St Kilda

Take the tram to St Kilda for a fun day at this beachside suburb.The beach or busy Acland Street will entertain you by day, while the night action centres on Fitzroy Street.

Just 6km southeast of the city, this popular residential and resort suburb gets the cool sea breezes off Port Phillip Bay. Many of the old 19th-century mansions remain and in some parts of the suburb, it is possible to imagine St Kilda when it was a fashionable seaside holiday destination.

Today busy Fitzroy and Acland streets have a flourishing mix of retail and dining establishments, lively bars and art galleries. Many old buildings have been restored and on Sundays an open-air arts and crafts market along the Upper Esplanade is popular.

Walkways along the St Kilda foreshore have been landscaped and this is a pleasant place for a stroll, but keep an eye out for the roller-bladers. You might like to hire a bicycle from the pier hire shop for a trip southward to Point Ormond or further to Brighton. The beaches along the way are good for swimming, but there is sometimes an undertow, so be careful.

Acland Street
Continental cake shops, cafes and specialty food shopping are the main attractions here. It is a great spot to sit and have a coffee and enjoy one of the many treats from a cake shop!

Jewish Museum of Australia
Australiaís rich Jewish heritage, arts, customs and religious practices are on display here. Exhibitions use interactive displays to explain Jewish beliefs and rituals.
26 Alma Road, St Kilda;
Open Tue,Wed & Thu 9am-4 pm; Sun 11am-5pm
Ph: 9534 0083

Luna Park
One of the world's oldest fun parks and a St.Kilda landmark, Luna Park was built in 1912, and last renovated in September 2001. The original carousel is still in use.
Lower Esplanade, St Kilda South
Open Fri 7am-11pm, Sat 1-11pm, Sun 1pm-dusk
Ph: 9525 5033

Penguin Cruise
Take this unique, one-hour cruise to a Port Phillip Bay rocky outcrop to see little penguins swimming and feeding before coming ashore to their night-time nests. The cruise includes a barbecue dinner.
Penguin Waters, St Kilda Pier
Tours daily at dusk
Ph: 9645 0533

St Kilda Markets
The Esplanade Arts and Crafts Market is a popular Sunday attraction on the Upper Esplanade. Here you'll find clothing, second-hand goods and a large range of original, quality arts and crafts that are hard to find elsewhere.
Upper Esplanade, St Kilda.
Open Sun 10am-5pm
Ph: 9209 6397