Workshops Site (Local Port of Port Phillip, Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash)

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Workshops Site (Local Port of Port Phillip, Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash)

Seaworks manages the Workshop site which promotes Victoria’s maritime history in Williamstown. The site is a working port and Melbourne’s key mooring site for visiting local and international tall ships and other historic vessels. Seaworks provides a place for recreational, educational, tourism, cultural and commercial activities, attracting Victorian, interstate and overseas visitors.
The Seaworks precinct is a magnificent setting already in demand for a diverse calendar of cultural, food and wine, and vibrant events that engage and resonate with the broader community across metropolitan Melbourne. It is also a working waterfront that should provide long term berthing options for local commercial operators as well as able to support the demand for high profile vessels and international maritime events

The precinct is open to the public and covers some 2.7 hectares and includes historic buildings recognised by Heritage Victoria and the National Trust, piers, jetties, slipways and large open spaces.

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Workshops Site (Local Port of Port Phillip, Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash)

Workshops Site (Local Port of Port Phillip, Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash)

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Workshops Site (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

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

  • Restricted opening hours
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
  • No fires permitted
  • No camping

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Vehicles
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground

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.

Workshops Pier Repairs are underway - marine exclusion zone in place

Repairs have begun to Workshops Pier, the entire pier is closed while works are underway. Works are expected to be completed by mid 2026.

  • 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


Boyd Pier and Commissioner's Jetty Closure

Boyd Pier and Commissioner's Jetty have been closed, and all berthing is prohibited.

Additionally, there is no public access permitted on the wharves, and access in the waters between the heads of the two piers is prohibited.

There is no expected date for re-opening of the areas. If you require further information, please contact Seaworks.

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