Melbourne’s sandy suburb St Kilda chequered history. stately homes grand residents, fell io disrepute. it’s reclaimed glory Melbourne’s bay beauty offering music, restaurants cafe society ag beaches.

Located delightful section Port Phillip Bay seven kilometres south-east city, St Kilda Melbourne’s premier tourist pulls. It’s easy hop tram downtown Melbourne. gauge attractive fm St Kilda population tn suburb Port Phillip.

The Esplanade St Kilda’s main drag. It’s divided upper lower sections. Upper Esplanade offers views bay Esplanade Hotel local landmark popular venue music events. Sunday crafts market held Upper Esplanade se 1980s. It’s pe pick paintings, ceramics, hand me soaps knick knacks local craftsmen.

The Lower Esplanade rt beach features se inviting beachside restaurants. It’s home St Kilda landmarks St Kilda Baths, Palais Theatre Luna Park, amusement fair.

St Kilda Baths St Kilda institution. called South Pacific, Arabian style facade built 1920s. fell disrepute demolished lr rebuilt original style preserve sense tradition.

Luna Park probably St Kilda’s mt famous icon entrance form aLargelaughing face. park features roller coaster 15 thrilling amusements. park od 1912 bn refurbished.

Another delightful feature St Kilda parks gardens. common flora Canary Island Date Palms Californian Fan Palms. St Kilda Botanic Gardens Ackland Street called Blessington Gardens famous spectacular roses. Botanical Gardens feature conservatory lake.

Then there’s Acland Street, shopping restaurant strip famous cafes, cake outlets, art displays. proximity beaches makes popular sleeping aa backpacker set. Fitzroy Street ao major cafe restaurant strip wh bustling night scene. Running Acland Street fashionable Robe Street wh delightful Edwardian houses.

St Kilda gt anytime hosts major annual events tt especially gd visit. jewel crown St Kilda Festival. modest beginning 1981, grown major event attracting tn half million yg people year.

Other notable events tt te pe St Kilda include Gay Pride March, sections Melbourne Underground Film Festival, St Kilda Film Festival St Kilda Writers Festival.

On yr Melbourne holiday, don’t forget head St Kilda. It’s quick simple trip charmed you’ll stay there. so, wide range St Kilda Hotels guest houses suit style pockets.