11° · Mostly clear nowBest time: 9 amNo stars, no rain. The night's still on.
ZooSt Kilda West
St Kilda Breakwater
- 4.6853 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Breakwater at St Kilda where little penguins come ashore at dusk. Volunteers often run a viewing platform; lights are kept low.
Quick answers
St Kilda Breakwater in short
When is St Kilda Breakwater open?
Every day, 9 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit St Kilda Breakwater?
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 St Kilda Breakwater indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is St Kilda Breakwater good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does St Kilda Breakwater cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book St Kilda Breakwater?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at St Kilda Breakwater?
About 60 minutes.
Where is St Kilda Breakwater?
Victoria.
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 9 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 nowtuesday9 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 St Kilda Breakwater
- 2 St Kilda Pier · 2 min
- 3 South Pacific Health Club St Kilda · 10 min
- 4 Republica St Kilda Beach · 11 min
- 5 Hotel Esplanade (The Espy) · 12 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 853 reviews
Known for
- Little penguins
- Sunset
- City skyline views
What people say
- People like:
- Penguins at dusk, sunset and city skyline views
Around St Kilda West
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
St Kilda PierOutdoor fun · 2 min walk
South Pacific Health Club St KildaPools · 10 min walk
Republica St Kilda BeachBeachfront · 11 min walk
Hotel Esplanade (The Espy)Pub · 12 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time