West Beach St Kilda

While the urban foreshore has been largely shaped by and controlled by engineering methods, West Beach St Kilda is Wild!

Somehow it remains untamed, and constantly changing in response to the weather, the wind and the waves. The area has actually grown as a result of the construction of the offshore breakwater and the altered sea-currents now deposit sand from both the north and south. As the shoreline shifted, new expanses of sand were colonised by local native plants and a host of weed species.

Since 1989 the area has gradually been developed by local residents and the Council. The area now contains disability friendly walkways frim Cowderoy Creek through the indigounus fauna to the sand of West Beach and the Bathers Pavillion Cafe, allowing easy access to the area for walkers and joggers.

Explore West Beach and uncover some unexpected treasures - a series of Koori artworks beside the paths.
Look at the plants - rich colours and textures born of the ancient landscaoe of the region; sand dune, saltmarsh and wetland communities.

The Cowderoy Creek flows through the southern side of West Beach. During high rainfall periods the creek floods, creating a beautiful estuary.

Where is West Beach?

West Beach is located at the corner of Pier Rd and Beach Rd in St Kilda (Melway Ref: 57 J8)

What to help us improve West Beach?

Earthcare St Kilda, in conjunction with the City of Port Phillip, willl be holding planting days at West Beach on:

22nd May from 10.00 am
31 July from 10.00 am

Whether of not you are a member of Earthcare St Kilda, you are more than welcome to join us for a couple of hours. Simply bring along pair of gardening gloves. All plants and other equipment will be supplied.

For further details, click here.

West Beach St Kilda