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The Port of Melbourne is the largest general cargo port in Australia and among the top 25 busiest ports in the world. It is located four kilometres (2.5 miles) southwest of the city centre and is also the departure point for ferries to Tasmania. The port is overseen by the Melbourne Port Corporation (tel: (03) 9628 7555; fax: (03) 9628 7550; e-mail: information@melbport.com.au; website: www.melbport.com.au).
Station Pier (tel: (03) 9655 6541; fax (03) 9655 6558; e-mail: doi-odcs-pa-internet_mail_database-ports@doi.vic.gov.au; website: www.doi.vic.gov.au) is the sea passenger terminal at the port, accommodating cruise ships and ferries, as well as navy ships and tall ships. Facilities for passengers in the international passenger terminal include tourist information, a coffee shop, lounges, a gift shop, public telephones, information and ticketing for the tram service and a shuttle service to the tram (see below).
Ferry services: The Spirit of Tasmania, operated by TT-Line (tel: (03) 9206 6211; website: www.spiritoftasmania.com.au), departs for Devonport from the Inner East Berth at Station Pier, nightly at 2100 (journey time – 10 hours). There is an additional daytime departure, every day from mid-December to the end of January. Cabin fare starts at A$182 per person (twin-share).
Transport to the city: Tram 108 departs every 15 minutes from Station Pier to Collins Street, in the city centre.
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Getting There By Water