Attractions - Historical

Woodlands Historic Park

Somerton Road, Greenvale 3059

Woodlands Historic Park gives visitors a wonderful look at the landscape seen by the early settlers in the 1840s. Many links to early settlement still remain, including the historic Woodlands Homestead.

The park is over 700 hectares, and contains significant cultural and natural values which have endured many of the changes resulting from Melbourne's urban spread.

Some of the many things to do at the park include:

Visit Woodlands Homestead, an 1840s 'kit-home' that was pre-fabricated in England and transported to Melbourne.
Enjoy a picnic among the magnificent River Red Gum trees at the Somerton Road picnic area.
Explore the 1.5 km Moonee Ponds Creek Nature Walk.
Wander through the fenced 'Back Paddock' and see kangaroos, birds and other wildlife.
Walk up Gellibrand Hill (204 m) to gain 360 degree views across Melbourne's west and the airport.
Jog or ride a bike or horse along the tracks.

The park contains picnic tables, water, toilets, and baby changing facilities. Electric barbeques are available at Somerton Road picnic grounds.

Woodlands Homestead is open 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Wednesday, Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays. The park is open to vehicles from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM extending to 6:00 PM at weekends during daylight savings (summer). Pedestrian access is available at all times.

The park is a 20 km drive from the centre of Melbourne and is located adjacent to Melbourne Airport. Park entrances are off Somerton Road (Melway ref: 178 C6) and Oaklands Road for Woodlands Homestead (Melway ref: 177 J9) and Providence Road (Melway ref: 178 F10).

For more information including maps of the park, download the Visitor Guide from the Parks Victoria website, or phone Parks Victoria on 13 19 63.

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