St Kilda Harbour (Local Port of Port Phillip, St Kilda Pier and Breakwater)

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St Kilda Harbour (Local Port of Port Phillip, St Kilda Pier and Breakwater)

The St Kilda Harbour precinct is home to the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron. The harbour is a vibrant, recreational boating harbour that exists in harmony with the local ecology and provides a great experience for tourists, local residents and recreational boat operators.

The marina section is a private area managed by the yacht club however it does allow public pedestrian access. The moorings are also managed by the yacht club. The area is a shared windsport zone for kiteboarding, paddle boarding and windsurfing.

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St Kilda Harbour (Local Port of Port Phillip, St Kilda Pier and Breakwater)

St Kilda Harbour (Local Port of Port Phillip, St Kilda Pier and Breakwater)

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St Kilda Harbour (Local Port of Port Phillip, St Kilda Pier and Breakwater)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • Fees apply
  • No vehicles
  • No jumping or diving off piers or jetties
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
  • Load, weight restrictions
  • Boating zones apply

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Deep water
    • Shallow water
    • Submerged obstacles
    • Strong currents
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery surface
  • Animals and pests
    • Sharks
    • Stingers

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

St Kilda Pier marine exclusion zone

The old pier has been removed. The marine exclusion zone remains in place while works are completed. Vessels and swimmers must not enter this zone. 

The penguin viewing boardwalk is open daily from 9am to 5pm. 

Attachments: St Kilda Demolition Works Set Aside 2024 (187KB)

Maintenance dredging to St Kilda Piers inner landing is underway.

The old St Kilda Pier has been dismantled, enabling barge access to undertake maintenance dredging in the inner landing area.  These works will take two to three weeks subject to weather conditions.
  
 


Attachments: St Kilda low landing dredging FAQ 2025 (545KB)

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