Melbourne Sights

Docklands

#741 of 750 things to do in Melbourne

#741 of 750 things to do in Melbourne

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Not good for: atmosphere, Melbourne

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Lonely Planet review for Docklands

Near the rear of Southern Cross Station, Docklands was once a wetland and lagoon area used by Koories as a hunting ground. Until the mid-1960s it was the city’s main industrial and docking area. In recent years the area has been hijacked by entrepreneurial developers and it’s now a confluence of residential high rises, skirted by restaurants, businesses and bars. On paper it sounds great but the reality is sterile. One interesting landmark to note on your visit here is the utterly photogenic Webb Bridge, a sinuous structure designed by Robert Owen and inspired by a Koorie eel trap.

 

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    markbroadhead does not recommend this,

    Apartment blocks dominate this area. It is pretty much a cultural wasteland. There are couple of good restaurants, but most of the businesses lack personality or a steady clientele. There are some tacky attractions, like an ice rink, but really this isn't Melbourne.

    Good for: Nothing

    Not good for: atmosphere, Melbourne

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