Looking for a new date activity, or a fun outing with friends and family? Why don’t you check out this new coastal activity park in Wyndham Harbour? At just a 30 minute drive from Melbourne CBD, The Elements features an 18-hole mini golf course, stunning nature walks, plenty of picturesque picnic spots, woodfired pizza and coffee.
The Elements Coastal Activity Park in Wyndham Harbour
This coastal park offers you a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. The Elements is set on a stretch of coastline that has, up until now, remained largely undiscovered.
Inspired by nature, as well as the rich farming and maritime history of Werribee and its surrounding areas, the foundations of this park were made from materials with a connection to the community. This includes reclaimed wood from the nearby marina, and 120-year-old railway sleepers reused from the old Geelong rail. There’s also cosy natural habitats, carefully built for the native bird and bat communities. The landscape was created with sustainability in mind. Native and indigenous flora and grasses are used to encourage biodiversity, and the green of the mini-golf course requires no watering.
“When it comes to The Elements, we wanted to ensure we respected this stunning part of the coast and were as eco-conscious as possible with our practices, design and offering,” said Eamon Walmsley, Director at Wyndham Harbour. “We wanted to touch the earth lightly when it came to the natural landscape, and have used native plants, grasses and reclaimed materials where possible to amplify the area’s natural beauty, rather than change it completely.”
18 Hole Mini-Golf Course
This mini-golf course embraces the natural surroundings of the earth, sky and sea. You can book ahead, or take it easy and rock up spontaneously. It’s open every day, from 7am to 4pm. Tickets for children under 16 are $10. Adults tickets are $15, and a family of two kids and two adults costs $40, with an extra $5 for each additional child.
3030 Boulevard
Feeling hungry? Be sure to pop by the trendy eatery, 3030 Boulevard, for wood-fired pizza, burgers and snacks. Stay cool with a cold brew, sip on cocktails or unwind with a glass of wine. You can pre-order your snacks from the golfing green, and you can also book a picnic hamper to enjoy in the picnic areas. This is open on Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm to 8pm, and Friday to Sunday from 12pm to 8:30pm.
Coffee Corner
Get your barista-made brew from this up-cycled shipping container. They’ve also got a growing menu filled with fresh produce, serving up hot pies and tasty rolls for a laid-back breakfast or lunch. Coffee Corner is open from 7am to 4pm.
Nature Walks
Take a walk around Wyndham Harbour and follow the water’s edge. Nearby, you’ll find a little cove with access to a beach. Gaze across the sea, feel the sand between your toes and enjoy dazzling views of Melbourne’s skyline.
Picnic Lawn
Enjoy a picnic on the sandy cove, or sprawl out over the lush grass lawn. BYO food or book a hamper from 3030 Boulevard.
Sailing School (coming soon)
The Elements will soon help you sail on the sea, with a future sailing school coming to a converted shipping container boat house.
The Elements is a 30 minute drive from the CBD. Make a day of it and check out the nearby Werribee Zoo, Werribee Mansion and Victoria State Rose Garden.