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Introduction:

Werribee is located in the growing south-western suburbs of Melbourne, on the main route to Victoria's second largest city, Geelong.

The main commercial centre of Werribee extends along the entire length of Watton Street, with a large undercover shopping mall located 3 kilometres away at the corner of Derrimut Road and Heaths Road in neighbouring Hoppers Crossing.

South of the town centre is Werribee Park, which is a major tourist drawcard for the area. It includes the Werribee Open Range Zoo, the superbly restored Werribee Park Mansion which was built in the 1870s and is surrounded by exquisite formal gardens, and the State Rose Gardens which feature thousands of roses.

The Werribee River winds its way through Werribee's sprawling residential areas, lined with pathways and parkland. As it heads south towards the coast, scenic views of the river and some of the cliffs it has carved out of the surrounding land can be enjoyed from the park and lookout at the southern end of K Road.

Throughout much of Werribee South are large market gardens, irrigated using water from the Werribee River and recycled water from the nearby Western Treatment Plant.

11 kilometres south of the town centre at the mouth of the Werribee River is the Werribee South Beach with several jetties, boat ramps, foreshore area and stretches of sandy beach.

At Point Cook, just east of Werribee, is the RAAF aviation museum. The Point Cook Coastal Park stretches along the coast and covers inland swamps and lakes which are home to an abundance of birdlife. The park also includes a historical bluestone homestead, information centre and cafe.

 
Attractions:

RAAF Museum
Located just south-east of Werribee at Point Cook, the museum offers a unique insight to Australian aviation history with exhibitions, interactive flying displays and a museum gift shop
Werribee Open Range Zoo
An open range zoo where animals from the grasslands of Australia, Africa and Asia live in conditions similar to their natural habitats

Art & culture:

Wyndham Cultural Centre
Catch a movie or show at this centre which features a theatre, two exhibition galleries, a library and is home to the Werribee Visitor Information Centre

Shopping & markets:

Werribee Plaza
Large, regional shopping centre with cinemas, major department stores and speciality retailers

Parks, gardens & trails:

Point Cook Coastal Park
Features abundant birdlife, several lookouts, a historic bluestone homestead, intertidal sand banks and a Marine Reserve
Werribee Park
Ten hectares of formal gardens surround the spectacular 1870s Werribee Park Mansion along with the internationally acclaimed Victorian State Rose Garden

Festivals & events:

Harvest Picnic at Werribee Park
A food and wine event with market stalls, live music, cooking demonstrations and activities for children
Weerama
A celebration with entertainment and activities including a street procession

Local tourist guides:

Visit Wyndham
Visitor guide for the municipality including attractions, tours, events, entertainment, dining and shopping

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