About this tour
A 10-hour small-group day tour combining wildlife viewing at Healesville Sanctuary with wine tasting across two Yarra Valley vineyards. You'll start at the sanctuary spotting koalas, kangaroos and emus, move to Yering Station for a main course lunch and wine tasting, then finish at De Bortoli for cheese and wine. Suits anyone wanting native animals and wine in one outing without needing separate bookings.
Highlights
- Healesville Sanctuary entry and morning viewing of koalas, kangaroos, emus
- Lunch with complimentary wine at Yering Station Vineyard
- Afternoon cheese and wine session at De Bortoli Winery
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Melbourne locations
- Air-conditioned vehicle with driver/guide commentary throughout
- Optional animal encounters (kangaroo, koala, wombat, dingo) available separately
- Operates in all weather; rain-or-shine scheduling
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your Melbourne hotel in the morning and driven to Healesville Sanctuary for the first few hours of wildlife observation — koalas, kangaroos, emus and other native species are on display. After the sanctuary, the group travels to Yering Station Vineyard for an early-afternoon a la carte lunch with a complimentary glass of wine included. You'll taste wines at the vineyard before heading to De Bortoli for a final session of cheese and wine. The tour wraps up with drop-off back at your hotel in the late afternoon.
What travellers say
- Small-group format with personalised driver/guide commentary
- Seamless itinerary combining two quality wine venues and wildlife in one day
- Inclusions cover entry, lunch, wine and transport—fewer hidden costs
- Sanctuary animals accessible without specialist knowledge or fitness barriers
- Hotel pickup removes Melbourne logistics
- Moderate fitness required; not suitable for spinal or cardiovascular concerns
- Animal encounters (koalas, kangaroos) cost extra at time of booking
- 10-hour duration may feel long for wine-focused visitors
- Limited hotel pickup areas; check your accommodation is included
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone wanting to see native Australian wildlife and experience Yarra Valley wine regions without organising separate bookings. You need at least moderate fitness — the tour isn't recommended for those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. The sanctuary and vineyard walking involve some terrain. Children must be accompanied by an adult; infants aren't accepted. Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels are permitted if someone can assist boarding and disembarking. The tour runs with a minimum of two people. Bottled water is included; lunch and one wine glass are covered, but extra wine purchases, cheese plates and any animal encounters cost more. Minimum drinking age is 18. Note any dietary requirements when booking. The tour operates rain or shine.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.