Make the most of summer in Werribee and Surrounds, with festivals, beachside fun and zoo adventures.
Go to the National Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Festival
Love horses? Enjoy a day out with the family at the National Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Festival from 18 – 19 January in Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre. Stop by for a pat and a photo, watch them in the show ring and enjoy food trucks and face painting. General admission is $10 kids under 16 free.
See an A-League match at Ironbark Fields
Cheer on Western United FC at their home ground at Ironbark Fields in Tarneit, with matches on 7, 8 and 29 December and 3, 17 and 21 January. Tickets via Ticketek ($5 – $15) including pre-match entertainment and activities.
Go on a Sunset Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Enjoy the magic of the African savannah as the sun goes down with an extended Safari Tour, cocktails, performances and a traditional African Braai barbeque. Sunset Safari tickets won’t last long. Saturdays, 4 January – 8 March 2025 (bookings essential).
See in the new year at Let Them Eat Cake
Dance into the new year at Let Them Eat Cake (LTECNYD) in Werribee Park on 1 January 2024, with a line up including Flansie, Interplanetary Criminal, Jyoty, C00kie, DJ JNETT and more and more. Final release tickets now available until sold out.
Spend a morning at the Victoria State Rose Garden
Enjoy the incredible sight (and scent!) of the Victoria State Rose Garden in full bloom during the spring and summer months! Take time to explore the garden and for something truly special, pre-book High Tea at Joseph’s Dining or The Refectory Parlour.
Get your friends together for bottomless brunch
When those warmer days (finally!) arrive, it’s time to get your crew together for bottomless brunch (try The Social Sutra or Lancemore Mansion Hotel's new Taittinger Long Brunch), or a perfect, golden afternoon spent, eating, drinking and catching up at Bridge Hotel Werribee, The Park Werribee, Corked Wine Bar or Hopheads Point Cook.
Tee off at Wyndham Harbour for mini golf fun
Not many mini golf courses come with a view like this! Take in the city skyline across Port Phillip Bay and enjoy the 18-hole mini golf course at the nature-based, Elements Coastal Activity Park, then enjoy the bayside views over lunch at 3030 Waterfront.
The Elements Coastal Activity Park are also running two school holiday Australian animal art sessions, with oil pastels on 9 January and Water Colours on 23 January ($40 per session), with bookings via 03 9233 8530.
Cool off at Werribee South Beach
Yes, Werribee has a beach! Along Werribee South Foreshore you’ll also find two playgrounds, a lovely coastal walk and boat ramp. Lifesaving Victoria lifeguards will be on duty at Werribee South Beach daily from 11am to 7pm between Saturday 21 December 2024 and Sunday 26 January 2025, and on weekends from 1 to 23 February 2025.
Go to the zoo!
As if you needed further incentive, during the school holidays kids under 16 receive free entry to Werribee Open Range Zoo. The Safari Bus (included in entry) is a must, but if you’re looking to upgrade, book a Deluxe Safari Adventure or Mystery Ranger Experience.
Get the scoop on the best gelato, sorbet and ice cream in town
In search of a sweet treat? For authentic handcrafted Italian gelato, try GeloLab at Il Matto, with flavours including Sicilian Pistachio, Lemon and Salted Caramel. Other local favourites include Sprinkles Ice Creamery, Augustus Gelatery and fresh acai at Acai Bliss Cafe.
Beat the heat at Pacific Werribee
Enjoy a relaxed lunch and browse your way through more than 300 stores at Pacific Werribee and catch a movie at the newly re-opened Village Cinemas. Plus you’re just a three-minute drive from AquaPulse and its waterslides.
Head to a local market
Pick up fresh local produce at the popular ‘That’s Mine’ Farmers Market at Werribee Racecourse on Sunday 19 January or Sunday 16 February 2025 (gold coin entry).
Head trackside for a day of country racing
Head to Werribee Racecourse for a day of country racing and dining packages with the family-friendly Kids Day Out on Friday 10 January and Summer Racing on Friday 31 January 2025.
Explore Werribee Park Mansion or Cheetham Wetlands
Head outdoors on a mini-summer adventure and explore the expansive grounds of Werribee Park Mansion including the formal gardens, Werribee Park Heritage Orchard and Werribee Park Community Farm. Or for a coastal walk, try Cheetham Wetlands – offering stunning vistas of the city skyline and beach access via Point Cook Coastal Park.
