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St Kilda's penguin viewing at the end of the pier costs what?

Answer: Free, but book

St Kilda's little penguins live on the pier's breakwater. Viewing is free but tickets are limited, so book online.

Free · book ahead · nightly after sunset · trams 12, 16, 96

Tickets for the next week are released every Tuesday from 10am and book out quickly. Sessions start about 30 minutes after sunset. Bring warm clothes: the pier gets cool and windy even after hot days.

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