Altona Pier — Attraction in Victoria

Main public pier between Werribee South and Port Melbourne. The original timber pier at Altona was built in the late 1800s, with significant repair works carried out in the 1950s.

The pier is nearing the end of its design, and work is in progress to replace it in 2023 as part of the Victorian Government’s construction blitz.

It is popular fishing spot with the locals particularly due to the addition of an artificial reef located about 50 meters after the end of the pier. Nearby cafes attract sizable crowd during the weekends and public holidays and there are range of facilities such as barbeque areas, fresh water fountains, playground and public toilet.

Fairly clam sea with small waves and southerly winds, attract kids, paddle boarders and kite surfers. Though the beach is open to dogs, you need to ensure dogs are kept on lead...

The pier was built in 1888 and is heritage listed. Popular with anglers who regularly visit. On the weekend I watched someone hook a ray but unfortunately, it 'got away'. The pier is 300m long. The western side of the pier is where the kit surfers come on a windy day to test out their skills and it can be entertaining to watch them battle the winds. Body boarding and surfing aren't common because, well, this is no surf. It's a calm beach and ideal for small children. During summer the beach is patrolled. Across the road are two parks, Logan Reserve being the larger of the two with toilet facilities, barbeque, playground, seats and tables. Pier Street is also the street where all the shops are so if you need the obligatory fish and chips at the end of the day, this is...

This is a review about the newly commissioned Altona Pier, only a few days ago! The old pier was demolished and a brand new pier was built in place. This new pier is wider, longer and has a more curved shape, that the old straight one had. The new pier feels far more safe now! Interestingly, it seems that the pier is managed by Parks Victoria, instead of Hobsons Bay city council, which makes you wonder... Although there are signs saying "no diving or jumping", its hard to believe that kids will not do it on the hot summer days, and hard to believe that this will be enforced! The pier is a fantastic spot for fishing, for those who are into it also! Altona pier is highly...