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Explore the eerie side of Williamstown on this self-guided ghost walking tour, starting at hobsons bay hotel and uncovering chilling stories across historic landmarks.
From the haunted steam packet hotel and peaceful yet unsettling commonwealth reserve to hidden secrets beneath customs house hotel williamstown, every stop reveals a darker past.
Walk along gem pier williamstown, visit the infamous williamstown morgue, and pass the mysterious royal hotel building and stags head hotel.
End your journey at the serene Williamstown Botanic Gardens, where history still lingers.
A must-do experience near victoria park and for visitors searching hotels near royal exhibition building melbourne.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour begins in front of the main gate of Hobson's Bay Hotel, located on Ferguson Street.
The Tour ends at Williamstown Botanic Gardens, which is our last stop.
Itinerary
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Start at Hobson’s Bay Hotel, a historic waterfront pub where ghost stories linger. This iconic Hobsons Bay Hotel sets the tone for Williamstown’s haunted past and eerie maritime history.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit the Steam Packet Hotel, one of Williamstown’s oldest pubs. Known for ghost sightings and strange activity, this historic Steam Packet Hotel blends charm, tragedy, and legend.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Walk through Commonwealth Reserve, once a major arrival point and early morgue site. This peaceful space hides a dark history tied to immigration, diseases, and coastal life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Explore Customs House Hotel Williamstown, where hidden tunnels and eerie cellar stories remain. A historic waterfront landmark linked to trade, secrets, and unexplained events.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Stand at Gem Pier, a scenic yet haunted waterfront. Known as Gem Pier Williamstown, this location holds stories of sailors, shipwrecks, and ghostly figures.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Discover the Royal Hotel Building, once a high-stakes gambling hub with dark endings. Located near hotels near Royal Exhibition Building Melbourne, it carries eerie legends.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
At Point Gellibrand, uncover mass burials, convict history, and the Timeball Tower. A calm coastal park layered with one of Williamstown’s darkest pasts.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8
Step into Stags Head Hotel, famous for eerie cellar activity and ghost sightings. This historic pub blends maritime history with a consistently unsettling atmosphere.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
At Williamstown Botanic Gardens, a peaceful escape with hidden history. Beneath its beauty lie whispers of past burials and lingering presences.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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