Williamstown is located at the mouth of the Yarra River where it enters Hobsons Bay and Port Phillip Bay, south-west of the Melbourne city centre.

Originally Melbourne's first sea port, Williamstown has developed from what was a neglected industrialised centre into a popular and fashionable maritime village.

Williamstown's attractive main commercial precinct is located along Ferguson Street and Douglas Parade. Around the corner in Nelson Place is what was originally the town centre, lined with historic buildings which are now restaurants, hotels and galleries.

Williamstown is surrounded on three sides by water. The eastern shoreline consists of foreshore reserves dotted with piers, gardens and remnants of Williamstown's maritime history. Scenic views of Melbourne's city skyline can be enjoyed from Gem Pier where cruises on the Yarra River and the bay depart regularly. The rocky south-eastern coastline consists of open parkland which includes the Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park. This park preserves the cultural heritage of the area with items of significance such as the old Fort Gellibrand military site which was first developed in 1860, and the Timeball Tower which was used by ships for timekeeping and navigation. Along the south-western coastline is Williamstown Beach which consists of a sweeping expanse of sand fronting sheltered swimming waters. Further west is Jawbone Reserve, a coastal wetland conservation area..

	ARHS Railway Museum Located near the North Williamstown station, this museum has a large collection of steam locomotives, electric locomotives, passenger carriages, guard vans, freight wagons and various items of railway equipment
	HMAS Castlemaine Inspect this restored former warship and its associated memorabilia from its mooring at Gem Pier

Williamstown Craft Market Held on the third Sunday of every month from 10am to 4pm, the market features up to 100 stalls on the water's edge, with all items sold being hand made or home grown

	Jawbone Flora & Fauna Reserve Stretching along the coast from the mouth of Kororoit Creek, it consists of open grasslands traversed by walking and bicycle tails, wetland lakes and a mangrove conservation area
	Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park Containing a rich history associated with Victoria's early settlement, it features the Timeball Tower that was built in 1849 to guide ships past the nearby reef

Williamstown Festival This major community festival includes parades, workshops, musical and dramatic performances

Williamstown Online Community run website featuring news, events, activities, shopping guides

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