The mistake they made was that they built it expecting people to live in those apartment buildings instead of them being bought and left empty by rich folks wanting to hide their money here.
Most apartments in Docklands are occupied these days. It’s still quiet because it’s a residential area not a commercial area. People leave home for work or shop in the morning and only return in late afternoon or early evening. Population in Docklands shrinks to a third in the early afternoon. It’s literally a bedroom town.
Cheap, value engineered, sink port concrete canyons where apartments are generally rented on an hourly basis. Parking is expensive and no where to go any way, especially once Costco closes.
I used to work there as well about 2 years ago now. I didn’t realise how weird it was to see how quiet it was in such a great area. It has a lot of potential, it just that its in a hard to get to spot in the city and a hassle to travel there. Great video, love your passion for Star Wars and tmnt. Im a big fan as well haha.
There is no blow for us. I even think it’s a good thing because Costco brings too much outside traffic and pollution into Docklands. Most Docklands residents don’t even shop at Costco because we are usually small households and we eat out very often.
@@jayponetwothree7154 It’s not an investment for people who have been living here for a decade. Docklands has high turnover of tenants because young couples move on to raise kids in houses.
There's a huge lack of constant transport to the District Docklands. I remember going to Hoyts at the District Docklands because I personally prefer the Docklands Hoyts over Melbourne Central Hoyts, the transport is surprisingly limited. We only have trams that go from Flinders Street (70) or Southern Cross (86) to travel to the Docklands which is fine but when ever there are delays it's a huge issue, the busses that go toward the District are a far walk from Southern Cross. The bus stop doesn't even stop in front of the District and it takes around a 10 or so minute walk to arrive due to the amount of traffic lights you have to cross over. It's a shame because the District has a lot of good stuff to do and brilliant cuisine, it's just so inaccessible for some people. Plus, it's way too far to walk or bike ride to the Docklands.
Most residents leave home for work during the day so that’s why Docklands is do dead on weekdays. Please realise Docklands is just like any residential suburbs.
@@pavementpounder7502 All three places are not dead end suburbs but Docklands is. There is no adjacent suburbs to support Docklands. Docklands also doesn’t have any public facilities like hospital or university that people regularly visit. Some parts of Docklands may be the extension of the CBD like Collin Street West. But the rest are hardly seen as the CBD. Docklands Drive is almost exclusively residential.
The problem with Docklands is that its too far to walk from the city center & not enough pulling power to bring people in. Why go to Docklands if you can do/get so many other things in the city center.
The bars and restaurants right opposite Marvel stadium are the place to be, during footy season. They are pumping and prime location. Don't know how they go, outside of footy season. Places like Platform 28, the Nixon etc.
Genuine question as someone who visited Melbourne and stayed in Dockland for a week: I thought there is a tram line that's free in the CBD and takes you closer to the city centre. Why would it be inconvenient for people to travel to and from Dockland?
@kingcoong yes, there's 5 trams servicing Docklands. The 75 and 30 go to Central Pier (just north west of Marvel Stadium) and the 35, 70 and 86 to the entrance to The District. All are free within Docklands and the city free tram zone.
@@fcfhkmelb I think it's more that Docklands was planned and expected to be something much much bigger, but they ultimately failed to bring people in from outside. As you said, it's not a bad residential area now and it seems like from the video that it's not really "dead", it just never lived up to the hype and expectations that the developers and investors hoped it could achieve. The Melbourne Eye closing down is one such example.
The Star Wars exhibit is cool.The Fans Strike Back.There was no line to get in when I went.Was very quiet which really surprised me being school holidays.
I feel like the people who live in Docklands don't want the area to become a popular shopping/activities area for the general public, they're pretty happy living in this nice quiet pocket really close to the CBD.
Exactly. People from the outside see Docklands as the extension of the CBD. No it’s not. It’s clearly planned as a residential area and most residents do not want excessive visitors.
Lmao cracked me up when yoi pulled up Mr Krabs. And you started with such a good fact, the landmark not being the massive Ferris wheel but rather the adjacent Costco Classic
I always felt Docklands was a bit harshly judged, I like going to the District shopping area it's not too hectic and the people that go there are pretty laid back.
Most residents in Docklands shop in the city rather than at The District. The District was destined to not succeed from the beginning due to its close proximity to the city.
I remember when the TMNT: The Movie came out on VHS, the actual VHS cassette was Green. I think I still have it also lol. Good times. If there was "better, more direct" transport options into Docklands, then it would be great. Yes there are trams etc, but nothing that directly focuses on taking you there to make it easier for tourists for example. Plus the fact that the wheel sits dormant is a big downer for the location, even though it was built in the worst location, better suited along the yarra, botanical gardens for example.
