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Williamstown - Melbourne's Historic Waterfront Village
Williamstown Victoria is a captivating and charming place to stay when visiting Melbourne - only 20 minutes from Melbourne's City Centre by train, 10 to 15 mins by car, or 45 mins by ferry. You'll never be without something to do when staying in Williamstown.
Williamstown Victoria is located at the mouth of the Yarra River. This historic town was the first port for Melbourne and still retains a rich maritime history. Williamstown has a vibrant atmoshpere with cafes, restaurants, galleries and historic attractions. It is an easy place to walk or ride bikes.
Williamstown's maritime history is evident everywhere. See the cannons on The Strand stand sentry over Hobson's Bay. The WW2 minesweeper and museum ship, HMAS Castlemaine, is open for visitors at Gem Pier, Nelson Place Williamstown.
Melbourne is such a vibrant, multicultural, multifaceted metropolis catering for every taste in sport, the Arts, Movies, dining out, sight seeing, day tripping and whatever else that might take your fancy.
If you have a little more time, we recommend taking a ferry for a more leisurely trip into Melbourne. Regular ferries depart Williamstown and take you up the Yarra River stopping at several locations in the Melbourne CBD.
Williamstown
Ferry - Time Table and Pricing
Williamstown is a very popular spot for both Wedding Ceremonies and Wedding Receptions because of the many Historic Bluestone Churches, the Botanic gardens and spectacularly situated waterfront restaurants.
Accommodation in Williamstown Victoria
Bed and Breakfast at Stephanie's
in Williamstown
a
captivating and charming place to boutique hotel offering both Bed and
Breakfast accommodation and self-contained cottages. Stephanies is in
the heart of historic Williamstown Victoria - you'll never be without
something to do. Just minutes by car or train to Melbourne CBD, or take
the ferry to St Kilda. Also close to Scienceworks interactive science
museum, Werribee Park Mansion and its open range zoo; or take a picnic
and explore Newport Lakes (a hidden paradise).
