Melbourne and Geelong were the first landfall for many Australian immigrants from the middle of the 19th century. And now, many of their descendants are searching for historical records and information about them.
This is a guide to finding shipping and port-related information and contacts for more help. It is not exhaustive and many other organisations may also have information.
Passenger lists for ships arriving in Victoria
- 1839-1923 – Public Record Office Victoria
- 1924-1964 – National Archives of Australia
Passenger lists for ships leaving Victoria
- 1852-1923 – Public Record Office Victoria
- 1924-1964 – National Archives of Australia
Historical images of the port of Melbourne
Historical records of the ports of Melbourne and Geelong
All historical records for the two ports are held at Public Record Office Victoria.
