Werribee Township – a self guided historical walk

A self guided walk through the Werribee Township is a fascinating step back in time. The journey begins back in 1824 and step by step this historical walk unfolds to provide a wonderful story of how the Werribee Township was created, the people involved, the buildings that have disappeared and the buildings that remain. Your experience will include Werribee landmarks such as: Werribee Railway Station (Station Place, Werribee) The Werribee Railway Station was opened in 1857 and is significant for its association with the development of a country railway network. This is oldest railway station on the metropolitan line in Victoria.

Masonic Centre (South West Corner Greaves Street)

This 1860’s bluestone building was the first Shire Hall in the Werribee district and among the oldest remaining in the State

Davis Hardware & House (11-17 Watton Street)

Davis Hardware is one of Werribee’s earliest shops. The residence and small hardware store became one of Werribee’s most important business premises.

Werribee Shire Hall (former – 49 Watton Street, Cnr Duncans)

Classified by the National Trust as a building of historical value, this was Werribee’s second Shire Hall and was constructed in 1893. It was in operation from 1893-1976.

Water Tower (Tower Road)

Is a prominent Werribee landmark. It was built in 1929 to ensure a reliable supply of water to residents of Werribee. The water was channelled from the diversion weir on the Werribee River. The channel is still used today as part of the irrigation system that supplies water to the Werribee South market garden area.

Kelly Park (Cherry Street – Cnr Princes Highway)

Kelly Park is one of a number of public reserves established after the creation of the Shire in 1864. The park is named after Patrick Kelly, Shire President from 1876 – 1880.

You can pick up your Werribee Township walking map from the Werribee Visitor Information Centre.