Getting here
Werribee Open Range Zoo is just 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD and en route to Victoria's stunning Great Ocean Road.
Travelling by car and parking
We have free parking spaces available for our visitors at the zoo. During peak times, like school and public holidays, we do our best try to get you parked and into the zoo as quickly as possible. Please follow instructions from our parking attendants when it's busy.
From the CBD
Werribee Open Range Zoo is located 35 kilometres west of Melbourne’s city centre, on the Princes Freeway. It is a short 30-minute drive from the city over the Westgate Bridge or via the Geelong Road. (Take the Werribee South exit to K Road.)
The Zoo is also en route to the Great Ocean Road and is a major attraction on the Great Southern Touring Route and the Bay Tour.
From Avalon Airport
If you're driving from Avalon Airport, take the M1 towards Melbourne Airport/Melbourne. It takes around 25 minutes to get to Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Travelling by public transport
From Melbourne
Catch a train from the Melbourne CBD to Werribee station (travelling on the Werribee Line).
From Werribee station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Zoo.
From Geelong
Catch a train from Geelong to Wyndham Vale station (travelling towards Melbourne).
From Wyndham Vale station catch the Bus 190 Werribee Station to Werribee station.
From Werribee station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Zoo.
Timetable information
Visit PTV for up-to-date tram, train and bus times. (Tip: Use their Journey Planner for public transport directions from anywhere in Victoria. Enter your starting address in the “From” box and enter “Werribee Zoo” as a landmark in the “To” box).
Travelling by shuttle
The SkyBus shuttle from Avalon Airport
SkyBus Avalon City Express runs between Avalon Airport and Werribee town centre. Then you can just catch a local public bus to the Zoo. SkyBus meets every major flight arriving and departing Avalon Airport. There's no need to book.
Day Tour
Australian Bus Charters offers private charters to the Werribee Park Precinct, including visits to the Werribee Open Range Zoo, the Victoria State Rose Garden, and the Werribee Mansion. These charters are hosted by experienced driver guides in comfortable, air-conditioned coaches.
Contact:
P. +61 3 9393 1399.
E. charters@gltg.com.au