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New life for Goods Shed No.5

New life for Goods Shed No.5

80 years on from its original, the heritage-listed Goods Shed 5 on Melbourne’s Yarra River is being re-born. Built in 1894 by W M Dalton and J C Johnson & Son in response to the sudden influx of cargo resulting from Melbourne’s Gold Rush boom, the original Goods Shed remained in use until 1939, when…

Experience hotel luxury, all year round, all from the comfort of your home

Experience hotel luxury, all year round, all from the comfort of your home

As part of the Seafarers collection, this sophisticated, contemporary home also has the distinction of being one of Melbourne’s first international hotel-branded residences. As the owner, you’ll enjoy access to the five-star services and amenities of Australia’s first 1 Hotel: the mission-driven luxury hotel brand renowned around the world for its enlightened commitment to environmental…

Seafarers plays host to eco-friendly miniature Christmas tree pop up

Seafarers plays host to eco-friendly miniature Christmas tree pop up

Off the back of the beautiful tulip display by sustainable designer and eco-warrior Joost Bakker, Seafarers — which had remained dormant for decades — was brought to life again this December. To celebrate the fast-approaching festive season, Seafarers played host to an exciting eco-friendly event where for three days only, miniature Christmas trees popped up…

Cultural precinct ‘In the Hanging Garden’ reopens with refreshed look and feel

Cultural precinct ‘In the Hanging Garden’ reopens with refreshed look and feel

After burning brightly during Dark Mofo, Riverlee is excited to celebrate the official relaunch of Hobart’s culturally activated mixed-use precinct, ‘In The Hanging Garden’. Designed by Fender Katsalidis in collaboration with DarkLab and Six Degrees, the outdoor space has reopened after four months of reconstruction with a refreshed look and feel. With a vision to…

New entrants booking into Australia’s booming hotel sector

New entrants booking into Australia’s booming hotel sector

US billionaire Barry Sternlicht’s global real estate fund has teamed up with private Melbourne developer Riverlee to open an upmarket 1 Hotel on the banks of the Yarra River

1 Hotels to make its Australian debut at Seafarers

1 Hotels to make its Australian debut at Seafarers

Making its Australian debut at Riverlee’s luxurious mixed-use development, located on the banks of the Yarra River, the luxury-lifestyle hotel is renowned for conscious design and sustainable architecture.

Once the site of Melbourne’s busiest port, Seafarers is set to sail towards a new hay day

Once the site of Melbourne’s busiest port, Seafarers is set to sail towards a new hay day

The Seafarers site’s enthralling history and connections with the Yarra River stretch far and wide, from the trade union riots during the Great Depression to the early shift in the 1960s to cargo containerisation that made the Port of Melbourne the largest cargo port in the southern hemisphere. ‘Birrarung’, or the Yarra River, can be…

Seafarers welcomes a new era for Melbourne’s last remaining electric crane

Seafarers welcomes a new era for Melbourne’s last remaining electric crane

Melbourne’s last remaining original electric crane has been restored to its former glory and will act as a beacon for future residences, visitors and locals alike, finding a new home at the east end of the historic Goods Shed No.5.

A pet-friendly, eco-conscious luxury hotel is coming to Melbourne

A pet-friendly, eco-conscious luxury hotel is coming to Melbourne

1 Hotels is behind some of the most impressive sustainability-focused hotels in the US. Its first property in Australia will not only allow pets, it’ll welcome them, with in-room dog beds, dog treats in the minibar, walking services, day-care and a dog-friendly concierge.

Seafarers to welcome innovative urban rooftop farm

Seafarers to welcome innovative urban rooftop farm

A 2,000-square-metre rooftop farm known as ‘Skyfarm’ will be a welcome addition to the Melbourne skyline as part of the upcoming Seafarers’ mixed-use precinct