Where can I watch penguins in St Kilda?

St Kilda Breakwater
Just before dusk, you can view the colony coming ashore from the promenade on the St Kilda Breakwater. A viewing platform is accessible at the head of the pier, however, it can be very busy at times. We recommend visiting during weeknights to reduce traffic and for the protection of the penguins.

When can you see penguins in St Kilda?

Depending on various factors, the colony at St Kilda starts to grow each year again in August/September. Usually, you can spot plenty of penguins between October/November until March/April. Depending on the month, they build nests, lay eggs, raising chicks or moulting (see below).

Are there penguins in St Kilda now?

Fast forward to now and the St Kilda Pier Breakwater has finally reopened and—you guessed it—that means we can see the penguins again. There are 1400 Little Penguins living in the colony, and they’ve been a favourite among tourists and locals for decades.

Are the penguins at St Kilda open?

There are around 1,400 little penguins that call the breakwater home so remember to be safe and keep your distance. Feeding and handling the penguins is prohibited and no flash photography is allowed. More information is available here.

Do you have to pay to see penguins at Phillip Island?

You can see the penguins at Phillip Island Nature Park without a tour but you will have to pay the entrance fee. There is no free viewing areas. You can buy a ticket at Phillips Island Nature Park where the penguins come in from the ocean for the night.

Can you fish off St Kilda Pier?

St Kilda Pier is located at the end of Fitzroy street and is one of the busiest piers in all of Melbourne, especially on balmy summer nights. It’s a great fishing location for those who live close to the CBD. Here you can target snapper, snook, flathead, salmon, mullet, gummy shark, trevally and garfish.

Can you fish off St Kilda pier?

Where do St Kilda penguins come from?

At the end of the St Kilda pier the penguins come in from the ocean and hop in between the rocks where they have their nests. They come back just after the sun has set and in the following hour after that. It does get dark quickly so it’s best to be there a little before sunset. Expect to see about 5-30 penguins.

What is the best time of year to see the penguins at Phillip Island?

BEST TIME TO VISIT The Penguin Parade is busy year-round, peaking at Christmas, Easter, Chinese New Year and school holidays, when it’s wise to book a month in advance. Go in late autumn or early spring when it’s not too cold and sunset is earlier so the kids can avoid a late night.

How long does penguin parade last?

It takes about 2 – 2 1/2 hours in total to get there in time to get a place to view them coming in from the sea, watch, then follow them up the board walk along the hillside and into the nests. They are gorgeous to watch – do not miss them.

What can you catch at St Kilda?

Fishing at St Kilda Pier Here you can target snapper, snook, flathead, salmon, mullet, gummy shark, trevally and garfish. You will need a long landing net or gaff as there is a drop from the pier edge to water.

Where do the penguins nest in St Kilda?

Amazingly, over 1000 Little Penguins call the St Kilda breakwater home. See the penguins swim up towards the breakwater and nest in burrows underneath or behind rocks, unlike the penguins at Phillip Island who make burrows in the sand. Learn about why the penguins are nesting in urban St Kilda despite being only 10km away from a major city!

Is there a little blue restaurant at St Kilda Pier?

The Kiosk restaurant is aptly named Little Blue, as it is the only Melbourne venue fully surrounded by Port Phillip. Stroll along coastal piers and jetties or cast a line and fish at popular catchment areas in Port Phillip and Western Port. Trams 12, 16 and 96 stop at St Kilda Pier and these routes can be caught from Melbourne CBD .

Which is the best way to get to St Kilda?

The best way to St Kilda from Melbourne CBD is by light rail (tram). Catch the 136 tram from the corner of Flinders St and Spencer St Melbourne to The Esplanade (St Kilda). Get off at the end of Fitzroy Street (near Esplanade), head south toward St Kilda Pier.

What to do at the St Kilda Pier?

St Kilda Pier and the Breakwater offers panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip Bay, and is a popular destination for a stroll and fishing. West of the Pier is a shared windsports zone for kiteboarding, paddle boarding and windsurfing.

Where can I watch penguins in St Kilda? St Kilda Breakwater Just before dusk, you can view the colony coming ashore from the promenade on the St Kilda Breakwater. A viewing platform is accessible at the head of the pier, however, it can be very busy at times. We recommend visiting during weeknights to reduce…