Big crowd on Australia Day

Docklands was the place to be on Australia Day, with some 25,000 people making their way to the waterfront.

Roving performers entertained, while musicians took to the stage at NewQuay, pumping up the crowd before the two tonnes of fireworks lit up the sky at 9.45pm.

A twilight market offered some creative wares along the NewQuay Promenade and a Food Truck Festival offered tasty treats.

Many visitors also took advantage of a free ferry service running from Federation Square to Melbourne City Marina.