Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary
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Is Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary worth booking?
Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary is a 10-hour experience in Melbourne, Australia, from $255 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 349 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (349)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $255 per person
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 h
What you get
About this experience
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
Included
- Entry to Healesville Sanctuary
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Melbourne hotels
- Driver/guide
- Lunch and complimentary glass of wine
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Purchases of a personal nature.
- Koala Encounter (currently AUD$30 per person per animal)
What you'll see and do
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.
150 minutes here · Admission included
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.
120 minutes here · Admission included
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Melbourne
Meeting point
Melbourne
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 11 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Vinetrekker Wine Tours
Know before you go
- 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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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 347 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
347 verified traveler reviews for Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An Excellent Tour from Start to Finish
The tour was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Our guide was extremely friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable. He gave us detailed explanations throughout the tour, which made everything very easy to understand. He also took great care of us, even preparing umbrellas when needed, and smoothly guided us to places such as the restrooms. The timing of his guidance was excellent. We were able to see many precious animals while they were active, and he knew exactly when to move on and where to go. Thanks to his experience, we could explore the zoo efficiently without feeling rushed. The lunch was also a highlight. We had a lovely meal at a beautiful restaurant, and the wine was explained to us in an interesting and easy-to-understand way. When we purchased some wine, our guide carefully stored the bottles for us so that they would not break during the tour, and handed them back to us at the end of the day. This was a very thoughtful touch and showed how much attention he paid to our comfort and belongings. It was also great meeting the other participants, who were very friendly and with whom we had some wonderful conversations. Beyond the zoo, our guide showed us wild kangaroos and some beautiful scenery, making the experience even more memorable. He continued to provide interesting commentary throughout the long drive, and despite what must have been a tiring day, he remained cheerful and welcoming from beginning to end. Overall, this was an excellent tour. The combination of knowledgeable guidance, thoughtful hospitality, beautiful scenery, wildlife, and a friendly atmosphere made it a truly memorable experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.
Response from the operator: Thank you S_O for your detailed review and great to hear you had the most wonderful tour with us recently. Our guides are terrific and will go the extra distance to enhance the guest experience. Whether that's looking for some wild kangaroos, storing the wine purchases or taking the most scenic route possible, they're committed to giving their guests a great day out. Thanks for choosing to travel with us, we greatly appreciate your support.
via Viator
Incredible Day with Paul in the Yarra Valley - COMPLETE Experience
Apologize for the late review from two months ago and this was one of the top highlights of our 35 day vacation all over Australia and ending in Maui. Despite us being the only one to sign up on a weekday, Paul, himself, gave us a private tour in his comfortable vehicle. Started the day off in Healesville where Paul walked with us and explained the animals native to Australia. Lunch was great with wine at Yering Station. After that off to two wine tastings at Vineyards and we bought a great private reserve Shiraz which we enjoyed on our cruise. Paul is a great guide who is very engaging and makes sure you have a great time. I can't recommend this any more. Must do!!!!!!!
Response from the operator: Wonderful to receive your review BostonBruins33 and thrilled to hear that your tour to the Yarra Valley was one of the highlights of your Australian and Hawaii holiday. It's a terrific combination, native wildlife in the morning and fine wine and food in the afternoon. Ending up with a private tour was the added bonus. Thanks for choosing to travel with us and we hope it's not long before your return visit.
via Tripadvisor
Beautiful day in the Australian countryside!
My husband and I went on the Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary. It was a great day! We were promptly picked up at our hotel on the morning of the tour. Our first stop was the animal sanctuary - what a great facility! Next was lunch and wine tasting at Yerring Station winery. Our guide Paul was warmly welcomed by the winery staff. Lunch was delicious with amazing views. Our last stop of the day was at DeBortoli winery - the wines were great but the cheese pairings were even better! It was a nice escape from the city for the day. Paul is a hospitable, knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend this tour!
Response from the operator: Lovely to receive your review CJD703 and so pleasing to know you had the best experience with us recently. The combination of native wildlife, great wine and food plus an engaging guide makes for a wonderful day tour and we're so grateful to get this opportunity to showcase the tour. Well done on choosing us to travel with, you made the right decision.
via Tripadvisor
The BEST tour!
BOOK this tour!! Paul was AMAZING! He showed some of the most BOOK this tour. Paul showed us facinating parts of the Healesville Sanctuary that we might have missed otherwise. The lunch was spectactular! The food was over the top with an amazing view. And the wine tasting was over the top!! More than just a tasting, we learned about the local wines and enjoyed the cheeses. Honestly, this was fantastic.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your lovely review Carol. It means a lot to us to know that our guests have the best experience and love what we do. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing us to travel with.
via Viator
A stellar day thanks to Paul!
Such a great day! Wonderful to combine Healesville with a couple of wineries (kept our six year old AND us very happy!! 😊). Paul is so knowledgeable and perhaps more importantly, genuine and passionate. His love of his city is so evident. And impressively, he knew everyone in our group’s’ name and hometown within twenty minutes of picking us up! Couldn’t have asked for a better excursion from Melbourne. Thanks, Paul!
Response from the operator: Thanks for your 5 star review, it's greatly appreciated. We pride ourselves on offering a first class wine experience and connecting with our guests and treating them respectfully is important. It's what separates us from other tour companies. Thanks for choosing us as your travel partner.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $255 to $370
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 122
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 83
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Melbourne.
How much does Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary cost?
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Prices start at $255 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Melbourne usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Melbourne is not rushed.
Is Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 349 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Melbourne, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary?
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Around 122 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Melbourne can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Melbourne and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Melbourne within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Melbourne?
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On Outty we rank every Melbourne experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour, Yarra Valley Wine Tour w Exclusive Gin, Cider & Chocolate Tasting, Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne - Choc, Gin & Good Times. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Melbourne?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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