Newquay Promenade
Newquay Promenade
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia33,251 contributions
Oct 2021
The New Quay Central Park is just off the Promenade and is grassed with some seating. There is no shade, but it is a handy spot to eat lunch and people bring their dogs here for socialising. Many of the eateries on the Promemade have closed subsequent to the Covid lockdowns and it seems some will not re-open.
Written 23 October 2021
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AndyJohn74
Sydney, Australia5,912 contributions
Feb 2021 • Solo
A small part of the overall Docklands harbour, the Newquay Promenade has a number of dining experiences as well as visual art and a harbour to look out over.
Written 6 February 2021
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wombatdavid
Hobart, Australia2,801 contributions
Dec 2022
This area is in the free tram zone and we took 86 down and 30 out. There is plenty of good walking around here and we enjoyed the breeze on this hot day.
Written 4 December 2022
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EndlessTravels
Greater Melbourne, Australia38,672 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
Easy to get to via multiple tram routes this is a great part of Melbourne to go for a walk. Many points of interest and loads of excellent eateries
Written 19 March 2020
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia57,218 contributions
June 2019 • Couples
We visited New Quay Promenade at Docklands to see The Firelight Festival.
This started at 5pm and finnished at 10pm.
There was entertainment provided together with several food caravans as well as many fire pits to keep warm on a cold Melbourne Night. It was great to see adequate seating with tables all along the promenade.
Whilst not spectacular, atmosphere on the waterfront was pleasant and we arrived during daylight hours and left when it became dark.
Lovely to see this translation as it allows for some great photos.
This started at 5pm and finnished at 10pm.
There was entertainment provided together with several food caravans as well as many fire pits to keep warm on a cold Melbourne Night. It was great to see adequate seating with tables all along the promenade.
Whilst not spectacular, atmosphere on the waterfront was pleasant and we arrived during daylight hours and left when it became dark.
Lovely to see this translation as it allows for some great photos.
Written 29 June 2019
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VickiB67
Melbourne, Australia456 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
This promenade along the Western end of Docklands and Port Phillip Harbour is s a pleasant stroll if you live locally and are just wanting to get out for a walk but for some unknown reason it lacks the drawing power of South Wharf promenade at the other end of Docklands.
They both have a large DFO (discount) shopping outlet as one of their main draw cards. They both have pleasant aspects of walking along the waters edge and many restaurants to choose from, although South Wharf restaurants would be generally considered much better than New Quay ( there is definitely nowhere near the turnover).
And they both have other entertainment available. New Quay has a permanent ice skating rink and the giant Observation wheel.
On a Friday winters evening in July/August there are usually fireworks displays around 8:30pm over Docklands Harbour and New Quay is a good place to view from. There are also the New Years Eve and Australia Day (Jan 26th) fireworks which attract massive crowds.
It is a short walk from the city or another option are the number 70 or 75 trams but if you on a budget then the City Circle (number 35) tram is better as it is free and has an audio commentary pointing out attractions along the way.
For me, it is a pleasant enough stroll but if I was limited on time and a tourist I would choose South Wharf or Southbank instead.
They both have a large DFO (discount) shopping outlet as one of their main draw cards. They both have pleasant aspects of walking along the waters edge and many restaurants to choose from, although South Wharf restaurants would be generally considered much better than New Quay ( there is definitely nowhere near the turnover).
And they both have other entertainment available. New Quay has a permanent ice skating rink and the giant Observation wheel.
On a Friday winters evening in July/August there are usually fireworks displays around 8:30pm over Docklands Harbour and New Quay is a good place to view from. There are also the New Years Eve and Australia Day (Jan 26th) fireworks which attract massive crowds.
It is a short walk from the city or another option are the number 70 or 75 trams but if you on a budget then the City Circle (number 35) tram is better as it is free and has an audio commentary pointing out attractions along the way.
For me, it is a pleasant enough stroll but if I was limited on time and a tourist I would choose South Wharf or Southbank instead.
Written 22 September 2018
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,525 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Visited in February when were staying nearby on our recent visit to Melbourne. What a great way to preserve a part of Melbourne Docks area and make it accessible for all to use.
Written 1 April 2018
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,525 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Visited during our stay between Wednesday 21st February to Saturday 24th February. We had an apartment for 3 nights above the Promenade and spent sometime out walking there and taking in the ever change view of this part of the Docklands area.
Written 31 March 2018
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia57,218 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
This is a waterfront promenade with beautiful views of the harbor but it seems comparitively dead to the similar Darling Harbour in Sydney which we love.
There is a selection of restaurants bars and cafes and nearby is the District Shopping Centre which is being renovated. restaurants seem to struggle at this location with some empty shops.
This is a jump off point for some harbor cruises.
Its easy to access with the tram system and the free city Circle Tram stops here.
There is a selection of restaurants bars and cafes and nearby is the District Shopping Centre which is being renovated. restaurants seem to struggle at this location with some empty shops.
This is a jump off point for some harbor cruises.
Its easy to access with the tram system and the free city Circle Tram stops here.
Written 29 March 2018
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Victorianlad
Melbourne, Australia18,048 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
I am not a great fan of Docklands as it all feels a bit 'artificial.'
That said, it can be good for families when fireworks are held.
There are some waterfront restaurants as well as a pub - The James, formerly James Squire Hotel - but some are set back a bit.
There was building work at one site when I visited in August 2016.
Easiest way to get there is by tram, such as 86 or the free City Circle route 35.
That said, it can be good for families when fireworks are held.
There are some waterfront restaurants as well as a pub - The James, formerly James Squire Hotel - but some are set back a bit.
There was building work at one site when I visited in August 2016.
Easiest way to get there is by tram, such as 86 or the free City Circle route 35.
Written 14 August 2016
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