St Kilda Harbour Concept Plan - Parks Victoria

01. ExperienceSt Kilda Harbour is about water; the experience of walking out over water, listeningto the sound of water, watching strange creatures in the water, observing theincremental changes of the colour and texture on the surface of the water. It isabout rough water on one side, quiet water on the other. It is about looking backtowards the city over water.St Kilda Harbour is about the sky and the weather. It is a place to observe thesubtle changes in light and colour. It is about an unobstructed horizon, andseeing the sun set over water. It is a place that every time you visit will appeardifferent. From the Harbour you can watch the weather move in across the Bayand watch the sky reflected in the water. At St Kilda Harbour, the sky and weatheris amplified; there is a new season every few moments.St Kilda Harbour is about all the activities and events that the water supports. Itis about boats dotted in the Harbour, the coming and going of different boats, thesound of rigging slapping the mast, the launching of yachts, the sight of boats indry dock, and the sounds of an active harbour. These activities draw people likea magnet.St Kilda Harbour is about people. It is about the languid stroll along the promenadeon a balmy night, it is about the brisk walk along the Pier on a windy day, it isabout lounging on St Kilda beach waiting to have a swim. It is all gentle strollsand no hurry. It is about throwing a line into the water and waiting. As with all greatpublic spaces, it is about watching others watching.St Kilda Harbour is about removing oneself from the bustle of the city, and takingin the St Kilda seaside experience.5