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Altona Pier – Spotswood loop from Footscray

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Australia

Victoria

Altona Pier – Spotswood loop from Footscray

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

Altona Pier – Spotswood loop from Footscray

02:29

47.7km

90m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.6 km for 208 m

After 39.6 km for 254 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.94 km

Point Gellibrand Timeball Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Point Gellibrand Timeball Tower is a maritime landmark sitting on the grassy lawns of Hobsons Bay. It was built in the 19th century for timekeeping. This tower was used …

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9.48 km

View of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flat road with little traffic

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11.7 km

Williamstown Beach

Highlight • Beach

Williamstown Beach is known for its golden sand, calm waters, and views across the harbour. In summer, it's popular with swimmers, picnickers, and walkers enjoying the Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail. …

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13.3 km

Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve

Nature Reserve

21.1 km

Altona Pier extends into Port Phillip Bay and is one of Melbourne’s most popular fishing piers, attracting anglers year-round looking to catch snapper, flathead, and squid. There are beautiful, uninterrupted …

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39.8 km

View of Williamstown Marina and Melbourne Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

41.5 km

Swan & Pelican Pond

Lake

43.8 km

Spotswood

Highlight • Ferry

The Spotswood ferry terminal hosts the Westgate Punt, a ferry service that runs between Spotswood Jetty and Westgate Landing across Port Melbourne. Bikes can be loaded up on the ferry, …

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44.3 km

Stony Creek

Lake

47.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.2 km

1.42 km

894 m

668 m

440 m

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

17.3 km

465 m

294 m

247 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Altona Pier – Spotswood loop from Footscray

Point Gellibrand Timeball Tower

View of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline

Williamstown Beach

Altona Pier

View of Williamstown Marina and Melbourne Skyline

Spotswood

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