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Let's explore St Kilda!
Joined 2023
St Kilda is Melbourne's seaside playground and is only 6km from the city centre. It has a long and colourful history and has been enjoyed by generations of Melburnians. It's also home to a penguin colony. Let's enjoy exploring this amazing suburb together!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Station Pier
- After disembarking from the ship, leave Station Pier via the Gatehouse and meet me near the gate in Waterfront Place.
St Kilda beach
We'll take two iconic Melbourne trams to the St Kilda beachfront. Walk along the historic St Kilda esplanade and learn about St Kilda's colourful history. Along the way, we'll see places of interest such as St Kilda pier, the Palais theatre and Luna Park. If we're lucky, we might see some penguins or rakali (native water rats).
On Sundays, there is a wonderful outdoor market on the esplanade featuring art and craft, clothing, jewelry and so on.
Acland Street
Acland Street is a vibrant and popular shopping street. It's most famous for European style cake shops but there are also a number of cafes, galleries and bookstores. If you like, we can stop for cake and coffee.
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
A short walk from Acland Street will bring us to the heritage listed botanical gardens. Here you can see many important native and exotic plants, including a subtropical rainforest conservatory. The gardens are home to many birds, flying foxes and possums.
Head back to the ship.
We'll take trams back to Station pier. Alternatively, if you have time and would like to explore the CBD the tour can end at a different place. Feel free to ask me for suggestions!
Ending Point
Station Pier or another place, if you prefer.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Pick up and drop off at Station Pier (or another prearranged destination)
Local knowledge
Public transport (excluding taxi)
Food/Drinks
Shopping
Taxi (it’s difficult to give a definite cost because it depends on how far you travel and the number of passengers but for a regular sedan, it costs approximately $28 one way.)
Tour Important Information
This is primarily a walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes.
As we will be outdoors a lot, (depending on the weather) don't forget your umbrella, sun hat and sunscreen.
We will get around on public transport but if you prefer, a taxi can be arranged.
Important message from the supplier
I’m sorry but I won’t be available for tours in early 2025. I am currently traveling and don’t have regular access to wifi so it may take time to reply to messages. I will reply though when I can!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Vikki W.
Hello, it's nice to meet you! After living in Aomori, Japan for 21 years, I will be moving back to my native Melbourne in April, 2025. I loved showing visitors around Aomori and I'm looking forward to doing the same in Melbourne. It's a wonderful city and there's a lot to see and do. Melbourne is known for its many beautiful parks and gardens, markets, lanes, its 'upside down' river and of course, its coffee culture. If there's anything in particular you would like to see or do, please don't hesitate to ask, I'm always happy to accommodate requests when possible! Let's have fun exploring this amazing city together!
Reviews
Heidi A.
Highlights of Aomori: temples, shrines and good food!
Customized
“An absolutely wonderful way to spend the day in Aomori”
Whether you're visiting Aomori as a small group or as a solo traveler, do yourself a favor and spend some time with Vikki. It really does feel like meeting up with an old friend! Not only is she engaging and comfortable to be around, she just knows so much about the city and surrounding areas. She gave me great tips on enjoying the San'nai Maruyama Site and a recommendation for a kissaten loved by locals (I went twice)! I also appreciated how easy it was to customize the tour to really hit my personal interests. We visited Showa Daibutsu, Utou Shrine, ASPAM and also had a great feast of a lunch. And she arranged everything. So easy and convenient! Spending the day with Vikki at the beginning of my week-long stay was the highlight of my time in Aomori and I think you would enjoy it as well!
Vikki W.
(11 reviews)Thanks Heidi. It was lovely meeting you too. I’m happy to hear my suggestions helped you enjoy your time in Aomori. I hope the rest of your trip is just as enjoyable! Regards, Vikki
“Views with Vikki”
I found Vikki through the Gowithguide site and had never used them before. She was excellent in many ways....her knowledge of the Jomon period, her patience with me & my requests, her 'bottom-line' answers to questions, her efficiency. Vicki will be recommended by me to my travel consultant in America and others wishing to visit the area in Japan.
Vikki W.
(11 reviews)Thanks Jill. It was lovely meeting you and exploring Jomon culture together over two days. I also enjoyed our chats and getting to know you better. Regards, Vikki
“Great time walking around Aomori”
We met up with Vikki on a warm summer day during the Aomori Nebuta festival and spent some time discovering the city, honed our skills at an amazing caligraphy lesson, a tea ceremony, sake tasting and had a casual dinner with Vikki before heading to the Aomori Parade and festival! Highly recommend for folks (couples or families) with only a day in Aomori and who want to know a little more about the area, history and culture.
Vikki W.
(11 reviews)Thanks Neil. It was my pleasure to spend the day with you. I hope the kids snaffled more bells on the way back to the ship! Enjoy the rest of your travels. Kind regards, Vikki
$70/ per person
Reserve