Werribee Park Motor Inn sits at the gateway to one of Melbourne's best-loved tourism precincts. 

Within a 5-minute drive, you'll find a historic mansion, an African open-range zoo, Australia's largest formal rose garden, a national equestrian centre, a heritage homestead, a riverside winery, and Wyndham Harbour. A 30-minute drive south takes you to Geelong and the gateway to The Great Ocean Road; a 30-minute drive north takes you to Melbourne CBD. 

Few Melbourne stays put you this close to this much.

The diverse culture of Werribee is home to historical and modern architecture, beautiful green spaces, a wealth of attractions and a sophisticated food and wine scene, which makes Werribee a haven for exploration. Another drawcard is the city’s unparalleled major events calendar. Melbourne is home to internationally acclaimed events such as the Australian Open Tennis, Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, Spring Racing Carnival featuring the Melbourne Cup, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Melbourne Fashion Festival, NRL and AFL, and the list goes on. 

There are also many sought-after shopping, art and music destinations hidden within this buzzing city just waiting for you to discover and only a short stroll away. 

For those who wish to enjoy the best Werribee has to offer, we trust that you will enjoy our unique shopping, culture, and dining options.

Whatever your reason for being our guest, we aim to ensure a wonderful stay in Werribee.

Werribee Park Mansion & Gardens

A 60-room Italianate mansion built in the 1870s for the Chirnside pastoral dynasty, surrounded by 10 hectares of heritage formal gardens. Open daily for self-guided and guided tours. Easily the headline attraction of the precinct.

Distance: ~3 km / ~5 min drive

Best time to visit: Year-round; spring (gardens at their best)

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Drive (or coach-tour) through African plains right on Melbourne's doorstep — giraffes, zebras, rhinos, lions, hippos and a famously well-run safari experience—a favourite Melbourne family day out.

Distance: ~3 km / ~5 min drive

Best time to visit: Year-round; safari bus runs daily

Victoria State Rose Garden

Australia's largest formal rose garden — more than 5,500 roses planted in the shape of a Tudor rose. Stunning in November during the Werribee Rose Show. Free entry.

Distance: ~4 km / ~7 min drive

Best time to visit: Nov–Apr (peak rose blooming)

Shadowfax Winery

A cellar door, hatted restaurant and vineyard set within the Werribee Park precinct - Shadowfax is known for its cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A perfect lunch stop after the mansion or the zoo.

Distance: ~4 km / ~7 min drive

Best time to visit: Year-round; restaurant open most days

Wyndham Harbour & Point Cook Homestead

Heading south-east, Wyndham Harbour is a modern marina, dining and waterfront precinct, while Point Cook Homestead is a heritage-listed cottage and the original homestead of the area's settlement—a pleasant half-day combined.

Distance: ~15 km / ~20 min drive

Best time to visit: Year-round

Watton Street - Werribee's Dining Heart

An easy walk from the motel, Watton Street is Werribee's main café, restaurant and small-shop strip. Italian, Vietnamese, Greek, modern Australian, coffee specialists and a couple of decent pubs — a great spot for dinner after a day in the precinct.

Distance: ~1 km / 10 min walk

Best time to visit: Year-round; busiest Fri–Sat dinner

Within Easy Reach