Families flock to the launch of South.Life dining precinct

Free Thomas the Tank Engine rides were running throughout the launch on Saturday, 12 October. Photos: Region Media.

Kids and parents descended on South.Point Tuggeranong for the launch of South.Life Dining Precinct on Saturday, 12 October.

Anketell Street has long been home to a number of well-established, much-loved eateries, but over the past few months the Centre has welcomed some fresh new faces to the neighbourhood.

The dining precinct is home to many different cafes and restaurants.

While the event celebrated the revamped street outside, it was moved indoors to avoid the rain that never came (typical Canberra weather, right?)

Shoppers were still able to enjoy delicious food from South.Life and within the Centre, with a grazing table, candy bar, fairy floss, slushies, popcorn from Limelight Cinemas and frozen custard from soon-to-open Mookie Burger South.

The grazing table had treats for everyone.

Excited kids were treated to free Thomas the Tank Engine train rides, as well as face painting and larger-than-life inflatable treats including a donut, popcorn, coffee cup, strawberry and burger. The talented Elevate Music youth program provided the soundtrack to the day, performing a medley of hits that added to the buzzing atmosphere.

Little Istanbul is a long-established favourite.

To continue the celebrations, three lucky South.Point shoppers will go in the draw to win a $500 gift card. Shoppers will need to make a small purchase or take a photo at each venue along the updated precinct to get South.Life Passports stamped.

Once you’ve collected all the stamps you can enter the draw to win. The competition runs until Saturday 7, December, so there is plenty of time to fill those passports!

For your chance to share the spoils, grab your South.Life Passport at the information desk at South.Point.

The grazing table had treats for everyone.

Asian Noodle House is a Tuggeranong favourite.

Enjoy a delicious meal from Street of Asia.

Face painting was a hit with the children.

Find many different cuisines, like the Indian restaurant Chalisa, along the South.Life dining precinct.

Let La Pasteria's pizzas transport your tastebuds to Italy.

The fairy floss machine was a great treat.

Try some Turkish delights from Little Istanbul.

The precinct welcomes your little furry friends.

Photo: Region Media.

Elevate Academy entertained the crowd at the South.Life launch.

Watch your pizza being made at La Pasteria.

Cafe Milligram has joined the South.Life dining precinct.

The South.Life dining precinct is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Lemon Grass Thai, next to Little Istanbul, on South.Life dining precinct.

Fresh pizzas, bruschetta and salads from La Pasteria on the South.Life dining precinct.

The friendly staff at La Pasteria.

Rashays has joined the South.Life dining precinct.

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