Plan your getaway with the latest updates on what’s open in Werribee and Surrounds on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day in 2023 and over the festive season as we ring in 2024.
Opening hours are subject to change – please check with businesses directly for the latest information
Festive Opening Hours
Attractions
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo is open every day of the year, 9am – 5pm (last entry 3:30pm). Yes, even on Christmas Day you can go on safari and spot rhinos, giraffes and zebras. Kids under 16 are free during the school holidays and pre-booked tickets are essential.
Opening Hours: Open daily, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and all public holidays
Werribee Park Mansion
Relax with a picnic on the rolling park lawns and explore the stunning gardens. No bookings required.
Park Entry: Open daily, excluding 1 January. Car Park gates close at 5:30pm on weekdays and 6:30pm on weekends and public holidays.
Mansion Entry: Open daily, 10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm).Closed Christmas Day on 25 December and New Year’s Day on 1 January.
Victoria State Rose Garden
Enjoy this internationally acclaimed garden in full bloom. Open daily (Car Park closes at 5:30pm on weekdays and 6:30pm on weekends and public holidays), with gold coin donation welcome. Note that major event, Let Them Eat Cake, will be held nearby in Werribee Park on New Year’s Day, with large crowds expected.
Opening Hours: Open daily, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day. Closed on 1 January.
Holey Moley Point Cook
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December. Open all other dates. Bookings recommended.
Strike Bowling Point Cook
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December. Open all other dates. Bookings recommended.
RAAF Museum
The RAAF Museum will be closed Sunday 24 December. Otherwise normal hours (Thursdays & Sundays) apply. Bookings are essential
Cheetham Wetlands and Point Cook Coastal Park
Stretch your legs with a walk along the beach and explore the beautiful Cheetham Wetlands. Open daily, free entry.
Opening Hours: Open daily, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and all public holidays
Pacific Werribee
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December. Open all other days including New Year’s Day. See Opening Times.
AquaPulse and Werribee Outdoor Pool
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December. Open all other days. Check the timetable.
Werribee Visitor Information Centre, Werribee Open Range Zoo
Located at Werribee Open Range Zoo, the team at the Visitor Information Centre are ready to answer all your questions about visiting Werribee and Surrounds.
Opening Hours: Open daily excluding Christmas Day.
Pop Up Visitor Information Centre, Pacific Werribee
This summer from 28 December – 27 January you’ll find a pop-up Visitor Information Centre in Pacific Werribee.
Opening Hours: Open Thursday – Saturdays, 10am – 3pm.
For more to explore, head to Werribee South Foreshore for a beach day, stroll along the coastal walking trail to Wyndham Harbour, get on your bike or explore some of Werribee and Surrounds’ best playgrounds.
Cafes
Opening hours are subject to change – please check with businesses directly for the latest information.
The Social Sutra
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December. Open all other days including New Year’s Day..
Black Seed Café
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December and 1 January. Bookings highly recommended.
Oh Happy Day Café
Opening Hours: Open 24 December, 8am – 3pm. Open on Christmas Day 25 December and Boxing Day 26 December, 8am – 2pm. Open 31 – 2 January, 8am – 2pm including New Year’s Day.
Tuckers Sandwiches
Opening Hours: Open 24 December. Closed 25 December and 1 January. Open 26 – 31 December. Normal trading hours resume from 2 January.
Wolf on Watton
Opening Hours: Closed 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 – 3 January.
Chatterbox Café
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December – 3 January.
The South Corner
Opening Hours: Closed 25 – 26 December and 1 January.
Jock and Mack
Opening Hours: Closed 24 December – 2 January.
The Little Deli and Panini Bar
Opening Hours: Closed 25 – 26 December. Open 27 – 30 December. Closed 31 December – 7 January.
Notorious Espresso
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December – 2 January.
Lancemore Mansion Hotel Café
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December and 1 January.
Casual Dining, Bars and Restaurants
Opening hours are subject to change – please check with businesses directly for the latest information.
Shadowfax Winery
Opening Hours: Closed 24 – 26 December and 1 - 2 January. Return to normal trading from 3 January, with extra Friday and Saturday nights in January.
Mama Lor Restaurant & Bakery
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December and 1 - 2 January. Open Boxing Day 26 December.
Wyndham Cache
Opening Hours: Closed 25 – 26 December and 1 January.
Sons of Manor
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December. Open all other dates.
The Park Werribee
Opening Hours: Closed 25 – 26 December and 1 January. Return to normal trading from 2 January (Wednesday – Sunday)
The Bridge Werribee
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December, 31 December and 1 January. Contact The Bridge Werribee for dates following 1 January.
Teddy Picker
Opening Hours: 24 – 26 December and 1 January. Early closure on 31 December. Normal opening hours are Wednesday – Sunday
3030 Waterfront
Opening Hours: Operating with normal opening hours (Thursday – Sunday). Closed 25 December and 1 January.
Rosana Bistro & Bar
Opening Hours: Open daily (fully booked for Christmas lunch)
Joseph’s Dining
Opening Hours: Closed on 25 December (Christmas lunch fully booked). Closed 1 – 2 January.
Corked Wine Bar
Opening Hours:
Open Sunday 24 December until 5.30pm. Closed 25 – 28 December. Open 29 December from 3pm, 30 December and 31 December until 6pm. Closed 1 – 2 January. Open from 3 January (normal opening hours)
Tocca
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December – 4 January.
Casa Cantina
Opening Hours: Closed 24 – 26 December. Open 27 – 30 December. Closed 31 December, 1 – 2 January. Return to normal opening hours from 3 January (Tuesday – Sunday).
Hop Heads Point Cook
Opening Hours: Closed 25 – 26 December and 1 January. Open on New Year’s Eve on 31 December until 1am.
New Year’s Eve Dining
Boulevard 3030
See in the new year and enjoy those city skyline views from the harbourside location of 3030 Boulevard! Bookings are now open to reserve your table, with the kitchen open until 9pm and tunes through to midnight. Bookings essential.
Rosana Bistro and Bar
Take in the view of the Melbourne city skyline from Rosana Bistro + Bar, located on the eighth floor of Holiday Inn Werribee and enjoy a night of fabulous food and drinks. The package includes a five-course set menu for $120 per person. Bookings essential. Call 03 8731 3030 for details.
Sons of Manor
Enjoy New Year’s Eve with someone special at Sons of Manor, with a Feasting Platter for two, including Chandon on arrival and dessert for $75 per person. Bookings essential.
