Station Pier Cruise Ship Terminal
Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
Station Pier cruise terminal serves as the gateway to Australia’s second-largest city and is located about 30 minutes from the center of Melbourne by car. But before you head straight to Melbourne CBD, spend a few hours on neighboring Melbourne Beach and explore the trendy suburb of St. Kilda.
A visit to Melbourne via its port allows you to see the best of the city on a shore excursion. Tours typically include port pickup and drop-off and transportation to Melbourne highlights such as Federation Square, home to numerous galleries and cafes; Eureka Skydeck, with its panoramic city views; historic buildings, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral and the State Library of Victoria; and St. Kilda, a suburb home to the quirky amusements of Luna Park.
Some excursions take you further afield to Port Phillip Bay, where you’ll find the colorful bathing boxes of Brighton Beach, and over the Mornington Peninsula and Great Ocean Road in a helicopter.
- Admission tickets for Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne Zoo, and the Puffing Billy Railway often sell out, so advance booking is recommended.
- One way to explore the Great Ocean Road is on a multi-day tour, which lets you skip the hassle of driving, leaving you free to focus on the scenery.
- Melbourne is a barrier-free city, with the majority of attractions offering easy access to travelers using wheelchairs and strollers.
From Station Pier cruise terminal, take the 109 tram service to Melbourne CBD—the journey takes around 10 minutes. Alternatively, take a Skybus from the terminal to Spencer Street, the city’s major shopping hub.
English is the official language in Melbourne, but it is spoken with a distinctively Australian twist. The currency is the Australian dollar, and ATMs are widely available throughout the city. The port area is fairly quiet, although there is a large store selling coffee and snacks.
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