Melbournians far and wide, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay have recently been given the chance to enjoy a brand new bus tour.
The tourism initiative gives locals and tourists a new way to see the best of Hobsons Bay with a one-day tour, delivered by experienced tourism operator Explore Australia.
The one-day tour takes in the highlights of Hobsons Bay’s maritime history, parklands, beaches and foodie hotspots.
These include viewing the hidden gems of Point Gellibrand , the Williamstown Botanical Gardens, the Altona Coastal Park, the Williamstown racecourse, Hobsons Bay Wetlands , Cherry Lake, Newport Lakes and more.
The tour was a successful Pitch Your Project applicant and will run every Tuesday and Saturday until April, with pick-up/drop-off locations in the Melbourne CBD and Williamstown.
The Tuesday tour includes a stop in Pier Street, Altona for lunch and a wander through the Altona Beach market.
While the Saturday tour takes passengers to Grazeland in Spotswood for lunch.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 16.
Beginning in January, Explore Australia Tours Operations Manager Tours George Josevski said the feedback so far has been great.
“The response has been fantastic, we have been surprised to see so many people interested from outside Hobsons Bay,” he said.
While there are locals taking the tour, Mr Josevski said two thirds of the passengers have been from outside the municipality.
“We have had full busses since we started, showing it is a unique and special initiative because its working.”
Bookings can be made at hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/bustour
Jennifer Pittorino
