A lovely 5km return walk along the Bay Trail West taking in Altona Beach foreshore to Altona Coastal Park.
A lovely 5km return walk along the Bay Trail West taking in Altona Beach foreshore to Altona Coastal Park.
Start at Altona station on the Werribee line. Walk towards the foreshore along Pier St. Turn left (west) into the Esplanade and follow the beach path until Surf St.
The path leaves the Esplanade and follows the water past Altona Yacht Club and Altona Angling Club and through the boat ramp car park off Altona Road. Continue over the footbridge, past Altona Sports Club and Altona Bowling Club.
At the end of the beach is Altona Coastal Park. It is the former site for the Willliamstown Racecourse where only the ruins are left now with one lonely palm tree.
A 4-metre sculpture called Requiem for a Champion commemorates the location of the former third largest racecourse in Victoria, graced by Australian thoroughbred champions, including Phar Lap.
For a longer walk in this area, see the Williamstown to Altona walking map.
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Altona Pier
R J Logan Reserve picnic area. There are public toilets at the western edge of the reserve.
View to Port Phillip Bay
Norfolk Island Pines along Altona Beach Bay Trail.
Children's playground at Cresser Reserve
Looking back along Altona Beach
Altona Angling Club
Altona Boat Ramp
Picnic table
Bridge over canal
View of Altona Beach from Altona Coastal Park end
You might be able to see the ruins of the racecourse grandstand and the sculpture pictured here at left.
Rounded Noon Flower is a succulent spreading plant which can form dense carpets of stunning colour. It is native to the Altona area.