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Natural Attractions
Looking for a peaceful spot to slow down and enjoy the outdoors? This quiet reserve is situated where the Toolern Creek meets the Werribee River. Lozzbert Reserve is a beautiful little escape, with lush green spaces, walking paths and plenty of room to enjoy some fresh air. There's a lovely picnic area with parking, making it a great spot to bring along a picnic and enjoy some time outdoors.
Weir Views VIC
4.9 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
Melton Reservoir (also known as Exford Weir) is located on the Werribee River approximately six kilometres south of the township of Melton. It is a popular area for recreation. The Melton Recreational Reserve picnic area is opened to the public and facilities include a playground and toilets. Land-based fishing is permitted anywhere on the reservoir shoreline accessed via Clarkes Road or Waterford Estate. Powered boating south of the railway bridge is under the control of the Melbourne Runabout and Speedboat Club. Non-powered craft can access the reservoir from Clarkes Road, however they must remain north of the railway bridge. Southern Rural Water manages dams and catchments carefully to maintain a high-quality supply of water. Visitors are encouraged to minimise any impact to Melton Reservoir and its surrounds and to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time there.
Melton VIC
5.3 km away
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Parks and Gardens
The facility provides a fun and engaging space to develop important road safety skills and gain confidence on bicycles, tricycles and scooters. Conveniently located next to Bridge Road Children's and Community Centre, the Atherstone Traffic School consists of a variety intersections and signage to mimic the features of a real traffic experience within a more controlled environment. There are public barbeques and toilet facilities on site. The Atherstone Traffic School is open to the public and bookings are not required. Users are required to bring their own bicycle, tricycle or scooter and helmet.
Melton South VIC
8.6 km away
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Parks and Gardens
The Melton Botanic Garden is a great place to visit, with plants that tolerate a dry climate and low water conditions. An outstanding feature of the garden is the internationally accredited Dryland Eucalyptus Arboretum, holding a nationally registered collection of more than 100 species of Eucalypt with many understorey native plant species. There are Indigenous plantings, including creek and lake rehabilitation, Indigenous Grassland and the Koori Student Garden. Marvel at the magnificent old River Red Gums. explore the Victorian Volcanic Plains, Bushfoods , Sensory, West Australian/South Australian , Eastern Australian Dryland, Southern African, Mediterranean Region and the Californian, Central and South American Gardens. There are many more accessible paths covering the site. Come along and explore nature. An award winning nature play space featuring natural play equipment, sand and water play, climbing opportunities, artistic sculptures inspired by nature, seating, a central pathway, new plants and trees and turfed areas will delight the young and young at heart. Facilities include amphitheatre suitable for holding weddings and other events, barbeques and public toilets nearby, seating and picnic tables throughout. Dogs must be on a leash at all times, doggy doo collection bags must be carried and used. The Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden hold plants sales at the nursery. For more information, please visit the website.
Melton VIC
11 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Willows Historical Park is a picturesque public open space located in the heart of the Melton Township showcasing the history of Melton from its establishment to the present day. Features of the Willows include: Willows Historical homestead tours available from Melton District Historical Society (MDHS) on Wednesday and Sundays between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM or by appointment. Historical walking trail, native garden, barbeque and undercover picnic area, public amenities, Melton Men's Shed. Dunvegan Cottage which is a historically significant bluestone cottage located within the grounds of The Willows Historical Park. The Victorian style house with gable roof, verandah and coarse, square rubble bluestone walls served as the town's first police station. The Willows Historical Park is open every day, during daylight hours.
Melton VIC
12 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Melton Library and Learning Hub is a state-of-the art community hub in the heart of Melton. It is the first library in Australia to be awarded a five Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). With two spacious floors featuring plenty of communal study and lounge spaces, it is the perfect place for relaxation, learning and family-friendly entertainment. The library also features a large local and family history collection, as well as community art and exhibition spaces.
Melton VIC
12 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Best known for the adventure playground, Presidents Park is also a great spot for dogs and to enjoy walks along the Werribee River. The playground, skate park and barbeque pavilions are a big hit with families, especially in the late afternoon and on weekends. The adventure playground has equipment for both younger and older children, including climbing walls, swings and cubby houses. It’s a great place to catch-up with family and friends. Take the 2km walk around the park. You can follow the path along Werribee River and enjoy the soundtrack of native birds or take a seat by the lake for some quiet contemplation along the way. The shared paths can be accessed from all entry points and the paths link with trails that will take you into Werribee or surrounding suburbs. It’s not all action - all the time. If you’re looking for a quiet escape the best times to enjoy the park are early mornings and during the day. Presidents Park is the perfect outing for your dog too. There is an off-lead dog park, a dog obedience club and dogs are permitted off lead along most of the shared paths. In the warmer months your dog will love a swim in the lake. Within Presidents Park you’ll also find some of the city’s major sporting grounds, including hockey, softball and baseball.
