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Williamstown Ghost Tours,bring a friend for free to find the ghastly past of Williamstown

Williamstown Morgue

Located at the mouth of the Yarra River, Hobsons Bay is a picturesque seaside city with a range of activities to experience. 

Take a journey of discovery around the top of the bay, only minutes from the city centre. 

Enjoy spectacular views across the water to the CBD from the maritime heritage precinct of Williamstown, or explore the Coastal trail, which covers approximately 23 kms of foreshore from Newport to Altona.

Wetlands, lakes, piers, swimming beaches, remarkable historic buildings, lovely café and shopping precincts abound.  To make the most of your visit, contact the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre at Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown, on the corner of Syme Street and Nelson Place.


Getting to Hobsons Bay
Bay and River Cruises www.bayandrivercruises.com.au
Melbourne River Cruises www.melbcruises.com.au
Metlink Melbourne www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Weather
Melbourne Weather Today from Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV10450.shtml

What's New

Star Wars 

Star Wars 4th June - 3rd November 2009

Make sure you lock this in. Star Wars is coming to Scienceworks. From June through to November you have the chance to see Luke Skywalkers's landspeeder, Darth Vader's armour and Princess Leia's famous white dress!!

Tickets are on sale now at www.museumvictoria.com.au/starwars

 

Newport Folk Festival

3rd - 5th July 2009 Various venues in and around Newport

Its on again in 2009 and promises to be bigger and better than ever with a stong line up of local and invited talent from around the country. to keep up to date with who is playing and the venues check out www.nffc.org.au 

Lantern Tours

Ever wondered what went on after dark in in "Old William's Town" Then why not join Lantern Tours on a candlelight tour to explore the alleyways and back streets of Williamstown as they rediscover the areas ghostly past!! On selected Friday and Saturday nights commencing on the 3rd of July you can join a Ghostly Tour from 7.30pm. Its for the brave of heart and the curious. Bookings can be made via www.lanternghosttours.com

 

 




For feedback and comments please contact the Tourism Officer at Hobsons Bay City Council on (03) 9932 1000 email visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au