Why choose this Melbourne tour ?
Enjoy a small-group full-day tour that combines native wildlife with wine tasting in Victoria’s internationally acclaimed Yarra Valley wine region. Set out from Melbourne for a visit to Healesville Sanctuary, founded in order to preserve and protect endangered animal species, and spend the morning observing koalas, kangaroos, emus and other iconic native animals.
Early afternoon, travel across to Yering Station Vineyard for a delicious a la carte main course lunch and wine tasting before finishing the day with cheese and wine at the De Bortoli Winery.
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What makes Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- Does not include meals for infants
- Must be 18 years old or older to drink
- 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Yarra Valley Wine and Wildlife Day Trip from Melbourne Including Healesville Sanctuary
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Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entry to Healesville Sanctuary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Melbourne hotels
- Driver/guide
- Lunch and complimentary glass of wine
- Live commentary on board
Not Included
- Purchases of a personal nature.
- Koala Encounter (currently AUD$30 per person per animal)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Vinetrekker Wine Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Melbourne.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 284 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 11 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• 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.
