The District Docklands |
Discover, Explore, Experience, The District Docklands.
The District is the home of Melbourne's top attractions and entertainment, where you can eat, stay, play and shop at Australia's largest choice of entertainment destinations in one location.
Choose from 20 different experiences many are unique to The District and you won't find anywhere else in Melbourne. Challenge your friends at Prison Island where there's 34 different rooms full of physical challenges and obstacles.
Or step into a world of optical illusions and larger than life murals at 'trick-art' gallery ArtVo.
Imaginator - the immersive experience where imagination and technology collide, the virtual reality world of Zero Latency, Saboteurs - a real life action version of AmongUs, House Down Under plus Public Skating or Ice Hockey at O'Brien Icehouse.
As well as well known favourites such as Archie Bros Cirque Electric, Strike Bowling, Dreamskape, Dreamrace, Chipmunks Playland and Café and HOYTS cinemas.
In between choosing what will be your next fun adventure, if you're feeling hungry there's over 40 food and dining options including Urban Alley Brewery, Seoul Garden, Dohtonbori Okonomiyaki, Krabby's, China Bar, Miss Ping's, Fatboys, The Pancake Parlour, Yassas Greek, District Pizza and Fukutontei Ramen, The District has a world of takeaway and dine in food options so you are spoilt for choice.
If shopping is your thing, The District also is the place to shop your favourite Australian and international brands including H&M, UNIQLO, Peter Jackson, Hype DC, Skechers, FILA, Bonds, Miniso, Kaisercraft and more.
Located within the free tram zone and only a short walk from Southern Cross Station, The District is easily accessible from CityLink, Footscray Road and Wurundjeri Way with ample and affordable all-day parking.
There is something for everyone so come and spend at day exploring the open streets and laneways at The District. And spinning again in 2026 will be the Melbourne Star!
GETTING THERE
TRAM
The free tram zone includes routes 70, 86 and 35 (City Circle), with trams departing from The District Docklands (stop D11 - Docklands Drive) every 4 minutes. Southern Cross Station is just a walk over the Bourke Street pedestrian bridge from Harbour Esplanade.
BUS
A local bus route 220 will also drop visitors off at The District Docklands (Footscray Rd & Little Docklands Drive). Buses run every 15 minutes, 7 days a week. Visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au for timetable information.
TRAIN
Take the train to Southern Cross Station and walk over the Bourke Street pedestrian bridge to Harbour Esplanade. Walk or take the tram along Docklands Drive.
PARKING
The District Docklands has two convenient car parks open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are visiting Melbourne and looking for an affordable car parking space, the Centre has multiple parking solutions on offer including corporate, short term, long term and event parking.
90 minutes FREE parking
7 days a week
The following rates apply thereafter^:
Weekday daytime
0 Hour - 1 Hour $2.00
1 Hour - 2 Hours $4.00
2 Hours+ $5.00
Maximum charge per day $5.00
Monday to Friday from 5pm to midnight
90 mins free then flat fee $5.00
Weekend all day Saturday to Sunday*
90 mins free then flat fee $5.00
The District Docklands
Where: 440 Docklands Drive,, Docklands
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq is your one-stop entertainment destination at Docklands - The District.
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Where: 26 Star Crescent, Level 1, Harbour Town,, Docklands 3008
ArtVo in Docklands has reopened (June 2026) with 40 brand-new immersive trick art installations.
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Where: 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade,, Docklands
Buluk Park, Victoria Harbour is a significant new urban square for the city of Melbourne.
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Where: Wurundjeri Way, Docklands 3008
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Where: 727 Collins Street, Docklands 3008
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Where: Docklands 3008
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Where: Harbour Esplanade, Docklands 3008
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Where: 476 Docklands Drive, Docklands 3008
Docklands Studios Melbourne is a state-of-the-art, dry-hire facility for film and television production.
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Where: Shop NCG-11, The District Docklands - 7 The Arcade,, Docklands
The District Docklands*
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Where: 749 - 755 Collins Street,, Docklands
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Where: Light House, 888 Collins Street, Docklands
7 days a week, every day of the year
Light House, 888 Collins Street, Docklands
Light House projects Melbourne's weather in real-time.
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Where: SC G19 Wharf st,, Docklands
MAGNET is a new home for photography in The District, Docklands.
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Where: 6 - 22 Pearl River Road, Docklands 3008
Melbourne's crooked building 'Marina Tower' visible from the Bolte Bridge in Docklands is complete.
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Where: Harbour Esplanade,, Docklands 3008
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Where: 101 Waterfront Way,, Docklands 3008
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Where: 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands 3008
O'Brien Icehouse is Australia's largest and most respected ice sports and entertainment venue located at Docklands.
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Where: 440 Docklands Drive,, Docklands 3008
Discover, Explore, Experience, The District Docklands.
The District is the home of Melbourne's top attractions and entertainment, where you can eat, stay, play and shop at Aust.. Show More..
❊ What's On ❊
➼ House Down Under: upside down house - Photo Experience
➼ Imaginator: Walk Through Experience
➼ Makers Market at The District
➼ Prison Island | Escape-Room Style Experience
➼ Saboteurs: Play in Real Life
➼ Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness
➼ School Holidays @ The District Docklands
➼ The District Docklands: Melbourne's Ultimate School Holiday Destination
❊ Address ❊
⊜ 440 Docklands Drive, Docklands 3008 View Map
✆ Telephone: (03) 9328 8600
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ www.thedistrictdocklands.com.au❊ Also See... ❊
➼ ArtVo Melbourne | Trick Art Museum
➼ Australian Cartoon Gallery & Museum | Open
➼ Docklands 3008 + The District Docklands | Guide
➼ Dreamskape | Docklands
➼ Flight Experience: Flight Simulators & Experiences
➼ Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
➼ O'Brien Icehouse
➼ The Australian Cartoon Museum Inc.
➼ Docklands Community Market
➼ Melbourne Star | Observation Wheel
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