Our Region

Visitors to Melbourne’s West are in for an extraordinary treat, as this region offers a harmonious blend of old and new, urban and rural, ensuring an unforgettable visitor experience.

Visiting our region


We’re proud to introduce Love Westside, the official tourism platform for Melbourne’s west. Whether you’re seeking fine dining, multicultural eats, scenic nature trails, or vibrant street art, Love Westside is your go-to guide for planning unforgettable experiences across Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham.

Discover curated itineraries, interactive maps, insider tips and the latest events – all designed to help visitors and locals alike fall in love with Melbourne’s west. From coastal charm in Williamstown to tranquil wineries in Melton and Werribee, from riverside trails in Moonee Valley to the village vibes of Footscray – there’s something for every kind of explorer.

Ready to discover a different side of Melbourne?

Start exploring at lovewestside.com.au

Map showing West Melbourne regions

Maribrynong

Footscray / West Footscray / Yarraville / Seddon / Maribyrnong / Braybrook

  • Footscray CBD
  • Footscray Community Arts
  • Footscray Wharf
  • Footscray Market
  • Footscray Park, including Footscray Memorial Garden
  • Heavenly Queen Temple
  • Highpoint Shopping Centre
  • Jack’s Magazine
  • Kindred Studios
  • Little Saigon Welcome Arch
  • Maribyrnong River Trail (from Docklands to Brimbank Park)
  • Newells Paddock
  • Pipe Makers Park/ Living Museum of the West
  • Quang Minh Temple
  • River Cruise Departure Point (Maribyrnong River)
  • Shopping villages in Yarraville, Seddon and West Footscray
  • The Sun Theatre
  • Victoria University
  • Whitten Oval (Western Bulldogs Headquarters)
  • Yarraville Gardens

Wyndham

Werribee / Point Cook / Hoppers Crossing / Tarneit / Truganina

  • Werribee Park & Mansion
  • Werribee Open Range Zoo
  • B-24 Liberator Memorial Australia
  • Victoria State Rose Garden
  • Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre
  • Shadowfax Winery
  • K Road Cliffs and Werribee River
  • Point Cook Coastal Park
  • Cheetham Wetlands
  • Werribee Racecourse
  • Werribee South Beach
  • Werribee Park Golf Club
  • Birdwatching at Western Treatment Plant
  • Wyndham Harbour and The Elements Coastal Activity Park
  • RAAF Museum
  • Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary
  • Wyndham Bay Trail
  • Werribee City Centre
  • Wyndham Park
  • Bay West Driving Trail

Melton

Melton / Eynesbury / Caroline Springs / Bonnie Brook

  • Melton Town Centre
  • Caroline Springs Town Centre near Lake Caroline
  • Eynesbury Golf / Eynesbury Homestead / Eynesbury monthly market
  • Dingo Discovery Centre at Toolern Vale
  • Melton Botanic Garden
  • Witchmount Estate Winery
  • Russo Estate Winery
  • WestWaters Hotel & Entertainment Complex
  • Tabcorp Park: Harness Racing, Mantra Hotel & Entertainment Complex
  • CS Gallery and Melton Library
  • Melton Waves
  • Willows Historical Park
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre
  • Xtreme Paintball
  • Melton Valley Golf Course
  • Melton Reservoir
  • Melton Air Services Joy flights
  • rearaeVintay vintage store

Hobsons Bay

Williamstown / Newport / Spotswood / Altona

  • Williamstown Visitor Information Centre
  • Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail (20kms)
  • Williamstown foreshore/yacht clubs
  • Gem pier
  • Maritime heritage – Seaworks museum
  • HMAS Castlemaine
  • Seaplane flights
  • Williamstown Football Ground
  • Williamstown Botanic Gardens and beach
  • Jawbone Flora & Fauna Reserve
  • Heritage sites – Timeball Tower
  • Newport village
  • Newport rail yards
  • Newport Lakes
  • The Substation, Newport
  • Spotswood village/ Hudsons road
  • Scienceworks at Spotswood
  • Grazeland
  • The Punt Bike Ferry at Spotswood
  • Altona village
  • Cherry Lake
  • Altona beach
  • Truganina Coastal Parklands

Brimbank

Sunshine / St Albans / Keilor

  • Sunshine Town Centre
  • St Albans Town Centre
  • Keilor Village
  • Organ Pipes National Park
  • Brimbank Park
  • Overnewton Castle
  • Black Powder Mill in Cairnlea
  • Fury & Son Brewery, Keilor Park
  • Bowery Theatre
  • St Albans Community Centre

Moonee Valley

Essendon / Moonee Ponds / Ascot Vale/ Niddrie/ Flemington

  • Puckle Street & Hall Street, Moonee Ponds
  • Union Road precincts
  • Essendon
  • The Clocktower Centre
  • Moonee Valley Race Course
  • The Maribynong River Precinct
  • The Incinerator Gallery
  • Windy Hill – Essendon FC
  • Essendon Fields
  • Melbourne Showgrounds
  • Keilor Road Niddrie
  • Racecourse Road & Pin Oak Crescent, Flemington
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