St Kilda Pier and Breakwater

About St Kilda Pier and Breakwater

St Kilda Pier and Breakwater is a things to do venue in St Kilda, Victoria.

The pier offers stunning panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip Bay. It is a great place to relax, stroll, cycle, rollerblade, and go fishing.

Visitors can also enjoy the barbeque, picnic, and playground facilities, as well as the restored heritage kiosk for snacks and refreshments. Dating back to the mid-1800s, St Kilda Pier has a rich history as an early working jetty.

Today, visitors can enjoy the various amenities of the pier and take in the beautiful views. Dogs are allowed on the pier but must be kept on a lead.

Jumping or diving off the pier and other structures is not allowed due to shallow areas and submerged objects. The breakwater at St Kilda Pier was constructed for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics as a safe harbor for sailing events.

It is now home to a colony of Little Penguins. The isolation of the breakwater provides an ideal location for penguins to live and breed.

Visitors can view the colony climbing the rocks from the promenade on St Kilda Breakwater. No dogs or other pets are allowed on the breakwater.

The best time to visit St Kilda Pier And Breakwater is during daylight hours. St Kilda Pier And Breakwater is located on Jacka Boulevard between the St Kilda Sea Baths and St Kilda Marina.

Visitors can reach the pier via public transport, including trams

Good to know

• Type: Things to Do
• Area: St Kilda, Victoria
• Phone: 131963
• Website: visit ↗

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