Konted's Make My Day 2: South Melbourne Beach: A Tram Ride Away

South Melbourne Beach: A Tram Ride Away

South Melbourne Beach is a sandy beach which is a few kilometers away from Melbourne Central Business District (CBD). It is only a tram ride away with one station right across Melbourne Central Mall. Trams bound for South Melbourne Beach stop at this station every 12 minutes. In about 20 minutes, commuters are at the terminal at the end of Victoria Street in the suburb of Albert Park.

Melbourne Central Station

Melbourne Central Mall. The underground Melbourne Central Station is connected to the Mall.

Tram station across Melbourne Central Mall. Trams bound for South Melbourne Beach stop here and pick up commuters.

Tram is a popular mode of transportation in the city.

Trams bound for South Melbourne Beach also pick up commuters in front of Federation Square and across Flinders Street Station.

The tram terminal at the end of Victoria Street in the suburb of Albert Park

Easily noticeable is a long pier made of timber. It is actually a heritage structure, having been built in 1889. Seagulls perch on its railings and boardwalk as the blue waves slam the sturdy posts. Near the pier is the Albert Park Yachting and Angling Club. A few meters away is a restaurant with a good view of the bay. Several meters away at the foreshore is an area reserved for those who want to play beach volleyball. South Melbourne Beach is a patrolled beach.

South Melbourne Beach

The long, wooden pier

The pier is made of timber.

Near the pier

Albert Park Yachting and Angling Club

Resto with a good view of the bay

Looking at the direction of Port Melbourne

Looking towards St. Kilda

Rescue unit on standby

Buggy used by lifesaving club

Volleyball is a preferred activity at South Melbourne Beach

Friendly games

Another friendly competition is about to start.

Warning signage

The Spirit of Tasmania and another cruise ship docked at the nearby Port Melbourne

Side by side with Middle Park, South Melbourne Beach is part of a 4km long beach. Activities include surfing, fishing and, of course, swimming. There is a playground located between the low sea wall and the paved walkway. There is a bike lane. Bicycles with helmets are rented out for $5. Joggers and promenaders frequent South Melbourne Beach.

The Plum Garland Memorial Playground near the paved walkway

The playground was named after a popular local bartender who worked at the hotel across the beach.

Stainless bicycle racks

Bicycles with helmets for hire for $5

Bicycle lane

Palm trees line the principal road which is Beaconsfield Parade,

Jogging lane

The South Melbourne Life Saving Club adopts safety measures to minimize untoward incidents in the area.

Dollies Coffee sold here

Across the beach are houses, hotels and apartments with a good view of Port Phillip Bay. Along Victoria Street are cafes, restaurants and other business establishments. Travelers or visitors may dine at one of the fine eateries in the area and savor the good food and drinks served. And they don't have to worry traveling back to the city. The tram station is just a few meters away.

- Konted

The Beach Hotel along Beaconsfield Parade. It is across South Melbourne Beach.

Hotel Victoria across the pier. It was built in 1888.

Houses along Beaconsfield Parade with beachfront views

With Victorian architectural design

Apartment style dwelling across South Melbourne Beach

Victoria Street is Albert Park's principal road which is perpendicular to South Melbourne Beach. There is a cluster of cafes and restaurants along Victoria Street.