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Encyclopedia > Werribee Gorge State Park

Werribee Gorge State Park is a state park in Victoria, Australia. It is located near Bacchus Marsh. A great place close to Werribee for a bit of a hike along the Werribee River and/or a picnic.


See also: Protected areas of Victoria (Australia)


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The name Werribee (originally spelt "Wearibi") is thought to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning either "swimming place" or "backbone", the latter perhaps referring to the river's snake like bends.
Prospecting and timber cutting occurred on a small scale during the 1930's depression and a water race was built in 1928 to carry water to Bacchus Marsh.
Werribee Gorge State Park is about 8 km west of Bacchus Marsh and can be approached by two routes.
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