With the Melbourne Cup public holiday on Tuesday 4 November 2025, it’s the perfect opportunity to turn it into a long weekend. Enjoy picnics, a round of mini golf, and discover plenty of dining and accommodation options.
Indulge with High Tea
Enjoy a lavish spread of sweet and savoury delicacies with Josephs’s High Tea at the Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park (Saturdays and Sundays), or pre-book a Heritage High Tea Hamper from The Refectory Parlour to enjoy in the grounds of Werribee Park (Thursday to Sunday).
Tee off with mini golf fun
Test your mini golf skills at Mini Golf Wyndham Harbour, or head to Holey Moley in Point Cook, co-located with Strike Bowling, for a fun game.
Explore Werribee Park Mansion
Take time to explore the beautifully restored interiors and grounds of Werribee Park Mansion. You’ll also want to visit the Victoria State Rose Garden – just a short stroll across the lawns. It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy the gardens in full bloom.
Stretch your legs
Explore Cheetham Wetlands and Point Cook Coastal Park or wander the beach at Werribee South Foreshore.
Catch up over coffee and brunch
Take your pick from the region’s excellent brunching spots including Jock and Mack, Bean Smuggler, Black Seed Café, Chatterbox Café, Notorious Espresso and Wolf on Watton.
Enjoy a cellar door tasting and winery lunch
Taste the latest drops from Shadowfax Winery with a free cellar door tasting and enjoy a four course ‘Feed Me Menu’ matched wines. (Open for lunch Wednesday – Sunday) and Dinner on Friday Nights. Make a dining booking.
Book a luxury getaway
This luxe package includes overnight accommodation for two adults, a chilled bottle of Champagne and a Spa gift in your room on arrival, 2 x one-hour massages at L.M Spa, three course a la carte dinner, and full breakfast the following morning at Joseph's Dining. Bookings are essential.