I live in Yarraville 3013, I never go to Docklands. I rather go to Highpoint Shopping Centre Maribyrnong. When Costco moves to Ardeer, Docklands will be more dead. Docklands feels like an outdoor shopping centre.
There are plans for a second Metro Tunnel from Newport to Clifton Hill with a potential train station at Marvel Stadium (with a close walk to Southern Cross). Maybe this will improve accessibility to the area because it feels disconnected from the city despite it being so close. I guess that for people who live in the suburbs, if they're going for a day trip in the city they're not going to the go to the Docklands, they'll just go the the CBD. It doesn't offer anything different really.
As someone who lives nearby I don't mind visiting Docklands it's a nice place although it really is an entertainment and tourist type place. It's filled with attractions that are expensive. The library though is incredible.
I’m going this weekend for sure. Miss docklands! It’s a nice area and not busy which is fantastic when u have kids. Definitely a nice place to hang out with the family with young kids on a Sunday I rkn!not sure I’d come back to often tho. Maybe once every 3-6 months.
I used to work near marvel stadium and would walk over to the shops and restaurants near the big wheel. Sadly when covid hit and sent everyone home to work it killed that area. The recovery from all the lock downs will take years do to inflation. People just don't go out to eat and shop like they used to. Infact I still work from home since covid. Businesses are slowly bringing employees back into the city to work in the office part time. I always liked the Docklands for the views and the different things to do there. It's a hidden gem of an area. Costco was such a big anchor store for the area. People that live there will suffer when they leave and same with all the Businesses. It's a shame but your right, probably in 20 years it might be the place to be again.
Docklands and The District were quiet even before the pandemic. It’s a residential area not a commercial area so it’s normal to be quiet. As a Docklands resident we don’t need more shop here. If I want to shop I go to the city by the free tram.
Man, thanks to you I’ll be dragging my wife and 11 month old to the Ninja Turtle exhibition! I didn’t even know it’s on! I’m a massive fan and I have a shitload of the 80s/early 90s figures still in their packaging lol
Lots of problems with Docklands. Poor public transport, lack of parking, expensive, not many decent places to eat. The view is good for Melbourne - But that isn't saying much as Melbourne is not a pretty place and is generally dirty/needs a good clean. If you think that view was nice - wait until you see Sydney Harbour on a summers night. It will make you see how below average and boring Melbourne is in all aspects. The Woolshed was the best thing there and only reason to bother going but thats gone now.
You raised a very valid point; nobody mentioned this before. You can't compare it to the CBD. compare it to other Melbourne suburbs. It's definitely not "dead." There is just regular foot traffic, and most suburbs in Melbourne are quiet anyway.
I know people who work at the hotels in the area. People literally choose to stay there, and those are your foot traffic of people who decided to stay at the worst part of Melbourne. This is pretty much all they will see of Melbourne.
The connection between there and marvel stadium/ cbd is shocking and feels like effort going there. They need to do more events and incentive to go there.
I always thought Docklands were just too expensive for hardly anything to eat and that was well over 10years ago before all this crap that’s going down now. But yeah, a place for the rich to live, some offices to work in, the stadium 🏟️ and channel 7 news building I think was there so not much really and you’re right, coming from the South Eastern suburbs, I do in fact have to get to the CBD then take a tram to the docks/harbourtown shopping centre.
Hotspot for what? It’s an area full of residential buildings. Have you consulted the residents whether they want their area turning into a hotspot? People choose to live in Docklands due to its quiet, peaceful and safe environment despite close proximity to the bustling CBD
Nice video 👍🏼 and I’ll help you with the stadium names, first it was Colonial Stadium, then the Telstra Dome. and that Sunday community market has been going for well over 10 years, they’ve got a fb page. But you’re right it was failing when Melbourne Star collapsed but the pandemic was the nail in the coffin for Docklands.
Oh you are right with the names of the stadiums .. there use to be a night club there as well.. and I use to go, can’t remember the name though. Sooooo much potential
Docklands is dead. Once cosco leaves…… its dead. Story goes. Developers of the wheel didnt want it built in docklands as it was surrounded by no good views. However after debating for months with the govt and builders. Govt demanded it to be built at docklands. To lure tourists to docklands. If the builders built it near flinders, it would be significantly popular. Other thing that kills business what noone talks about is “customer service”. As in lazy workers. Rude workers. I went to the wheel once, the young workers were more interested in chatting. Then sloppy doing their work.
