Location
Docklands is located in the heart of Melbourne, at the western edge of the central business district with which it is rapidly integrating. It comprises the area from Spencer Street to the east and the Bolte Bridge to the west, Footscray Road to the north and Lorimer Street to the south. Docklands comprises the waterways of Victoria Harbour and three kilometres of Yarra River frontage. It is similar in size to Melbourne’s Central Business District.
Docklands' central location makes it easy to get to by car, train, tram, ferry, and bike or on foot.
Key features include:
- Southern Cross Station at the gateway to Docklands, providing easy access for metropolitan commuters and regional visitors
- Five city trams as well as the free City Circle Tram travelling regularly to Docklands via Flinders, Collins, Bourke and Latrobe Streets
- Four major bike trails converging in Docklands
- Easy access to the CBD via the Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge, Flinders, Collins and Latrobe Streets
- Ferries, charter boat services and corporate cruising vessels dropping off and picking up in Victoria Harbour
- 20 minute drive to Melbourne Airport
- 11 minute tram ride to Bourke Street Mall
- 25 minute walk to Melbourne Town Hall
- Over 5,000 public car parking spaces
Find out more information on getting to and around Docklands.
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Docklands Visitor Map (opens PDF, 976KB)
