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Experience a full-day small-group tour that blends native wildlife encounters with wine tasting in Victoria’s renowned Yarra Valley. Departing from Melbourne, begin with a visit to Healesville Sanctuary, established to help protect endangered species, where you’ll spend the morning spotting koalas, kangaroos, emus, and other iconic Australian animals.
In the early afternoon, head to the Yering Station Vineyard for a delicious à la carte main course lunch and wine tasting. The day concludes at the De Bortoli Vineyard, where you can relax with a selection of wine and cheese before returning to Melbourne.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The operator will confirm pickup arrangements by the afternoon prior. You will be asked to confirm receipt of this information.
We do not collect from every hotel in the city and our pickup route each day is different depending on where our guests are staying. If we cannot collect you from your hotel, we will ask that you meet nearby. The meeting points listed are some
examples of where guests can meet us but are not the only ones.
Please note, the advice you receive from the tour operator (Vinetrekker) will be the most current and accurate. Always refer to this advice.
If you have not received confirmation by 8:00pm the night prior to the tour, contact the local tour operator on 96998148 to confirm your exact pick up point and time. If you fail to be at the advised pick up point at the advised time, no refunds will be offered.
Itinerary
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1Healesville Sanctuary
Home to more than 200 species of Australian native animals and set amidst natural bushland, the Healesville Sanctuary is the ideal place to observe our iconic wildlife up close. An enhancement to the visit is a Kangaroo Encounter where you have the opportunity with a keeper to feed and pat these adorable animals (if the animal allows). A Koala Encounter is also available but there's no touching or feeding involved, just an opportunity to get some amazing up close pictures. An additional fee applies for these encounters . Please advise if you wish to book this.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Yering Station
You'll enjoy a tasting of estate and reserve wines in the historic cellar door before adjourning to the modern light filled restaurant for an a la carte, main course meal, glass of wine and coffee.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3De Bortoli Winery
Set on more than 450 acres of vineyard clad hills, the visit to the De Bortoli Vineyard is a terrific end to the day. The wine tasting includes their estate and premium wines together with their iconic dessert wine, Noble One. The tasting is enhanced with a pairing of selected cheeses.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements when booking
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels are welcome providing there is someone with the passenger who can help them board and disembark
- Operates rain or shine; please dress appropriately
- Encounters with a kangaroo, koala, wombat or dingo are available at extra cost. Please enquire if interested although places are limited
- We do not accept bookings with infants
- The tour operates with a minimum of two people
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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