We are situated in Melbourne’s Docklands conveniently located alongside Etihad Stadium (formerly Telstra Dome) and adjacent to over 30 award winning restaurants, bars and cafes all right here on your doorstep. Our location is only minutes off the Tullamarine Freeway together with direct access to freeways opening up all of Melbourne. We are closely connected to pedestrian and bicycle routes and Southern Cross Rail station only minutes away. The Melbourne Skybus offers a pickup / drop-off service to NewQuay and quick transfer to Melbourne Airport less than 20 minutes away. With over 900 trams daily including the free City Circle, nothing is far away. Enjoy Melbourne’s wonderful culture of Theatres, Galleries, and Cinemas. The Melbourne Aquarium featuring Australia’s only penguin display is only a 15 minute stroll away, likewise close distance to Melbourne’s great convention centres, Crown Casino, Southern Cross DFO and the magnificent Melbourne Cricket Ground. Right here though at NewQuay enjoy a waterfront experience, relax on the promenade, dine in a waterfront Restaurant, sip a cocktail or shop till you drop at Harbour Town a direct factory outlet offering over 120 outlet stores together with Australia’s first Costco store opening in July 2009.
Wholesale group Costco has arrived!
Today Costco opened its doors. Thousands of people have been through today - it is absolutely massive and I can't believe the number of things that you can buy there. A perfect place to come to for a big buy up. Our affordable accommodation, free carparking, take yourself off to Costco and buy in bulk.
4 October - 2008 Great Melbourne Pursuit
From the team that brought you the Melbourne Amazing Race, Uplift Events is proud to present their 3rd public Great Melbourne Pursuit. Combining elements from the Amazing Race and orienteering into one exciting urban adventure, teams of 2 will race against the clock around Melbourne and the inner suburbs visiting famous landmarks and locations while completing a variety of fun and exciting activities. There will also be thousands of dollars worth of prizes up for grabs from some of our prize sponsors GAP Adventures, Pole Divas and Rap Jumping. If you love the outdoors, competing and enjoy keeping fit then this is the ideal event as competitors from all ages and fitness levels can enter in this fun filled day. Just gather your partner, a friend, a familyt member or a work colleague and form a team of 2. You will also be competing for a great cause as the event will be raising funds to proudly support the Royal Children's Hospital. Participation costs $60 per person or $120 a team. For further information check www.upliftevents.com.au or to make a booking please call 0425 887 383.
9 October to 26 October 2008 - Melbourne International Arts Festival
Melbourne International Arts Festival is one of Australia's leading international arts festivals and has an outstanding reputation for presenting unique international and Australian events in the fields of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia, free and outdoor events over 17 days each October. Kristy Edmunds' third Melbourne International Arts Festival program will deliver an astonishing collection of work by some of the world's finest contemporary artists. The 2007 Festival Program will be launched on 17 July and includes thelikes of performance artist Laurie Anderson, legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham, renowned performer Daniel Kitson, the infamous Barrie Kosky and acclaimed director Peter Brook. Tickets on sale 18 July. Visit www.melbournefestival.com.au to sign up to receive a program guide in the mail. For bookings, call Ticketmaster on 136100.
17 October to 19 October - 2008 Around the Bay Bike Ride
Around the Bay in a Day is Australia;'s premier mass participation bike ride. Presented by Bicycle Australia, this bike ride is leading into its sixteenth year. The event is experiencing significant growth, with over 14,000 riders participating in 2007. With a final figure yet to be finalised, it is anticipated that these riders will raise a record tally for the official charity partner - The Smith Family. The event offers a choice of 4 ride distances: 50km, 100km, 210km and 250km. With the exception of the 100km ride, which starts in Sorrento, all rides start and finish at the same location - Alexandra Gardens in the heart of the city of Melbourne. If you would like to participate in this event or require any further information, please call 03 8636 8888 or simply check out www.aroundthebay.com
17 October 2009 - 31 January 2010 - World Premiere Leonardo Da Vinci 'ANATOMY TO ROBOTS'
A brand new exhibition - previously unseen. The Artist - The Anatomist - The Inventor. go to http://davincimelbourne.com.au for information and to book online. To be held at Da Vinci Pavilion Queensbridge Square, Southbank, Melbourne. Tickets on sale at the door and also online. email
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23September-11 October 2009 Melbourne Fringe Festival
Venues across Melbourne including the Fringe Hub in North Melbourne.
