HMAS Castlemaine is one of the sixty Australian-built Bathurst Class corvettes to serve throughout World War II, and is the last such vessel still afloat, having been restored by volunteers over four decades.
HMAS Castlemaine is open to the public on weekends, public holidays and by arrangement. Visitors can see how crews lived and worked during the war years, witness the original main engines turning over, and view a wide range of artefacts documenting Australian maritime history.
See the Gallery for images of the ship, both modern and historic.
HMAS Castlemaine, open from 10am every weekend, is located at Gem Pier in the heart of Williamstown, near the information centre in Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place.
The ship is close to cafes, playgrounds and heritage sites: Scienceworks and the Newport Rail Museum are both within a ten-minute drive, and Seaworks is just a stroll away.
Opening Hours: Weekends & public holidays from 10am. Last admissions 4pm. Adults $6, Children 4-16 yrs $3, Families (two adults & two children) $15.
Children under 4 yrs – free.
HMAS CASTLEMAINE MUSEUM SHIP
Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria,
HMAS Castlemaine is one of the sixty Australian-built Bathurst Class corvettes to serve throughout World War II, and is the last such vessel still afloat, having been restored by volunteers over four decades.
She was built by the Melbourne Harbour Trust at Williamstown Naval Dockyard and launched in 1941 by Mrs R G Menzies wife of the Prime Minister and celebrated the 70th anniversary of commissioning in 2012.
Now berthed at Gem Pier in the heart of Williamstown's historic Nelson Place precinct HMAS Castlemaine is open to the public on weekends, public holidays and by arrangement. Visitors can visit all parts of the ship and see how crews lived and worked during the war years, witness the original main engines turning over and view a wide range of artefacts documenting Australian maritime history.
A visit to the ship is an interactive hands on experience for all the family
Adults $6 kids $3.00
• Saturday
11:00am - 4:00pm
• Sunday
11:00am - 4:00pm
Williamstown has many historical landmarks but this one is regularly overlooked by occasional visitors including me. I am quite impressed by the fact it has stood the test of time and still stands operational outside the visitor centre. It is a true Victorian piece of work and worth a look.
Reviewed 9 April 2016
The Wilkinson Memorial Drinking Fountain is currently in the process of being restored to pristine condition. It';ds due for completion in April 2016, but it's nor there yet. From what I could see from peeking through the screen, it's quite impressive but it now seems some way from completion. Check how it going if you are in the area.
Williamstown has many historical landmarks but this one is regularly overlooked by occasional visitors including me. I am quite impressed by the fact it has stood the test of time and still stands operational outside the visitor centre. It is a true Victorian piece of work and worth a look.
Reviewed 9 April 2016
The Wilkinson Memorial Drinking Fountain is currently in the process of being restored to pristine condition. It';ds due for completion in April 2016, but it's nor there yet. From what I could see from peeking through the screen, it's quite impressive but it now seems some way from completion. Check how it going if you are in the area.
Truganina Park is a beautiful example. What used to be a tip is now 25 hectares of parkland with wooded areas, wetlands, walking and biking paths, BBQs, and some pretty good views.
The 100 steps lead to the highest point of land between Melbourne and the You Yangs. On a clear day there are some great views of the bay, the city, and the Cheetham Wetlands.
This is a really big park. Most of it is gently rolling hills and there's lots of room to fly kites, throw a frisbee, play games or just spread out a blanket and relax
The park's wetlands filter stormwater from the adjacent Altona Meadows residential area as well as providing habitat for birds and wildlife. Resident frogs provide a happy, throaty chorus of background music if you're there in the right season.
Truganina Park is a beautiful example. What used to be a tip is now 25 hectares of parkland with wooded areas, wetlands, walking and biking paths, BBQs, and some pretty good views.
The 100 steps lead to the highest point of land between Melbourne and the You Yangs. On a clear day there are some great views of the bay, the city, and the Cheetham Wetlands.
This is a really big park. Most of it is gently rolling hills and there's lots of room to fly kites, throw a frisbee, play games or just spread out a blanket and relax
The park's wetlands filter stormwater from the adjacent Altona Meadows residential area as well as providing habitat for birds and wildlife. Resident frogs provide a happy, throaty chorus of background music if you're there in the right season.
State Rose Garden Opening Times
From April to September 9.30 till 5 pm.
From October to April 9.30 till 6.30 (daylight saving time)
THE GARDEN IS OPEN EVERY DAY AND IS FREE TO VISIT.
State Rose Garden Opening Times
From April to September 9.30 till 5 pm.
From October to April 9.30 till 6.30 (daylight saving time)
THE GARDEN IS OPEN EVERY DAY AND IS FREE TO VISIT.
It is visible from the road - but it is on someones property - RESPECT THAT
it is visible from the road - but it is on someones property