Event Information

Date:		Sunday 27 November, 2011
Venue:		Werribee Park, K Road, Werribee. Melway reference: p 201, D1
Time:		9am to 5pm
Transport:		By car – Werribe Park is 20 minutes from Melbourne's Westgate Bridge. Travel on the Princes Freeway and take the C108 exit and follow signs to Werribee Park. Melway ref: page 201, D1 Bus transport - A coach departs from outside the Victorian Arts Centre at 10am and at the end of the day departs Werribee Park at 5pm. Return travel from Melbourne costs $35 including entry ticket. Advance bookings are essential through Melbourne on the Move: 1300 55 86 86 or http://www.melbourneonthemove.com.au/product/The-Age-Harvest-Picnic-at-Werribee-Park/59/ By Train - If you are travelling between the city and Werribee Station, please be aware that Metro Trains are conducting line upgrades and BUSES WILL REPLACE ALL trains on Sunday between Footscray and Werribee. Journey times may be extended by up to 40 minutes. Please see the link to the amended Metrolink schedule for replacement bus times. http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/assets/PDFs/Buses-replacing-trains/November-2011/LRWerribeeSun27Nov.pdf Shuttle bus -** Due to the amended Metrolink train timetable, BUSES WILL REPLACE ALL trains arriving into Werribee train station on Sunday. A 'Melbourne on the Move' shuttle bus will meet the incoming replacement buses and take passengers to Werribee Park. In the morning, the shuttle will depart from Werribee train station at approximately; 9.30am, 9.50am, 10.10am, 10.30am, 10.50am, 11.10am and 11.30am and head to Werribee Park. In the afternoon, the shuttle will depart Werribee Park at approximately 3.30pm, 3.50pm, 4.10pm, 4.30pm, 4.50pm, and the last service will depart at 5.10pm and head to Werribee train station to meet the outgoing replacement buses. Cost: $5 each way, per person. The shuttle bus will operate on a first come, first served basis and a short wait may be required.
Parking:		There is ample free on-site parking for cars and there is a designated area for parking coaches.
Bring:		Bring a picnic rug to sit on and a picnic basket to fill with tasty treats.
ATMs:		There are no ATM facilities located at Werribee Park. The nearest bank is in Watton Street, Werribee. Most exhibitors at the event will only accept cash as payment for products.
Disabled access:		Follow the signs along Main Drive for disabled parking. Disabled toilets are located under the archway to the left of the historic mansion.
Accommodation:		Accommodation packages are available at the Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee Park, tel 03 9731 4000.
Dogs:		Dogs are not permitted at Werribee Park. Only guide dogs are allowed.
Weather:		The event is an all weather event and will go ahead rain, hail or shine.
Tickets:		Now on sale via our ticketing page.
Other activities:		Wander through the historic Mansion, meander through the contemporary Sculpture Walk or smell over 5,000 roses in the internationally acclaimed Victoria State Rose Garden.