Summer in Melbourne: Why Playing Republica Social Beach Volleyball is the Ultimate Experience?
When the sun is shining and the days get longer, there’s no better way to embrace summer in Melbourne than by hitting the sand at Republica Beach Volleyball. Located right on the iconic St Kilda Beach at the St Kilda Sea Baths, Republica offers the perfect mix of sport, fun, and social vibes – making it the best summer activity in Melbourne. Oh, and it is a good workout as well.
Why Republica Beach Volleyball?
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🌴 Beachfront Location – Set against the stunning backdrop of St Kilda Beach, every game comes with ocean views and golden sand between your toes.
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🍕 Food, Drinks & Music – After your match, relax with pizza, cocktails, and live beats at Republica St Kilda Beach – the ultimate reward after a game.
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🏐 Social & Fun – No experience required! Republica Beach Volleyball is about laughs, rallies, and connecting with friends, colleagues, or even making new ones.
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🌞 Summer Energy – There’s something unbeatable about playing sport outdoors as the sun sets over Port Phillip Bay, with that laid-back Melbourne beach vibe.
The Best Thing to Do in Melbourne this Summer
Whether you’re looking for a fun group activity, a midweek escape, or a way to meet new people, Republica Beach Volleyball ticks every box. It’s active, social, and right in the heart of Melbourne’s favourite beach precinct. It operates all summer long during daylight savings.
All referees, coaching, Nets and Balls are included.
Just arrive at Republica and everything is included. Republica Beach Volleyball runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings (weather permitting) from 6 pm (games commence at 6:30 pm). Players can jump straight off the sand and into Republica for included post-game drinks and pizza, making it the ultimate beach-to-bar experience.
So if you’re searching for fun things to do in Melbourne in summer, gather your mates and sign up for Republica Beach Volleyball. It’s more than a game – it’s a fun summer lifestyle, and it’s waiting for you in St Kilda.
👉 Book your spot now and make this summer unforgettable at Republica St Kilda Beach.
🏐 How It Works
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Social 4-a-side beach volleyball (It’s a mixed comp, but teams don’t have to be mixed-gender).
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2-hour sessions, starting 6pm-ish every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday all summer (Oct–Apr).
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At least 3 x 20-min games guaranteed each night, but we work hard to get you more.
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We run 3 divisions so beginners play beginners, and competitive players get their epic battles.
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Come whenever you like — Tuesday one week, Thursday the next. No lock-in commitment.
🍕 What You Get
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A voucher for pizza + 4 drinks for every team to share at the end of the night.
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Friendly referees who are very happy to hand out tips or join in with games.
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A super social night that doesn’t end when the games do.
💸 Costs
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$30 per person ($25 for students).
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Charged per player up to a max 4 of players per team (so $120 cap).
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Got more than 4 in your squad? You’ll still only pay for 4, but be prepared to share your court time… and your pizza!
📅 Registration
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Every Sunday night Big Al will send out an email — just reply if you want to come along that week.
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Register early to avoid disappointment. If we don’t know you’re coming, there may not be space (especially on beautiful nights!).
🌦 Weather & Cancellations
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If the weather’s awful, we cancel — nobody wants to play in a storm.
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You’ll get an email by 4 pm if it’s off, and we also post on:
📍 Where to Find Us
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We set up just out the front of Republica.
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Meet at 6pm on the court closest to Republica — just head toward the biggest crowd by the nets.
👕 What to Bring
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Comfy clothes you don’t mind getting sandy.
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Layers for after dark, water, sunscreen, sunnies.
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Alcohol note: no booze on St Kilda Beach, you have to wait until after-match drinks in Republica
🏆 The Season
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Runs October–April.
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Finals at the end of summer (Tues/Wed/Thurs each have their own).
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Top 8 teams fight it out for glory, custom champion t-shirts, and their name on the massive Republica Trophy.
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Didn’t make finals? No stress — everyone else still plays as usual.