Activities and attractions – Melbourne's west
Melbourne's west boasts many of the city's cultural, historic and natural icons.
You can't beat Scienceworks, Werribee Open Range Zoo and the Royal Australian Air Force Museum for fantastic entertainment and learning experiences.
Art and culture
The diversity of the west is reflected in the arts. Check out public art in Hobsons Bay, be inspired at Melton's ArtBeat Festival and see local art at the Footscray Community Arts Centre. Get up close to cutting-edge sculpture at the Werribee Park Sculpture Walk. See works by emerging artists in the Tattersalls Contemporary Art Prize at Newport Substation.
History and heritage
The west is home to some of Melbourne's earliest settlements. Soak up the village vibe behind period shopfronts in Yarraville and explore Williamstown's grand heritage-listed buildings. Imagine life in 19th century Victoria at Werribee Park Mansion.
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Enthral and entertain the kids for hours. Experience live demonstrations, informative tours and plenty of hands-on activities designed to unravel the mysteries of science.
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Take a walk on the wild side just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Head out on safari through wild grassy plains and sweeping river terraces rich with rhinos, giraffes, zebras and hippos.
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Catch a rare glimpse into the grandiose lifestyle of a bygone era at Werribee Park. Discover one of Australia's grandest and most architecturally-sophisticated homes and gardens.
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Journey into the world of contemporary sculpture with a stroll through the Werribee Park Sculpture Walk. Situated within the grounds of Werribee Park the permanent exhibition showcases an interesting collection of work by Australia's leading sculptors.
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Home of the largest collection of Australian military aviation memorabilia in the world and the largest collection of historic military aircraft in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Experience a unique view of Melbourne's city skyline and surrounds. Ideal for those seeking the excitement of viewing Melbourne from the air, for those looking for something special, or for busy people with only limited time for sightseeing.
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See a fascinating glimpse of the landscape seen by settlers in the 1840's. Many physical links remain, including the history-packed Woodlands Homestead. First established as a public park in 1980, it now totals over 700 hectares.
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Just 20 minutes from the city is a tranquil slice of rural Australia. See a range of farm animals including pigs, dairy cows, sheep, Clydesdales, donkeys, peacocks, ducks and other bird life.
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Hop aboard an award-winning cruise on the Yarra River. Choose from a Scenic River Gardens cruise or an historical Port and Docklands cruise. Cruise from Southbank to Williamstown.
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