Werribee

Once a small country town, Werribee is now a lively and busy outer suburb of Melbourne with a busy main street and an extensive shopping centre - the Werribee Plaza complex. There is so much to see & do around Werribee here are just a few suggestions...

Werribee Park

The Mansion at Werribee Park is an outstanding legacy of Australia's pastoral industry and life in the 1880's. Scottish-born brothers Thomas and Andrew Chirnside, arrived in Australia with the vision of building a vast pastoral empire. Today this estate stands as one of Australia's grandest and, architecturally, most sophisticated homes. (Pictured opposite)

Other Things to do & see

• Victoria's Open Range Zoo at Werribee
• The State Rose Garden
• The State Equestrian Centre
• Cycle along the Werribee River to President's Park
• West Sewerage Treatment Plant - home to a variety of birds, great spot for birdwatching
• B24 Liberator Restoration - view the restoration of this aircraft by volunteers
• Fishing from one of many spots along the bay or river
• Melbourne Cup International Polo Tournament - 3 November 2002, polo, wine tastings & picnic hampers!
• Swim in Port Phillip Bay from the beach at South Werribee