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SightWilliamstown
Gem Pier
- 4.61.1k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Williamstown pier used by ferries to St Kilda and the city, with bay and Melbourne skyline views.
Quick answers
Gem Pier in short
When is Gem Pier open?
Every day, 10 AM–4 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Gem Pier?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Gem Pier indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Gem Pier good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Gem Pier cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Gem Pier?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Gem Pier?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Gem Pier?
1 Syme St, Williamstown VIC 3016.
Is Gem Pier wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 3:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
Worth knowing
- Feels 9° out there
11°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 9°
- Rain
- 2%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 4am
11° - 5am11°
- 6am10°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowtuesday10 AM–4 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–4 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Gem Pier
- 2 Williamstown Botanic Gardens · 16 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 1.1k reviews
Known for
- Ferry departures
- City views
- Bay views
What people say
- People like:
- Ferry rides, city views, relaxing evenings by the pier
Around Williamstown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time