Friday, August 20, 2021

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens

One of the biggest properties in Victoria,  The Mansion gardens feature expansive lawns, heritage orchards, ornamental lakes, hot houses -  this is one big place to explore, so I’m going to show you the gardens first, then the mansion in the next post.

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens



Our first visit inside the big bluestone gate entrance was for an outdoor concert , One Electric Day, on the Great Lawn.  A full day of Aussie bands in this fabulous setting was so good, we came back again the following year!


Werribee Park Mansion Gardens


 

Between bands, we’d take a walk around the paths and sandy gravel tracks, before settling back down on our picnic rug in time for the next artist to take the stage.

 

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens



























A couple of years later, we visited the mansion itself, and took an even better look around the grounds this time. 


Around the ornamental lake, The Grotto entrance led to the cave like room. Adorned with seashells and apparently the teeth of  Chirnside sheep and Chirnside children,  it's kinda weird, but provides a cool retreat on a hot day. 

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens

A wooden fence alongside the property allows a peek into the  adjoining winery 

And along the front fenceline, the State Rose Garden is located on the other side, just a short walk between the two locations. 

 

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens


Towards the back of the property, some horse jumps indicated the presence of equestrian events, such as show jumping and polo is often played here. 

 

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens
























A heritage orchard at the rear, vegetable gardens, green houses and many sculptures dotted around the grounds, add to the surprise factor of the property.


Werribee Park Mansion Gardens

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens

Werribee Park Mansion Gardens


 

So much to see  - and we haven’t even been inside the mansion yet!


https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/werribee-park/things-to-do/werribee-park-mansion

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