Get out of the city and take a little detour to Werribee and Surrounds this winter.
Wander through the stunning interiors of Werribee Park Mansion. Work up an appetite with a riverside walk. Stop for a cellar door wine tasting, craft brews or coffee and cannoli before settling for the night at a cosy restaurant or cocktail bar.
Do
Take a tour of Werribee Park Mansion and explore the beautiful grounds, including the heritage orchard, historic farm buildings, lake and grotto. While you’re there, stroll across to Shadowfax Winery for a cellar door tasting or enjoy a bush walk to Werribee River Park.
Shake off the working week with a massage and treatment at L.M. Day Spa at Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park or Fifth Element Day Spa.
Tour the African savannah in the morning light, with the Early Morning Savannah experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo or enjoy the serendipity of their Ranger Mystery Tour– where no two tours are alike!
Eat and Drink
Start the day with coffee and brunch at Notorious Espresso, Chatterbox Café, Black Seed Café and Wolf on Watton, or indulge with fresh cannoli and pastries from The Little Deli & Panini Bar.
Book in for High Tea at The Refectory Parlour or Joseph’s Dining at Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park.
Eat your way around the world with a Filipino feast at Mama Lor Restaurant and Bakery, fluffy cheese pide at Lebanese bakery Manoushi or Chicken Koththu (stir fried naan) to-go from Fusion Ceylon.
Settle in for the night with big reds and hearty Italian fare at Tocca and pub classics by the fire at The Bridge Hotel and The Park Werribee.
Eat all of the cheese at Corked Wine Bar. Try the new craft brews on tap at Hopheads and wind down with cocktails and late-night grazing at Casa Cantina, Rosana Bistro + Bar or Lovesick.
Stay
Indulge with a luxury stay at Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park and take advantage of their Indulgence Package, including accommodation, meals and massages.
Enjoy views across the You Yangs and cityscape from the Holiday Inn Werribee or relax in your own self-serviced apartment at Quest Werribee or Quest Sanctuary Lakes.