About this tour
Spend ten hours exploring Victoria's wildlife and wine country on this small-group outing from Melbourne. Start at Healesville Sanctuary, a conservation facility where you'll spot koalas, kangaroos, emus and wombats in their natural settings. After morning wildlife viewing, head to the Yarra Valley for lunch and tastings at two working vineyards—Yering Station and De Bortoli—sampling local wines paired with regional food.
Highlights
- Walk amongst koalas, kangaroos and emus at Healesville Sanctuary
- Lunch and wine tasting at Yering Station Vineyard
- Cheese and wine experience at De Bortoli Winery
- Small-group tour with knowledgeable local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included from central Melbourne
- Air-conditioned coach with commentary throughout
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your hotel early morning and drives you to Healesville Sanctuary, where you'll spend several hours walking the grounds observing native animals up close. After mid-morning at the sanctuary, you'll travel to Yering Station for a proper lunch from their a la carte menu, paired with a complimentary wine. The afternoon continues at De Bortoli Winery for cheese and additional wine tastings before returning to Melbourne by evening. The pace is relaxed but involves sustained walking and standing, particularly at the sanctuary.
Good to know
Moderate fitness required; not suitable for spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns. Dress for outdoor weather conditions as the tour runs rain or shine. Optional animal encounters (koalas, kangaroos, wombats, dingoes) cost extra and availability is limited. Minimum two-person booking. Children must be supervised by adults; no infants accepted.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.