St Kilda Sea Baths
Discover the fascinating history of seaside
bathing in St Kilda, from enclosed swimming
facilities and bathing ships to the Sea Baths
of today.
Discover the fascinating history of seaside bathing in St Kilda, from enclosed swimming facilities and bathing ships to the Sea Baths
of today.
Discover the fascinating history of seaside
bathing in St Kilda, from enclosed swimming
facilities and bathing ships to the Sea Baths
of today.
St Kilda Sea Baths
Discover the fascinating history of seaside
bathing in St Kilda, from enclosed swimming
facilities and bathing ships to the Sea Baths
of today.
Discover the fascinating history of seaside bathing in St Kilda, from enclosed swimming facilities and bathing ships to the Sea Baths of today.
Discover the fascinating history of seaside
bathing in St Kilda, from enclosed swimming
facilities and bathing ships to the Sea Baths
of today.
A SEASIDE TRADITION
A seaside swim was once a considerably more complicated affair than dropping a towel on the sand. St Kilda's bathing history involved enclosed swimming areas, separate facilities for men and women, and plenty of arguments about appropriate behaviours and clothing.
THE EARLY SEA BATHS
Construction of an early Sea Bathing Company complex began in 1858, with the baths opening in 1860. Visitors could obtain a special return railway fare that included a bath, a bathing costume and a towel. Think of it as an early version of an all inclusive beach outing.
CAPTAIN KENNEY'S BATHING SHIP
An even stranger chapter involved an old vessel called Nancy. adapted as part of a bathing establishment off St Kilda. Long before modern pool building, a ship helped provide facilities for seaside swimmers.
THE 1931 SEA BATHS
The substantial Sea Bath complex opened in 1931 provided hundreds of lockers, yet enclosed baths were already facing competition from the growing popularity of swimming directly from the beach. Later deterioration, demolition and redevelopment changed the complex over time.
A CHANGING BEACH CULTURE
Hawaiian swimming champion Duke Kahanamoku swam at the St Kilda Baths in 1915. Looking towards the water today, it is entertaining to imagine the regulations, rented costumes and carefully separated bathing areas of earlier generations. This stretch of foreshore tells a story about changing social habits as much as swimming: even an ordinary day at the beach has a history.
Seaside Heritage
A rich history of swimming, Social life and changing times
All-Inclusive Beach Outings
A special return railway fare once included a bath, costume and towel
A Bathing Ship at St Kilda
An old vessel called Nancy was adapted for seaside swimmers.
The 1931 Sea Baths
A substantial complex with hundreds of lockers and a changing future.
COMPLETE STOP 08
BY ANSWERING THE QUESTION
Answer The Sea Baths Challenge
Look around the location and use what you discover to answer the questions below.
A CLUE AND A SPECIAL REWARD AWAITS
Enter the correct answer and unlock an exclusive reward and also a clue that will be used to unlock your Stop 10 final reward vault vouchers exclusive reward for your challenge.
Note: These clues will be put together to form a code word that will be used
to unlock your final reward vault vouchers.
A CLUE AND A SPECIAL REWARD AWAITS
Enter the correct answer
and unlock an exclusive reward and also a clue that will be used to unlock your Stop 10 final vault vouchers exclusive reward for your challenge.
Note: These clues will be put together to form a code word that will be used
to unlock your final vault vouchers.
A CLUE AND A SPECIAL REWARD AWAITS
Enter the correct answer
and unlock an exclusive reward and also a clue that will be used to unlock your Stop 10 final vault vouchers exclusive reward for your challenge.
Note: These clues will be put together to form a code word that will be used to unlock your final vault vouchers.
CONTINUE YOUR ST KILDA ADVENTURE
WALK TO STOP 09
THE WONDERFUL TWO
Stay on the beach side of the Sea Beach complex.
Follow the beachfront promenade towards Republica, the restaurant within the Sea Baths precinct.
Look around the outdoor beachfront area for the large bronze rhino sculpture, with heads facing in opposite directions.
Approach using the public walkway, keeping restaurant and pedestrian access clear.
You have arrived at Stop 09. Open the Wonderful Two page to discover its story and answer your question.