@ thats what the developers wanted. As a tour attraction of melbourne. Govt didnt want it there. The govt wanted to high light docklands as a go to place. Get that as a “ tourist attraction”. However, customers realised once you were up the wheel all you saw was factories lol. Thats why it was also a flop. The builders argued near flinders would be beneficial for business. Due to proximity and ongoing tourists in the heart of cbd. Also the view of the whole cbd. Govt said no. Docklands is where it will be built….
@@airforceone6523 The gov is so out of touch. I live in Docklands and I think it could make a great residential area but I see no potential of it becoming a tourist attraction.
@ thats how i see it too. Its an residential area. The developers wanted it near flinders or fed square somewhere near there. Govt said no to the approval. So thats why the wheel was built in a factory view (from the wheel). Wheel is great idea. The view sucks.
Docklands needs a roller coaster park. A big roller coaster park. A roller coaster park that is the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere. Roller coaster park!!!!!
I was there earlier today and I was stunned how dead it was.Including The District.Couldve fired a cannon through it and not hit anyone.lol.Summer 30 degrees and school holidays.Ghost town is right.I went to Dreamskape,The Fans Strike Back (Star Wars) and the Ninja Turtles exhibits.All dead except there were quite a few people in Dreamskape but not like u would expect during school holidays. Moreover most of the shops and restaurants were closed.Only 4 people in the Ninja Turtles exhibit.A friend of mine lived used to live there and he was telling me that most of the time unless there is a festival on such as The Firelight Festival in July or NYE it's dead like a ghost town.
Idk what your definition of busy is but I am sorry that's not what I would call busy.Busy is like Chadstone Shopping Centre on a Saturday arvo.Especially during the period leading up to Christmas.
I want to go to that Ninja Turtles exhibition. Should get some sponsorship or endorsements from some of these places as videos like this will gain customers to those shops
Dont waste your time and money with the Ninja Turtles exhibit.First thing when u walk in its just a big empty room with video screens playing a montage of TMNT images and videos.Then there is a small room with skateboards with TMNT art and a room with pinball machine (which wasnt working) and 3 arcade games which u can play.That was the only good thing about it but not worth the $30 entry fee.Then there is a room where they sell overpriced figurines.Not worth it and disappointing.Was expecting a lot more.Moreover there were only 4 people there when I was there and at the end this lady with her husband and kids said is that it seriously. I said I know right.
Docklands was wasted potential… if it had been affordable to the average Joe, and the apartments had more light and were larger.. place would be booming.
This is what I think, those shops are designed so poorly. Nobody wants to explore this overpriced tourist trap. That's essentially what this is, if you shoved this entire shopping district up the top of Ba Na Hills, Da Nang, it would be perfect, a tourist trap. Get you to stay at one of the nearby hotels and trap you in the worse part of the city. Here is the thing, towards the stadium, there is a lot of fun things to see. Nobody can be bothered walking all the way to the wheel. The area around the wheel sucks, the upstairs and the downstairs. They really tried to make the Docklands big, but in the beginning when the area was being developed, there was talk about Grollo tower and that might have been enough to drag enough people there. Honestly, the worst part about Docklands is the 100+ Asian buffets. The people who go to these buffets aren't going to lug their loaded stomachs through the shopping district. It was always a bad idea.
The whole place, the whole “suburb” lacks vibe on the street. Replicate say, Chapel st or Smith St or Brunswick St with small business on the footpath and shade. It looks like Shanghai or Singapore architecturally. Awful. Make it an inner city suburb.
Dont waste your time and money with the Ninja Turtles exhibit.First thing when u walk in its just a big empty room with video screens playing a montage of TMNT images and videos.Then there is a small room with skateboards with TMNT art and a room with pinball machine (which wasnt working) and 3 arcade games which u can play.That was the only good thing about it but not worth the $30 entry fee.Then there is a room where they sell overpriced figurines.Not worth it and disappointing.Was expecting a lot more.Moreover there were only 4 people there when I was there and at the end this lady with her husband and kids said is that it seriously. I said I know right.
There is not enough bars and restaurants in that pocket of docklands for it to get busy tbh ! If they opened some bars and pubs I think docklands would be bustling ! It needs more life in docklands, such a great place but yes it’s a ghost town 😂
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB if they opened up some boujie nightclubs and that bro I’m sure docklands would survive ! But right now might as well be tumble weeds flying around on the ground 😅
@ yea even that ! But it’s already too late I reckon for that , they shoulda done it while doing the foundations ! If there was a station wonder what type of hood vlogs they’ll have 😅
I made it 2min30s in. I can't handle channels that rely on cuts to string together a sentence. Write a script, or, atleast think about what you're going to say. If it doesn't come out right, do another take and edit out the sht ones. Just imagine if the news had a cut every 3 words. Horrid.
