St Kilda Pier Redevelopment

Project status

November 2025

St Kilda Pier Redevelopment construction works are officially complete.
The new pier has welcomed approximately 925,000 visitors since opening in December 2024 reaffirming its place as one of Melbourne’s most loved destinations.
The penguin viewing boardwalk has opened and is operating nightly. Up to 300 visitors each evening can share this experience. Phillip Island Nature Parks operates a free ticketed program at St Kilda Pier, bookings are a must.

The project

This project has been delivered on Bunurong Sea Country

This project has made the area a more welcoming and accessible destination for everyone to enjoy.

The new pier provides improved public space for more people and improved views of St Kilda and the city skyline.

It provides improved protection and viewing of the Little Penguin colony at St Kilda Breakwater. Additionally, the pier includes a wider disability-compliant walkway, new toilets, tiered seating and retaining the heritage kiosk.

The new pier is built from concrete and timber and extends about 450 metres.

Parks Victoria has delivered the rebuild of the iconic St Kilda Pier in partnership with the Department of Transport and Planning and City of Port Phillip.

Community updates

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St Kilda Pier redevelopment's new low landing for the pier.

Above: July 2025.

Above: February 2025.

Spring 2024

Above: September 2024

St Kilda Pier July 2024

Above: July 2024 - Timber curved section showing old pier to be removed on completion of new pier.

Above: April 2024 - Timber curved section almost complete

Project funding

This project is being delivered with a $53 million funding investment from the Victorian Government.

FAQs

What has the St Kilda Pier redevelopment delivered?

The new curved design of the pier enhances the visitor experience through several improvements. It features a wider, accessible walkway that ensures safer access for both pedestrians and vehicles. Additional toilets have been installed, along with an improved gathering and seating area near the St Kilda Pier kiosk.

This redesign also offers better views of the city skyline and the bay. The penguin colony also has better protection, thanks to a new penguin walkway separated from the breakwater.

The new pier extends approximately 450 meters from the shore to the breakwater. A low landing has been constructed near the shore to provide easy access for passengers using the ferry and various tours.

How has the heritage of the area been considered and included within the redevelopment?
Heritage played a vital role in the redevelopment of St Kilda Pier, making it a key factor in what makes the pier special. The design team collaborated closely with our partners to identify and preserve significant items that tell the story of St Kilda Pier.

New interpretative signage has been installed on the pier and the foreshore to help share these heritage stories.

The pier is listed in the Victorian Heritage Inventory, which means that the artefacts in the seabed are protected. As part of the detailed design work, a Maritime Archaeological Management Plan and a Maritime Impact Assessment have been completed.

When will the penguin viewing boardwalk be opened in the evening?

The new penguin viewing boardwalk is now open and has been designed to enhance the viewing experience of the St Kilda Little Penguins while protecting their sensitive nesting habitat. The over-water boardwalk keeps visitors at a safe distance from nesting areas, improving both penguin welfare and visitor experience.

Two guided viewing sessions are facilitated each evening, with a minimum of 150 visitors per session. This helps manage crowding and ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Bookings are a must via Phillip Island Nature Parks' website