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SUMMARY:Convict Trail at Point Gellibrand
DESCRIPTION:Guided walking tour retracing our convict system in the colony. There will be some walking on the beach to view the convict sea wall. \nMeet at the Timeball tower\, Point Gellibrand\, Battery Road\, Williamstown\, 10 mins before. \nBookings essential: Call 9932 3016 or email visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au \nGuided 2.4km walking tour on accessible gravel and sealed pathways. Part of tour on sandy area to view seawall.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/convict-trail-at-point-gellibrand/
LOCATION:Timeball tower\, Point Gellibrand\, battery Road\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Williamstown
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SUMMARY:Williamstown as a Seaside resort
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Williamstown was a health resort for the working classes in the early 20th century? \nOn this gentle 2 km wander\, learn about the history and health benefits of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens. Nestled by the sea\, the Williamstown Botanic gardens provide the opportunity to discover early Victorian garden design from the 1860s\, including many rare and significant trees. \nThe walk will then take in the Esplanade providing discussion about the fashion for sea baths and beach entertainments. \nThere will be the opportunity to enjoy the fresh sea breezes of Port Phillip Bay (Naarm) with some nature interpretation and a short walk along the coastline finishing near some cafes and eateries. (Swimming is optional!) \nMeet at gates on corner of Giffard and Osbourne streets 10 mins before. \nBookings essential – Call 9932 3016 or email visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au \nThe guided 2km walk will be along accessible footpaths and gravel pathways through Williamstown Botanic gardens and part of the walk will be undertaken on unmade pathways near coastline.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/williamstown-as-a-seaside-resort/
LOCATION:Cnr Syme Street and Nelson Place\, Williamstown\, VIC 3016\, Cnr Syme Street and Nelson Place\,\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Williamstown
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SUMMARY:Williamstown Cemetery Guided History Walk
DESCRIPTION:What stories can be discovered through these gates? Find out during a guided tour of Williamstown Cemetery\, one of Victoria’s oldest. \nMeet at the entrance gates\, Champion Road\, North Williamstown 10 mins before. \nBookings essential – Call 9932 3016 or email visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au \nGuided walk throughout the Cemetery for an 1.5 hour. \nPlease be aware some of the walk is off pathways that can be uneven at times.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/williamstown-cemetery-guided-history-walk/
LOCATION:Williamstown Cemetery\, Champion Road\,\, North Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Williamstown
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T120000
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SUMMARY:Churches of Williamstown
DESCRIPTION:Join a guided walk and discover the history of some of the churches established in Williamstown in the 1800s. \nTours depart from Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre in Commonwealth Reserve\, Nelson Place\, Williamstown. Please meet there 10 mins before the departure time. \nBookings essential: Call 9932 3016 or email visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au \nWalking along accessible footpaths for around 1.5kms.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/churches-of-williamstown/
LOCATION:Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre\, 1 Syme Street\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Williamstown
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251003T114500
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SUMMARY:Free guided walking tour in Williamstown
DESCRIPTION:Come along and unlock the secrets of this old seaport. \nExplore hidden lanes\, an abandoned morgue\, historical buildings and monuments on a free guided walking tour in Williamstown. \nTours depart from Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre in Commonwealth Reserve\, Nelson Place\, Williamstown. Please arrive 10 mins before. \nBookings essential: Call 9932 3016 or email visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au \nGuided 2 km walk on accessible footpaths.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/free-guided-walking-tour-in-williamstown/
LOCATION:Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre\, 1 Syme Street\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Williamstown
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