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB I’m buzzing probably like when you see us lebs hard to tell the difference sometimes fk it I said wanted to keep it low key but wgaf this Vu family was recommended in my videos thought it might be you my bad not interested in their stuff anyways..
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB you an early bird like me bro and I don’t work just take the kids to school, then I do gardening couple of hours like a real W O G anyways have a nice day…
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB all over the place bro life’s ok dealing with health issues but I’m a leb so I got a good family support unit didn’t want to say it but fk it cause lots of people hate us I’m Christian btw not that that matters but yeah praying bro 🙏 thx for asking , hope you the missus and kids are doing well health is wealth brother…I’ll take this comment down later but thx bro ..
2 different projects. One funded by private investors and builders a.k.a used car salesmen and the other has had planning departments, university professors in transport and infrastructure/city planning having input into this much needed project. The 90s and 00s passed us. Time to move on
The mistake they made was that they built it expecting people to live in those apartment buildings instead of them being bought and left empty by rich folks wanting to hide their money here.
It’s so strange
Tbh, judging by the glaring lack of public transportation links in the Docklands I wonder if it actually was a mistake...
@@noticks1961 i think it was over hyped
Most apartments in Docklands are occupied these days. It’s still quiet because it’s a residential area not a commercial area. People leave home for work or shop in the morning and only return in late afternoon or early evening. Population in Docklands shrinks to a third in the early afternoon. It’s literally a bedroom town.
just imagine if they made it affordable for average people to live around there, place might actually be thriving
I know right
How would you "just make it affordable" ?
Bro I've always thought Docklands has so much wasted potential
Agreed bro
Love your channel, really good stuff, thanks mate.
Thanks man
Cool video, dude. Subscribed!
Thanks man
Cheap, value engineered, sink port concrete canyons where apartments are generally rented on an hourly basis. Parking is expensive and no where to go any way, especially once Costco closes.
Another excellent vid, mate. I found your drone at 18:41 lol
Lmao, my 747 drone
I used to work there as well about 2 years ago now. I didn’t realise how weird it was to see how quiet it was in such a great area. It has a lot of potential, it just that its in a hard to get to spot in the city and a hassle to travel there. Great video, love your passion for Star Wars and tmnt. Im a big fan as well haha.
The club at the boat sheds was ‘ Allumbra ‘ sun nights was the best, rnb night. You’re right,if you didn’t know anyone, was hard to get in.
YES THATS IT!!!
Once Costco Ardeer opens Costco Dockland will close another blow for docklands
I agree with you
There is no blow for us. I even think it’s a good thing because Costco brings too much outside traffic and pollution into Docklands. Most Docklands residents don’t even shop at Costco because we are usually small households and we eat out very often.
Keep telling yourself that. Docklands has been a horrible business investment for years. Proof: huge ongoing turnover of tenants.
@@jayponetwothree7154 It’s not an investment for people who have been living here for a decade. Docklands has high turnover of tenants because young couples move on to raise kids in houses.
@ I meant business not residential… try reading properly pls
There's a huge lack of constant transport to the District Docklands. I remember going to Hoyts at the District Docklands because I personally prefer the Docklands Hoyts over Melbourne Central Hoyts, the transport is surprisingly limited. We only have trams that go from Flinders Street (70) or Southern Cross (86) to travel to the Docklands which is fine but when ever there are delays it's a huge issue, the busses that go toward the District are a far walk from Southern Cross. The bus stop doesn't even stop in front of the District and it takes around a 10 or so minute walk to arrive due to the amount of traffic lights you have to cross over. It's a shame because the District has a lot of good stuff to do and brilliant cuisine, it's just so inaccessible for some people. Plus, it's way too far to walk or bike ride to the Docklands.
Yeah PT is horrible
I worked there for 1 month mid last year and it's literally the deadset place I have seen in Victoria outside of the Desert
It really is a ghost town
Most residents leave home for work during the day so that’s why Docklands is do dead on weekdays. Please realise Docklands is just like any residential suburbs.
@fcfhkmelb given its practically part of the cbd it should be more vibrant. Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond etc are not ghost towns during the day.