Address: Cnr Queensberry & Errol Streets, North Melbourne. Vic 3051. Phone 03 9660 9600 http://www.melbournefringe.com.au
1 October to 16 November - 2008 Spring Racing Carnival
Whether for you it is the horses; the jockeys and trainers; the fashion, colour and glamour, or just a great day out, this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival will be bigger and better than ever before. Enjoy the best of racing, here in Melbourne, Austrtalia, over 50 glorious spring days. For further information on events, costs, dates and venues, please view the Racing Victoria website.
9-25 October The 2009 ANL Maritime Art Prize & Exhibition
The exhibition is open to the public Friday 9-25 October 2009 12noon to 7pm, or by appointment. Gold Coin Donation.
Location 717 Flinders Street, Docklands - contact Andrea Fleming, Mobile 0400816332. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
1 November - AAMI Victorian Derby Day
AAMI Victoria Derby Day lifts the curtain on the Victoria Racing Club's world-renowned Melbourne Cup Carnival. Traditionally a day for racing purists, Derby Day is considered one of the most prestigious single days of racing in Australasia, featuring a card of nine Group races including five at Group 1 level. For the first time in 2007, the Melbourne Cup Carnival will be a fully ticketed event. This means you must pre-purchase your general admission ticket BEFORE you get to Flemington. If you have pre-booked ticketing to a marquee, reserved Grandstand seat, dining area or restaurant, your admission to the racecourse will be included in your package. However, if you are planning to attend in a general admission area of the racecourse, you must pre-purchase your entrance ticket through TICKETMASTER.
4 November -2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup
Heralded as the race that stops the nation, the Group 1 Emirates Melbourne Cup is run on the first Tuesday in November each year. This spectacular event is the centrepiece of the Melbourne Cup Carnival showcasing Australia's finest racing, fashion and entertainment. For the first time in 2007, the Melbourne Cup Carnival will be a fully ticketed event. This means you must pre-purchase your general admission ticket BEFORE you get to Flemington. If you have pre-booked ticketing to a marquee, reserved Grandstand seat, dining area or restaurant, your admission to the racecourse will be included in your package. However, if you are planning to attend in a general admission area of the racecourse, you must pre-purchase your entrance ticket through TICKETMASTER.
Wonderland Park -Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Waterfront City
Mon - Wed & Sundays 10am - 7.30pm
Thur & Saturdays 10am - 9.30pm
Don't miss Wonderland Park's 2 for 1 skating offer. Buy one skating session & a second person skates free! The offer is redeemable Mondays to Thursdays, excluding school and public holidays. visit www.wonderlandpark.com.au for more details.
