# St Kilda Pier & Foreshore, Australian Open: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > A bayside walk, with separate advance bookings required for the free penguin viewing sessions. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/australian-open-tennis/things-to-do/st-kilda-pier-and-foreshore - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/australian-open-tennis/ai/pages/things-to-do/st-kilda-pier-and-foreshore.json) - Content updated: 2026-09-28 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne**]() ## St Kilda Pier & Foreshore A bayside walk, with separate advance bookings required for the free penguin viewing sessions. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Free to visit** Time to allow **Allow 60–90 minutes for a walk** Place **St Kilda, Melbourne** 01 / The experience ### St Kilda Pier & Foreshore Walk the St Kilda foreshore and pier for views across Port Phillip Bay, then leave time for a meal in the neighbourhood. Sunset depends on the weather, and exposed sections can be windy. Penguin viewing is a separate, capacity-controlled activity. Parks Victoria directs visitors to free ticketed nightly sessions operated by Phillip Island Nature Parks; book through the official provider and check current availability. Do not assume an unbooked pier walk includes access to the penguin viewing area or guarantees a sighting. ![St Kilda Pier & Foreshore, Australian Open]() Coast & gardens **St Kilda Pier & Foreshore** Australian Open 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit #### Prices & admission Foreshore walk is free. Penguin sessions are free but require an advance booking. #### Opening hours Check Parks Victoria for pier access notices; penguin viewing has separately booked session times. #### Getting there Pier Road, St Kilda VIC 3182 Use current public transport directions to St Kilda and walk to Pier Road. Plan the journey from your actual venue exit. [Get directions]() #### Plan your experience Use the official visitor page for current access, bookings and opening arrangements. Confirm January opening days, current menu prices and availability before booking. [Visit the official site]() Continue exploring / Australian Open ### More things to do *in Australian Open* Explore Australian Open activities, sights and places to eat. 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Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Tournament | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Australian Open | | Year | 2027 | | Category | grand-slam | | Category Label | Grand Slam | | Official Url | [https://ausopen.com/]() | | Venue Name | Melbourne Park | | Date Label | 11–31 January 2027 · Main draw 17–31 January | | Editorial Relationship | independent-unofficial-guide | ### Competitions - men - women ### Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-11 | | End | 2027-01-31 | ### Opening Week Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-11 | | End | 2027-01-16 | ### Main Draw Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-17 | | End | 2027-01-31 | ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | St Kilda Pier & Foreshore | | Status | published | | Category Slug | coast-parks-and-outdoors | | Location | St Kilda, Melbourne | | Address | Pier Road, St Kilda VIC 3182 | | Latitude | -37.863366 | | Longitude | 144.966082 | | Price Amount | 0 | | Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes for a walk; penguin sessions are separate | ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - [Tournament — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - Tournament — Planning Note: Check the official order of play, ticket conditions and last transport home for your chosen day. 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