Newport railway station to Stoney Creek Backwash
Newport railway station to Stoney Creek Backwash
Walk from Newport railway station down to the mouth of the Yarra River, following it to the West Gate Bridge Memorial Park and Stoney Creek Backwash in Spotswood.
Summary
Walk from Newport railway station down to the mouth of the Yarra River, following it to the West Gate Bridge Memorial Park and Stoney Creek Backwash in Spotswood.
Description
Catch a train to Newport railway station on the Williamstown or Werribee lines. Turn left in the subway then right to get you to the Hall St shops. Follow the shops to the top of North Road and continue to the bottom. You will come to a set of traffic lights with the 'Pint of Milk' Cafe on the right corner and Newport Park on the left corner as you head down towards the Yarra River. You can choose to walk through Newport Park past the athletics track or continue down North Road and turn left along The Strand just past South Pacific Health Centre (formerly Lifestyle Fitness Centre) on the corner. Continue on the Williamstown Foreshore Trail along the Yarra River past Newport Power Station, the HMAS Yarra Memorial and through Riverside Park. You may get to see a container ship glide by. The path winds its way to under the West Gate Bridge and the West Gate Bridge Memorial Park. A bit further along is the Stoney Creek Backwash. To return go up Simcock Avenue and turn left into Hall Street. Spotswood railway station is not far along.
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Points of Interest
1. Newport Park
Walking path through park to skate ramp and children's playground.
2. Skate ramp
Skate ramp in Newport Park
3. Children's playground
Children's playground
4. Newport Park Athletics Facility
Newport Park Athletics Facility with Newport Power station chimney in the background.
5. The Gatehouse
The Gatehouse was once part of the original Newport Power Station
6. HMAS Yarra Memorial
HMAS Yarra Memorial commemorates service in WW2.
7. The Warmies
The Warmies is a popular fishing spot. Newport Power Station pumps out warm water that attracts fish.
8. Riverside Park
Riverside Park is another popular fishing spot and a great place to view the ships in the Yarra River.
9. Scienceworks
Scienceworks is a great day out. From the walking path the original pumping station is what you're looking at.
10. The Punt jetty
The Punt takes bike riders and pedestrians across the Yarra River to Port Melbourne.
11. West Gate Memorial Park
West Gate Memorial Park was made in memory of those who lost their lives during the collapse of the West Gate Bridge in 1970.
12. West Gate Memorial Park
West Gate Memorial Park memorial
13. Stoney Creek Backwash
The Stony Creek Walkway extends across the backwater and provides access to the Yarra River.
15. Blue wren
One of the many types of birds you might see along the trail
Features
Public Transport
Playground
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Historical interest
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