Wyndham Vale VIC
12 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Hannah Watts Park boasts many fun attractions, including in-ground trampolines, a tower with giant slide and climbing elements, flying fox, swings, including a parent and child swing, a nest swing and an all abilities swing with back and neck support and a whirly go-round (includes space and access for a wheelchair). There are natural play features including a dry creek bed for tactile and imaginative play. There's also a course of stepping stones, log steppers and balance logs, accessible play panels at the base of the large tower, including a shop front and musical play, sensory play and natural hideout areas. There are generous picnic shelters with wheelchair accessible barbecues, tables and drinking fountain, as well as an accessible toilet block.
Melton VIC
12 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Explore Harpley's hidden history by walking the Harpley Discovery Trail. Harpley is rich with nature and history. People, flora and fauna have lived here for many thousands of years. The Wadawurrung are the Traditional Custodians of this land and theirs is a living culture with a continued connection to the Country today. Harpley also has a fascinating history of European settlement. The land was highly valued for farming. The famous Chirnside family also made their mark here. Harpley has a large wetlands system which is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Some of the wetlands are natural, such as the Black Swamp, others are man-made. Take a closer look at the wetlands by following the boardwalks to the observation decks. Keep your eyes open for native, migratory and introduced birds. Look out for the interpretive signage trail along the way. Harpley Discovery Trail takes about 30 minutes to complete, but longer if you stop to admire the beautiful scenery and explore at leisure. The Harpley Adventure Playground is also close-by. The Trail is located close to Black Forest Road (opposite Zircon Street).
Werribee VIC
13 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Fly like an eagle at Melbourne Gliding Club! Large-winged birds such as an eagles, ibis or albatross can fly effortlessly over long distances and to high altitudes. They use air conditions rather than flap their wings, often circling in uprising air below clouds. Modern gliders copy and exceed these bird's capabilities through advanced designs to achieve the best and most natural flying experience. If you have an interest in small aircraft, or related hobbies, you will get a thrill from learning to fly a glider. Start your journey here! The Melbourne Gliding Club (close to Melbourne at Bacchus Marsh), has an advanced fleet of gliders available to fly and at a cost much lower than other flying alternatives. They offer introductory Air Experience Flights to see if this is your sport and membership options.
Parwan VIC
13 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Navan Park is an all-abilities play space next to a lake and includes a fenced, off-lead dog park. Along with the play equipment, a path runs around the park, perfect for walking, bike riding and scooting. There are sheltered barbeque facilities as well as water fountains. Navan Park playground highlights includes the ‘Rocket Ship Playground' featuring two long twisty metal slides curling around a central climbing tower. Babies and toddlers will especially enjoy the sandpit.
Harkness VIC
13 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
This modern stadium includes twelve indoor courts, four outdoor courts and a fitness centre. It’s the place to get active or watch your favourite teams play it out. Eagle Stadium is the home of the ‘Werribee Devils’ Basketball team but is also the place for elite competitions including netball, table tennis and badminton. Competitors come from across the state to compete. The stadium also includes an impressive fitness centre, with gym, personal training and group fitness classes available. Casual court bookings are welcome.
Werribee VIC
14 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
AquaPulse is a huge indoor aquatic and leisure centre with an aquatic playground, shallow pools, lap pools, a rehabilitation pool, spa, sauna, fitness centre and two gigantic water slides. The main drawcard for families is the aquatic playground, which is the perfect play area for younger children, with slides, water cannons and a giant tipping bucket. Older kids (125 cm and over) and those that are young at heart will love the water slides. Even in winter you can stay all day, the centre is heated to the perfect temperature for splashing about. If you are visiting the region, casual passes are also available for lap swimming and the fitness centre. AquaPulse is centrally located just 30-minutes from Melbourne CBD, Melbourne Airport and Avalon Airport. There is ample parking or if arriving by public transport the transport hub at Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre is only a five-minute walk away.
