

Healesville Sanctuary
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With more than 74 acres (30 hectares) of natural bushlands and hundreds of animal residents, Healesville Sanctuary is one of the best places in Victoria to spot native Australian animals. Kangaroos, koalas, dingoes, platypus, emus, and Tasmanian devils are just some of the many creatures that call the sanctuary home.
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Yarra Valley Balloon Flight at Sunrise
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Soar over the Yarra Valley during the golden light of sunrise during an unforgettable hot air balloon flight. Float over the scenic landscape of gentle rolling hills and vineyards as day breaks across this beloved winemaking region. Upgrade to enjoy hotel pickup and a delicious sparkling wine breakfast at Balgownie Estate after touching down back on solid ground.
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$321.40
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Yarra Valley Balloon Flight and Winery Tour
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Spend a memorable day in the Yarra Valley, beginning with a magical hot air balloon flight at sunrise! Take in an unforgettable aerial perspective of the beloved region’s rolling hills and vineyards, and then enjoy a champagne breakfast back on solid ground. Tour four of the Yarra Valley’s premium wineries for cellar door tastings, and savor a gourmet lunch at the beautiful Balgownie Estate. Top off the day with a glass of bubblyat the esteemed Domaine Chandon winery.
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$457.81
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Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour from Melbourne with Healesville Sanctuary
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Discover Australia’s wildlife and wines on a full-day tour to Healesville Sanctuary and the Yarra Valley. Depart Melbourne and head to Healesville Sanctuary where you get close views of native animals such as kangaroos, koalas, and emus. Continue your scenic drive to the Yarra Valley and arrive at a vineyard for lunch accompanied by a glass of wine. Afterward, tour the winery before moving on to De Bortoli Winery for a wine and cheese tasting.
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$189.44
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Healesville Sanctuary and Yarra Valley Day Trip from Melbourne
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Enjoy a full day of Australian wildlife and wine in the Yarra Valley during a memorable guided tour from Melbourne. See native animals at Healesville Sanctuary, where kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and other amazing critters live. Afterward, have lunch at a winery restaurant and sip a range of wine during a guided tasting. Finally, treat your taste buds to a mouthwatering chocolate or ice cream at a famous chocolatier in the Yarra Valley. Your small group is limited to 11 participants to ensure a more personalized experience.
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$141.03
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$141.03
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Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne
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Make the most of your time in Melbourne with a private customizable tour designed to suit your group of up to eleven people. With your guide, plan your half-day or full-day tour, choosing from options such as a city tour with St Kilda and Fitzroy; seeing native Australian animals at the Healesville Sanctuary or Phillip Island penguin parade; tasting wines in the Yarra Valley; or exploring the Great Ocean Road. Your private guide provides an informative tour for your group of family, friends or business colleagues.
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$340.99
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$37.89 savings
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$340.99
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$37.89 savings

Yarra Valley Wine and Wildlife Self-Driving Tour
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Healesville Sanctuary, De Bortoli Wines and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery have created the perfect Yarra Valley self-drive day out. Experience this self-drive Yarra Valley wine and wildlife day tour as you explore what there is to offer in the Yarra Valley in your own time. Start your day at Healesville Sanctuary with a personal guide followed by a visit to the De Bortoli winery where you will indulge in a two-course lunch, taste climate wines and finish up with chocolate tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.
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$71.04
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$71.04
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Healesville Sanctuary General Entry Ticket
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Come face-to-face with Australia’s wild and wonderful creatures at the Healesville Sanctuary, a refuge specializing in native Aussie wildlife. With your general entry ticket valid all day, you can spend as much time as you want exploring the zoo and marveling over koalas, dingoes, wombats, wallabies and kangaroos. That’s not all: learn how Healesville was the first place in the world to breed a duck-billed platypus in captivity; watch a spectacular display of birds of prey and parrots; and peek behind-the-scenes at the animal hospital.
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$29.99
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$29.99

