Rediscover a bygone era
Werribee Park is a significant cultural and heritage attraction offering an authentic insight into Australia’s richly diverse history.
The centrepiece of this jewel in the West is a superbly restored 1870s Italianate Mansion, originally built by Scottish squatters Thomas and Andrew Chirnside. Step back into a bygone era while admiring the beautifully restored rooms of the elaborate Mansion. Listen to the Chirnside family chatter with an extensive audio tour and be sure to visit May, an enthusiastic laundry maid with a tragic story to tell.
Explore ten hectares of exquisite formal gardens, a unique riverine area, and historical farm outbuildings. Take a stroll through the contemporary sculpture walk, a unique outdoor exhibition that perfectly blends contemporary Australian sculpture with the natural environment. Or simply relax with a picnic, a coffee in the café/giftshop. Complete your visit with the scent of over 5,000 roses in the stunning Victoria State Rose Garden (see link below).
Werribee Park
K Road, Werribee.
Ph. 13 1963 (Parks Victoria Information Centre)
Open daily 10:00am (excluding Christmas Day).