Williamstown Beach
Highlights
- Explore the clean, wide sandy beach while enjoying stunning views across Port Phillip Bay.
- Paddle board or snorkel at 'the Crystals' for an adventurous day in the water.
- Relax in lovely green parks with picnic areas and amenities just steps from the beach.
- Access beach wheelchairs and walking frames for free on weekends, ensuring everyone enjoys the sun and sand.
Located on the Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail and just a short drive or train ride from Melbourne, Williamstown Beach is one of Melbourne’s finer seaside locations. With gorgeous views across Port Phillip Bay, a clean and wide sandy beach and lifeguards on patrol during the summer months, Williamstown has become a destination for both visitors and locals alike. The beach is a popular destination for paddle boarding and snorkeling around the corner at “the Crystals”.
Williamstown Beach offers a full range of amenities, including toilet and shower facilities, dining establishments, sealed paths, lovely green parks and sporting grounds opposite the beach.
Fishing is available from the Eastern Pier or the rocky outcrops at either end of the beach, providing access to deep water. There is a boat ramp nearby, as well as the Williamstown and Newport Anglers’ Jetties.
During the summer months, beach wheelchairs and beach walking frames are available for free hire on weekends between 12 noon and 5pm. The beach wheelchairs and walking frames are ideal for people of all ages who have mobility limitations and would like to enjoy the sun and sand. For more information on how to make a booking for a beach wheelchair or beach walking frame, visit Council’s Accessible Beach page on the Hobsons Bay City Council website.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- Beach matting and beach wheelchairs for people to access the water is available.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
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