Travel & Accommodation
ADDRESS |
Bulban Road, Werribee |
DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT |
48km |
TRANSPORT TYPES |
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BUS |
A bus service runs regularly from Melbourne to Werribee. On Werribee Cup Day a shuttle bus service operates between the station and the racecourse. Please see website for details of this service. |
CAR |
Werribee Racecourse is a 25 minute / 32 kilometre leisurely drive from Melbourne via the Princes Highway. From the Princes Highway, take the Werribee turn-off and drive through Werribee, turning left just past the railway line into Cottrell Street. At the round-about turn left into Bulban Road where parking is available 500 metres on the right-hand side. Public parking is available on Werribee Cup Day and ‘Kids Day Out’ via Ballan Road. |
TRAIN |
A train service runs regularly from Melbourne to Werribee. The train station is approximately 3km from the racecourse. |
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS |
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Werribee and the greater region of Werribee Park offer visitors a unique range of attractions. Discover Werribee's iconic historic sites, magnificent gardens and exciting wildlife park; attractions include: Werribee Park Mansion, Victoria State Rose Garden, Werribee Open Range Zoo, You Yangs Regional Park and Shadowfax Winery. Werribee Park The Chirnside family originally owned much of the Werribee Plains and built Werribee Park Mansion in the late 1870s. The colonial homestead is Victoria’s largest private residence and has become one of state’s major tourist attractions after it was purchased by the State Government of Victoria and restored to its original splendour. See how one of Victoria’s richest families lived on this twelve-hectare property. Journey into the world of contemporary sculpture with a stroll through Werribee Park Sculpture Walk’s interesting collection of work by Australia’s leading sculptors. Inhale the perfume of 5,000 roses at Victoria State Rose Garden (best from November to April). Wildlife and adventure Come face-to-face with giraffes, zebras, wallabies and emus at Werribee Open Range Zoo. View the largest collection of military aircraft in the southern hemisphere at RAAF Museum in Point Cook. Go walking in the You Yangs Regional Park and discover Aboriginal rock wells on Big Rock. |
LOCAL ACCOMMODATION |
Quest Werribee (preferred partner) Quest apartments in Werribee are a new property, opened in 2012 and offer excellent accommodation. Quest offer Studio, 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments and in-room kitchen facilities. Only a short walk to the racecourse and situated in the heart of Werribee's main street precinct, it is the perfect option for visitor's to the racecourse, our function centre or visiting the area. Property address: 69 Synnot Street, Werribee, VIC, 3030 For bookings, contact 1800 334 033 The Mansion Hotel and Spa (03) 9731 4000 Best Western Werribee Park Motor Inn werribeepark.bestwestern.com.au - (03) 9741 7222 Comfort Inn & Suites Werribee www.choicehotels.com.au - (03) 9741 9944 Abbotts Apartment Motels www.abbottsapartmentmotels.com.au - (03) 9974 8000 Carter Cottage www.cartercottages.com.au - (03) 9742 3426 |
CLUB LOCATION |
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Werribee Racing Club
