DESTINATION: St Kilda

St Kilda, Melbourne’s favourite playground, was once a seaside resort for genteel Melburnians to take the sea air. In the 1960s and 1970s it fell out of favour and took on a seedier edge, but today its racy atmosphere has largely been replaced by a race to the next alfresco table.

How to get there
Tram: Any tram with St Kilda beach displayed or number 96 from Bourke Street, 15 and 16 on Swanston Street or number 12 on Collins Street
Travelling time: 25 minutes

Main Attractions

On weekends, Melburnians flock here to walk, cycle and skate along the palm-lined foreshore or to sit in an outdoor café with a coffee – or something a little stronger – and take in the panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay.

Nearby attractions

Away from the foreshore, you’ll find much of St Kilda’s activity concentrated in Fitzroy and Acland streets. Fitzroy Street is renowned for its cool cafes, restaurants and bars, with tables spilling onto the footpath, and is one of Melbourne’s most attractive eating and drinking streets. Nearby Acland Street is a bustling, vibrant street with an eclectic mix of restaurants, wine bars and continental cake shops. During the day the streets are lined with people drinking lattes; at night they’re buzzing with clubbers and night owls.

The second-hand stores in Acland Street are favourites for bric-a-brac shoppers and retro fashion dressers. Go treasure hunting for a stylish gift, and don’t miss the selection of independent music and book stores, as well as second-hand furniture.

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Corner Flinders Street and St Kilda Road

Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia

Ph +61 3 9658 9658

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