Experience Hobsons Bay Bus Tour
The season for the Experience Hobsons Bay Bus Tour is now complete. Why not visit the Things to Do section of our website and plan your own trip to Hobsons Bay! Or contact our Visitor Information Centre who are available to help you build your own itinerary.
For more information
Contact the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre
P: 03 9932 3016
E: visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Stops
Gem Pier and Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown | Grab a coffee amongst the heritage frontages of Nelson Place and look past yacht masts and the HMAS Castlemaine to great views of the City of Melbourne.
Williamstown Botanic Gardens and Williamstown Beach | Dating back to 1860, Williamstown Botanic Gardens are nestled next to Williamstown Beach and feature an iconic palm avenue and intricate pathways through lush gardens.
Altona Beach (Tuesdays only) | In addition to the calm waters of Altona Beach, there is so much to explore along Pier street. Grab some lunch, enjoy the Tuesday Beach Market, learn about the history of Altona Homestead or take in some art at the Louis Joel Gallery.
Truganina Coastal Parklands | Climb the stone staircase known as 100 Steps of Federation to enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Melbourne City and adjoining Cheetham Wetlands at the highest land point between Melbourne and the You Yangs mountain range.
Newport Lakes | Enjoy the tranquil bushland setting of Newport Lakes, a 33-hectare oasis which is home to 200 species of plants and 85 species of birds.
Grazeland (Saturdays only) | Discover the best of Melbourne’s food scene with over 50 food vendors housed in repurposed shipping containers. There is a $4 admission fee to Grazeland for adults and children 12 and over.
Timetable
Tuesday timetable
| 10:30am |
Pick-up at 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne |
| 11am to 11:40am |
Gem Pier / Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown |
| 11:40am |
Pick-up at 1 Syme Street, Williamstown |
| 12pm to 12:30pm |
Williamstown Botanic Gardens / Williamstown Beach |
| 12:45pm to 1:45pm |
Altona Beach / Pier Street, Altona
+ Cafes and restaurants available for lunch
+ Altona Beach Market
+ Altona Homestead open
+ Louis Joel Gallery open
|
| 2pm to 2:30pm |
Truganina Coastal Park |
| 2:50pm to 3:20pm |
Newport Lakes |
| 3:45pm |
Drop-off at 1 Syme Street, Williamstown |
| 4:30pm |
Drop-off at 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne
|
This timetable is indicative only. Specific stops and timings may vary on the day due to circumstances such as traffic, weather, patrons, etc.
Saturday timetable
| 10:30am |
Pick-up at 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne |
| 11am to 11:40am |
Gem Pier / Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown |
| 11:40am |
Pick-up at 1 Syme Street, Williamstown |
| 12pm to 1pm |
Grazeland
+ Food stalls available for lunch, $4 entry fee
+ Additional food options available on Hudsons Road |
| 1:15pm to 1:45pm |
Newport Lakes |
| 2:10pm to 2:40pm |
Truganina Coastal Park |
| 3pm to 3:30pm |
Williamstown Botanic Gardens / Williamstown Beach |
| 3:45pm |
Drop-off at 1 Syme Street, Williamstown |
| 4:30pm |
Drop-off at 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne |
This timetable is indicative only. Specific stops and timings may vary on the day due to circumstances such as traffic, weather, patrons, etc.
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