Bayside Trail

Williamstown–Brighton

Length: 18 kilometres
Track: Good
Grade: Flat
Start: Timeball Tower, Point Gellibrand
Finish: Bay St, Brighton

A great bike ride along the shores of Port Phillip Bay with all sections easily accessible for a leisurely stroll. Highlights on the western side of the Yarra include the historic bluestone Timeball Tower and Gem Pier, where the HMAS Castlemaine is open to the public (both in Williamstown), and Scienceworks in Spotswood, with its state-of-the-art exhibitions, displays and science theatre.

A small punt carries walkers and cyclists across the Yarra under the Westgate Bridge (it runs weekends and public holidays, 10am–4pm). The trail continues through landscaped Westgate Park and then behind the beach all the way to Brighton, through Port Melbourne, Albert Park and cosmopolitan St Kilda. Take a break in St Kilda to sample its famous attractions – Luna Park, Acland Street cake shops, St Kilda Pier and kiosk and the Sunday craft market on the esplanade.

The trail continues another 27 kilometres from Brighton, along the coast to Carrum.

Further information
Bicycle Victoria
Ph 03 9328 3000