NewQuay

Take off from the everyday and spend a while amid inspiring public art, fantastic eating and drinking spots, luxury apartments, a private marina and two art galleries.

Eats and treats
You'll find no end of possibilities lining Victoria Harbour. For exceptional middle-eastern cuisine, visit the cutting-edge Moroccan eating house Mecca Bah, get fresh Mediterranean seafood at Livebait, indulge in Indian, Cambodian or Japanese, or grab a gelato and take an evening stroll along the jetty as the sun sets.

Cocktails and art trails
Slow down over a bottle of wine with friends after work while the boats bob about on the sparkling water. Get in the mood for a big game at Etihad Stadium with a few beers at stylish Berth, or down a few cocktails then explore the public art walking tour that takes you all around the Docklands.

How to get there
Tram: The free City Circle tram runs along Harbourside Esplanade seven days a week
Train: Alight at Spencer Street Station and follow the signs across the Bourke Street footbridge
Car: There are 1,100 parking spaces with ticket validation for restaurant patrons
By foot: Access from the city is along the Collins Street, Bourke Street and LaTrobe Street bridges
Ferry: Bay and River Cruises (Ph 03 9682 9555) operate a ferry service from Southgate, via Crown Casino and the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Bus: Melbourne City tourist bus stops at Waterfront City's Tourism Lounge. Buses run every 25 minutes, seven days a week between 10.15am to 4.30pm.