If you’re out on a Sunday, be sure to detour
up to the Esplanade (from Jupiter) for the
iconic St Kilda Esplanade Markets. You are
bound to find something special from the
many arts and crafts stores, whether a gift
for a friend or something for yourself. Feeling
a bit peckish? Head to Twins Pantry for some
delicious healthy gourmet snacks!SUNDAY MARKETS
the stunning wedding dress –
you’ll find yourself at the
doorstep of Luna Park. Whether
you want to simply walk
through the historic
amusement park that
opened in 1912
(entry is free!),
or buy a pass
to enjoy a few rides,
be sure to get a
photo at the entrance
before leaving.
Head back down to the
foreshore, continuing your
journey along the Bay Trail,
where Mars, Earth and our
moon, Venus, Mercury and
the Sun will all quickly follow.And there you have it – you just
walked the whole Solar System
(well, at least the model version).
If you’re up to returning to
the St Kilda Pier from
here, or you saved
your visit there till
now, be sure to
walk to the end of
the pier, where you
will not only have
the opportunity of
watching the sun set
from the sea, you will
also find St Kilda’s penguin
sanctuary. At dusk, be on the
lookout for popular penguins
returning home from a day’s
fishing in the sea! And, if you’relucky, you may even spot some
rakali (native water beavers)
swimming around here, too.
Not interested in the penguin
watching but need to get those
last steps in for your daily count?
From the Sun you can either
continue following the Bay Trail
along the foreshore, or head
inland to the historic St Kilda
Botanical Gardens. Dating back
to 1859, this is one of the best-
maintained botanic gardens
in the city, bringing a sense
of serenity to the metropolis.
And, by the end of your walk,
if you’re ready for dinner, the
Carlisle Street and Chapel Street
restaurants aren’t too far away! ■10,000 steps
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MAIN PHOTO: Bay Trail.
BELOW: Fairy penguins
at the St Kilda Pier.