Roundabout in Nelson Place, Williamstown, on a sunny spring day

Williamstown - Roundabout in Nelson Place - Melbourne visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Williamstown - Roundabout in Nelson Place' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Victoria.

Williamstown is close the CBD of Melbourne and can be reached via bus, car, ferry, sea plane, or train.

Because of the sheltered harbour Williamstown was one of the first settlements in Victoria. Today, Williamstown boasts many restaurants and cafes and is a great place for a stroll through parks or a walk along the jetties to watch the sea plane arrive or huge cargo ships passing by bound for Port Melbourne.

Gem pier is home to HMAS Castlemaine and bay tours depart from the pier. Nearby is the timeball tower built in 1855 by convict labour. This bluestone tower originally operated as a lighthouse and still operates as a timeball. The tower is part of the point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park, which is currently being developed by Parks Victoria.