What’s on and where to go these school holidays from 21 September – 6 October 2024 in Werribee and Surrounds – just 30 minutes from Melbourne.
Enjoy mini golf and market fun at Wyndham Harbour
Spend a relaxed Sunday browsing the stalls at Wyndham Harbour Craft Market (22 September 2024), perhaps a bite to eat at 3030 Waterfront and a game of mini golf with the family at The Elements Coastal Activity Park.
Catch all the thrills at the AusCycling BMX Racing State Championships
Inspired by Australia’s Olympic gold in BMX Racing? From 20 – 22 September, see the best of the best compete at the AusCycling BMX Racing State Championships in Heathdale Glen Orden Wetlands.
Go on Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo!
Head off on Safari through the African savannah and embrace the rhythm of Africa in the Zoo’s African Village with dance, crafts, games, drumming and other activities each day between 10.30am -2.30pm. Zoo entry is free for children under 16 during the school holidays! Bookings recommended.
Create a new masterpiece
Get crafty with Pinot & Picasso’s school holiday canvas painting sessions in Werribee running daily from 23 September – 4 October. Sessions are designed for ages 5+, all with unique themes including unicorns, animals, space and Star Wars! Bookings essential.
Develop your football skills with Western United FC!
Got a young footballer at home aged 9 -13? Local A-League side Western United FC will be running school holiday development camps at their new home of Ironbark Fields in Tarneit on 23 and 30 September. Registrations essential.
Try clay shooting with Go Shooting
Entertaining teens? Try a Have a Go Clay Target Shooting experience with Go Shooting with coaching from expert trainers. Sessions for ages 12 - 17 are available on Saturday 21 and 28 September and 5 October 2024.
Explore the free RAAF Museum
Marvel at the RAAF Museum’s huge collection of jets, helicopters, propellor planes and interactive displays. The free museum is open on Thursdays and Sundays with online bookings essential.
Go Ten Pin Bowling
Weather not so great? Head indoors and enjoy the huge entertainment precinct of Strike Bowling and Holey Moley in Point Cook, featuring 24 lanes of bowling, laser tag, arcade with VR set up and 18-themed holes of mini golf fun. Bookings essential.
Discover a new playground
Have you been to the Crocodile Park in Point Cook? What about Wyndham Park, Dinosaur Park or the animal-inspired Safari Park Cornerstone? Explore some new territory and make a day out of it with brunch, lunch or ice cream treat.
Go on a bike ride
Try some of Werribee’s family-friendly rides including Wyndham Park and Werribee South Foreshore. For routes and tips, see blogger TOT: HOT OR NOT’S Cycling with Kids guide.
Picnic in Werribee Park
Take a tour of Werribee Park Mansion, explore the gardens and pre-book picnic treats to enjoy from The Refectory Parlour or Wyndham Cache.
Explore Werribee South Foreshore
Enjoy a walk along Werribee South Foreshore and take advantage of the playgrounds at JD Bellin Reserve and Price Reserve, before a well-deserved ice cream or fish and chips at Wyndham Harbour.
Stay the night
It’s easy to extend your stay with plenty of family accommodation options including Quest Werribee and Holiday Inn Werribee.
