From Port Melbourne Beach to Princes Pier Gatehouse

Start : Port Melbourne Pier, 1 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

(S/E) With Port Melbourne Pier on your left, walk North-West along the footpath parallel to the Bay Trail cycling path. Keep walking along the beachside until reaching the ferry terminal car park and entrance.

(1) As you reach the car park, just before the ferry terminal find a little detour to reach a kiosk which gives you a nice perspective of the bay. Then, come back to the road (Waterfront Place) and turn left to walk past the ferry terminal along the Bay Trail. Go past the terminal on your left-hand side and carry on walking enjoying views of the residences on your right.

(2) Soon you get to the start of Princes Pier Gatehouse where you turn left. Walk South-West to get to the end of the pier where you can enjoy some information about this place and its history but also a great spot to take sunset photos of the old wooden pier posts in front of you.

(3) When you finished enjoying this area, walk back using the same route back to your car. (S/E)

Start : Port Melbourne Pier, 1 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

Parking : Along Beach Street. (Fee may apply)

Facilities : Public toilets available at the start Port Melbourne Pier.

At the end of the Princes Pier Gatehouse enjoy some information about this place and its history but also a great spot to take sunset photos of the old wooden pier posts in front of you.