MELBOURNE · DAY TRIP
Melbourne’s best days out.
The 11 most popular healesville sanctuary tours in Melbourne and across Victoria. What each day actually delivers, who runs it and what it costs.
Ride Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges, walk Emerald Lake, see koalas at Healesville Sanctuary, then sample free chocolates.
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Ride Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges, stroll Emerald Lake, tour Healesville Sanctuary, then taste Yarra Valley chocolate.
“It was canceled with minimal notice and ZERO explanation very very very bad what more do”
Healesville Sanctuary plus Yarra Valley wineries in one day: Yering Station lunch and tastings, then De Bortoli wine and cheese.
“We had a great day with Shane as our guide. He made sure we had an amazing time and truly unforgettable experience. We visited two beautiful vineyard locations where the wine tastings were very enjoyable and informative. Lunch was one of the highlights of the day—it tasted amazing, and the views”
Healesville Sanctuary general entry near Melbourne: all-day wildlife in bushland, platypus exhibit, and the Spirits in the Sky show.
“It’s a good long ride from the cruise terminal.”
VIP ranger tour at Healesville Sanctuary with behind-the-scenes access, reserved Spirits of the Sky seats, and free-flight bird show.
“Jay was a fun and informative animal ambassador!! We were able to get up close to a koala and feed and pet a Kangaroo. He supplied entry of animal information to make our visit educational.”
A full-day wildlife combo from Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary, Nobbies coastal walks, Flinders chocolate samples, and Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
Brighton Bathing Boxes, Healesville Sanctuary wildlife, a Yarra Valley winery stop, and Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenongs.
Ten-minute behind-the-gate Koala Experience at Healesville Sanctuary, small group (max 8), no-contact viewing, mobile ticket, $27.97.
“We were so happy that we visited the Healesville Sanctuary! We loved the koala experience as well. This was the second day of our honeymoon (visiting from the US), and we were amazed by all of the animals. We were able to see almost all oRead more”
Spend a full day from Melbourne seeing Healesville Sanctuary, the Nobbies, and the Phillip Island Penguin Parade with guided comfort and included entry.
“We enjoyed both the Wildlife Sanctuary and the Penguin Parade. Our driver/guide clearly let us know what to expect at each location and extra stops. He pointed out wildlife as we traveled. It was a long day (12 hours). The van was full but comfortable even though it was a bit bumpy.”
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Private Melbourne tour to Healesville Sanctuary and Puffing Billy steam train, with hotel pickup, expert guide, tickets included, and flexible timing.
“Our guide was great. He even stopped to pick up ponchos for everyone because it was raining before he picked us up. He provided snacks and water as well. He went through the sanctuary with us, providing us with so much information about the animals. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this…”
Private Yarra Valley wine and wildlife day trip from Melbourne with Healesville Sanctuary, tastings, chocolates, gin, and cheese.
The laneways and the bay, and every road out to the coast and the ranges.
