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Gem Pier (Local Port of Port Phillip, Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash)
Gem Pier is the perfect starting point for exploring early Victoria’s maritime history or many of Williamstown’s and Port Phillip's contemporary attractions. The HMAS Castlemaine is permanently docked at Gem Pier. Classed as a Heritage Honour Ship, the Castlemaine is now a floating museum and visitors can inspect a fascinating collection of nautical exhibits and memorabilia.
For a broader view of Port Phillip visitors may like to board a ferry at Gem Pier and cruise in style to Southgate.
Gem Pier has nearby barbeque, picnic and playground facilities.
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.
How to get there
Gem Pier (Local Port of Port Phillip, Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash)
Need to know
Gem Pier (Local Port of Port Phillip, 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
Restrictions
- Speed restrictions apply
- No jumping or diving off piers or jetties
- Boating zones apply
- Load, weight restrictions
- No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Deep water
- Shallow water
- Submerged obstacles
- Strong currents
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery surface
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Animals and pests
- Stingers
Be Prepared
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.
Workshops Pier Repairs are underway - marine exclusion zone in place
- For public safety a legal marine exclusion zone is in place for the duration of the works. This zone extends 15 metres from each side of Workshops Pier and outward of the pier head. The project involves major construction and demolition and is unsafe for public access. Buoys will be in place on the water to mark the area with prohibited access.
- For further information refer to the Victorian Government Gazette