@@pavementpounder7502 All three places are not dead end suburbs but Docklands is. There is no adjacent suburbs to support Docklands. Docklands also doesn’t have any public facilities like hospital or university that people regularly visit. Some parts of Docklands may be the extension of the CBD like Collin Street West. But the rest are hardly seen as the CBD. Docklands Drive is almost exclusively residential.
The problem with Docklands is that its too far to walk from the city center & not enough pulling power to bring people in. Why go to Docklands if you can do/get so many other things in the city center.
The bars and restaurants right opposite Marvel stadium are the place to be, during footy season. They are pumping and prime location. Don't know how they go, outside of footy season. Places like Platform 28, the Nixon etc.
Genuine question as someone who visited Melbourne and stayed in Dockland for a week: I thought there is a tram line that's free in the CBD and takes you closer to the city centre. Why would it be inconvenient for people to travel to and from Dockland?
@kingcoong yes, there's 5 trams servicing Docklands. The 75 and 30 go to Central Pier (just north west of Marvel Stadium) and the 35, 70 and 86 to the entrance to The District. All are free within Docklands and the city free tram zone.
The tram network connects Docklands with all part of the CBD. Docklands is also a residential area. Why would you want to bring more non-residents in?
@@fcfhkmelb I think it's more that Docklands was planned and expected to be something much much bigger, but they ultimately failed to bring people in from outside. As you said, it's not a bad residential area now and it seems like from the video that it's not really "dead", it just never lived up to the hype and expectations that the developers and investors hoped it could achieve. The Melbourne Eye closing down is one such example.
Wow - nice edit ✍️, can really see the progression. Pretty cool man. Shows you got talent
Thanks brother.. I’m trying my hardest, considering its a one man army
Great vid bro. That golf putting place has been there forever!
it looks like its been there forever
Thanks for advertising our beautiful precinct. I live in one of those leaning buildings and wouldn't live anywhere else.
What a place
The Star Wars exhibit is cool.The Fans Strike Back.There was no line to get in when I went.Was very quiet which really surprised me being school holidays.
I feel like the people who live in Docklands don't want the area to become a popular shopping/activities area for the general public, they're pretty happy living in this nice quiet pocket really close to the CBD.
That’s a good point, I think it’s an escape from the city .. but also being part of the city
Exactly. People from the outside see Docklands as the extension of the CBD. No it’s not. It’s clearly planned as a residential area and most residents do not want excessive visitors.
Lmao cracked me up when yoi pulled up Mr Krabs. And you started with such a good fact, the landmark not being the massive Ferris wheel but rather the adjacent Costco
Classic
I go in hot
Hey Tj new to the channel love your work bro keep up the good work👍👍
Thanks brother
That what the hell is that man there's no chance i will sit there...followed by "lets get moving shot" .... comedy gold mate comedy gold!😂😂
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I always felt Docklands was a bit harshly judged, I like going to the District shopping area it's not too hectic and the people that go there are pretty laid back.
I think it was harshly judged cause of the expectation that was set. It has some really chilled vibes
Most residents in Docklands shop in the city rather than at The District. The District was destined to not succeed from the beginning due to its close proximity to the city.
I remember when the TMNT: The Movie came out on VHS, the actual VHS cassette was Green. I think I still have it also lol. Good times.
If there was "better, more direct" transport options into Docklands, then it would be great. Yes there are trams etc, but nothing that directly focuses on taking you there to make it easier for tourists for example. Plus the fact that the wheel sits dormant is a big downer for the location, even though it was built in the worst location, better suited along the yarra, botanical gardens for example.
I borrowed it off my friend and dubbed it using 2 vcr
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB before manufacturers added copy protection !
I live in Yarraville 3013, I never go to Docklands. I rather go to Highpoint Shopping Centre Maribyrnong. When Costco moves to Ardeer, Docklands will be more dead. Docklands feels like an outdoor shopping centre.
lol good take
As a resident in Docklands, I don’t want you here.
Docklands isn’t yours to decide who visits and not. What’s with the bigotry anyway?
@@jayponetwothree7154 It’s the same as suburban residents complaining about through traffic on their street.
@ lol
Nothing alike
such chill content
Thanks man
There are plans for a second Metro Tunnel from Newport to Clifton Hill with a potential train station at Marvel Stadium (with a close walk to Southern Cross). Maybe this will improve accessibility to the area because it feels disconnected from the city despite it being so close. I guess that for people who live in the suburbs, if they're going for a day trip in the city they're not going to the go to the Docklands, they'll just go the the CBD. It doesn't offer anything different really.
