Werribee Park

Werribee Park

Werribee Park

Werribee Park

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    Werribee Park

    Werribee Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Bunurong People. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Bunurong Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.

    Soak up the richness of Werribee Park, an estate built on the wealth of an Australian pastoral empire. Explore the heritage-listed Werribee Mansion, set up a picnic in the beautiful formal gardens or see a kaleidoscope of colour when the 5000 roses bloom in the Victoria State Rose Garden.

    Experience the grandeur of the Werribee Mansion. Enjoy a picnic or explore the formal gardens and marvel at the expansive manicured landscape, intricately designed grotto and ornamental lake.

    Once the working heart of the Werribee Park estate, the remaining bluestone outbuildings of the farmyard provide a stark contrast to the elaborate craftsmanship of the Chirnside Mansion. Wander down to the heritage orchard and see the work the community and Parks Victoria have put in to preserve and restore the fruit orchard originally planted by the Chirnside family in the late 1800s.

    Opening times

    High season
    3 October 2021 - 3 April 2022 (inclusive)

    Low season  
    4 April 2022 - 2 October 2022 (inclusive)

     

    Mansion

    10 am to 5 pm daily
    (last entry 4.30 pm)

    Weekdays - 10 am to 4 pm
    (last entry 3.30 pm)

    Weekends and public holidays - 10 am to 5 pm
    (last entry 4.30 pm)

     

    Grounds

    9 am to 6.30 pm

    9 am to 5.30 pm

     

    Entry fees

    Entry to Werribee Park Gardens and Victoria State Rose Garden is free.

     Adult  $10.90
     Child (4-15 years in age)  $7.90
     Concession  $7.90
     Family (2 adults and 2 children)  $34.30
     Extra Family child (4-15 years in age)  $5.00

    Werribee Mansion and Garden audio tours

    Hire cost $6.80 per unit.


    Car Park closing hours

    Please be advised that our car park gates close at 5:30 pm on weekdays and 6:30 pm on weekends and public holidays.

    Things to do in the area

     
    The facade of the historic Werribee Park Mansion.

    Werribee Park 145th anniversary pop-up exhibition

    If you have a connection to Werribee Park, here's your chance to share your stories, memories, or photos in celebration of 145 years of Werribee Mansion, and the cultural heritage that has evolved to become an iconic destination, enjoyed by local, national and international visitors alike.
    Overview of Werribee Park Mansion.

    Werribee Park Mansion

    Visit Werribee Park Mansion, one of the largest and most opulent properties in Victoria, and discover the story of an Australian pastoral empire.
    The facade of the historic Werribee Park Mansion.

    Mansion Hotel and Spa

    The Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee Park is a cosmopolitan haven of tranquility and charm. A premier and highly sought after destination just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD
    A couple sit on a bench in the rose garden at Werribee Park.

    State Rose Garden

    The Werribee rose garden is separated from the mansion's formal gardens by a Heritage Border featuring unusual and historic roses from around the world. In bloom from October to May, the roses are at their most magnificent from November to April.
    An aerial view of Werribee Mansion and its surrounding gardens.

    Formal Gardens

    Like many notable early settlers the Chirnsides were members of the Acclimatisation Society, an organisation which introduced several European flora and fauna species to the Australian landscape. As a result the ten hectares of manicured landscape contain a variety of exotic species combined with Australian natives.

    Shadowfax

    Shadowfax is a boutique winery located in the heart of Werribee Park. Housed within an award winning Wood Marsh designed building, the winery features a restaurant, tasting bar and cellar door, and outdoor terrace. Visitors from all over Melbourne and surrounding areas flock to the winery on weekends, enjoying Shadowfax's premium range of wines, Mediterranean-inspired menu and live music.

    The Refectory

    Award winning catering, classic decor, heritage architectural backdrop and the lush natural gardens of The Refectory creates the perfect setting for your next corporate event or special life celebration.

    Tours and adventure experiences in parks

    One of the best ways you can get into nature is with a Licensed Tour Operator.

    There are more than 400 Licensed Tour Operators across Victoria who are ready and waiting to help you experience and connect with Victoria’s spectacular parks and waterways.

    Discover more than 60 different types of nature-based experiences including hiking, mountain biking, boating, four-wheel driving, indigenous culture tours, birdwatching, surfing, diving and so much more. 

    Licensed Tour Operators know the all best places to go and will plan and prepare your visit to ensure you are safe and can enjoy your nature-based adventure to the fullest.

    Find a Licensed Tour Operator

    How to get there

    Werribee Park

    Werribee Park is 35 km west of Melbourne city. Travel along the Princes Fwy towards Geelong and exit at Duncans Rd (C108), then turn on to K Road for park entrance.
    Werribee Park

    When you're there

    Download the Werribee Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the experiences to be had within its borders.

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    When to go

    The pleasant temperatures of summer are perfect for picnic or barbecue. Set up in the Werribee Park Picnic Area and look out over the Victoria State Rose Garden and beautiful mansion. See the roses of the Victoria State Rose Garden in full bloom

    Need to know

    Werribee Park

    Accessibility

    Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

    To make it easier for people with limited mobility to see the all abilities access and experiences on offer at Werribee Park and the Victoria State Rose Garden, Parks Victoria has released this video - produced and narrated by accessibility advocate Ryan Smith, who uses a wheelchair.

    Parks Victoria's social script resources for children on the autism spectrum have been developed with the professional assistance of AMAZE to increase the accessibility of its parks for people on the autism spectrum.

    Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

    Education Excursions

    This park offers curriculum-aligned ranger-guided excursions for school students. Download Werribee Mansion's education program from the Ranger-led Learning Experiences page.

     

    Change of Conditions

    Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

    • Werribee Park Formal Gardens (Werribee Park)

      Grotto closed

      Due to restoration work on the bridge leading to the grotto, a closure will be in place indefinitely.

    • Werribee Park Mansion (Werribee Park)

      Laundry closed due to Earthquake damage

      Due to Earthquake damage, the Laundry will be closed until further notice. 

    How we keep it special

    We aim to ensure that our valued parks, and the natural assets and cultural heritage they hold, can be enjoyed now and by future generations.

    Werribee Park

    K Road
    Werribee VIC 3030
    13 1963
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