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St Kilda Pier and Breakwater (Local Port of Port Phillip, St Kilda Pier and Breakwater)
St Kilda Pier dates back to the mid 1800’s as an early working jetty. The breakwater was later constructed for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, as a safe harbour for sailing events. You may notice the start tower at the end of the Breakwater, still in use to this day.
St Kilda Breakwater is home to a colony of Little Penguins. The isolation of the breakwater is an ideal location for them to live.
As piers and jetties are within a natural environment, you may encounter hazards. Follow our water safety advice to make sure your day out at St Kilda Pier and Breakwater is a safe and enjoyable one. Jumping and diving off the pier, breakwater and other structures is prohibited for public safety, due to shallow areas and often unexpected submerged objects.
Fishing, dogs and cats are prohibited on the breakwater at all times.
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St Kilda Pier and Breakwater (Local Port of Port Phillip, St Kilda Pier and Breakwater)
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St Kilda Pier and Breakwater (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
Restrictions
- No jumping or diving off piers or jetties
- Load, weight restrictions
- No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
- Boating zones apply
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Shallow water
- Strong currents
- Submerged obstacles
- Deep water
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery surface
- Uneven ground
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Animals and pests
- Stingers
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Other warnings
- Vehicles
Be Prepared
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
Attachments: St Kilda Demolition Works Set Aside 2024 (187KB)
Maintenance dredging to St Kilda Piers inner landing is underway.
Attachments: St Kilda low landing dredging FAQ 2025 (545KB)