Hoppers Crossing VIC
15 km away
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Entertainment Venues
Encore Events Centre hosts some of Werribee’s biggest events, concerts, exhibitions, festivals and meetings, with spaces catering for small and intimate events up to 1,000 people. The venue is fully serviced, with catering, audio visual technology and an experienced team to bring it all together. Located between Victoria’s two airports and in close proximity to Melbourne’s CBD, the venue is a central point for meetings, functions and business events. The modern facilities include ample parking for those driving and the venue is a five minute walk from Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre, which has a large bus terminal with a Skybus connection to or from Melbourne Airport and Avalon Airport.
Hoppers Crossing VIC
15 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
River Whispers is a free self-guided twenty-five-minute audio experience best enjoyed in the surrounds of Werribee River. Through the voices of the custodians of the river, residents and local artists you hear of the provenance of the Werribee River and the important place it holds in the local community. Created by sound artist Patrick Cronin, River Whispers weaves interviews, environmental recordings and music into a rich tapestry of peoples' stories, music and the mesmerising sounds of this natural environment. As you walk over the pedestrian bridge from Wedge Street Piazza into Wyndham Park, off Watton Street you'll find a sign-posted River Whispers QR Code on the bridge pillars. Simply scan the code using your mobile phone to listen to the audio recording (no apps required), or click play below. Stroll along the walking paths or relax on the lawn while you immerse yourself in stories of the river, culture and community.
Werribee VIC
15 km away
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Natural Attractions
Stroll, cycle, fish, kayak or simply relax along the banks of the Werribee River. The river winds through the very heart of the Werribee region. You can follow the river using shared bike and walking trails as it winds its way through Werribee, past the farming land in the north, through Werribee City Centre and out to the Werribee River Park. The river eventually travels through to Werribee South Market Gardens, past the K Road Cliffs to Werribee South Beach, where it meets Port Phillip Bay. Ancient River Red Gums line the banks and the ever-elusive Platypus also calls Werribee River home. You will see an abundance of birdlife all along the river and you can’t help but hear the birds; cheeky kookaburras, cockatoos and the quarrelsome honeyeater. If you are very quiet, you might also spot wallabies in the woodlands of Werribee River Park. If you are looking for a family adventure, a great place to start is in Werribee City Centre where you can grab a coffee and head to Wyndham Park, with playgrounds and picnic areas on the banks of the river. For more tips on trails and activities along Werribee River, pick up a free copy of the Werribee River Guide at Werribee Visitor Information Centre, or explore the guide online.
Werribee VIC
15 km away
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Parks and Gardens
As far as locations go, this park is hard to beat; curving around the Werribee River and just a short walk from Werribee’s excellent coffee scene. You can access Wyndham Park from Wedge Street Piazza, using the treetop footbridge to cross Werribee River. Within the park, you'll find rolling green lawns, riverside bike and walking tracks amongst the Red Gums, barbeques, outdoor exercise equipment and two huge playgrounds to enjoy. The larger playground is for thrill seekers with big swings, flying foxes, climbing frame and a giant, 11-metre slide tower. If you’re after something a little more low key, the nature play space is perfect for those little explorers, with its neat little cubby house, climbing structures, sandpits and waterplay features. During the warmer months, the lawns are transformed into an event space for concerts, and festivals. Werribee Train Station is a short 5-minute walk and you can pick up supplies for a picnic on Watton Street on your way.
Werribee VIC
15 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Enjoy the old-school cool of this inner-city oasis. The Werribee Outdoor Pool has two pools to cool off in: a 50-metre lap pool including ramp access and a family pool that's ideal for toddlers and older children. Both pools are heated. The family pool has a fun bubble area and a small waterfall that you can't help but want to rest under. Many a game of tiggy and Marco Polo have been played here. Werribee Outdoor Pool has a long history. The locals campaigned for the original pool built into the Werribee River, which runs along the edge of the new complex. You can take a short walk to see the remnants of the old pool still in the river. Located on the banks of the river, the pool has lots of established trees to provide shade when relaxing on the grass or seating areas. A traditional kiosk is available for snacks but if you are after something more substantial you can grab something from one of the many cafes on Watton Street. Werribee Outdoor Pool is part of Chirnside Park which includes Werribee Football Club and the Werribee Bowls Club and you're just a short walk from the epic playgrounds of Wyndham Park. The Werribee Outdoor Pool is currently closed for the season and will re-open in October 2026.
