Moonlit Sanctuary & Brighton Beach Boxes: Hand-feed kangaroos

Hand-feed kangaroos and photograph Brighton's iconic beach boxes in one morning

This half-day morning tour from Melbourne combines a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife park with a photo stop at Brighton Beach's famous colorful boxes. You'll spend about two hours in the sanctuary learning about and observing kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, wombats, Tasmanian devils and dingoes in a natural setting, then drive to Brighton Beach before returning to central Melbourne by 1 PM. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and transport by air-conditioned minivan, with groups kept to 11 people or fewer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife and beach boxes morning tour

• Drive to Brighton Beach
• Take photos with beach boxes
• Drive to Moonlit Sanctuary
• Explore Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife
• Visit café and souvenir shop
• Drive back to Melbourne Southbank

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Brighton Beach 15m
2. Moonlit Sanctuary Entry included 2h

What’s included

• English-speaking guide.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• hotel pickup from city centre accommodation.
• entry to Moonlit Sanctuary.
• access to Brighton Beach for photos.

Times

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• Every day 08:30

Information

Half-day morning tour from Melbourne to Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach with wildlife encounters and photo stops. Hand-feed kangaroos and see koalas.

Group Up to 11

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts. When you book, you choose your hotel from 6 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Book up to 15h before

Ages Adult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

The tour starts at 8:30 AM from the city centre, which means you arrive at Moonlit Sanctuary around 10 AM when the animals are most active before the day warms up. You'll spend approximately two hours there with a guide who explains the behavior and habitat of each species as you move through the park. Hand-feeding kangaroos is the centerpiece (they'll eat from your hand in the open paddock), and you'll also get close to koalas resting in trees, watch wallabies hop through the grounds, and spot wombats and Tasmanian devils if they emerge from their enclosures. The sanctuary has a café and gift shop if you want to grab something between stops.

After the sanctuary, the tour drives to Brighton Beach for a photo stop at the row of Victorian beach boxes: the small, brightly painted wooden structures that line the shore and are one of Melbourne's most photographed landmarks. You'll have time to walk the beach and take pictures before heading back to the city. The whole experience is 4.5 hours including driving time, and you're dropped at a central meeting point in Southbank by 1 PM, leaving your afternoon free.

Transport is by air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup included if your accommodation is in the city centre. The group stays small, maximum 11 people, so the guide can answer questions and move at a pace that works for everyone. Children from age 1 are welcome. Booster and baby seats are available and must be requested when you book.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 6 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I hand-feed the kangaroos at Moonlit Sanctuary?

Yes, hand-feeding kangaroos is part of the experience in the open paddock at Moonlit Sanctuary. The guide will show you how to do it safely, and the animals are accustomed to visitors.

What animals will I see at Moonlit Sanctuary?

Moonlit Sanctuary is home to koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, Tasmanian devils and dingoes, along with native birds. The guide explains the behavior and habitat of each species as you move through the park in its natural setting.

How much time do I spend at each location?

You spend approximately two hours at Moonlit Sanctuary, arriving around 10 AM when the animals are most active. Brighton Beach is a photo stop with time to walk and take pictures before the drive back to Melbourne.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes an English-speaking guide, transport by air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup and all entry to Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included, though the sanctuary has a café on site.

Operated by Oceania Tours and Safaris. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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