Werribee River Park (Werribee)

Werribee River Park is a 260 hectare park located on the west bank of the Werribee and runs south of the Princes Freeway (Maltby Bypass) through to the mouth of the river at to Port Phillip Bay.

Complementing the historic Werribee Park, Werribee River Park is a much more natural setting where the park is based on exploring the beauty of the Werribee River.

Things to See and Do

The first stage of the park includes six kilometres of shared cycling and walking trail.
Walk over the new footbridge over Werribee River to Werribee Park and investigate the historic gardens and mansion.
Enjoy the views over the Werribee River, the K Road cliffs and surrounding landscapes.
Watch for a variety of birds that utilise the woodland, wetlands and riparian habitats.
Fish in the Werribee River.
Canoe or kayak along the river (best access is from the Werribee South boat ramp).
Enjoy the new picnic area.

Cycling access

Cycling is a great way to explore the new park. Please note that cycling is not allowed in the Werribee Park, so on crossing the new bridge and entering the historic precinct you will be required to obey signs asking you to park or walk your bicycle.

Once the link under the Maltby Bypass is complete, the trail will link with the existing trail along the river to Werribee township and also with the Federation Trail which runs to Brooklyn.

Other activities

Trail bike riding, horse riding and camping are not permitted. No fires are permitted.

History

The park contains numerous artefact scatters, indicating a long history of Aboriginal occupation of the area and the Werribee River would have been an important source of water and food.

The park area was once part of the grazing enterprise of the Chirnside Family who owned Werribee Mansion. It was later transformed into part of the Western Treatment Plant.

Access for Dogs:

Dogs are permitted but must be restrained on a leash at all times.

Location and Access

Werribee River Park is located in Werribee. The vehicle entrance is accessed from Geelong Road onto New Farm Road. Follow New Farm Road through the Western Treatment Plant, over the Princes Freeway, and turn left at the end of the road into a new road which will lead you to a small carpark above the river.

Gates at the entrance to New Farm Road are opened daily from 6am to 9pm.