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.
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What's included
Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
Audio Guide
Access to the Melbourne: Ghosts of Williamstown Self-Guided Walking Tour on our App
10+ narration points of popular locations in Melbourne
Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
What to expect
5m
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.
10m
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.
Commonwealth Reserve Williamstown
10m
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.
5m
Explore Customs House Hotel Williamstown, where hidden tunnels and eerie cellar stories remain. A historic waterfront landmark linked to trade, secrets, and unexplained events.
Gem Pier
10m
Stand at Gem Pier, a scenic yet haunted waterfront. Known as Gem Pier Williamstown, this location holds stories of sailors, shipwrecks, and ghostly figures.
5m
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.
5m · Admission ticket included
At Point Gellibrand, uncover mass burials, convict history, and the Timeball Tower. A calm coastal park layered with one of Williamstown’s darkest pasts.
5m
Step into Stags Head Hotel, famous for eerie cellar activity and ghost sightings. This historic pub blends maritime history with a consistently unsettling atmosphere.
Williamstown Botanic Gardens
15m
At Williamstown Botanic Gardens, a peaceful escape with hidden history. Beneath its beauty lie whispers of past burials and lingering presences.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The tour begins in front of the main gate of Hobson's Bay Hotel, located on Ferguson Street.
End point
The Tour ends at Williamstown Botanic Gardens, which is our last stop.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
