Guidebook for Williamstown
Essentials
Coles Williamstown
29 Douglas ParadeWoolworths also not far
Australia Post
650 Chapel StWhite Rose Dry Cleaners
40 Douglas ParadeFood Scene
Top of the Bay
1 The StrandHobsons bay fish and chips
61 Ferguson StSangam Tandoori
135 Nelson PlEuro Grill bar
203 Nelson PlCrowded House
48 Ferguson StThe Pickle Barrell Deli
60 Ferguson StFerguson Plarre
26 Douglas ParadeThe Ice Cream Shoppe
1 Nelson PlHotel Argentina
28 Ferguson StPlump Organic Grocery
24 Ballarat StSightseeing
Williamstown Ferries
1 Southbank PromenadeTake a scenic trip from Williamstown to Southbank
ARHS Newport Railway Museum
26 Champion RdMelbourne's Tall Ship. Often Departs from Williamstown. One hour sails,on board the 'Enterprize' - a timber replica of the 55-ton sailing schooner which carried the first European settlers up the Yarra to Melbourne depart from Gem Pier Williamstown. For sailing dates and more information and bookings please see the Enterprize website at www.enterprize.org.au
6 locals recommend
Enterprize Ship Trust
2 N Wharf RdMelbourne's Tall Ship. Often Departs from Williamstown. One hour sails,on board the 'Enterprize' - a timber replica of the 55-ton sailing schooner which carried the first European settlers up the Yarra to Melbourne depart from Gem Pier Williamstown. For sailing dates and more information and bookings please see the Enterprize website at www.enterprize.org.au
Castlemaine is open every weekend and public holidays from 12pm to 5 pm and weekdays by appointment for school and adult groups Phone (03) 9397 2363 weekends or (03 9853 0823 before 10am weekdays. Visitors can visit a WW II warship painstakingly refurbished. Inspect the 4 inch gun, the bridge complete with wheel, compasses, radar screen and more. See the chart house over, the refurbished officer’s cabins & their wardroom. Get down amongst the powerful reciprocating steam engines. Ask a guide to explain how things work. Visitors can also inspect in what was the crew's mess a fascinating collection of nautical exhibits & memorabilia of the past, recording aspects of Australia's heritage.
7 locals recommend
HMAS Castlemaine
Syme StreetCastlemaine is open every weekend and public holidays from 12pm to 5 pm and weekdays by appointment for school and adult groups Phone (03) 9397 2363 weekends or (03 9853 0823 before 10am weekdays. Visitors can visit a WW II warship painstakingly refurbished. Inspect the 4 inch gun, the bridge complete with wheel, compasses, radar screen and more. See the chart house over, the refurbished officer’s cabins & their wardroom. Get down amongst the powerful reciprocating steam engines. Ask a guide to explain how things work. Visitors can also inspect in what was the crew's mess a fascinating collection of nautical exhibits & memorabilia of the past, recording aspects of Australia's heritage.
Discover the magnificent skyline of Melbourne, Australia's Most Liveable City, and see picturesque Port Phillip Bay from the comfort of our seaplane.
Melbourne Seaplanes operates from a purpose-built base at Gem Pier in Williamstown, and supplies extensive float plane charter services to many of the key tourism destinations along the Victorian coast.Packages available
Melbourne City Skyline 15 minutes flight The Ultimate Experience 60 minutes flight plus lunch Historic Port Phillip Bay 55 minutes flight Flights to the Dandenong’s 30 minutes scenic flights
call us now... (03) 9397 5388
Melbourne Seaplanes
126 Syme StDiscover the magnificent skyline of Melbourne, Australia's Most Liveable City, and see picturesque Port Phillip Bay from the comfort of our seaplane.
Melbourne Seaplanes operates from a purpose-built base at Gem Pier in Williamstown, and supplies extensive float plane charter services to many of the key tourism destinations along the Victorian coast.Packages available
Melbourne City Skyline 15 minutes flight The Ultimate Experience 60 minutes flight plus lunch Historic Port Phillip Bay 55 minutes flight Flights to the Dandenong’s 30 minutes scenic flights
call us now... (03) 9397 5388
Entertainment & Activities
Melbourne Planetarium
2 Booker StSun Theatre Yarraville
8 Ballarat StArts & Culture
www.seaworks.com.au
Seaworks is developing into a working Maritime Precinct. The site covers some 2.7 hectares and includes historic buildings recognised by Heritage Victoria and the National Trust, piers, jetties, slipways and large open spaces. The precinct is open to the public for educational, tourism and recreational activities that celebrates and preserves our maritime history.
Museum Open: Sundays 11.00am to 2.00pm, or by appointment for visiting groups. Phone 0417 292 021 or email seaworks.williamstown@gmail.com
Seaworks Maritime Precinct
82 Nelson Plwww.seaworks.com.au
Seaworks is developing into a working Maritime Precinct. The site covers some 2.7 hectares and includes historic buildings recognised by Heritage Victoria and the National Trust, piers, jetties, slipways and large open spaces. The precinct is open to the public for educational, tourism and recreational activities that celebrates and preserves our maritime history.
Museum Open: Sundays 11.00am to 2.00pm, or by appointment for visiting groups. Phone 0417 292 021 or email seaworks.williamstown@gmail.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Customs House Hotel
161 Nelson PlParks & Nature
Commonwealth Reserve Williamstown
181A Nelson PlWilliamstown Botanic Gardens
Osborne StreetWaterfront and Views to City and views across the bay, watch the ships come in, eat Fish and Chips on the benches or on the lawn, sit under a tree, have a swing or slide at the park there. A very relaxing place to sit.
10 locals recommend
The Strand
1 The StrandWaterfront and Views to City and views across the bay, watch the ships come in, eat Fish and Chips on the benches or on the lawn, sit under a tree, have a swing or slide at the park there. A very relaxing place to sit.