Parks Victoria is seeking a qualified operator with excellent service knowledge and experience to provide an engaging, high-quality year-round food and beverage experience at the Gatehouse Lodge for visitors to the Werribee Park Precinct.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a lease in a unique heritage listed building within the Werribee Precinct and its renowned historical significance.

Fantastically positioned at the entrance to Werribee Park, the site offers visitors direct access to the State Rose Garden and Werribee Park Mansion, which receive close to 400,000 visitors annually.

Key elements of the opportunity include:

• Quality food and beverage offering to cater to an established and growing Werribee Park Precinct visitor base.
• Well-established tourism attractions surrounding the Gatehouse Lodge, including Werribee Mansion and Gardens, Werribee Open Range Zoo, The National Equestrian Centre, Mansion Hotel and Spa, Refectory Events Centre, Shadowfax Winery and Werribee Park Golf Club.
• Lease term of up to 15 years.

Briefings

Werribee Gatehouse Lodge site visit

A briefing session will be held at Werribee Gatehouse Lodge, 320 K road, Werribee South, Vic, Australia, 3030 on 17 September 2024 11:00 am.

Notes: Please meet at the entrance to Werribee Park from the main visitor car park

A site visit is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Attendance at the briefing is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Registration closes on 16 September 2024 04:00 pm

Werribee Gatehouse Lodge site visit

A briefing session will be held at Werribee Gatehouse Lodge, 320 K road, Werribee South, Vic, Australia, 3030 on 24 September 2024 11:00 am.

Notes: Please meet at the entrance to Werribee Park from the main visitor carpark

A site visit is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Attendance at the briefing is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Registration closes on 23 September 2024 04:00 pm

Werribee Gatehouse Lodge site visit

A briefing session will be held at Werribee Gatehouse Lodge, 320 K road, Werribee South, Vic, Australia, 3030 on 1 October 2024 11:00 am.

Notes: Please meet at the entrance to Werribee Park from the main visitor car park.

A site visit is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Attendance at the briefing is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Registration closes on 30 September 2024 04:00 pm

Werribee Gatehouse Lodge site visit

A briefing session will be held at Werribee Gatehouse Lodge, 320 K road, Werribee South, Vic, Australia, 3030 on 8 October 2024 11:00 am.

Notes: Please meet at the entrance to Werribee Park from the main visitor car park.

A site visit is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Attendance at the briefing is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Registration closes on 7 October 2024 04:00 pm

Werribee Gatehouse Lodge site visit

A briefing session will be held at Werribee Gatehouse Lodge, 320 K road, Werribee South, Vic, Australia, 3030 on 15 October 2024 02:00 pm.

Notes: Please meet at the entrance to Werribee Park from the main visitor car park.

A site visit is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Attendance at the briefing is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Registration closes on 14 October 2024 04:00 pm