Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail (Spotswood - Altona Meadows)
The Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which follows the coast line of Hobsons Bay in the inner western suburbs in Melbourne. Embark on a very special journey, the 23km coastal trail from near the Westgate bridge to Skeleton creek takes you past the maritime historical precinct of Williamstown, botanic gardens, sandy beaches, wetlands with internationally important habitat, site specific public artworks, and spectacular buildings.
The trail is easily navigated by foot or bicycle and is clearly sign posted with trail markers topped with nautical motifs and sharing local information. The markers and the artworks allow the significance of the cultural and natural history of the coast to be revealed, reinforcing our sense of local place and community, and enriching our understanding of the environment.
The trail starts near the terminal for the Westgate Punt at Spotswood. Every 20 minutes during weekday commuter hours and on-demand during weekends, the Westgate Punt takes cyclists to across the Yarra River to and from Fishermans Bend in Port Melbourne.
Note: Download the Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail map.
Highlights along the route include Gem Pier and Nelson Place, Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park which has a nice playground and rockpools , Williamstown Botanic Gardens, Williamstown Beach and Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve in the Williamstown area.
As the trail moves to the Altona area, highlights include Altona Coastal Park, Cherry Lake, Altona Beach and Logan Reserve which has a playground.
At Altona Meadows there is Truganina Coastal Parklands and The 100 Steps of Federation.
The best pit stops are Kiosk d'Asporto on the beach at Williamstown (99 Esplanade, Williamstown) and Norfolk Cafe at Altona beach (139 Esplanade, Altona).
Location
4321 Douglas Parade, Spotswood 3015 Map
Web Links
→ Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail Map
