Newport railway station to Commonwealth Reserve Williamstown
Newport railway station to Commonwealth Reserve Williamstown
Walk from Newport railway station down North Road and right into The Strand. Continue along past Ferguson Street to Commonwealth Reserve at Nelson Place, Williamstown
Summary
Walk from Newport railway station down North Road and right into The Strand. Continue along past Ferguson Street to Commonwealth Reserve at Nelson Place, Williamstown
Description
Catch a train to Newport railway station of the Werribee or Williamstown line. Walk down North Road past Newport Park at the traffic lights. Turn right into The Strand where South Pacific Health Club is on the corner. Continue along The Strand, either on the footpath or walking track along the water. Past The Anchorage Restaurant, the cannons, Williamstown cenotaph to Commonwealth Reserve and Gem Pier, where HMAS Castlemaine is moored.
6222 Views
Points of Interest
1. The Anchorage Restaurant
A view to the city beside the Anchorage Restaurant
2. Williamstown Cenotaph
Williamstown Cenotaph
3. HMAS Castlemaine
Gem Pier with HMAS Castlemaine moored
4. The rotunda at Commonwealth Reserve
A lovely spot for a picnic in the gardens of Commonwealth Reserve
5. Wilkinson Memorial Drinking Fountain
The Wilkinson Memorial Drinking Fountain sits on the corner of Syme Street and Nelson Place, just in front of the Tourist Information office
6. J E Morley Reserve
The most photographed view in Melbourne - historic cannon across to the City of Melbourne
7. Ferguson St Pier
The view across ships moored at Ferguson St Pier to the tall buildings of Melbourne
8. Commonwealth Reserve
The seaplane landing looking across to HMAS Castlemaine and Melbourne beyond
Features
Public Transport
Playground
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Historical interest
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
