Werribee is a lively enclave set between the rugged peaks of the You Yangs range and the sparkling waters of Port Phillip Bay. Café hop along lively Watton Street and spend the day strolling among rose gardens at Werribee Park Mansion, one of the most beautiful heritage-listed properties in Australia. Just 30 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, Werribee is a great base for exploring the Victorian capital.
Things to do in Werribee
Built in the Renaissance Revival style from locally quarried basalt and limestone, Werribee Park Mansion is a heritage-listed jewel. The mansion is set in the Werribee Park Precinct and is surrounded by emerald green lawns and beautiful rose gardens.
Get up close with cheetahs, hippos, giraffes and other African wildlife at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Safaris take you out onto the savannah, where you’ll have the chance to spot rhinos, zebras and ostriches grazing in the grasslands.
Wyndham Art Gallery showcases the diverse cultural and social character of Werribee. The gallery is located in the eclectic West End precinct and showcases contemporary works by established and emerging artists.
Shared walking and cycling trails skirt the banks of the Werribee River and immerse hikers in the natural beauty of the region. Towering River Red Gums line the riverbank and create a habitat for cockatoos, honeyeaters and laughing kookaburras.
On the shores of Port Phillip Bay is the fascinating Point Cook RAAF Museum. Take to the skies in a vintage Tiger Moth biplane and learn about the legacy of the Royal Australian Air Force. Flying displays feature models like the R.E.8 bomber and PC-21 pilot training aircraft in action.
Getting around Werribee
Werribee’s town centre is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. Trains run between Southern Cross Station in the Melbourne CBD and Werribee in about 40 minutes. Driving takes around 30 minutes.