show, featuring Strongman Tinkle and Plonk plus some of Australia's top circus performers. Purchase an 'Unlimited Ride Pass' for entry to Circus Spectacular.

For tickets visit www.wonderlandfunpark.com.au

Icehouse Winter Wonderland:
Head to the Icehouse’s 'Winter Wonderland' for a fun and glittering winter-themed extravaganza. Experience soft snow falling on the ice as you skate around the rink. Enjoy delicious icy snow cones, live entertainment, giveaways for every guest, plus a competition to name the Icehouse mascot! There's on-ice games and activities for all ages.

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

Animal Farm at Waterfront City:
26 June - 12 July, 11am to 2pm daily
Meet your favourite cute & cuddly creatures at Waterfront City. This free Animal Farm experience is open every day in the school holidays, providing free entertainment for the kids.

For details visit www.waterfrontcity.com.au

Snow Works at Harbour Town:
26th June - 25th July
11am to 4pm weekdays, 11am to 5pm weekends
Grab your scarf, beanie & gloves and head to Harbour Town Shopping Centre for some fun in the snow. Kids can build their very own snowman or just simply play in the falling snow everyday these school holidays. Spend $15 at any Harbour Town retailer and present your receipt for free entry. Playtime sessions run for 25 minutes.

For more info go to www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au

Slow Sundays:
Mum & Dad can enjoy some relaxing time out this weekend as well. On Sunday between 2pm - 6pm, pick up a Slow Sundays snack and glass of wine or beer for just $15.
Our top Slow Sundays offer of the week comes from Fish Seafood Grill.
• Green lip mussels Provencal with toasted garlic crostinis or
• Chermoula crusted Atlantic salmon goujons served on a tabouleh salad
Matched with your choice of wine - "2009 Kissing Bridge Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Mornington Peninsula VIC" or Bluebottle Beer

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

Docklands Film Festival:
Free event at Waterfront City Piazza, every night of the week.
Friday, 7pm - Little Black Book
Saturday, 2pm - Where the Wild Things Are
Saturday, 7pm - RV: Runaway Vacation
Sunday, 7pm - Kes

For the full schedule visit 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