I didn't realise there was so much stuff there, I've only been to the Docklands maybe twice!
It’s actually not too bad
As someone who lives nearby I don't mind visiting Docklands it's a nice place although it really is an entertainment and tourist type place. It's filled with attractions that are expensive. The library though is incredible.
I didn’t even know they had a library.. I really like the Docklands
I’m going this weekend for sure. Miss docklands! It’s a nice area and not busy which is fantastic when u have kids. Definitely a nice place to hang out with the family with young kids on a Sunday I rkn!not sure I’d come back to often tho. Maybe once every 3-6 months.
Yeah bro.. take the fam! They will love it!
Awesome video mate
Thanks man
I used to work near marvel stadium and would walk over to the shops and restaurants near the big wheel. Sadly when covid hit and sent everyone home to work it killed that area. The recovery from all the lock downs will take years do to inflation. People just don't go out to eat and shop like they used to. Infact I still work from home since covid. Businesses are slowly bringing employees back into the city to work in the office part time. I always liked the Docklands for the views and the different things to do there. It's a hidden gem of an area. Costco was such a big anchor store for the area. People that live there will suffer when they leave and same with all the Businesses. It's a shame but your right, probably in 20 years it might be the place to be again.
The dreaded Covid killed businesses
Docklands and The District were quiet even before the pandemic. It’s a residential area not a commercial area so it’s normal to be quiet. As a Docklands resident we don’t need more shop here. If I want to shop I go to the city by the free tram.
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I’ll be watching more of you
Thanks brother
Man, thanks to you I’ll be dragging my wife and 11 month old to the Ninja Turtle exhibition! I didn’t even know it’s on!
I’m a massive fan and I have a shitload of the 80s/early 90s figures still in their packaging lol
Lmao .. sorry man
Lots of problems with Docklands. Poor public transport, lack of parking, expensive, not many decent places to eat. The view is good for Melbourne - But that isn't saying much as Melbourne is not a pretty place and is generally dirty/needs a good clean. If you think that view was nice - wait until you see Sydney Harbour on a summers night. It will make you see how below average and boring Melbourne is in all aspects.
The Woolshed was the best thing there and only reason to bother going but thats gone now.
Sydney harbour is gorgeous
Yawnnnnn
Docklands is a mini Disney world theme park. Quiet & peaceful. It's not bad at all
You raised a very valid point; nobody mentioned this before. You can't compare it to the CBD. compare it to other Melbourne suburbs. It's definitely not "dead." There is just regular foot traffic, and most suburbs in Melbourne are quiet anyway.
True that, it’s just another suburb
I know people who work at the hotels in the area. People literally choose to stay there, and those are your foot traffic of people who decided to stay at the worst part of Melbourne. This is pretty much all they will see of Melbourne.
The connection between there and marvel stadium/ cbd is shocking and feels like effort going there. They need to do more events and incentive to go there.
Its windy and lifeless
Definitely a lot of wind .. and some signs of life
I always thought Docklands were just too expensive for hardly anything to eat and that was well over 10years ago before all this crap that’s going down now. But yeah, a place for the rich to live, some offices to work in, the stadium 🏟️ and channel 7 news building I think was there so not much really and you’re right, coming from the South Eastern suburbs, I do in fact have to get to the CBD then take a tram to the docks/harbourtown shopping centre.
What do you think of Docklands? Dead?
Drone question. Do you have to get permits to fly? Especially in the city areas?
I’ve never flown it around the city .. but the answer is no, my drone weight is not a commercial drone
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB same. DJI mini pro 3. I use mine for filming sports fields.
Popcultcha seemed to just opened up last week, lucky timing. Only existed as a store in Geelong until now.
Oh what .. had no idea it was new
Even Costco is going to shut up operations at docklands
I always feel like it's blowing a gale every time I go there.
lol wind tunnel
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB Them concrete canyons they built have that effect 🤔
So much potential at Docklands, could be turned into Melbourne’s hotspot
I think it still can
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB Agree!
Hotspot for what? It’s an area full of residential buildings. Have you consulted the residents whether they want their area turning into a hotspot? People choose to live in Docklands due to its quiet, peaceful and safe environment despite close proximity to the bustling CBD
Nice video 👍🏼 and I’ll help you with the stadium names, first it was Colonial Stadium, then the Telstra Dome.
and that Sunday community market has been going for well over 10 years, they’ve got a fb page. But you’re right it was failing when Melbourne Star collapsed but the pandemic was the nail in the coffin for Docklands.
