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Outdoor funBeacon Cove
Princes Pier
- 4.62.5k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Restored historic timber pier in Port Melbourne, used for walking, fishing and photography, with west-facing bay sunset views.
Quick answers
Princes Pier in short
When is Princes Pier open?
Every day, 6 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Princes Pier?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Princes Pier indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Princes Pier good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Princes Pier cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Princes Pier?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Princes Pier?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Princes Pier?
Pier St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207.
Is Princes Pier wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 3:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 6 am.
Worth knowing
- Feels 9° out there
11°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 9°
- Rain
- 2%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 4am
11° - 5am11°
- 6am10°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowtuesday6 AM–10 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- sunday
- 6 AM–10 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Princes Pier
- 2 Shelanous · 17 min
- 3 Skewer'd · 20 min
- 4 Hunky Dory Fish & Chips · 21 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 2.5k reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Fishing
- Old timber structures
- Roller skating
What people say
- People like:
- Sunset and sunrise views, relaxing atmosphere, fishing, historic pier
Around Beacon Cove
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
ShelanousFine dining · 17 min walk
Skewer'dGyro · 20 min walk
Hunky Dory Fish & ChipsRestaurant · 21 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time