Princes Pier loop, Port Melbourne
Princes Pier loop, Port Melbourne
From Port Melbourne Primary to Beacon Cove via Garden City, Princes Pier, Beacon Cove and finishing on the light rail trail to Graham St.
Summary
From Port Melbourne Primary to Beacon Cove via Garden City, Princes Pier, Beacon Cove and finishing on the light rail trail to Graham St.
Description
Great walk includes the leading lights, Princes Pier, Beacon Cove (shops, cafes and tram stop).
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Points of Interest
1. Beacon Cove Seating
There is plenty of seating along Beacon Cove. Sit to rest, people watch or enjoy the local fish and chips.
2. Port Melbourne railway line
Enjoy the walking/ bicycling trail along the light rail route.
3. Edwards Reserve
This is a lovely park that runs along the light rail, a popular spot for dogs.
4. Leading Lights
Constructed by the Melbourne Harbor Trust in 1924 to a Trinity House design, the beacons define the centre line of the Port Melbourne Channel.
5. Princes Pier
Built between 1912 and 1915, Princes Pier was the third major pier constructed at Port Melbourne and served as a major passenger terminal.
6. Beacon Cove
Cafes, restaurants, grocery store, Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal, tram stop.
Features
Public Transport
Picnic spot
Seating available
Historical interest
Art and culture
Nature trail
Park / Garden