Oh you are right with the names of the stadiums .. there use to be a night club there as well.. and I use to go, can’t remember the name though. Sooooo much potential
People don’t want to cross Footscray road. It’s a huge freeway constantly jammed
Oh getting there is a pain
This looks like my dream place to live I always wanted a place where I’m the only one there and everyone serves me
lol
Docklands is dead.
Once cosco leaves…… its dead.
Story goes.
Developers of the wheel didnt want it built in docklands as it was surrounded by no good views.
However after debating for months with the govt and builders. Govt demanded it to be built at docklands. To lure tourists to docklands.
If the builders built it near flinders, it would be significantly popular.
Other thing that kills business what noone talks about is “customer service”. As in lazy workers. Rude workers.
I went to the wheel once, the young workers were more interested in chatting. Then sloppy doing their work.
Oh man, if the wheel was near flinders, that would be amazing
@ thats what the developers wanted. As a tour attraction of melbourne.
Govt didnt want it there. The govt wanted to high light docklands as a go to place. Get that as a “ tourist attraction”.
However, customers realised once you were up the wheel all you saw was factories lol.
Thats why it was also a flop.
The builders argued near flinders would be beneficial for business. Due to proximity and ongoing tourists in the heart of cbd. Also the view of the whole cbd.
Govt said no. Docklands is where it will be built….
@@airforceone6523Such a waste of
@@airforceone6523 The gov is so out of touch. I live in Docklands and I think it could make a great residential area but I see no potential of it becoming a tourist attraction.
@ thats how i see it too.
Its an residential area.
The developers wanted it near flinders or fed square somewhere near there.
Govt said no to the approval. So thats why the wheel was built in a factory view (from the wheel). Wheel is great idea. The view sucks.
Docklands needs a roller coaster park. A big roller coaster park. A roller coaster park that is the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere. Roller coaster park!!!!!
Damn that would be so good
As a Docklands resident, I am against this idea. I just want Docklands to stay residential and quiet.
I was there earlier today and I was stunned how dead it was.Including The District.Couldve fired a cannon through it and not hit anyone.lol.Summer 30 degrees and school holidays.Ghost town is right.I went to Dreamskape,The Fans Strike Back (Star Wars) and the Ninja Turtles exhibits.All dead except there were quite a few people in Dreamskape but not like u would expect during school holidays. Moreover most of the shops and restaurants were closed.Only 4 people in the Ninja Turtles exhibit.A friend of mine lived used to live there and he was telling me that most of the time unless there is a festival on such as The Firelight Festival in July or NYE it's dead like a ghost town.
TJ land great video
Thanks brother
Idk what your definition of busy is but I am sorry that's not what I would call busy.Busy is like Chadstone Shopping Centre on a Saturday arvo.Especially during the period leading up to Christmas.
The amount of money they have thrown that place, telling us it was going to revitalise the area was all bullshit, the place is a wasteland
Docklands is busier during the week. I’m looking forward to Costco moving to Deer Park.
Same, a lot closer to me
Docklands is a dump. And the stadium is shit. As for that white elephant, the wheel..... Dump.
lol
lol
Not just Docklands, Melbourne is dead. Thanks Dan!
Bloody Dan
I want to go to that Ninja Turtles exhibition.
Should get some sponsorship or endorsements from some of these places as videos like this will gain customers to those shops
Bro.. I wish I got sponsored
Dont waste your time and money with the Ninja Turtles exhibit.First thing when u walk in its just a big empty room with video screens playing a montage of TMNT images and videos.Then there is a small room with skateboards with TMNT art and a room with pinball machine (which wasnt working) and 3 arcade games which u can play.That was the only good thing about it but not worth the $30 entry fee.Then there is a room where they sell overpriced figurines.Not worth it and disappointing.Was expecting a lot more.Moreover there were only 4 people there when I was there and at the end this lady with her husband and kids said is that it seriously. I said I know right.
Turn it into a live music hub.
Damn.. that would be so crazy
Go to Docklands. It's got Costco,empty shops, awful restaurants...
Never tried the restaurant
Raphael was originally the leader, that's right.beeen a fan since 1993
lol he’s the hot head
@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB yeah, lol he's always been the hot head! Haha but, he's a good fighter. 'so, that's the plan of our great leader" haha
No free parking killed this place
was it ever alive?
It was never pumping, but it was slightly busier
Once costco close for good dockland going to be more of a ghost town.
I know
Docklands was wasted potential… if it had been affordable to the average Joe, and the apartments had more light and were larger.. place would be booming.
And it it had better transport options
Costco is closing soon. How's that for a main attraction.
