Stop 1
Hobson's Bay Hotel
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.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Ghosts of Williamstown Self-Guided Walking Tour
Melbourne, AustraliaNew Tour 2 - 2.5 Hours 15 stops
Duration2 - 2.5 Hours
Stops15
LanguageEnglish, Spanish, German, French, Italian
OfflineAvailable
GPS GuidedYes
About This Tour
Walk through Williamstown’s historic streets while uncovering real stories of shipwrecks, prison hulks, and eerie local sightings—guided by GPS audio you can follow at your own pace.
What You'll Experience
1
Step into history and hauntings at Hobsons Bay Hotel, Williamstown
2
Uncover ghostly tales inside the historic Steam Packet Hotel
3
Wander eerie pasts at Commonwealth Reserve by the haunted waterfront
4
Dine above secrets at Customs House Hotel Williamstown
5
Spot shadows and spirits along Gem Pier Williamstown waterfront
6
Feel watched near the chilling walls of Williamstown Morgue
7
Walk haunted grounds at Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park
What's Included
Included
- Access to the Melbourne: Ghosts of Williamstown Self-Guided Walking Tour on our App
- 10+ narration points of popular locations in Melbourne
- Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
- Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
- Audio Guide
Not Included
- In Person Guide
- Entry fee of The Williamstown Morgue ($7.08)
Tour Starting
Tour Starting Point
Hobson's Bay Hotel
28 Ferguson St, Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia
15 stops along the wayTotal drive · 2.4 km2 - 2.5 Hours including stops
Tour Stops
Stop 2
How It All Began
Uncover how Williamstown’s haunted reputation began with convicts, prison hulks, and chaos. This stop reveals the dark origins behind its maritime past and lingering mysteries.
Stop 3
Steam Packet Hotel
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.
Stop 4
Landmark
Commonwealth Reserve
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.
View on Google Maps:Commonwealth Reserve
Stop 6
Landmark
Gem Pier
Stand at Gem Pier, a scenic yet haunted waterfront. Known as Gem Pier Williamstown, this location holds stories of sailors, shipwrecks, and ghostly figures.
View on Google Maps:Gem Pier
Stop 10
Landmark
Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park (Parks Victoria)
At Point Gellibrand, uncover mass burials, convict history, and the Timeball Tower. A calm coastal park layered with one of Williamstown’s darkest pasts.
View on Google Maps:Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park (Parks Victoria)
Stop 15
Landmark
Williamstown Botanic Gardens
At Williamstown Botanic Gardens, a peaceful escape with hidden history. Beneath its beauty lie whispers of past burials and lingering presences.
View on Google Maps:Williamstown Botanic Gardens7 of 15 stops shown. Stops 1 to 3 and the tour's landmark stops are open; the full route unlocks in the app after purchase.
Tips & recommendations
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GPS Guides You
Audio narration triggers automatically as you approach each stop.
Lifetime Access
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Skip Any Stop
All stops are optional — the app re-routes seamlessly to the next one.
Bring Headphones
For the best storytelling experience, bring headphones or a portable speaker.
5 Languages
Switch between English, French, German, Spanish or Italian anytime.
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Why Trippy vs. a traditional tour
Feature
Traditional Tour
Trippy Tour Guide
Flexibility
Fixed schedules, no pausing
Start, pause, resume anytime
Privacy
Crowds of strangers
Private — just you and your group
Pricing
$30–$60 per person
One price for the whole group
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access, 24/7
Pace
Set by the guide
Set by you — stop wherever you like
Languages
Typically one language
5 languages, switch anytime
Flexibility
×Fixed schedules, no pausing
✓Start, pause, resume anytime
Privacy
×Crowds of strangers
✓Private — just you and your group
Pricing
×$30–$60 per person
✓One price for the whole group
Availability
×Requires advance booking
✓Instant access, 24/7
Pace
×Set by the guide
✓Set by you — stop wherever you like
Languages
×Typically one language
✓5 languages, switch anytime
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