Get out of town and head to Werribee and Surrounds during the Easter school holidays from 5 - 21 April 2025!
Come and see the elephants at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Meet the herd and explore the new, 21-hectare Elephant Trail at Werribee Open Range Zoo! Allow time to head out on the African savannah on the Safari Bus tour (included in entry) spotting rhinos, zebra, giraffe and more. Kids under 16 are free during weekends, public holidays and the Victorian School Holidays. Book your zoo tickets.
Enjoy the magic of LIT
See Wyndham Park in Werribee City Centre transformed into a dreamlike canvas, with Wyndham City's FREE light festival LIT! This year's program will feature giant iridescent bubbles and towering wildflowers, glowing animal sculptures, fantastical trees and more. LIT is open Thursday - Sunday nights, 27 March - 13 April, with two Sensory Friendly Nights on Wednesday 2 and 9 April 2025.
SWING into Werribee City Centre
From 5 – 11 April 2025, Wyndham City presents SWING—a playful, FREE interactive experience by artist Ian Pidd in Station Place. This giant yellow swing invites you to rediscover your inner child and experience the pure joy of soaring through the air. Designed for ages 9+ (minimum height: 120cm) and fully wheelchair accessible, SWING is an experience for everyone, as it’s as fun to watch as to do! There’s even a smaller swing so little ones can join the fun while watching parents and grandparents take flight.
See an A-League match at Ironbark Fields
Cheer on Western United FC as they take on Perth Glory FC at Ironbark Fields in Tarneit on 5 April, and Western United FC's Women's team take on Adelaide United in their last home game of the season on 12 April 2025. Tickets via Ticketek. Book Now.
Mini golf fun
Head to Wyndham Harbour for mini golf and playground fun at The Elements Coastal Activity Park, with mini golf open 7.30am - 6pm during the school holidays and tickets just $5 - $15 with family passes ($40) available. Keep an eye out for their Easter Festival market and Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, 20 April.
Go to the footy!
Cheer on VFL Premiers, Werribee Football Club at their first home match of the season against Footscray Bulldogs on Saturday 5 April at Avalon Airport Oval, Chirnside Park. Tickets are just $5 - $10 and Kids under 16 are free!
Enjoy a beach walk
Make the most of those Autumn days and explore Point Cook Coastal Park and Cheetham Wetlands, or follow the coastal path from Werribee South Beach to Wyndham Harbour and stop by the playground at JD Bellin Reserve.
Fabulous family festivals
Throughout the holidays Point Cook Town Centre will be buzzing with the Kaleidoscope festival series – free multicultural celebrations for the whole family. Enjoy the Greek Festival on 5 April, Harmony Day on 12 April, 30 March, the Eid Festival on 13 April and an Easter Festival on 19 April 2025.
Explore Werribee and Surrounds’ top playgrounds
You could stay all day at Wyndham Park, with its adventure playground for older kids and nature playground for the little ones who love sensory play. Located in the heart of Werribee City Centre, it’s just a short stroll away from brunch, lunch, coffee or an ice cream from Augustus Gelatery. For more free playground fun, check out these Top Ten playgrounds.
Stay the night
It’s easy to extend your stay with plenty of family accommodation options in Werribee and Surrounds, including Holiday Inn Werribee, where kids under 12 stay and eat free! Or enjoy a relaxing break at Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park, with their new Little Explorer package - kids under 12 stay and eat free, with free kids activities including movie nights, cookie decorating and activity packs.
