Werribee Park
| Werribee Park | |
|---|---|
Werribee Park mansion | |
| Type | Mansion, associated built facilities and grounds |
| Location | Werribee, Victoria, Australia |
| Coordinates | 37°55′52″S 144°40′12″E / 37.9311°S 144.6701°E |
| Built | 1874–1877 |
| Built for | Thomas Chirnside and family |
| Architectural style(s) | Italianate |
| Governing body | Parks Victoria |
| Owner | Victoria State Government |
| Official name | Werribee Park |
| Type | State heritage (built and natural) |
| Designated | 1 April 1987 |
| Reference no. | 1207 |
Location in greater Melbourne | |
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Werribee Park is the estate of a historical building in Werribee, Victoria, Australia.
It includes Werribee Park Mansion, the Victoria State Rose Garden, formal gardens, the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, the Werribee Open Range Zoo, a contemporary sculpture walk and a natural riverine which is being grown with the plants of the Kurung Jang Balluk clan who lived on Werribee River. There is also the Mansion Hotel and Conference Centre. The Park was purchased by the Victoria State Government in 1973. It was opened as a tourist attraction in 1977. It is run by Parks Victoria. The mansion and associated built facilities and grounds were listed on the Victorian Heritage Register on 1 April 1987.