Rip 🪦
They need better/faster access there by foot
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This is what I think, those shops are designed so poorly. Nobody wants to explore this overpriced tourist trap. That's essentially what this is, if you shoved this entire shopping district up the top of Ba Na Hills, Da Nang, it would be perfect, a tourist trap. Get you to stay at one of the nearby hotels and trap you in the worse part of the city.
Here is the thing, towards the stadium, there is a lot of fun things to see. Nobody can be bothered walking all the way to the wheel. The area around the wheel sucks, the upstairs and the downstairs. They really tried to make the Docklands big, but in the beginning when the area was being developed, there was talk about Grollo tower and that might have been enough to drag enough people there.
Honestly, the worst part about Docklands is the 100+ Asian buffets. The people who go to these buffets aren't going to lug their loaded stomachs through the shopping district. It was always a bad idea.
The whole place, the whole “suburb” lacks vibe on the street. Replicate say, Chapel st or Smith St or Brunswick St with small business on the footpath and shade. It looks like Shanghai or Singapore architecturally. Awful. Make it an inner city suburb.
I agree with you
Soulless wind tunnel
Hopefully it changes
Dont waste your time and money with the Ninja Turtles exhibit.First thing when u walk in its just a big empty room with video screens playing a montage of TMNT images and videos.Then there is a small room with skateboards with TMNT art and a room with pinball machine (which wasnt working) and 3 arcade games which u can play.That was the only good thing about it but not worth the $30 entry fee.Then there is a room where they sell overpriced figurines.Not worth it and disappointing.Was expecting a lot more.Moreover there were only 4 people there when I was there and at the end this lady with her husband and kids said is that it seriously. I said I know right.
That place is just like a 'Twilight Zone' episode! i hate going there!
There is not enough bars and restaurants in that pocket of docklands for it to get busy tbh ! If they opened some bars and pubs I think docklands would be bustling ! It needs more life in docklands, such a great place but yes it’s a ghost town 😂
I swear there use to be more bars and pubs !?
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB if they opened up some boujie nightclubs and that bro I’m sure docklands would survive ! But right now might as well be tumble weeds flying around on the ground 😅
😂
Maybe need a train station at docklands
@ yea even that ! But it’s already too late I reckon for that , they shoulda done it while doing the foundations !
If there was a station wonder what type of hood vlogs they’ll have 😅
i have always liked Docklands i wish the whole city looked like Docklands
Move to Vancouver where I'm from if you want that sort of boring suburb in a high rise style
That's fucking grim
I’m pretty sure They shut the Melbourne star because it was to much money to run
I heard it was an engineering problem
have you heard Joe rogan talk about why the ninja turtle have the weapons they have
Nah I haven’t man
"there's no chance I'll sit there" (nekminit....)
Haha
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I made it 2min30s in. I can't handle channels that rely on cuts to string together a sentence.
Write a script, or, atleast think about what you're going to say.
If it doesn't come out right, do another take and edit out the sht ones.
Just imagine if the news had a cut every 3 words. Horrid.
Thanks for your professional advice. It’s about being in the raw moment, you can’t script that.. this channel ain’t for you brother
Nit picking.
Yes its just a wasteland
Sure is
You call 20 people wandering about "getting packed"😂😂 docklands is a crap hole just like everywhere in Melbourne from 4 years ago.
😂😂
Bro you’re not that eve family dude are you if not no disrespect but you look similar..
Eve family ? Nah man
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB I’m buzzing probably like when you see us lebs hard to tell the difference sometimes fk it I said wanted to keep it low key but wgaf this Vu family was recommended in my videos thought it might be you my bad not interested in their stuff anyways..
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB you an early bird like me bro and I don’t work just take the kids to school, then I do gardening couple of hours like a real W O G anyways have a nice day…
@@HardCandy-d9q all good man, hope all is well
@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB all over the place bro life’s ok dealing with health issues but I’m a leb so I got a good family support unit didn’t want to say it but fk it cause lots of people hate us I’m Christian btw not that that matters but yeah praying bro 🙏 thx for asking , hope you the missus and kids are doing well health is wealth brother…I’ll take this comment down later but thx bro ..
LOL wait until you happens with the Suburban Rail Loop
Bypass it?
2 different projects. One funded by private investors and builders a.k.a used car salesmen and the other has had planning departments, university professors in transport and infrastructure/city planning having input into this much needed project. The 90s and 00s passed us. Time to move on
The 90s and 2000s are over bud. Melb has grown
Wow a complete failure.