Victorians have a strong connection with the coast. Piers and jetties provide access to enjoy our coastal environments and to be active and healthy. They’re also popular seaside destinations for visitors and tourists.

Parks Victoria manages a diverse range of maritime structures across Victoria, including 38 piers and jetties located on land within the local ports of Port Phillip and Western Port. During 2025–26, these piers and jetties received more than 26 million visits! Popular for sightseeing, sunset strolls and fishing, these structures connect the land to the sea and are also home to a fascinating and diverse range of aquatic plants and animals.

Victoria’s piers date back to the early 1800s and provide fascinating and important connections to Victoria’s social and maritime heritage. Rebuilt and repaired over many years since their original construction, many of Port Phillip and Western Port’s piers were last renewed around 50 years ago and are now reaching the end of their design life. Priority investment includes major pier and jetty projects, targeted repairs to existing assets, and support for tourism, recreation and events within the local ports. Together, these activities support safer, more accessible and welcoming places for visitors, communities and waterway users.

Stay informed

Visit the projects section of the Parks Victoria website for information about works underway, and or sign up to receive local ports project updates.

Things to do

Watch the sunrise or sunset, fish, swim, snorkel, dive and more from one the many piers and jetties of Port Phillip and Western Port. These structures that connect the land to the sea are home to a fascinating and diverse range of marine plants and animals.