Top Things to do in Port Phillip
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Port Phillip, Victoria
Discover the best top things to do in Port Phillip, Australia including St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Princes Pier, St Kilda Pier, Christ Church St Kilda, Lakeside Stadium, Point Ormond, Early Morning Coffee, Acland Street Village, Beacon Cove Promenade, St Kilda Town Hall.
Restaurants in Port Phillip
1. St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The St Kilda Botanic Gardens were staked out in the 1800s and formally establised in 1859, when a boundary fence was erected around the gardens. The gardens are a feature of St Kilda that is loved by residens ad visiors alike. The flowers are attractive, particularly in spring. The mature trees provide a home for wildlife such as the Flying Foxes (bats) and the rare Powerful Owl. Many native birds can he found im the gardens. The gardesn have a playground. Dogs (on leash) are welcome. Bicycles are not allowed. The gardens, which have restrooms, are open seven days a week, sunrise to sunset.
2. Princes Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By rainbowt933
We went there as requested by my daughter who loves photography. We had our dinner and arrived there by 7 pm, she wanted to take sun set, it was beautiful there with coastal walk. Local people enjoyed jogging or riding on bike, very pleasant. Keeping walking out to the pier, you will find the old supporting log remaining there became a sculpture point. Taking photos, enjoy the walk and good family time together.
3. St Kilda Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 558 reviews
St Kilda Pier is a Melbourne landmark and has traditionally been one of Melbourne's most popular tourist attractions. Providing panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip Bay, the pier is a popular destination for strolling, cycling, in-line skating and fishing. St Kilda's Little Penguin colony is well-known for making the breakwater its home, and is a popular tourist attraction. You can view the Little Penguins from the viewing platform at St Kilda Pier or by charter boat. St Kilda Pier has safe wheelchair access, lighting, handrails, drinking fountains, toilets, barbeques and a picnic and playground area. Only 5km from Melbourne CBD, St Kilda is well serviced by public transport. Take the tram from the heart of the city. Alternatively, car parking is available in the vicinity of the foreshore.
Reviewed By MimiFlorence23 - Melbourne, Australia
I seriously don't bother going to Phillip Island anymore the fairy penguins are right here! It can depend on the night as to how many there are but we have been lucky on most occasions that we have been. There is also a great view of the city from the pier, a great photo opportunity beckons.
4. Christ Church St Kilda
5. Lakeside Stadium
6. Point Ormond
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By jaffatraveller54 - St Kilda, Australia
Local lore has it that there is a helpful ghost of a young boy at Point Ormond, a legacy of the initial site being used as a cholera quarantine station and field hospital for passengers of ships arriving flying the yellow cholera flag during early settlement. The point used to be much higher with a cliff face, before being used as a quarry to fill in the Elwood swamp, now canal. Anyway the story goes that a young mother dozed off while looking out for her playing child, to be awoken by a young boy in old style clothes who warned her to call her child back away from the cliff. She headed the warning and, called her child back, just before a large section of the cliff where her child had been playing collapsed. She looked around for the boy to thank him, but he's disappeared. Later, using her description of the boy, he was thought to be the ghost of one of the cholera victims. Point Ormond is one of the best lookout points for the city and south to the bay. There are sheltered areas behind the point for picnics and communal bbq's and tables are provided.
7. Early Morning Coffee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By SAB5859 - Banff, United Kingdom
We came across these fantastic looking statues on a walk from Station Pier to Elwood then back to Station Pier via the Botanical Gardens. The walk is truly amazing with so much to do and see with plenty of cafes, restaurants and toilets along the route.
8. Acland Street Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By Swelltraveller67 - Melbourne, Australia
Acland Street is a place where tourists [and locals, obviously] can enjoy themselves any time of the year for many reasons: 1. Great restaurants with cuisines from a range of countries - breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks or snacks and even take away options [currently most are doing home deliveries and take away options due to COVID-19] are there to choose from 2. A place to do your basics shop if you are on the road or a tourist here for a holiday or work. Woolworths and Coles plus some smaller food suppliers are to be found along the street and in the arcades 3. Cake and coffee cafes - are worth mentioning on their own - many choices and the coffee, as it is well documented, in Melbourne, is great quality and there are just so many varieties and most are locally / Australian sourced 4. There is a wide selection of clothing, novelty, stationery, kitchen, Australian souvenir, reading and worldly boutique shops to be found here - take your time to look at them all 5. For those wanting to keep up with their self care/ personal hygiene when travelling, you have everything at your fingertips in Acland Street - from hairdressers, mani and pedicurists, doctors, opticians and masseuses, plus a lot more 6. For fun / music / or the arts - Luna Park is near by, as is the St Kilda Beach, Port Melbourne and Elwood, the Memo Music Hall / Palais Theatre for music and stage events, Community Gardens and Botanical Gardens and many pubs and hotels that supply entertainment are along the street or just off it. 7. Accessibility to Acland Street - half can be driven, you can walk it safely both ways, all can be accessible by tram and there is a range of off street parking ranging from an hour to 4-6 hours free / paid after 6pm and undercover parking to aid with shopping which is free for 1.5hours if you do a shop. There are ample disability parking spaces and accessibility to Acland Street is easy as it a flat area. Parking inspectors do regulate these areas so be vigilant with your parking times Obviously there is other modes of transportation, one being Taxis. The taxi ranks can be found near Luna Park plus other areas along the St Kilda Beach foreshore. Note: COVID-19 alert - 2 people, social distancing visiting area on a need basis and exercise are the current restrictions Once this has passed I am sure this area will return to the buzzing tourist and locals place to congregate, socialise and enjoy life at.
9. Beacon Cove Promenade
10. St Kilda Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The St Kilda Town Hall is a grand building, one of Melbourne's finest civic structures, Dating from the 1890s. it has been cursed by lack of funds and worst of all, the fire of 1991, which burnt out the inside of the Hall. The Hall was refurbished and it resumed its role as the social heart of St Kilda. It is now the headquarters of the City of Port Phillip, formed by the amalgamation of the Bay Area suburbs in 1994. The grand portico and the refurbished hall are amongst Melbourne's most famous sights, making St Kilda Town Hall a Melbourne icon. Rooms with a variety of dimensions, including the Council Chamber, are available for hire.
