Plan your getaway with the latest updates on what’s open in Werribee and Surrounds on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and over the festive season as we ring in 2025.
Opening hours are subject to change – please check with businesses directly for the latest information.
Attractions
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo is open every day of the year, 9am – 5pm (last entry 3:30pm). Yes, even on Christmas Day you can go on safari and spot rhinos, giraffes and zebras. Kids under 16 are free during the school holidays and pre-booked tickets are essential.
Opening Hours: Open daily, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and all public holidays
Werribee Park Mansion
Relax with a picnic on the rolling park lawns and explore the stunning gardens. No bookings required.
Park Entry: Open daily, excluding 1 January. Car Park gates close at 5:30pm on weekdays and 6:30pm on weekends and public holidays.
Mansion Entry: Open daily, 10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm). Closed Christmas Day on 25 December and New Year’s Day on 1 January.
Victoria State Rose Garden
Open daily (Car Park closes at 5:30pm on weekdays and 6:30pm on weekends and public holidays), with gold coin donation welcome. Note that major event, Let Them Eat Cake, will be held nearby in Werribee Park on New Year’s Day, with large crowds expected.
Opening Hours: Open daily, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day. Closed on 1 January.
The Elements Coastal Activity Park (Mini Golf)
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December and 1 January. Open all other dates.
Holey Moley Point Cook
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December. Open all other dates. Bookings recommended.
Strike Bowling Point Cook
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December. Open all other dates. Bookings recommended.
RAAF Museum
Opening Hours: The RAAF Museum will be closed on Boxing Day, 26 December. Otherwise normal hours (Thursdays & Sundays) apply. Bookings are essential
Pacific Werribee
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December. Open all other dates including 1 January.
Stockland Point Cook
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December.
Cheetham Wetlands and Point Cook Coastal Park
Stretch your legs with a walk along the beach and explore the beautiful Cheetham Wetlands. Open daily, free entry.
Opening Hours: Open daily, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and all public holidays
Werribee Visitor Information Centre
Located at Werribee Open Range Zoo, the team at the Visitor Information Centre are ready to answer all your questions about visiting Werribee and Surrounds.
Opening Hours: Open daily excluding Christmas Day.
This summer from 31 December – 1 February, Tuesday-Saturday, you’ll find a pop-up Visitor Information Centre in Pacific Werribee near Priceline.
Opening Hours: Open Thursday – Saturdays, 10am – 3pm.
For more to explore, head to Werribee South Foreshore for a beach day, stroll along the coastal walking trail to Wyndham Harbour, get on your bike or explore some of Werribee and Surrounds’ best playgrounds.
Cafes and Coffee
Oh Happy Day Cafe
Opening Hours: Open throughout the festive period including Christmas Day and Boxing Day from 8am - 2pm and on New Year's Day, from 8am - 2pm.
Little Espresso
Opening Hours: Open on Christmas Day, 7am - 11am and Boxing Day, 7am - 1pm.
Acai Bliss Cafe
Opening Hours: Open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day! Call 9748 1576 for hours.
The Social Sutra
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December. Open 26 December - 5 January, 7am - 4pm.
Little Growling Cafe (Tarneit)
Opening Hours: Closed 25 and 26 December. Open 1 January and all other dates.
Little Growling Cafe (Mambourin)
Opening Hours: Closed 23 - 26 December.
Chatterbox Cafe
Opening Hours: Closed 24 and 25 December and 1 January.
Tuckers Sandwiches
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December. Open 26 - 31 December, 8am - 3pm. Closed 1 January. Normal hours from 2 January.
The South Corner
Opening Hours: Closed 25 - 26 December and 1 January.
L.M Cafe (Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park)
Opening Hours: Closed 24 and 25 December and 1 January.
Notorious Espresso
Opening Hours: Closed 25 - 26 December and 1 January.
The Little Deli & Panini Bar
Opening Hours: Closed 25 - 26 December.
Wolf on Watton
Opening Hours: Closed 23, 25 and 26 December. Closed 1 - 2 January.
Wyndham Cache
Opening Hours: Closed 25 – 26 December and 1 January.
Bean Smuggler
Opening Hours: Closed 25 – 26 December and 1 January. Takeaway only from 27 - 31 December and from 2 - 5 January.
Jock & Mack
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December - 2 January.
Baby J's
Opening Hours: Closed 23 December - 8 January.
Bellissima Italian Pantry
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December - 6 January.
The Refectory Parlour
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December - 7 January.
Wolf Cafe & Eatery Point Cook
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December - 3 January.
Casual Dining, Bars and Restaurants
Opening hours are subject to change – please check with businesses directly for the latest information.
Il Matto Werribee
Opening Hours: Open on Christmas Day! Closed Boxing Day 26 December. Closed New Year's Day until 5pm.
Hecho En Mexico
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December.
Rococo Point Cook
Opening Hours: Closed 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Hopheads Point Cook
Opening Hours: Closed 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Lux Afghan Kebab
Opening Hours: Closed 24 and 31 December. Open 25, 26 December and 1 January. Return to normal trading hours from 2 January.
Teddy Picker Werribee
Opening Hours: Closed 24 - 26 December. Closed 31 December - 3 January. Normal hours from 4 January.
Shadowfax Winery
Opening Hours: Closed 24 – 26 December and 1 - 2 January. Return to normal trading from 3 January, with extra Friday and Saturday nights in January.
Mama Lor Restaurant & Bar
Opening Hours: Open 24 and 31 December (closing early). Closed 25 December and 1 - 2 January.
Village Cantina
Opening Hours: Closed 23 - 26 December and 31 December.
Corked Wine Bar
Opening Hours: Closed 25 - 27 December and 1 - 9 January.
Bridge Hotel Werribee
Opening Hours: Closed 25 and 31 December. Closed 1 January. Open all other days.
The Park Werribee
Opening Hours: Closed 23 – 26 December, 30-31 December and 1 January. Return to normal trading from 2 January (Wednesday – Sunday)
Tocca
Opening Hours: Closed 25 December - 2 January.
Joseph's Dining
Opening Hours: Closed 1 January. Open all other dates (Tuesday - Saturday). Bookings available for Christmas Day Lunch but you'll need to be quick!
Rosana Bistro & Bar
Opening Hours: Open daily for breakfast buffet. Christmas Day: open for breakfast (7am - 10am), booked out for lunch. Boxing Day: Closed for lunch, open for dinner 5.30pm - 8pm. New Year's Eve: normal trading hours. New Year's Day: Closed for dinner.
3030 Waterfront
Opening Hours: Open Thursday - Sunday. Closed 25 December and 1 January. See in the new year with NYE at 3030 Waterfront on 31 December and enjoy those city skyline views! Bookings are now open to reserve your table.
