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Hobsons Bay

Hobsons Bay is a picturesque seaside municipality. Here you can find peaceful natural environment, clean beaches, wide streets. heritage buildings, and a diverse choice of restaurants, cafes and shops, connected by bike paths and only 15 minutes from the hustle and bustle of the City.

Hobsons Bay offers breathtaking views of the City skyline; a perfect accompaniment to alfresco dining, leisurely cafe atmosphere or a family outing.

Getting There

Travel by ferry from the City, get on your bike and ride, take the train or travel by car.

Train timetables contact metlink on 131638 or visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Ferry timetables contact:

Melbourne River Cruises on 86102600 or visit www.melbcruises.com.au

Williamstown Bay and River Cruises on 96829555 or visit www.williamstownferries.com.au

What's New

Hobsons Bay Tourism Week

4th September– 12thSeptember

Embrace the Substation Artists Market on Saturday 4th September

Visit Truganina Explosives Reserve Sunday 5th September 12 noon to 3pm

Explore the history of Altona on a free guided walking tour Tuesday 7th September at 1pm

Go back to the Early days at the Laverton Old School Wednesday 8th September 12noon to 3pm

Have an ale and ejoy the music at the Pirates Tavern Friday 10th September from 7.30pm*

Explore Williamstown's hidden lanes, abandoned morgues and buriel grounds by lamp light Friday and Saturday*

Come aborad the HMAS Castlemaine Ship and maritime Museum Saturday and Sunday*

Visit the Altona Homestead and Williamstown Historical Society Museum

Take advantage of one of the special offers made by traders in Nelson Place*

Collect a voucher during Tourism Week for a 2 for 1 sail aboard the Tall Ship Enterprize on September 19, and or a special offer on a Seaplane flight*

*To collect vouchers for special deals for all attractions and to go into the free raffle visit Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre located in Commonwealth Reserve Nelson Place Williamstown.

SUB 12 Exhibition

2nd July– 19thSeptember

SUB12 is The Substation’s major contemporary visual arts program and is committed to supporting both emerging artists and those with established careers. SUB12 offers audiences in Melbourne’s western suburbs a unique opportunity to experience a snapshot of current contemporary visual arts trends as well as seeing works by some of Melbourne’s newest and brightest visual art makers.Series 1: 2nd to 25th July
Series 2: 30th July to 22nd August
Series 3: 27th August to 19th September
Exhibition hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10.00am-4.00pm Held at The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport.

Arts at Your Doorstep

2010 Season

Hobsons Bay Performing Arts Program 2010. The program features over 15 performances across Hobsons Bay at the Altona Theatre, Old Laverton School, Williamstown Mechanics Institute and the Williamstown Town Hall. For more information on each of the performances contact the box office on 9932 4074 or visit www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au

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