Autumn School Holidays

Get out of town and head to Werribee and Surrounds during the Easter school holidays from 2 - 17 April 2026! 

Enjoy a big day out at the Werribee Open Range Zoo
Explore the 21-hectare Elephant Trail and go on safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo! Kids under 16 are free during weekends, public holidays and the Victorian School Holidays. Plus keep an eye out for opening dates for Dinos at the Zoo (coming this autumn) Book your zoo tickets.

Holiday fun at the Wyndham Cultural Centre
Keep the kids entertained at one of the family shows coming up at Wyndham Cultural Centre, including Trash with a Porpoise on 14 April, The Farmy Farm on 16 April and 101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People on 26 April.

Werribee Mansion Fun Run
Maybe an iconic Fun Run through the Mansion is more for your active family. Join the thousands set to take off in this year's Werribee Mansion Fun Run 12 April. Children from $20, adults from $49. Registrations are essential.

Mini golf fun 
Head to Wyndham Harbour for Mini Golf and playground fun, with mini golf open 7.30am - 3pm during the school holidays and tickets just $7 - $19 with family passes ($49) available. 

Hayley Millar Baker: Selected Works
Immerse yourself in Hayley Millar Baker's solo exhibition of moving image and photographic works at the Wyndham Art Gallery from 11 April - 12 June. No bookings required and entry is 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.

Free Holiday Fun at the RAAF Museum 
Head down to the RAAF Museum at RAAF Base Point Cook! There's always plenty to see these School Holidays. Open from 10am to 3pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays over the Easter School Holidays and celebrate the long-awaited opening of Strike Hangar! No 100 Squadron have Flying Displays of the Heritage Aircraft Fleet planned for Thu 9 Apr (1pm) and Sun 12 Apr (12.30pm) and Thu 16 Apr (1pm) and we (still) have an Easter Bunny hunt running for the littlies. Entry to the RAAF Museum is free, however booking are essential, and entry conditions apply for all visitors. 

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.

 

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Kids at Wyndham Park

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