A Little History about Station Pier…
Originally called Railway Pier, it was officially opened on 12 September 1854. The pier played a pivotal role in Victorians’ lives from the time it was opened, particularly for the arrival of gold seekers and settlers throughout the mid to late 1800s. In 1861, the original pier was extended, to more than 661 metres (2171 feet). Eventually, the original pier could not accommodate the increasingly large and more powerful steamships of the early twentieth century so it was realigned, extended further and renamed Station Pier. The pier is heritage listed and the gatehouse at the entrance is of significant heritage and cultural importance. Station Pier is open to the public throughout the year during daylight hours for pedestrians except on cruise ship days. On cruise ship days, the pier is at its busiest coordinating customs, immigration, quarantine, security and baggage handling responsibilities.
Dining at Station Pier
Waterfront Port Melbourne Restaurant Website
Station Pier is located in Port Melbourne, approximately 3 kilometres south-west of Melbourne’s city centre
(Melways reference: Map 2J A7)
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A tram service provides a convenient link to the city centre (Route 109). For information about fares, please visit the Metlink website.
Taxis also service Station Pier. Trams on Route 109 run from Southern Cross train station to Station Pier. For more information on Station Pier, please visit Port of Melbourne Website.
Parking at Station Pier
No public parking is available on Station Pier.
Short-term car parking
A limited number of short-term car parks are available in the Waterfront Place precinct immediately adjoining Station Pier. Charges apply.
Long-term car parking
No long-term car parking is available at Station Pier.
Long-term car parking is available at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport. For details, please visit the airport’s website.
Proposed cruise ship visits to Station Pier 2012/2013
Please note -
Schedule may vary and arrival and departure times may vary by an hour in either direction.
Volendam Arriving 8am – Departing 6pm, 26th February 2012
Queen Elizabeth Arriving 8am – Departing 6pm, 26th February 2012
Dawn Princess Arriving 7am – Departing 4pm, 1st March 2012
Pacific Pearl Arriving 8am – Departing 5pm, 3rd March 2012
Queen Mary 2 Arriving 8am – Departing 6pm, 5th March 2012
Pacific Sun Arriving 8am – Departing 5pm, 6th March 2012
Arcadia Arriving 8am – Departing 6pm, 11th March 2012
Radiance of the Seas Arriving 7am – Departing 7pm, 13th March 2012
Dawn Princess Arriving 7am – Departing 4pm, 14th March 2012
Volendam Arriving 8am – Departing 5pm, 15th March 2012
Regatta Arriving 8am 31 Mar – Departing 8pm, 1st April 2012
Volendam Arriving 8am – Departing 5pm, 8th April 2012
Dawn Princess Arriving 8am – Departing 6pm, 8th April 2012
Pacific Sun Arriving 7am – Departing 5pm, 30th October 2012
Pacific Pearl Arriving 8am 5th Nov – Departing 7pm 7th Nov 2012
Pacific Jewel Arriving 8am 5th Nov – Departing 7pm 7th Nov 2012
Sun Princess Arriving 7am – Departing 4pm, 15th December 2012
Diamond Princess Arriving 9am – Departing 6pm, 18th December 2012
Sun Princess Arriving 7am – Departing 4pm, 28th December 2012
Crystal symphony Arrives 8am 4th Jan – Departs 12.00am 5th January 2013
Sun Princess Arriving 7am – Departing 4pm, 10th January 2013
Diamond Princess Arriving 9am – Departing 6pm, 11th January 2013
Sun Princess Arriving 7am – Departing 4pm, 23rd January 2013
Diamond Princess Arriving 7am – Departing 5pm, 31st January 2013
Pacific Pearl Arriving 8am – Departing 6pm, 5th February 2013
Seabourn Quest Arriving 8am 8th Feb – Departing midnight 9th Feb 2013
Sun Princess Arriving 7am – Departing 4pm, 18th February 2013
Azura Arriving 8am – Departing 6pm, 2nd March 2013
Sun Princess Arriving 7am – Departing 4pm, 3rd March 2013
Pacific Pearl Arriving 8am – Departing 5pm, 4th March 2013
Sun Princess Arriving 7am – Departing 4pm, 16th March 2013
Sun Princess Arriving 7am – Departing 4pm, 29th March 2013
Pacific Pearl Arriving 8am 4th Nov – Departing 7pm 6th November 2013
Pacific Jewel Arriving 8am 4th Nov – Departing 7pm 6th Nov 2013
Pacific Sun Arriving 7am – Departing 5pm, 29th October 2013