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BUSSELTON JETTY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
At 1841 metres, Busselton Jetty is the longest wooden jetty (pier) in the southern hemisphere. Construction began in 1853 with continual extensions up to the 1960s. It was closed to shipping in 1972, and maintenance was discontinued for a time, but it has since been restored, and is now the site of an underwater observatory and an interpretive centre..
MANLY PAVILION, NORTHERN SYDNEY
Built in 1933 as a dressing room and tea rooms for bathers, the heritage listed Manly Pavilion underwent a meticulous renovation to open in 2010, restored to its original grandeur boasting soaring ceilings, a marble terrazzo balcony, and unrivalled views of greater Sydney Harbour. The Boathouse Group reopened the historic Pavilion in April 2022, having made a number of aesthetic updates to the venue’s interior to compliment its heritage features.
MANLY WHARF, NORTHERN SYDNEY
The first Manly Wharf was a fifty foot pier built on the present site. The current Manly Wharf is Sydney Harbour’s premiere waterfront restaurant, shopping and entertainment precinct. Every year over 6 million commuters travel across Sydney Harbour to Manly Wharf on the scenic ferry or jet cat.
PRINCES PIER, MELBOURNE
Completed in 1915, the 580m long Princes Pier was originally known as the New Railway Pier – it was renamed after the Prince of Wales visit in 1920. It later became disused and deteriorated badly, finally being closed to the public in the early 1990s. Further deterioration followed until a major restoration commenced in 2006 with only the first 196 metres of the pier being restored and the remaining pylons preserved. A full restoration was estimated to cost $60 million. A contract for the work was awarded in June 2007 and the refurbished section of the pier reopened to the public in December 2011.
SHORNCLIFFE PIER, QUEENSLAND
Completed in 1872, the pier is a very popular attraction for residents and visitors to the area. It was extensively refurbished and repainted in late 2000 and was further enhanced by major renovation of the adjacent boardwalk in 2008. In early 2012, the pier was closed due to its poor condition caused by marine borers.The pier removal works commenced in November 2014 and the new Shorncliffe Pier was opened to the public on Good Friday, 25 March 2016
SMOKY BAY JETTY – SOUTH AUSTRALIA
First opened on 1 May 1912, the beautiful Smoky Bay Jetty has had a chequered history, and was about to be dismantled in 1969. Over the years the Smoky Bay Progress Association with the ‘Friends of the Jetty’ worked hard hard to restore it to its former glory. The Jetty underwent extensive renovations in 2012 as part of its 100 year birthday celebrations and now boasts a meshed swimming enclosure and shades providing the perfect spot for fishing, crabbing,swimming or taking a walk out on the water to view the stunning sunset views.
ST KILDA PIER – VICTORIA
St Kilda has had a pier since 1853, although the first wooden structure was washed away in a storm soon after it was completed. Various new piers and extensions were constructed through the 1800s with the pier reaching its present size after a concrete section was added in the 1970s. The historic 1904 St Kilda Pier Kiosk was completely restored following a devastating fire in 2003.
VICTOR HARBOR CAUSEWAY & HORSEDRAWN TRAM – SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The mainland at Victor Harbor is connected via a tram/pedestrian causeway to the popular visitor site of Granite Island. The tram service is provided by the Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram, one of the very few horse-drawn tram routes remaining in public transit service. Granite island is home to a large colony of Little Penguins.