Williamstown - tours & adventures
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Able Fishing & Charters
Departing from Gem Pier at Williamstown, join a fishing charter with a friendly and experienced crew
www.ablefishing.com.au
Lantern Ghost Tours
The ghosts of the old city evening tour departs from the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre at Nelson Place. Explore King William's Town, the original capital of Victoria, by lamp light. Steeped with history, apparitions, alleyways and lager, it was once a thriving town full of colourful ladies, drunken sailors and convicts. Explore hidden lanes, abandoned morgues and forgotten cemeteries to discover the darker side of one of Australia's most historic sea ports.
www.lanternghosttours.com
Melbourne River Cruises
Offers a selection of scenic river cruises departing from Southbank and passing by Crown Casino, Docklands, West Gate Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Olympic Park and Herring Island. Alternatively, use the direct ferry service between the city and Williamstown.
www.melbcruises.com.au
Melbourne Sea Planes
Discover the magnificent skyline of Melbourne, the scenic Dandenong Ranges, picturesque Port Phillip, the Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula from a seaplane which operates from a purpose-built base at Gem Pier in Williamstown
www.melbourneseaplanes.com.au
Melbourne Water Taxis
Use Melbourne Water Taxis to explore Melbourne's Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers on a private chartered tour. The water taxis can operate on the Yarra River between Hawthorn and Williamstown, and along the Maribyrnong River as far upstream as Flemington. Pick up and drop off at any suitable berthing place.
www.melbournewatertaxis.com.au
Sea Kayak Australia
Explore Melbourne, the Yarra River, the Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory by water on a guided sea kayak day tour. Multi-day trips to Wilsons Promontory and the Gippsland Lakes are also available.
www.seakayakaustralia.com
The Enterprize
The Enterprize, a replica of the schooner that brought the first settlers to Melbourne from Tasmania in 1835, gives passengers the chance to experience life aboard a tall ship. Trips from one hour to several days of real hands-on sailing adventure are available. The Enterprize operates from Docklands, Williamstown and various places around Port Phillip including Rye, Geelong and Portarlington.
www.enterprize.org.au
Williamstown History Tours
Experience an exciting maritime history tour of Williamstown. Choose from a 2 hour walking tour, a half day history tour or a full day of exploring. Your local guide will bring the historical seaport of Williamstown alive and can tailor the tour to your requirements.
www.williamstownhistorytours.com.au