Melbourne Attractions Pass Including Melbourne Zoo, Hop-on Hop-off Bus and SEA LIFE Aquarium
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Enjoy the Melbourne attractions and activities that interest you most with this flexible attractions pass. There are multiple options to choose from to suit your schedule—select a pass that offers unlimited attractions for a set number of days, or select a flexi pass that offers a set number of attractions within a longer time period. Then explore Melbourne however you wish, choosing from more than 25 experiences such as the zoo, Eureka Skydeck, a city sightseeing tour, a ride on the Puffing Billy steam train or entry to Healesville Sanctuary.
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$88.25
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$88.25
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Perfect day in Melbourne for travelers on ocean cruise or short stay
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Designed for cruise travelers, this action-packed private guided tour enables anyone to make the most of Melbourne in limited time. See the city’s grand Victorian architecture, stroll under eucalyptus trees in Dandenong Park, and ride the Puffing Billy steam train through the rainforest. Finally, choose between a food and wine tour of the Yarra Valley or close encounters with native wildlife at the Healesville Sanctuary. Tour excludes entrance fees.
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$551.74
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Melbourne City Card (3 Days): Visit Unlimited Attractions!
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The Australian city of Melbourne is chock full of activities and attractions to check out. This 3-day Melbourne City Card takes the guesswork out of navigating public transport with an included 72-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour and includes free admission to a number of attractions including the Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne Star, and Yarra River cruise. Plus, get exclusive deals on food and drink all throughout the city.
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$196.54
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$196.54
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Melbourne City Card (2 Days): Visit Unlimited Attractions!
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Discover the city of Melbourne with ease and visit key attractions and landmarks for free with the 2-day Melbourne City Card. This card is the ultimate all-in-one deal that includes entry to the Melbourne Zoo, Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne Star, and many more as well as a Yarra River cruise, 3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, and Carlton brewery tour. Plus enjoy savings at select bars, restaurants, and other activities.
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$153.01
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Healesville Sanctuary And Phillip Island Wildlife Bus Tour
After being picked up from your CBD accommodation in air-conditioned comfort with free wi-fi on this full-day tour, you will get to explore the world-famous Healesville Sanctuary followed by the Phillip Island penguin parade plus more.
This is the perfect full day tour for the coastal and native animal lover.
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$140.61
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$140.61
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Small Group - Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges Day Tour
Join our small group (max 8 guests) for an adventure into the Dandenong Ranges, just a short 1-hour drive from Melbourne. We embark on an easy/moderate 6.6km hike in the Eastern Sherbrooke Forest through towering Mountain Ash trees and wetland ferns. Keep your eyes open for lyrebirds, wombats, wallabies, and echidnas that call the forest home.
Next up is a crowd favorite, the century-old steam train, Puffing Billy. Sit back, relax, and breathe in the fresh air as Puffing Billy winds through the temperate rainforest and over the historic Monbulk Creek trestle bridge.
It’s now time for a delicious lunch and we know just the spot. Here we will unwind and refuel before heading to Healesville Sanctuary. This bushland haven is home to native Australian wildlife. Enjoy a couple of hours to roam the park as you please before we return to Melbourne.
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$150.72
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$150.72
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[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train
A great day outdoors seeing and interacting with native Australian animals in a natural habitat then drive through the beautiful Yarra Valley to Mount Dandenong beyond to start a steam train adventure aboard the Puffing Billy stream train as it winds through pristine mountain ranges, forest and fern gullies
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$434.13
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$434.13
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Yarra Valley Private Tour
From the elegant Domaine Chandon sparkling wine to many family-owned wineries with their own unique touch, there is a wide range of cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, fruity shiraz and crisp chardonnay to pick from. Alternatively give a try to aromatic blueberry wine or apple and pear cider. Yarra Valley will certainly offer something that satisfies your palate.
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$892.48
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Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour
Visit some of the Yarra Valley's finest attractions from the picturesque Dandenong Ranges through to the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary. You will get to ride the iconic Puffing Billy and sample some of the finest Yarra Valley chocolate there is. This is a wonderful full day tour full of exciting opportunities with a relaxing vibe.
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$146.50
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$146.50
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
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FAQ’s
Should I book Healesville Sanctuary tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Healesville Sanctuary can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 16 Healesville Sanctuary tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Healesville Sanctuary 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Healesville Sanctuary costs USD 29.99. Guided Healesville Sanctuary tours start around USD 29.99 per person. See all 16 Healesville Sanctuary tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Healesville Sanctuary?
The best ways to experience Healesville Sanctuary are:
- Yarra Valley Balloon Flight at Sunrise
- Yarra Valley Balloon Flight and Winery Tour
- Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour from Melbourne with Healesville Sanctuary
- Healesville Sanctuary and Yarra Valley Day Trip from Melbourne
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