Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary

4.9 (356 reviews) 10 hours Free cancellation

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Healesville Sanctuary Kangaroos — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Healesville Sanctuary Koala — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: Vinetrekker Wine Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–17 years) · Adults (18–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entry to Healesville Sanctuary
Included: Bottled water
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Melbourne hotels
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Lunch and complimentary glass of wine
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Purchases of a personal nature.
Not included: Koala Encounter (currently AUD$30 per person per animal)

Itinerary

Healesville Sanctuary

2 h 30 min Admission included

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.
Yering Station

2 hours Admission included

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.
De Bortoli Winery

one hour Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Adelphi Hotel
The Windsor
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Clarion Suites Gateway
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Crown Towers Melbourne
Intercontinental Melbourne By IHG
Vibe Hotel Melbourne
Novotel Melbourne Central
Quay West Suites Melbourne
The Canvas Apartment Hotel

and 10 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Pick up from some city hotels only or Melbourne Town Hall
Pick up arrangements to be confirmed via email the evening prior
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication.
Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

You MUST contact the local tour operator by calling 96998148 up until 8:00pm the evening prior to confirm your exact pick up time. If you fail to be at the pick up point no refunds will be offered.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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