Tuesday, 1 November 2011

WTC Wharf, Melbourne 19/10/11 Grand Opening

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WTC Wharf Opening

An exciting lifestyle and dining complex on the northbank, WTC Wharf (aka World Trade Centre) was officially launched by Premier Ted Baillieu this 19 Oct 2011 and will be supported by a new pedestrian and cycling link from Batman Park to Docklands - including a proposed new pontoon path under the Charles Grimes Bridge.
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Premier Ted Baillieu (on the right) officially launched the WTC Wharf
 
''The best cities are the one's that embrace their natural waterfronts,'' he said.
He said a new WTC water taxi service would commence next month on a six month trial.
The water taxi will operate from Thursday to Sunday from WTC Wharf every 15 minutes and travel between the ANZ Centre at Docklands and Federation Square.
Source: The Age Continue Reading
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WTC Wharf opening
The entire promenade is transformed into a sophisticated lounge bar, inviting guests to experience the beauty of riverside dining, WTC Wharf style. VIP guests were treated to a variety of signature culinary delights from the diverse range of restaurants at WTC Wharf, including Moorish Lebanese hand-made pastries from Byblos, Harvey bay scallops from the seafood supremo's, Wilson's Boathouse, The Wharf Hotel's famous spit roasted pork roll, Peking duck pancakes from River's Edge Events and a touch of the sweet & sour with Kobe Jones Riverside Teppanyaki's popular mixed Nigiri.
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Moorish lebanese hand-made pastries from Byblos

A unique music performance by DJ Ruby Rose with a 16 piece live orchestra, composed by artistic genius Thomas Fitzgerald and Avante Garde dancers.
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DJ Ruby Rose, Thomas Fitzgerald and Avante Garde music performance

Address Building B No 679
18-38 Siddeley Street
Docklands VIC 3005
WTC Wharf Website

To get there Clarion Suites Gateway is a few tram stops away from the doorstop of WTC Wharf.
From William St tram stop, take the Route 109 tram towards Port Melbourne
or take the Route 112 tram towards St Kilda and stop at 123 Flinders St/ Spencer St.

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