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St Kilda

Melbourne's bayside hedonist

An eclectic jumble of historic mansions, rickety roller coasters, legendary rock-and-roll venues, kosher bakeries, hipster cafes, artists, yuppies and sex workers, this bayside neighbourhood has inspired countless songs, novels, plays, films and TV series.

People-watch on Acland St, home to outstanding bookshop Readings and a string of bars, old-school bakeries, eateries and shops both cool and tacky. Its northern end hits Fitzroy St, St Kilda’s other main hospo strip and home to the architecturally striking Victorian Pride Centre, Australia’s first purpose-built LGBTIA+ cultural hub.

Linking both, the Esplanade rolls out a stream of Melbourne icons: vintage amusement park Luna Park, legendary live-music venues The Palais and Hotel Esplanade (‘The Espy’), as well as Sunday's arts-and-craft Esplanade Market. Walk historic St Kilda Pier for stunning skyline views and kick back with a sunset prosecco at beachside ‘It spot’ Pontoon.

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Transport: Tram 3/3a, 16, 96

Melbourne Sights

Image by Cristian Bonetto