Great for kids
More a sleepy coastal hamlet than a suburb, it’s hard to believe that Williamstown is so close to the big city. So swap traffic fumes for some fresh sea air at Point Gellibrand.
Point Gellibrand Heritage Park
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A cycle or walk along the Bay trail is an excellent way to view the park.
Park map on mobile devices
PDF maps of this park are available to download for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. These interactive maps allow you to see an overview of visitor facilities, calculate distances, see walking tracks, and (with sufficient mobile signal) locate yourself within the park. To download these maps, you must first install the free Avenza PDF Maps application.
If you don’t have a mobile Apple device, these PDF maps are also available for download under the ‘Related publications’ section below.
Aboriginal Traditional Owners
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria
Related publications
- Map - Point Gellibrand Heritage Park (PDF File 919.5 KB)
Optimised for viewing on mobile devices.
- Park note - Point Gelibrand Coastal Heritage Park (PDF File 285.5 KB)
Visitor experiences
Taskforce shuts down illegal activity in Alpine National Park over the Queen's Birthday weekend
18 Jun 2013
Visitor safety and park protection have been the aim of recent compliance activity between Parks Victoria and Victoria Police in the Alpine National Park, north of Licola. Authorised officers have been undertaking regular patrols, targeting illegal behaviour throughout Gippsland’s remote high country, resulting in a high number of infringement …
Park Statistics
- Established
July 1997
- Area
17.2ha