Werribee & surrounds Be wildly entertained > Werribee Open Range Zoo 36 | <strong>International</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> 2012-2013
Just half an hour from Melbourne, Werribee has an amazing range of experiences on offer. In Werribee, you can feed a rhinoceros at the Werribee Open Range Zoo, enjoy polo and showjumping at the National Equestrian Centre, step back in time at the Werribee Mansion, marvel at the beauty of the Victorian State Rose Garden, taste award winning chardonnay at Shadowfax Winery, be pampered at the Mansion Hotel and Spa and even take a stroll along the picturesque Werribee South Foreshore. And just a short drive away, nature buffs are sure to be impressed by the Point Cook Coastal Park and Marine Sanctuary, located right on the bay. It provides the ideal habitat for one of the most dazzling displays of marine life in Port Phillip Bay. Next door to this amazing natural reserve is the RAAF Museum at Point Cook which houses restored aircraft and memorabilia collected over the last century. With so much on offer, Werribee is an absolute ‘must do’ on your journey along the Great Southern Touring Route. Top 5 Must Do Experiences… Werribee & Surrounds 1. Treat yourself to a wild encounter: Come face-to-face with a pack of lions or eye-to-eye with a giraffe at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Meet the Zoo’s newest residents - three male gorillas and jump aboard the open air safari to experience the magnificent wildlife of the African savannah. Even stay overnight at the slumber safari. 2. Step back in time: Visit the Werribee Mansion. Explore this iconic 19th century building, which boasts over 60 rooms in several wings and is a tribute to the opulence of the Victorian era in Australia. 3. Smell the roses: At the Victoria State Rose Garden 5,000 roses are displayed to perfection within four uniquely shaped designs. 4. Savour the flavour: Shadowfax Winery’s cellar door is the place to go for exquisite wines, delicious wood-fired pizza and funky live entertainment. Join the winery tour and experience the Underground Barrel Hall. 5. Spot our Aussie icon, the platypus: Paddle a canoe or relax in a boat on the Werribee River - home to some native Aussies! Lookout for kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, wombats and the elusive platypus. werribee werribee open range zoo Description: Get on board for your guided safari tour across the unique savannah landscape and discover rhinos, giraffes, zebras and more. Visit our three male Western Lowland Gorillas in one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits. Come face to face with a pride of lions on the African walking trail, visit our family of hippos at home in the award-winning Kubu River Hippo exhibit or experience some of Australia’s very own wildlife along the Volcanic Plains Walk. Type of operation: Zoo. Location: 30 minutes west of Melbourne. K Road, Werribee. Opening times: 9am-5pm daily. Safari bus tours depart from 10.30am, last tour 3.40pm. Entrance fee inclusions: 40 minute guided safari, walking trails, Lions on the Edge, Kuba River Hippos, and more. Sales, Zoos Victoria K Rd, Werribee VIC 3030 T: 1300 ZOOSVIC or +61 3 9285 9406 F: +61 3 9285 9267 E: zvsales@zoo.org.au W: www.zoo.org.au BRAYBROOK Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village Description: Amongst a group of Holiday Parks throughout Australia re-known for being one of the closest parks to the Tullamarine Airport. This Park is the perfect place to begin or end your Melbourne adventure. Ashley Gardens is a 4.5 Star Holiday Park providing an appealing alternative accommodation option for visitors to Melbourne. Less than 30 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, Tullamarine Airport and easy access to major highways. Facilities: Recreation room, indoor sauna and spa, library, playground, swimming pool, television room and tennis courts. Nearby Attractions: Scienceworks, Melbourne Zoo, Eureka SkyDeck and much more. Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village 129 Ashley St, Braybrook VIC 3019 T: +61 3 9318 6866 F: +61 3 9318 6661 E: ashleygardens@aspenparks.com.au W: www.aspenparks.com.au AAATourism: HHHHI TYPE: Holiday Park ROOMS: 86 BEDS: 160+ EST: 1997 <strong>International</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> 2012-2013 | 37 WERRIBEE & SURROUNDS
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