Let’s do this Spartans!
From 9 - 10 August 2025, Spartan Melbourne will be held at the beautiful Werribee Racecourse.
Battle it out on the course, then celebrate with your fellow Spartans with a weekend of outdoor adventures and good eating in Werribee and Surrounds.
EAT & DRINK
Café Culture
A short four-minute drive from the course, you’ll find Watton Street – the ‘Eat Street’ of Melbourne’s West, with an excellent café scene. Grab a coffee and brunch from Notorious Espresso, The Social Sutra, Wolf on Watton, Baby J's or Chatterbox Café, or grab a quick bite from Acai Bliss Café, Lebanese bakery Manoushi, Three Little Pigs or a gourmet sandwich from Tuckers. Tuckers is also a great option for young Spartans with their Kids Toastie Box with waffle fries – yum!
Pub Grub, Dinner, and a Nightcap
Looking for something a little heartier? Get your crew together and settle in at The Park Werribee with 36 taps on offer, grab a spot by the fireplace at the art deco Bridge Hotel Werribee or enjoy dinner with a view at Rosana Bistro and Bar – all an easy drive away on Watton Street.
In central Werribee you’ll also find traditional Italian at Tocca and Il Matto, tacos and tequila at Hecho En Mexico and delicious Filipino dishes at Mama Lor. Or indulge in a nightcap at the secret wine bar, Corked Wine Bar.
A Little Bit Fancy
If you’re looking to treat yourself, then try out Shadowfax Winery open Friday nights for dinner and lunch Friday to Sunday (bookings recommended), or the highly acclaimed Joseph’s Dining within the Werribee Park Precinct or alternatively head down to Werribee South to 3030 Waterfront nestled right on the harbour, with views of Melbourne’s cityscape overlooking Port Phillip Bay.
THINGS TO DO
Werribee Park Precinct is a must do, with the grand Werribee Park Mansion, Victoria State Rose Garden, Shadowfax Winery and Werribee Open Range Zoo to explore, along with the Werribee Visitor Information Centre.
Go and see the amazing new Elephant Trail at Werribee Open Range Zoo, jump on the Safari Bus Tour (included in entry) to explore the African savannah and meet iconic Australian natives including koalas and kangaroos.
While you're in Werribee Park Precinct, take time to soak up the rich history of the 1800s Italian Renaissance style Werribee Park Mansion and it’s stunning grounds and soak up the buzz of the Heritage Fruit Tree Festival on Sunday 10 August, where you can purchase rare heritage fruit trees, enjoy live music, gardening stalls and demonstrations (free entry - gold coin donation for parking).
For aviation thrills head down to the RAAF Museum or B24 Liberator Memorial Australia, both open Thursdays and Sundays, with bookings essential to visit the RAAF Museum (free entry).
Or keep the competition rolling with championship-length greens at Werribee Park Golf Course and Sanctuary Lakes Golf Course or a round of mini golf at The Elements Coastal Activity Park or Holey Moley.
In the heart of Werribee City Centre on Watton Street you'll also find the free Wyndham Art Gallery (open 10am - 3pm on weekends and 10am - 4pm on weekdays). Stop by and explore the latest exhibition, JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live, a major retrospective at Wyndham Art Gallery honouring the late Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta, and Barkindji artist Josh Muir (1991–2022).
WHERE TO STAY
There are options to suit all budgets.
Centrally located in the heart of Werribee just a short five-minute drive from the course you’ll find Holiday Inn Werribee, Quest Werribee, Werribee Park Motor Inn or Werribee Motel and Apartments.
For a weekend of indulgence (and post-race recovery), the Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park with its luxe L.M. Spa is not to be missed.