Fox Classic Car Collection
Open days for groups & individuals. Every Tues, February to November, 10am to 2pm
Fox Classic Car Collection, Cnr Batman's Hill Drive and Collins St, Docklands. Entrance off Batman's Hill Drive. For car enthusiasts, visit www.foxcollection.org
Day Spa in NewQuay Docklands
www.lunanaturally.com - Call 9670 8591 to make an appointment for your massage while staying in our apartments at NewQuay or Digital Harbour
Waterfront Restaurants
Bellisimo Cucina & Trattoria, Waterfront City. G15,427 Docklands Drive Tel: 9326 6636
Berth, NewQuay, 45 NewQuay Promenade, Tel: 9670 0199
Bhoj (Indian), NewQuay, 54 NewQuay Promenade Tel: 9600 0884
BlueFire Chuarrascaria Grill & Bar, Waterfront City, G17-G18, 427 Docklands Drive Tel: 9670 8008
Bopha Devi (Cambodian) NewQuay, 27 Rakaia Way. Tel: 9600 1887
Butcher's Grill, Waterfront City. Pavillion 1, 439 Docklands Drive. Tel: 960 0686
Gold Leaf Harbourview Restaurant, Harbour Town, Level 1, Star Circus Tel: 9670 1128
Harbour Town Hotel, Harbour Town. Ground Level, Star Circus Tel: 8080 9800
Iku Izakaya (Japanese), Yarra's Edge, 64A River Esplanade Tel: 9681 1388
Kobe Jones (modern Japanese) Waterfront City, Level 1, 20-22, 427 Docklands Drive Tel: 9329 9173
Liquid, NewQuay 50 NewQuay Promenade Tel: 9642 4242
Livebait, NewQuay, 55b NewQuay Promenade Tel: 9642 1500
The Lounge Room, NewQuay 28 NewQuay Promenade Tel: 9600 0565
ManMo (Chinese.Malaysian) NewQuay, 42 NewQuay Promenade Tel: 9642 1997
Mecca Bah, NewQuay, 55a NewQuay Promenade Tel: 9642 1300
Medici, NewQuay, 36 NewQuay Promenade Tel: 9600 4160
Melbourne Yacht Club Hotel, Waterfront City, G13-G14, 439 Docklands Drive Tel: 9670 6611
Moored Restaurant, Waterfront City, Level 1, 20-22, 427 Docklands Drive Tel: 9329 2360
NewQuay International Buffet & Bar, NewQuay 4-6 NewQuay Promenade Tel: 9670 3889
Poppy's Thai Express, Batman's Hill, 763 Bourke Street Tel: 9600 4166
Rivers Restaurant Cruises, Waterfront City, Waterfront City Marina Tel: 9285 0000
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill, NewQuay, 62 NewQuay Promenade Tel: 9606 0008
Salt, Yarra's Edge, 96 River Esplanade Tel: 9681 7966
Steakhouse, NewQuay, 64-66 NewQuay Promenade Tel: 9640 0808
The Nixon Hotel, Batman's Hill, 757 Bourke Street Tel: 9642 3272
Va Bene pizzeria e pasta cucina, Central Pier, T10 Shed 9, Central Pier, 161 Harbour Esplanade Tel 8623 9690
Watermark Hotel, Victoria Harbour, 23 Victoria Harbour Promenade Tel: 9642 1880
Waterside Oriental Bistro, NewQuay, 8-10 NewQuay Promenade Tel: 9670 4168
Yum Cha Dragon, Waterfront City, G14, 427 Docklands Drive Tel: 9329 6868
Useful Melbourne Links
City of Melbourne official site covering sports, attractions, dining etc: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
Melbourne Docklands http://www.docklands.com/docklands/
NewQuay http://newquay.com.au/
Docklands Community News http://docklandsnews.com.au/
Visit Melbourne: http://www.visitmelbourne.com/
CitySearch Melbourne: http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/
Melbourne Directory: http://www.melbourne-directory.com/
Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.mcvb.com.au/
Melbourne Street Directory (Maps): http://www.street-directory.com.au/melbourne/
Victorian Arts Centre: http://www.vicartscentre.com.au/
Melbourne Museum: http://www.melbourne.museum.vic.gov.au/
Melbourne Aquarium - the underwater zoo: http://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/
Melbourne Zoo: http://http://www.zoo.org.au/
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG): http://www.mcg.org.au/
Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre: http://www.mecc.com.au
Melbourne pubs, bars, nightclubs and night-life: http://www.melbournepubs.com/
Melbourne Etihad Stadium: http://www.etihadstadium.com.au
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra official site, includes calendar of forthcoming events: http://www.mso.com.au/
Melbourne's Crown Casino: http://www.crownltd.com.au/
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Victoria's world renowned horse raciing Carnival: http://www.melbournecup.com
Melbourne Airport: http://www.melair.com.au/
Public Transport in Melbourne: http://www.victrip.com.au/
Royal Melbourne Show - official website: http://www.roalshow.com.au/
Melbourne Australia.com.au http://www.melbourneaustralia.com.au
Queen Victoria Market http://www.qvm.com.au
Phone Directories:
Melbourne Yellow Pages Phone Directory: http://www.yellowpages.com.au
Melbourne White Pages: http://www.whitepages.com.au/wp/index.jsp?ref=scnavex1



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