Start your day with a
morning swim at the Port
Melbourne Foreshore – or, if
you’re not ready for a swim so
soon, there are many spots along
your walk where you can stop for
a quick dip or a refreshing swim.
When you’re ready to embark
on your journey, follow the Bay
Trail towards South Melbourne
Beach. Along the way, keep an
eye out for the Solar System.
Yes, we are serious! Starting with
the model of Pluto you will take
a journey through the planets as
you walk, until you reach the Sun
(tip, below right), with every
metre you walk representing
1 million kilometres.
Following the Bay Trail around
Port Phillip Bay, passing through
Port Melbourne Beach, Middle
Park Beach and St Kilda West
Beach – you might spot people
playing beach rugby here – you
will find Neptune near the Dog
Beach (you can thank us later)
and Lagoon Pier, with Uranus
and Saturn following before
you enter the beautiful heritage
listed Catani Gardens.
You’ll quickly be mesmerised by
the rows of palm trees along the
St Kilda foreshore in the gardens.
Named after their Italian-borndesigner, Carlo Catani – a
prominent landscape designer
in the late 19th century – you
will find people relaxing in the
calm gardens, playing a game
of football and even some
sunbaking in the warmer
weather. While you’re there,
take a moment to sit down in
the gardens to enjoy a few
snacks, or tuck into your lunch,
picnic-style, before carrying on.
Rejuvenated and ready to go,
continue through the gardens
towards the St Kilda Cenotaph,
and take a moment to remember
those who served in both World
War One and Two.
Providing panoramic views
of Port Phillip Bay and the
Melbourne skyline, the St KildaHistory, fun
and exercise
all in one
lovely walk
10,000 steps
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towards Pluto.
St Kilda Pier.