Wyndham businessman and Point Cook resident Nick Christou believes the west has plenty to offer locals and visitors. “We need to change people’s perception of Wyndham; there are massive opportunities here,” he says.
Where’s your favourite retreat spot?
Werribee Park. I like to go for a walk there with my wife and admire the gardens. We also like to have lunch while we’re visiting Shadowfax Winery.
What’s your favourite place to get coffee or a bite to eat?
Breakfast at Chatterbox Cafe on Watton Street in Werribee is great. I like the poached eggs on sourdough with avocado. As one of the owners of Park Hotel Eatery and Beer Hall in Werribee, I’d have to say it’s the best place for lunch and dinner. It’s unique and has only been around for a bit over a year, so it’s modern. We have only craft beer and cider available, not mainstream beers. We’ll also be opening a microbrewery there soon.
What would you change in your neighbourhood?
Traffic and parking needs to be reviewed.
What wouldn’t you change?
Wyndham’s proximity to Geelong, the Surf Coast and Melbourne makes it an ideal place to live and work. It’s a great place for business owners because it’s a developing area with progressive growth. It has a lot of potential. The area also has a community feel; it’s very much a family place and the council is community-focused. And of course we have the Werribee River.
What do you remember being in Wyndham that’s no longer there?
I’ve been living in Wyndham on and off for about 30 years, mainly in Werribee South. I started off in my family’s market garden business, growing, distributing and exporting fruit and vegetables here and abroad. The area has grown a lot over the years. I remember Ollie’s Trolley in Watton Street, Werribee. It used to be my local meeting place where I’d hang out with friends.
