Beaches
Sustainable Transport Options
Leave your car at home
Port Phillip's fantastic foreshore and parks attract thousands of people during summer.
As a result traffic can become congested and parking spaces difficult to find. Port Phillip is well serviced by public transport, so avoid the hassle and leave the car at home. Here is a summary of the sustainable transport options available to you :
Public Transport
Tram
Port Melbourne (109)
South Melbourne Beach (1)
St Kilda (3, 3a, 16, 67, 79, 96 & 112)
Visit - www.yarratrams.com.au
Call - 131638
Train
Ripponlea and Balaclava stations are a twenty-minute stroll to the foreshore.
Visit - www.metrotrains.com.au
Bus
Many routes come through Port Phillip, including a community bus service.
Visit : Community Bus in the City of Port Phillip
Visit : www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Call : 131 638 for more information
Walking
Walking is easy with an extensive network of footpaths and boardwalks throughout Port Phillip
More information
Visit : Walking in the City of Port Phillip web pages guided tours, groups, events, foreshore walks, foreshore solar system trail, historical information.
Cycling
Flat terrain, quiet residential streets and the picturesque Bay Trail make cycling in Port Phillip an enjoyable experience.
More information
Visit : Cycling in the City of Port Phillip, maps, links, bike paths, bike share programs, community groups.
