Day trip: Clifftop walks on the Werribee River
The Werribee River created the K Road cliffs just as the 110-kilometre waterway prepares to meet Port Philip Bay at Werribee South Foreshore.
It’s a popular spot for fishing, birdwatching across the floodplain, exploring, picnicking and getting a glimpse of the Werribee South food bowl.
In November 2025 Wyndham City completed stage one of the $32.2 million K Road Cliffs and Road Reconstruction project, in the heart of the Werribee South tourism precinct.
Wyndham City Mayor, Councillor Mia Shaw, said the enhancements have created a more enjoyable and accessible destination while also preserving this important landmark.
“The K Road Cliffs are a truly special part of Werribee South’s natural landscape, and these upgrades have made a remarkable difference to the area,” Cr Shaw said.
ABC Melbourne Drive show covered the Werribee River in their “Unofficial History Of” segment, back in 2021.
One caller, Hugh, often walks his dog along the Werribee River, enjoying the view back up to the You Yangs.
“Werribee South truly is the most spectacular, and spectacularly underappreciated, spot and the river is an essential part of that, from the cliffs to the Bay.”
The Werribee Park Golf Club is nearby, home to The Views restaurant in case you forgot the picnic basket.
Werribee South food bowl
According to Foodprint Melbourne, University of Melbourne, Werribee south grows around 10% of Victoria’s vegetables, including 85% of the cauliflower grown in Victoria, 53% of the broccoli and 34% of the lettuce.
Additional information for K Road cliff visitors:
- Visit Victoria – K Road Cliffs
- Werribee River Guide – K Road Cliffs
- Walking Maps – K Road Cliffs
- K Road Cliff and Road Reconstruction project masterplan – Wyndham City Council
- The unofficial history of Werribee River – ABC Melbourne
Image: “Aerial perspective of the K Road cliffs along the Werribee River” by Bob T is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.