About the program

School tours operate Monday to Friday during the school term. The tours are scheduled between 10 am and 2 pm, with a designated area to store bags and have lunch.

Schools can undertake a guided or self-guided tour of the Mansion. 30-minute programs can be combined to make a longer day. 

Bus parking is available.

Download our Werribee Mansion education program (PDF 1 MB).

Year levels and learning areas

Foundation - Year 4 and History.

Cost and group size

The current cost for a Ranger-led tour is $13.30 per student. Supervising teachers attend for free. An invoice will be sent via email after your visit to the park.

Each tour can accommodate up to 20 students at a time. A maximum of four groups per day. Groups with more than a 100 students are split over two days.

On the day

Ensure students bring sunscreen, a drink bottle, pens and clipboard.

• Students must wear suitable clothing and sturdy covered footwear. No thongs or crocs.
• Local weather may vary from regional forecasts, check the local weather forecast and dress accordingly.
• Do not feed the animals.
• Take all rubbish out of the park and keep to existing tracks
• Do not disturb or remove any plants, animals and natural features, objects and cultural sites in the park. They are protected by law.

Accessibility

Please inform education staff at the time of booking if students have specific access or other requirements.

Download our social script for participants on the autism spectrum: Werribee Park Mansion visit social script (DOCX 4.53 MB) and in (PDF 2.55 MB) format. Using plain text and images, the social script describes what children may see and experience during their visit to Werribee Park Mansion.

Contact

To book or discuss your school needs, please email werribeebookings@parks.vic.gov.au.

Watch an overview of the education program in progress on the Parks Victoria YouTube channel.