Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary

4.9
(340 reviews)
Melbourne, Australia

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy a small-group full-day tour that combines native wildlife with wine tasting in Victoria’s internationally acclaimed Yarra Valley wine region. Set out from Melbourne for a visit to Healesville Sanctuary, founded in order to preserve and protect endangered animal species, and spend the morning observing koalas, kangaroos, emus and other iconic native animals.

Early afternoon, travel across to Yering Station Vineyard for a delicious a la carte main course lunch and wine tasting before finishing the day with cheese and wine at the De Bortoli Winery. 

What's Included

Entry to Healesville Sanctuary
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Melbourne hotels
Driver/guide
Lunch and complimentary glass of wine
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Purchases of a personal nature.
Koala Encounter (currently AUD$30 per person per animal)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Healesville 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
  • 2
    Yering 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
  • 3
    De 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
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Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Wine Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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