Werribee Gorge State Park

Werribee Gorge State Park is a protected natural area in Ingliston, Shire of Moorabool, Victoria, about 65 kilometres west of Melbourne. Centred on the gorge carved by the Werribee River, it features steep quartzite cliffs, rocky river corridors and box-ironbark woodland. Reserved for its geological, ecological and landscape values, the park is notable for dramatic gorge scenery, diverse native flora and fauna, and a network of walking tracks including Falcons Lookout and the Werribee Gorge Circuit Walk.

Visitors can expect a rugged natural gorge landscape with steep cliffs, rocky outcrops, and the Werribee River flowing through the valley floor. The park offers marked walking trails of varying difficulty, including short lookout walks and the 10km Werribee Gorge Circuit Walk with river crossings requiring rock-hopping. Facilities are basic and focused on day use, with picnic areas at Meikles Point and Quarry, lookouts, and interpretive signs. The environment is dry open woodland with wildflowers in spring and opportunities for nature observation and photography.

The gorge was formed by the Werribee River cutting through ancient quartzite and has a history of pastoral use and small-scale gold prospecting in the 19th century. The area was reserved as Werribee Gorge State Park to protect its geological and ecological values and is managed by Parks Victoria.

The park lies on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung and Woi-wurrung peoples, for whom the Werribee River and surrounding Country hold cultural significance. The landscape reflects long-standing Aboriginal connection to Country and contemporary conservation values.