Werribee Park Mansion

Werribee Park Mansion is a 19th-century Italianate mansion located in Werribee Park, Werribee, about 32 km southwest of Melbourne, Victoria. Built between 1874 and 1877 for pastoralists Thomas and Andrew Chirnside, it was once Victoria's largest private residence. Set within formal gardens beside the Werribee River, the heritage-listed mansion features ornate interiors, period furnishings and surrounding parklands managed by Parks Victoria.

Visitors can explore the grand Italianate mansion with its ornate interiors, period rooms, grand staircase and original furnishings on a guided tour. The mansion is set within 10 hectares of formal gardens, lawns and river frontage along the Werribee River. Surroundings include the Victoria State Rose Garden, historic farm buildings, picnic areas and walking paths. The experience combines heritage architecture, curated interiors and landscaped parklands within Werribee Park.

Built between 1874 and 1877 for Scottish pastoralists Thomas and Andrew Chirnside, designed by architect James Gall in Italianate style. At completion it was the largest private residence in Victoria, symbolising Western District pastoral wealth. The Chirnside family occupied the estate until 1923. Later used as a seminary for the Catholic Church (1923-1973) before being acquired by the Victorian Government and restored as a heritage property managed by Parks Victoria.

Heritage-listed on the Victorian Heritage Register as a significant example of 19th-century Italianate architecture and pastoral elite lifestyle. Represents the social and economic history of Victoria's pastoral era and is a key cultural attraction within Werribee Park, alongside the Victoria State Rose Garden and associated heritage farm buildings.