Local Attractions
When you arrive at Sofitel Mansion & Spa you enter a world of luxury. With its contemporary design and superb surroundings, its selection of fine food and great wines at Joseph's Restaurant and the sheer indulgence of LeSpa, this is the ultimate retreat for your conference, private stay or wedding.
At your doorstep are some of Victoria's greatest tourism treasures including the historic Chirnside Mansion with its restored farm buildings and 10 hectares of formal Guilfoyle-style gardens, the Victorian State Rose Garden, Werribee Open Range Zoo, the National Equestrian Centre, Polo Academy and the stunning Shadowfax Winery & Vineyard.
Werribee Park Mansion
Werribee Park Mansion is an outstanding historic and cultural attraction. The elaborate 1870s Italianate Mansion is a unique and amazing work of art. Crafted with detail, grace and wealth to the class of the English gentry, step into the role of Lord or Lady of the house while admiring the beautifully restored rooms.
Victorian State Rose Garden
The Victoria State Rose Garden displays 5,500 roses to perfection within four uniquely shaped designs. The feature display is set in the shape of a Tudor Rose containing thousands of modern roses strategically situated to maximise colour and fragrance. In bloom from October to May, the roses are at their most magnificent from November to April.
Werribee Park Sculpture Walk
Journey into the world of contemporary sculpture with a stroll through this extraordinary outdoor exhibition. Featuring an interesting selection of work by Australia 's leading sculptors, the walk meanders through a unique mix of natural landscape from the Mansion through to the natural riverine and Shadowfax Winery.
Shadowfax Winery
Shadowfax Winery is a stunning, contemporary facility located just a short stroll from Sofitel Mansion & Spa in the Park grounds, producing award winning wines from grapes sourced throughout Victoria and South Australia.
Werribee Open Range Zoo
At Werribee Open Range Zoo, you'll find an amazing array of animals living in a wide open savanna. Discover grazing rhinos, giraffe and zebras, see cheetah and cheeky monkeys at play, get close to a pride of lions, and encounter a family of hippos at the new Kubu River Hippos experience.
National Equestrian Centre
The Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre is one of Victoria's key international standard sporting facilities. It attracts interstate and international competitors and visitors to major events like Equitana and the World Polo Championships.
Werribee Park Golf Club
The Werribee Park Golf Club is located along a breathtaking section of the Werribee River next door to the Werribee Park Mansion and Hotel. The 18 hole course, founded in 1976, is championship length with fully watered couch and ryegrass fairways and excellent greens.
Revitalize
2 x one hour treatments of choice, full a la carte breakfast for two in Joseph's Restaurant, pre-treatment herbal tea from LeSpa and more.
