Beacon Cove, Sandridge

The formerly industrial Port Melbourne has been subject to intense development over the past decade.

Historically it was known as Sandridge and developed as the City's second port, linked to the nearby Melbourne CBD. 

Beacon Vista is a significant point along this walk, as it is used by the large ships to line themselves up against  Beacon Vista and Beacon tower to ensure that the ships are correctly aligned.



Melway Map reference: 57A3 - 56H2
"Maps reproduced from Melway Edition 35 with the permission of Melway Publishing Pty Ltd"

The walk starts on Melway map 57A3, but displayed below is map 56 which is the more significant part of this walk.

Toilet Facilities: In the BBQ area near the Sandridge Life Saving Club
Coffee stop: Coffee shop at corner of Howe Parade and Centre Avenue

Take the tram 109 to Port Melbourne and get off at the last stop.

Turn right and follow the path along Beacon Cove. 

Continue on to The Boulevard, then go round ‘The Bend’ to Centre Ave. Continue on Centre Av. and stop for coffee at the corner of Howe Parade. 

Return to The Boulevard, turn right and follow the beach past the Life Saving HQ. 

As an option, you may follow the path along the jetty and back which will add another km. 

Return on to Todd road and follow Todd road to Williamstown Road, then turn right into Williamstown Road to catch the bus at Centre Ave.