Stony Creek Backwash (Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash)

The Stony Creek Backwash marks the end of a journey for Stony Creek; here it flows into the Yarra River under the soaring arches of the Westgate Bridge. The intertidal mud flats of Stony Creek Backwash are fringed by mangroves and saltmarsh which are a haven for waterbirds.

The Stony Creek footbridge extends across the breakwater enabling pedestrian and bicycle traffic access to the banks of the Yarra River. The view from the footbridge provides a unique perspective of the bridge from below.

From the footbridge you can see the wreck of an unknown vessel and the remains of the former railway line that once travelled from Spotswood, along the edge of the Yarra River to the Yarraville oil wharf.

Spot the footings of temporary piers used in the construction of the West Gate Bridge, and the bund in the Yarra River protecting pier 12.

Cycling is a great way to explore the Stony Creek Backwash. The Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail passes by Stony Creek; the trail forms part of the Bay Trail and runs from Cheetham Wetlands near the mouth of Skeleton Creek to Stony Creek.

The fluctuating tide at Stony Creek Backwash makes it a popular area for fishing.

Adjoining the Backwash, Westgate Memorial Park is a memorial to the 35 men who lost their lives on October 15, 1970 in the West Gate Bridge Collapse.