hours

For information on Garden Closures or Public Events visit Parks Victoria

Monday 9:30am - 6.30pm

Tuesday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Wednesday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Thursday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Friday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Saturday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Sunday 9:30am – 6.30pm

direction

By Car: Address: Gate 2, K Road, Werribee South 3030

From Melbourne: Victoria State Rose Garden 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 / Werribee South exit to K Road.( Exit 19, C108 )

Enter via Gate 2 off K Road onto Main Drive. (also the address of Werribee Mansion & the Zoo)

From Geelong: It is a 40 minute drive along the M1. Take the C109 exit towards Werribee from the M1 Freeway. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Princess Highway. Turn right at T intersection (Synnot St) Turn right onto Duncans Rd (C108) Turn right onto K Road. Take first right at Gate 2, Main Dr.

By Public Transport:

Step 1. From Melbourne:

Catch a train from the Melbourne CBD to Werribee station (travelling on the Werribee Line).

Step 2. From Werribee station:

Catch bus 439 (Werribee South) from Werribee station to the Rose Garden, Werribee Mansion & Zoo.

From Geelong:

Step 1: Catch a train from Geelong to Wyndham Vale Station (travelling on the Melbourne train).

Step 2: From Wyndham Vale Station catch the Bus 190 Werribee Station to Werribee station.

Step 3: From Werribee Station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Rose Garden, Werribee Mansion & Zoo.

Activities

The Rose Garden has been the perfect gathering spot for family and friends for generations. Whether for a stroll through the garden or idyllic family picnic.

Picnic with friends

Family gatherings

Rose enthusiasts

Bird watching, and

Just read & relax

hours

For information on Garden Closures or Public Events visit Parks Victoria

Monday 9:30am - 6.30pm

Tuesday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Wednesday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Thursday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Friday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Saturday 9:30am – 6.30pm

Sunday 9:30am – 6.30pm

direction

By Car: Address: Gate 2, K Road, Werribee South 3030

Enter via Gate 2 off K Road onto Main Drive. (also the address of Werribee Mansion & the Zoo)

By Public Transport:

Step 1. From Melbourne:

Catch a train from the Melbourne CBD to Werribee station (travelling on the Werribee Line).

Step 2. From Werribee station:

Catch bus 439 (Werribee South) from Werribee station to the Rose Garden, Werribee Mansion & Zoo.

From Geelong:

Step 1: Catch a train from Geelong to Wyndham Vale Station (travelling on the Melbourne train).

Step 2: From Wyndham Vale Station catch the Bus 190 Werribee Station to Werribee station.

Step 3: From Werribee Station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Rose Garden, Werribee Mansion & Zoo.

Activities

The Rose Garden has been the perfect gathering spot for family and friends for generations. Whether for a stroll through the garden or idyllic family picnic.

Picnic with friends

Family gatherings

Rose enthusiasts

Bird watching, and

Just read & relax

Weeping Standard Sculpture

With over 5000 roses (covering about 5 hectares) to prune it is no surprise that pruning has been starting earlier with the desire to be finished by the end of August. It was a difficult task in 2024 so stretched a little into September. Therefore 2025 saw an early start, Mid May, to achieve pruning all roses.

Generally new people volunteering for pruning for the first time start on the Hybrid Teas in the Petals, progress to Floribundas, and for those with the interest, they can move on to Standards, Weeping Standards, Arches, Tripods, Festoons, and the Heritage Border. We have a team of long term members who act as trainers for each of these specialty sections.

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