Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary
Overview
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
- Bottled water
- Entry to Healesville Sanctuary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Melbourne hotels
- Lunch and complimentary glass of wine
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Purchases of a personal nature.
- Koala Encounter (currently AUD$30 per person per animal)
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.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Healesville Sanctuary
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Yering Station
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
De Bortoli Winery
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-13938P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour 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.
- Bottled water.
- Entry to Healesville Sanctuary.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Melbourne hotels.
- Lunch and complimentary glass of wine.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Live commentary on board.
- Driver/guide.
- Purchases of a personal nature.
- Koala Encounter (currently AUD$30 per person per animal).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Entry to Healesville Sanctuary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Melbourne hotels
- Lunch and complimentary glass of wine
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Purchases of a personal nature.
- Koala Encounter (currently AUD$30 per person per animal)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
