Picnic in Werribee & Surrounds – with plenty of open spaces and tasty options to choose from

Dust off your picnic blanket – leading restaurants and cafes across Werribee and Surrounds are serving up a delicious selection of picnic hampers, cheese boards, antipasto and sweet treats to take your park date to the next level.

With warmer days and the easing of restrictions, comes the opportunity to reconnect and indulge with family and friends in the region’s plentiful parks, open spaces and nature reserves.

Choose from Shadowfax Wines, Wyndham Cache, Lancemore Mansion Hotel at Werribee Park, The Park Hotel or Wolf on Watton – all who have take-away picnic hampers available.

When it comes to finding the perfect picnic spot, Werribee Park Precinct is hard to beat. The rolling green lawns of Werribee Park Mansion with space for the kids to run; the romance of the Victoria State Rose Garden in full bloom and for those looking for a little more adventure, a stroll down to Werribee River via Werribee Park Farm.

If it’s a cool sea breeze you’re looking for head to Werribee South Foreshore or Wyndham Harbour – perfect places to watch the day sail by. And, for those with kids in tow who haven’t had the chance to go on an adventure to the newly renovated Wyndham Park in Werribee City Centre this is the perfect time.

Pre-book your hamper, mask-up and plan ahead to picnic safely in line with current restrictions for outdoor gatherings.  For the latest information about Victorian Government restrictions, visit: http://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Shadowfax Wines

Shadowfax Wines are offering Picnic Boxes brimming with seasonal delights. There’s freshly baked bread, a selection of antipasto and Australian cheeses, homemade duck sausage roll with condiments, wood-roasted octopus, side salad and an indulgent berry trifle, complemented by Shadowfax’s own lemon iced tea. They also have a mini-sized picnic box for little ones, filled with a selection of kid-friendly snacks.

Bookings: online via shadowfax.com.au or call 03 9731 4420  

Pick-up location: Shadowfax Wines, K Road, Werribee

Wyndham Cache

Local café, deli and produce store Wyndham Cache have a selection of intimate boxes for two or bigger boxes for small group gatherings. Filled with an assortment of cured meats, cheese, dips, crackers, olives, grilled vegetables, fresh fruit and other nibbles. Sandwich Boxes come filled with an assortment of mixed sandwiches or for something sweet, try their Cookie Box filled with gourmet biscuits, chocolates, lollies and other sweets.

Bookings: call 03 9742 1526 or email [email protected] (24-48 hours notice is required)

Pick Up Location: Wyndham Cache Deli, 243 K Road Werribee South (adjacent to Werribee Park). Delivery can be arranged for an additional fee.

Lancemore Mansion Hotel at Werribee Park

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park is surrounded by acres of beautiful gardens. You don’t need to be staying at the hotel to enjoy their ultimate picnic with freshly made hampers. A variety of options are available, you can also pre book a rug or garden lounge. Picnics are available into the evening for those looking to enjoy a relaxing evening in Werribee Park during the warmer months.

Opening on Friday 6th November

Bookings: email [email protected]

Pick-up location: Lancemore Mansion Hotel at Werribee Park, Gate 2, K Road, Werribee

The Park Werribee

The Park Hotel in Werribee is doing a wide selection of pub meals to go, but if you’re off on an outdoor adventure you can’t go past their Grazing Boxes. Choose from one of their Pub in a Box options, full of tasty treats such as cured meats, cheese, house made hummus dip, lavosh crackers and more. Add on a Cocktail to Go or choose from one of the many craft beers, ciders or wines available for pick-up or delivery.

Bookings: online at theparkwerribee.com.au

Pick-up location: The Park Werribee, 12 Watton Street, Werribee

Wolf on Watton

Wolf of Watton’s delicious Picnic Boxes are ideal for picnics at nearby Wyndham Park. Filled with freshly shaved artisan cured meats and cheese, vegetable sticks, trio of dips, fresh fruits, brassiere sourdough, bread sticks and crackers, quince paste, dried fruits, cornichons and mini brownie squares... Yum!

Bookings: pre-order for quick collection at wolfonwatton.com.au/picnicbox

Pick-up location: Wolf on Watton, 90A Watton Street, Werribee