Tuesday, 11th August 2026

Seaworks Welcomes Quest Williamstown North as Our Preferred Accommodation Partner

We’re delighted to announce our continued partnership with Quest Williamstown North, as our preferred accommodation provider for visitors, exhibitors, event organisers and production crews visiting Seaworks.

Nestled alongside the beautiful Jawbone Marine Sanctuary and Nature Reserve, Quest Williamstown North offers spacious one, two and three-bedroom serviced apartments in a peaceful waterfront setting, just minutes from Seaworks. Guests can enjoy fully equipped...

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Tuesday, 11th August 2026

Winter Solstice Festival Recap

The 2026 Seaworks Winter Solstice Festival transformed the historic Williamstown waterfront into a vibrant celebration of light, fire and community, marking the longest night of the year while commemorating the 50th anniversary of the destruction of the Point Gellibrand Pile Light. The free, family-friendly event invited visitors to embrace winter through a mix of live entertainment, art and maritime heritage.

The...

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The old ship, Williamstown - Frederick McCubbin
Tuesday, 11th August 2026

Seaworks: A Living Canvas for Williamstown Artists

The Seaworks site has always be a beacon for artists. Frederick McCubbin, a founding giant of Australian Impressionism, shared a profound creative connection with the historic port of Williamstown. Following an inspirational trip to Europe in 1907, McCubbin abandoned his earlier bush narrative style to chase the elusive qualities of changing light, moving water, and industrial coastal life. He found...

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Geoff Dougall
Friday, 12th June 2026

Vale Geoff Dougall

Vale Geoff Dougall

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend, Geoff Dougall, earlier this morning. Geoff was a much-loved part of the Williamstown and maritime community, and his loss will be deeply felt by so many.

Geoff played an important role in the early days of Seaworks, serving as Site Manager from 2010 to 2013,...

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Tuesday, 05th May 2026

New Interpretive Signage

Seaworks to bring Williamstown’s maritime story to life with new interpretive signage Five heritage assets across the Seaworks precinct have receive permanent interpretive signage, mounted on reclaimed timber piles from the historic Workshops Pier with plans to expand across the full site.

Seaworks Foundation has announced a new interpretive signage project that will transform the visitor experience across its Williamstown maritime heritage...

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Opening Day - Workshops Jetty
Friday, 27th March 2026

REVAMPED WORKSHOPS PIER WELCOMING SHIPS AND VISITORS BACK

Labor has reopened Workshops Pier in Williamstown reinforcing the area’s role as a home for heritage vessels.

The upgraded pier at Seaworks will support ongoing maritime activity in Melbourne’s west.

The project has strengthened the structure, with 90 new steel piles installed – using around 1.7 kilometres of steel to secure the pier’s long-term future.

The low landing has also been rebuilt, alongside...

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