Melbourne Docklands is a suburb perfectly located minutes away from the city’s Central Business District. This is the ideal location for family and friends to spend time while visiting Melbourne. You find shopping malls, restaurants, cafés, pubs and many more entertainment that the whole family can enjoy within the Dockland’s precinct.
Staying close to Melbourne’s CBD during your holiday whether it is for business or leisure would not only be convenient but also a great experience. Today, many travellers prefer central, modern and independent accommodation such as Melbourne serviced apartments CBD where you feel at home since they do not have the conventional hotel atmosphere. The Oaks on Market overlooking the Yarra River is one such serviced apartment just a stone’s throw from the heart of Melbourne Docklands.
One of the significant features of Melbourne Docklands is the seven kilometer waterfront that overlooks the Victoria Harbour. This area is referred to as the Docklands waterfront city and is a unique section of the suburb with high-end residential areas, cafes and restaurants, boutique shopping options making it an ultimate urban design and lifestyle city in Melbourne.
A ride on the Melbourne Star the country’s only observation wheel is the ideal flight to discover the Docklands from a different perspective. You can also see the Dandenong Ranges when you ride this giant wheel. For shopping, the Harbour Town Shopping Centre is open on all seven days of the week. The Docklands Sunday Market is a special treat only on the last day of the week. You find a mishmash of everything at this Sunday market from clothes to jewellery, shoes, handbags, arts and crafts and other knick knacks. There is an endless list of dining options at the Docklands too, whether it is for a family meal, candlelit dinner for two or a fun night out with friends.
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