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St. Kilda Pier stretches out into Port Phillip Bay, leading toward the historic pavilion at its end. The long boardwalk offers open views back to the Melbourne skyline on clear days and across the marina lined with yachts. It’s a popular spot for walking at sunset, when the light softens over the water. At the breakwater near the pier, you may also spot little penguins returning to their nests in the evening.

Outlook Hill offers one of the best elevated views along this coastal stretch. From the top, you can see the Melbourne skyline rising in the distance across Port Phillip Bay, with the towers clearly defined on a clear day. There are picnic areas nearby with gas barbecues and shaded tables, making it an easy place to pause and take in the view before continuing your walk.

Elwood Beach Pier stretches solidly into Port Phillip Bay, with its concrete balustrade and broad deck offering open views across the water. It’s a popular pause point along the foreshore path, especially for walkers and cyclists. From here, you can look back toward the sandy shoreline or out across the bay, where the horizon feels wide and uninterrupted, particularly at sunset.

The Gold Coast Oceanway is a paved coastal path that runs parallel to the beach, linking suburbs along the shoreline. This section near Surfers Paradise follows the edge of the sand, offering uninterrupted ocean views with the skyline rising behind you. The wide, sealed path is shared by walkers, runners and cyclists, so keep left and stay aware of faster traffic. Shade is limited along exposed stretches, making early morning or late afternoon a more comfortable time to walk.

Surfers Paradise Beach is a broad stretch of sand that faces directly onto the Coral Sea, with consistent surf and wide coastal views. The beach runs alongside the high-rise skyline, creating one of the Gold Coast’s most recognisable scenes. Swimming is safest between the red and yellow flags where lifeguards patrol. Conditions can change with swell and wind, and rips are present at times.

Narrow Neck Reserve sits between Surfers Paradise and Main Beach, where the coastline opens into a broad stretch of sand backed by dunes and parkland. From Esplanade, you can see the Narrow Neck artificial reef extending into the ocean, designed to improve surf conditions and help protect the shoreline from erosion. The reserve includes open grassy areas, picnic spots and direct beach access.

New Farm Park is one of Brisbane’s oldest and most popular riverside parks, known for its expansive lawns, mature fig trees, and formal rose gardens. Established in the early 20th century on former farmland, it has long served as a major recreational space for picnics, events, and community gatherings. The park also connects directly to the Brisbane Riverwalk, making it a key green space along the river corridor.

The New Farm Riverwalk is a sealed multi-use riverside path that links the inner-city area with the suburb of New Farm, offering scenic views of the river and skyline. It forms part of the larger Brisbane Riverwalk network, with sections like this one built on a suspended boardwalk above the water and segregated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists. Originally opened in the early 2000s and rebuilt after major flood damage, the current structure reopened in 2014 with a more resilient design and remains a popular commuting and recreational route.