Westgate Punt

The Westgate Punt is a ferry service that runs between Spotswood Jetty and Westgate Landing in Port Melbourne.

The service provides pedestrians and cyclists with an easy and stress-free way to get across the Yarra River without travelling via the West Gate Bridge.  

Cyclists can even take their bikes on board the ferry and make full use of popular cycling paths that run from Port Melbourne into the city.

Spotswood Jetty is located on Douglas Parade, near the corner of Craig Street, and is a short walk from Spotswood Station.

Westgate Landing is located on Lorimer Street, near the corner of Sardine Street. Bus Route 237 stops nearby on Lorimer Street and runs into the city.

The fare is $2.70 one way on weekdays and $5 each way on weekends.

The Westgate Punt is not a myki-ticketed service.

The Westgate Punt does not operate on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or Good Friday.

For more information including weekend services, visit Westgate Punt.

Weekday timetable, Monday to Friday

Port Phillip Ferries 

Port Phillip Ferries is a passenger ferry service that runs between Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula and Victoria Harbour in Docklands, Melbourne.

The ferry departs from:

• Docklands, Victoria Harbour Promenade, directly across the street from Marvel Stadium
• Portarlington Pier, Portarlington, a three-minute walk from Newcombe Street.

Timetables

Table summary

Fares

Tickets can be purchased at Portarlington Post Office and Docklands Café.

Please note: the Port Phillip Ferries are not a myki-ticketed service.

The following fares apply:

• Adult: one way $16.00, return $32.00
• Child*: one way $8.00, return $16.00
• Pensioner/concession: one way $14.00, return $28.00
• Children aged under three years travel free.

*Child fares are available for children aged from 4 to 16 years old.

For more information including facilities and conditions of travel, see the Port Phillip Ferries website.