Top Things to Do this Winter

Get out of town and plan your next adventure with these top things to do in Werribee and Surrounds this winter from 1 June – 31 August 2024.
 

Enjoy a free winter festival with the kids 
Stay up late at the award-winning Firefly Night Market in Tarneit on Saturday 6 July for live music, cultural performances and more than 70 market stalls.

Pick up some plants for your backyard at the Heritage Fruit Tree Festival
Explore Werribee Park Heritage Orchard, enjoy grafting and blacksmith demonstrations and purchase rare heritage fruit trees for your backyard at Heritage Fruit Tree Festival on Sunday 1 August.

Cosy up by the fireplace with good food and good friends
In search of a cosy spot to catch up with friends? Try local favourites, The Park Werribee, Bridge Hotel Werribee, Little River Hotel and  Corked Wine Bar.

Explore the newly renovated RAAF Museum
Explore one the best collections of historical aircraft in the world at the RAAF Museum in Point Cook! The Museum is currently open on Thursdays and Sundays from 10am – 3pm and online bookings (free) are essential. Aviation buffs should also check out the B-24 Liberator Memorial Australia (ticketed), open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Take a Tour of Werribee Park Mansion
Rainy day? Explore the stunningly preserved interiors of Werribee Park Mansion or book ahead to enjoy the immersive theatre experiences, What Was That? or The Dress in July and August (bookings essential.)

Enjoy a walk with a view on the Werribee Public Art Walking Tour
Explore some of Werribee’s most iconic street art murals with Wyndham City’s self-guided trail and free audio tour. The trail includes the incredible 41-metre tall Mooroop Yarkeen by Tommy Day / Jirri Jirri.

Go to the footy!
Soak up the atmosphere of a VFL match  and cheer on the local Werribee Tigers at their home ground – Avalon Airport Oval at Chirnside Park. Tickets are just $5 - $10 and you’re within walking distance of Watton’s Street excellent cafes, pubs and bars.

Drop in for a Cellar Door Tasting
Taste your way through the latest wines from  Shadowfax Winery (Bookings recommended for lunchtime dining).

Go behind-the-scenes at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Surprise someone special with a Ranger Mystery Tour at Werribee Open Range Zoo! Discover the hidden sights and stories of the Zoo with this unique experience, where no two tours are the same!

Enjoy a luxe high tea or BBQ masterclass
Enjoy a lavish high tea spread each weekend at Joseph’s Dining in Werribee Park or pick up some new skills with a five-course BBQ masterclass with renowned chef Bart Beek

Embrace the season with an outdoor adventure 
Sick of being cooped up indoors? Rug up and embrace the season with an African safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo, mini golf at The Elements Coastal Activity Park, a gentle walk along the Wyndham Bay Trail or beach stroll through Point Cook Coastal Park.

 

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