Werribee situated about half way between
Geelong and Melbourne on the Princes Highway and is an often
forgotten by the traveler, but well worth a visit.
The town has expanded rapidly in the
past 20 years along with its adjoining city Hoppers
Crossing. Werribee has become a a large satellite city of
Melbourne.
The main shopping strip is home to most
of the hotels and the Wyndham Cultural Centre. While most of
the large national chain stores have moved to just outside
the city or to the large Werribee Plaza Shopping Centre
along with a huge cinema complex.
Photo: Werribee's historic mansion is open to the
public and home to the State Rose Garden and African themed Werribee
Open Range Zoo
You can get close to rhino,
giraffe, zebra and many other African animals at the
Open Range Zoo in Werribee
The Train station is located conveniently just off the main
street. Werribee is part of the Melbourne train system
so a trip to the city is inexpensive and quick.
The
Main Warnambool - Geelong / Melbourne line also stops at Werribee.
On the eastern side of the
highway large market gardens operate, much of Victoria's
cabbage, lettuce and broccoli is grown in this rich soil.
Also on this side of the highway is Werribee's 3 major tourist
attractions. The Open Range Zoo, Werribee Mansion and
the State Rose Garden.
WERRIBEE
