Attractions
St Kilda Pier, Pier Road, St Kilda VIC, Australia
St Kilda Pier
Offering panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip, St Kilda Pier and Breakwater is a popular destination for a stroll and fishing. While on the pier enjoy a snack from the heritage kiosk or try to spot the penguins and rakali (native water rats) from the breakwater.
St Kilda Pier dates back to the mid 1800’s as an early working jetty. The breakwater was later constructed for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, as a safe harbour for sailing events. You may notice the start tower at the end of the Breakwater, still in use to this day.
St Kilda Breakwater is home to a colony of Little Penguins. The isolation of the breakwater is an ideal location for them to live.
As piers and jetties are within a natural environment, you may encounter hazards. Follow our water safety advice to make sure your day out at St Kilda Pier and Breakwater is a safe and enjoyable one. Jumping and diving off the pier, breakwater and other structures is prohibited for public safety, due to shallow areas and often unexpected submerged objects.
Fishing, dogs and cats are prohibited on the breakwater at all times.
How to get there
St Kilda Pier and Breakwater (Local Port of Port Phillip, St Kilda Pier and Breakwater)
1 Acland Street, St Kilda VIC, Australia
Acland Street
Acland Street Village is the cosmopolitan centre of St Kilda. Famous for mouth-watering cake shops, exceptional outdoor dining, plus a great mix of retail, restaurants and nightclubs.
18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Luna Park
The most famous of the Park’s attractions is its Roller Coaster – The Great Scenic Railway, a large wooden coaster that projects its passengers, at high speed, around the outside of the entire Park. It boasts the title of being the oldest continually operating wooden roller coaster in the world and the only one of its kind with a standing brakeman (person!) in control aboard its moving carriages. This world-famous roller coaster will not only provide you with heart-stopping dips and turns but also the most stunning views of Port Phillip Bay St. Kilda has to offer.
The park has continued to evolve over the years with a generous mix of heritage-listed attractions and new thrill rides to satisfy all thrill seekers. Luna Park Melbourne continues to reign supreme as the ultimate destination for thrill-seekers and fun-lovers alike.
Luna Park Melbourne - Amusement & Theme Park | Luna Park Melbourne
30 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre MSAC
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre is the home of performance swimming in Victoria. MSAC proudly hosts Victorian Institute of Sport recognised swimmers and other high-performance programs. Swimming Victoria also utilises MSAC for all major swimming competitions in Victoria.
Getting there By Tram
There are two convenient tram routes which drop you right at our front door.
Route 96 (East Brunswick to St Kilda Beach) – Stop 129Route 12 (City to South Melbourne/St Kilda) – Stop 131
Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Palais Theatre
The Palais Theatre, formerly known as Palais Pictures, is a historic picture palace located in St Kilda, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. With a capacity of nearly 3,000 people, it is the largest seated theatre in Australia [citation needed].
Replacing an earlier cinema of the same name destroyed in a fire, the new theatre, designed by Henry Eli White, opened in 1927. Sitting adjacent to Luna Park, it helped to establish the St Kilda beach foreshore as an entertainment precinct, and remains an iconic landmark in the area. From the 1950s, it became primarily a live entertainment venue, and hosting ballet performances, operas, stand-up comedy shows and big name acts.
The Palais is included on the Victorian Heritage Register, and in 2015, it was inducted into the Music Victoria Hall of Fame.
Visit their website for functions and tickets: www.Homepage | Palais Theatre
St Kilda beach, Victoria, Australia
St Kilda Beach & Foreshore
St Kilda Beach is Melbourne's most famous seaside destination , located 6km south of the CBD, offering a popular sandy beach, safe swimming, and vibrant boardwalk activities. It is known for its pier with a penguin colony, the iconic Luna Park nearby, and lively cafes along the foreshore.
Key Features and Activities
- Location: Situated on Port Phillip Bay, St Kilda Beach runs approximately 700 meters between St Kilda Marina and St Kilda Harbour.
- Activities: Popular for swimming, kitesurfing, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and beach volleyball.
- St Kilda Pier & Penguins: Visitors can walk the historic pier to view the local colony of little penguins at the breakwater, best seen around 30 minutes after sunset.
- Accessibility: The beach features a Mobi-Mat for wheelchair access to the sand, available through Accessible Beaches Australia .
- Dining/Vibe: Known for its lively atmosphere, palm-lined boardwalk, and proximity to cafes, restaurants, and bars in St Kilda.
Getting There
- Tram: Easily accessible by tram (number 96 or 12) from Melbourne CBD (approximately a \(15-20\) minute trip).
- Car: Parking is available, though it can be busy in the summer.
Catani Gardens, Beaconsfield Parade, Saint Kilda West VIC, Australia
Catani Gardens
The heritage listed Catani Gardens are located next to the world-famous St Kilda foreshore. The Gardens are named after their designer, Carlo Catani.
Facilities and features
- Accessible toilets
- BBQs
- Benches
- Bins
- Dog on-leash
- Paths
- Playground
- Public toilets
- Rotunda
- Running
- Shade trees
Other information
- Accessible public toilet
- Playground with shade sails
- Rotunda
- Drinking fountain
- A large grassed reserve
- Foreshore views and access