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    St Kilda

    Australia

    St Kilda

    Coastal District

    St Kilda lies about 6 km south of the center on Port Phillip Bay and is Melbourne's most famous beachside district. Palms along the Esplanade, the pier with its penguin colony, and the 1912 Luna Park amusement park define the scene.

    by Felix Gillen

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    St Kilda lies about 6 km south of the center on Port Phillip Bay and is Melbourne's most famous beachside district. Palms along the Esplanade, the pier with its penguin colony, and the 1912 Luna Park amusement park define the scene.Acland Street is known for its traditional patisseries, Fitzroy Street and Carlisle Street for bars and cafés.

    Sehenswürdigkeiten

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    1Veg Out Community Gardens St Kilda

    Community garden with beds, art objects, and studios near the beach, maintained by residents and open to visitors.
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    St Kilda Botanical Gardens

    2St Kilda Botanical Gardens

    Historical park with a rose garden, flowerbeds, pond, giant chessboard, and exotic trees.
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    Rippon Lea Estate

    3Rippon Lea Estate

    19th-century stately home on well-maintained grounds with gardens, guided tours, and a café.
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    Jewish Museum of Australia

    4Jewish Museum of Australia

    Museum on Alma Road for the history and culture of Jewish communities in Australia, with changing exhibitions.
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    Palais Theatre

    5Palais Theatre

    1920s cinema, today a theatre with popular musicals, ballet, and comedy shows.
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    6St Kilda Esplanade Market

    Sunday market on the Esplanade waterfront road with local handicrafts, jewelry, and design.
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    Essen & Trinken

    1

    The Local Taphouse

    Craft beer pub on Carlisle Street offering rotating Australian beers on tap and pub fare.
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    2

    Monk Bodhi Dharma

    Vegan cafe in a side street off Carlisle Street, known for brunch and specialty coffee.
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    3

    Cicciolina

    Mediterranean bistro on Acland Street, popular for decades. No reservations, but a small bar for waiting.
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    4

    Donovans

    Beachfront restaurant directly on St Kilda Beach, with Italian-inspired cuisine and bay views.
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    5

    Republica St Kilda Beach

    Beachfront bar and restaurant with a terrace, serving breakfast to dinner, and cocktails at sunset.
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    6

    Rococo St Kilda

    Italian restaurant on Acland Street with wood-fired pizza and pasta.
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    7

    Loud Mouth

    Bar with kitchen on Acland Street, with small sharing dishes and cocktails.
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    8

    29th Apartment

    Bar with restaurant on Fitzroy Street featuring Asian-inspired dishes and cocktails.
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    9

    Stokehouse St Kilda

    Upscale beachfront restaurant with seafood and views over Port Phillip Bay, with a more casual bar below.
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    10

    La Roche

    Cafe on Acland Street with breakfast, coffee and cake, good for a break between the street's well-known patisseries.
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    11

    Claypots Seafood Bar

    Small, atmospheric fish bar on Barkly Street, offering clay-pot seafood and daily specials from the board.
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    12

    Riviera Beach Club

    Elegant bistro for modern Australian dishes, an upscale lounge, and a large terrace with bay views.
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    13

    St Kilda Pizza House

    Pizzeria in a residential street, with takeaway pizza and simple tables.
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    14

    Beachcomber Cafe and Beach Bar

    Café and beach bar on Jacka Boulevard with simple dishes, coffee, and water views.
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    Crest on Barkly

    Restaurant on Barkly Street with Australian cuisine and breakfast available.
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    History & Character

    In the 19th century, St Kilda was a fashionable seaside resort with villas and sea baths, later a district for artists, musicians, and immigrants. Many Jewish families from Central Europe settled here; their cake shops on Acland Street are still there today.The Palais Theatre, dating from the 1920s, is one of the city's most important concert venues. In February, the St Kilda Festival celebrates the local music scene with concerts along the coast.

    Exploring Locally

    Tram: Lines 16 and 96 connect St Kilda to the city centre, around 25 minutes.Bike: The Bay Trail runs along the coast to Port Melbourne and Brighton.On Foot: The beach, pier, Luna Park and Acland Street are all close by.

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    Nearby

    Southbank

    Southbank

    Southbank, on the Yarra's south bank, is Melbourne's cultural and entertainment district. Restaurants and bars line the promenade; St Kilda Road houses the Arts Centre, Hamer Hall, and the National Gallery of Victoria.The former industrial area was redeveloped from the 1990s. Today, skyscrapers like the Eureka Tower (with Skydeck) and the Crown Complex dominate the skyline.
    Melbourne

    Melbourne

    Melbourne, Victoria's capital, is Australia's second-largest city with around 5 million residents. Situated on Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River, it's considered the country's cultural heart, boasting Victorian architecture, laneways filled with cafes and street art, and major sporting events.The city centre is compact and easily explored by tram. Neighborhoods like Fitzroy, Southbank, and St Kilda each boast their own character.
    Fitzroy

    Fitzroy

    Fitzroy, Melbourne's oldest suburb, is distinguished by its pronounced bohemian atmosphere and a dynamic art scene. Brunswick Street and Gertrude Street form the heart of the neighborhood and are home to a wide range of independent boutiques, art galleries and varied cafés. Historic Victorian buildings shape the streetscape and often serve as a canvas for the ubiquitous street art that underlines the urban character. In the evening Fitzroy comes alive with a lively bar and restaurant scene and numerous live-music venues. For an authentic experience, you should explore the hidden lanes, where special galleries and cafés are often tucked away. Ideally, plan your visit for late morning to explore the shops and cafés in peace before the evening atmosphere sets in.
    Surf Coast

    Surf Coast

    The Surf Coast between Torquay and Aireys Inlet kicks off the Great Ocean Road: long beaches, surf spots like Bells Beach, and relaxed coastal towns an hour from Melbourne.
    Great Ocean Road

    Great Ocean Road

    The roughly 240-kilometer coastal road southwest of Melbourne runs from Torquay, via Lorne and Apollo Bay, to the limestone cliffs of the Twelve Apostles. Along the way, surf beaches, rainforest in the Otway Ranges, and steep cliffs alternate.

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