Werribee VIC
15 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Wyndham Art Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub in Melbourne's west. Entry is free to enjoy the Gallery's annual calendar of contemporary art exhibitions, installations and community programs, including the annual Wyndham Art Prize. The Gallery's program of exhibitions reflect the diversity of the local community, amplifying underrepresented voices and encouraging the sharing of culture and ideas. The program centres First Nations stories, with exhibitions that honour the deep cultural knowledge, resilience, and creativity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Programs are guided by a commitment to listening, learning, and sharing through art. Wyndham Art Gallery is located next to the theatre within Wyndham Cultural Centre and is also just a short walk from local cafes, restaurants, accommodation and the Werribee Train Station in Werribee City Centre.
Werribee VIC
15 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website page contains the names of deceased persons. Look up. There in the sky, you'll see Bunjil the creator, the Wedge-tailed Eagle soaring above Werribee's skyline as part of the huge, 41-metre-tall mural, Mooroop Yarkeen (Spirit Dreaming) by Indigenous artist Tommy Day/Jirri Jirri. Stretching across the façade of Holiday Inn Werribee, the design incorporates the Wirribi Yaluk (Werribee River), sandhills and Basalt plains, welcoming gum leaves, community coming together in unity, dreaming, and Bunjil's flight. Artist Tommy Day/Jirri Jirri represented by MAMAM, is a Gunditjmara, Yorta, Yorta and Wemba Wemba man and multi-disciplined artist based in Shepparton, Victoria. Commissioned by Wyndham City, this First Nations mural is one of the largest in Australia. The mural was commissioned and designed in consultation with Bunurong Traditional Owners. Mooroop Yarkeen is even more spectacular in the late afternoon, as the sun dips lower in the west and casts it in a warm glow. Take in Mooroop Yarkeen on the free, self-guided Werribee Public Art Walking Tour. At each stop on this one-kilometre trail in Werribee City Centre, you can scan a QR Code to listen to the artist talk about their work – no apps required. All you need is your mobile phone and your headphones if you have them.
Werribee VIC
15 km away
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Entertainment Venues
At the Real Dill, they play to connect. They're here to help you move with purpose, laugh a little louder, and feel like you belong. Whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or chasing down every point, the Real Dill are more than just courts - it's your club, your crew, your new hangout to rally and chill. This is pickleball with energy, with vibe, with heart. Welcome to the club.
Ravenhall VIC
16 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Caroline Springs Library is a lively community hub in the heart of Caroline Springs. With flexible spaces and a range of resources and technology, it is a great place to visit for work or play. The library is also home to CS Gallery – a vibrant space for local and emerging artists to share their work with the community and bring their art to life with public programs and interactive experiences.
Caroline Springs VIC
17 km away
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Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
Embark on an African adventure just half an hour from Melbourne! Join the team for a free guided safari through their unique savannah, where you can marvel at rhinos, giraffes, and zebras. On their walking trails, come face to face with a majestic pride of lions, explore one of the world's largest gorilla exhibits, observe playful monkeys, and encounter a family of hippos in their serene wetland habitat. Embark on a walking safari adventure to discover the elephants in their new world-class, open-range home. Enjoy views overlooking the pools from the terrace, where you can also grab a bite to eat and a coffee from the new Waterhole Café. For those seeking an even more immersive experience, consider booking a thrilling encounter: Slumber Safari: Dive deep into the Zoo's world with an all-inclusive overnight adventure. Australian Wildlife Experience: Meet their iconic Australian animals, from the fluffy koalas to the friendly kangaroo mob & other delightful wildlife along the way. Giraffe Experience: Venture behind the scenes with their dedicated keepers to learn how they care for their bachelor herd of giraffes. Meerkat Experience: Meet the meerkat family and the passionate rangers who care for them. Hippo Experience: Give them dinner and help set them set up for their nocturnal adventures. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a wild and unforgettable journey on Melbourne's doorstep!
Werribee VIC
17 km away
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Natural Attractions
Looking for a peaceful place to get outdoors and explore? Kororoit Creek is a great spot to enjoy a walk or bike ride while taking in the natural surroundings. Shared walking and cycling trails follow the creek through Caroline Springs, offering beautiful waterway views and the chance to hear local birdlife and frogs along the way. Whether you're looking for a relaxing stroll, a scenic ride or simply somewhere to enjoy a little time in nature, Kororoit Creek is well worth a visit.
Caroline Springs VIC
17 km away
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