Ferguson St Pier (Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash)

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Ferguson St Pier (Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash)

Ferguson Street Pier offers a picturesque view of the coast and city line. The pier is popular with recreational fishermen, sightseers and keen photographers.

24 hours public berthing is available at the pier. Cafes, restaurants, a shopping precinct, public toilets and playground facilities are all located within walking distance of the pier.

Jumping and diving off the pier and other structures is prohibited for public safety. There are shallow areas and often unexpected submerged objects

Ensure dogs are kept on lead at all times and clean up after your dog.

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Ferguson St Pier (Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash)

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Ferguson St Pier (Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

Load, weight restrictions
Management vehicle only
Boating zones apply
No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
No jumping or diving off piers or jetties

Warnings

Water hazards
Deep water

Shallow water

Submerged obstacles
Terrain hazards
Slippery surface

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

An extended 5-knot speed restriction zone will take effect from 30 April 2024.

Mariners are advised to navigate at a speed of 5-knots or less within the new Williamstown zone, unless operating in accordance with the exemption for vessels under sail and sea planes.

The zone is enacted by Safe Transport Victoria at the request of Parks Victoria, it will span the waters between the southwestern boundary of the Newport Warmies breakwater, Williamstown foreshore, to Ann St Pier, and is bound by the Port of Melbourne shipping channel and an adjacent Ports Victoria new 5-knot zone.

Attachments: Williamstown waterway rule change (1) (254KB)