Williamstown - Melbourne's Historic Waterfront Village

Activities in and around Williamstown: Beach, marinas, boat hire within 1km. Bicycle tracks and walking paths along the waterfront, Over 65 pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants, Galleries and Sunday Markets for browsing and shopping, Daily bay cruises by ferry and sea plane flights. Bus tours showing historic homes, forts and TV show locations! See the black swans, ducks, pelicans and other waterbirds Visit Scienceworks, Railway Museum, Point Cook RAAF Museum and Williamstown Historic museum.

Scenes of Port Philip Bay

Williamstown Victoria is located at the mouth of the Yarra River just 13 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. This historic town was the first port for Melbourne and still retains a rich maritime history. View our Williamstown Image Gallery

Williamstown is a vibrant easy walking/riding environment surrounded by water on three sides, and just minutes by car or train to the Melbourne CBD. From Stephanies you'll be able to walk to cafes, restaurants, galleries and historic attractions.

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.  To see upcoming events tries these links - City of Melbourne's Events and Festivals Guide and White Hat's Guide to What's On in Melbourne.

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

Guests staying at Stephanies are within walking distance of all the major attractions in Williamstown. We're happy to advise on some of the great things to see and do while you're here. Recommend a restaurant and make a booking for you? Of course! For a night out with a difference we recommend the Titanic Theatre Restaurant.

Williamstown is a very popular spot for both Wedding Ceremonies and Wedding Receptions because of the many Historic Bluestone Churches, the Botanic gardens and many spectacularly situated waterfront restaurants. Stephanie's is popular with Brides and Grooms having three beautifully presented spa suites, perfect for such a special occasion. With further Bed and Breakfast rooms and Cottages, family and friends can also enjoy superior comfort and surrounds for the happy event. Some Brides take advantage of the opportunity of having photos taken with romantic backdrops of antique furniture, art works and gardens. 

View our Williamstown Image Gallery