Whilst the penguins are a lovely attraction at the St Kilda pier, they will not be able to be viewed until early September due to the construction of the marina. The only alternative available during this time to see penguins is to visit Phillip Island (2 hour drive from Melbourne)
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St. Kilda Beach
Jacka Boulevard, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
(St. Kilda)
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Ranked #63 of 171 attractions in Melbourne
Type: Beaches
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset
Description: Long, well-maintained and clean beach just outside Melbourne, lined with markets, amusement parks and nightclubs.
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Killarney
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I went to this beach with my partner and our daughter in November 2012... it was shocking. Dirty, scumbags, drugs anf drunks.. I wad advised by a local to go up to port melbourne beach as its safer for children, I wad advisef beach is combed each day by a tractor as litter and druggies leaving behind their dirty needles...
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Went down with friends where we walked along the foreshore. Whilst it was June it was a perfect day to take a leisurely stroll and then up to Ackland street for Lunch. Have been during summer and its very busy. Lots of different people to keep you entertained
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Had a really good stay at St Kilda Beachhouse. For $21 a night i got a safe and secure room with lockers and a massive bathroom! Has a rooftop bar which does a really good backpacker night on a Friday. Reception staff are propbably some of the nicest girls i have ever come across on reception. Many thanks to Chantel...
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St Kilda Beach is one of the iconic locations for locals and visitors. It wraps around a bay, as boats bob, people swim and sun themselves. We were there on an April day, an un-seasonally long summer meaning people were swimming even then! The passing parade of people is fun to watch if you find a good posse, or join...
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The beach at St Kilda is lovely, we had such a lovely day out. We only went to St Kilda on our last day, i wish we'd have found this earlier in our trip.
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When you live near the Gold Coast your very spoilt with beautiful beaches , but it a nice beach close to the heart of Melbourne and worth going for a walk along after eating at the fantastic bakery's close by.
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I grew up in Melbourne nearby and a trip to the beach was special. Years later and now living on a surf beach, St.Kilda doesn't have quite the same appeal. Yes, it has cafes and theme parks but I can't imagine going there in the winter months as I would in northern parts.
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Area has been revamped. Cafes, beaches, icecreams. Nice place on a warm day. On Sundays there's also a market. St Kilda is worth a visit for anyone coming to Melbourne. Walk up Ackland St, rather than Fitzroy St.
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The theme parks are close. It's really cold in August, I saw penguins. There's a chilli icecream there too.
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