What:
Ferry to Williamstown Saturday 26 May 12:30 pm
Travel time is 50 to 60 minutes. There are 2 ferries to Williamstown:
Melbourne River Cruises. Cost is AU$18.00 one way. This ferry has
2 for 1 voucher offer in “Official Visitors Guide – Melbourne in Autumn” and also with
Skybus tickets from the airport. People are trying to
collect these vouchers. See this
thread & this
post on the Ozfest 4 thread. This ferry leaves from
Berth 5 at Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct Landing, Lower Promenade.
The ferry leaves at 10:30am, 11:30am,
12:30pm & 1:30pm
The other ferry is original
Williamstown Ferry This ferry leaves from the Berth 1 wharf Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct Landing next to the Yarra River foot bridge, 200m west of St Kilda Rd (Casino side). Cost is AU$13.80 one way or AU$23.80 return.
This ferry leaves at 10:30am, 11:30am,
12:30pm & 1:30pm
The Ferry offers visitors an historic coastal village experience. Cruise past Melbourne's shipping channels on your journey to the old maritime seaport of
Williamstown with it's quaint shops and galleries, cafes and hotels for the official
Oz Fest 4 lunch.
Cost:
Purchase your tickets at the booths.
Melbourne River Cruises - $18.00 one way but
$9pp with 2 for 1 vouchers
Williamstown Ferry - $13.80 one-way
Getting there:
Here is an image of
Southbank Promenade. Melbourne River Cruises
provide this map for reference.
See leaving the Foodies Tour. From the south end of Elizabeth St where the tram stops, walk thru the Flinders Station underpass (directly opposite Elizabeth St) and across the Yarra on the foot bridge.
Here is a Map of the Ferry route:
Yarra River, Southbank/Williamstown