Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour from Melbourne

Koalas, kangaroos and two vineyard tastings in one Yarra Valley day

A full-day small-group tour departing Melbourne takes you to Healesville Sanctuary to see over 200 species of Australian native animals, then to Yering Station Vineyard for lunch and wine tasting, and finishes at De Bortoli Vineyard for dessert wine and cheese. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tour runs 10 hours with a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife and wine tasting tour

• Visit Healesville Sanctuary
• Optional kangaroo and koala encounters
• Wine tasting and lunch at Yering Station Vineyard
• Wine and cheese tasting at De Bortoli Vineyard

What’s included

• Entry to Healesville Sanctuary.
• hotel pickup and drop-off at select Melbourne hotels.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• lunch with a complimentary glass of wine at Yering Station Vineyard.
• wine tastings at Yering Station and De Bortoli Vineyard with cheese pairing.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.

Times

• Every day 08:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 12 2 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 24 pickup points.

Book up to 3h before

Ages Adult (18 to 95 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4)

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

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Vinetrekker Wine Tours

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The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup from select Melbourne locations, then heads to Healesville Sanctuary set in natural bushland. You'll spend the morning spotting koalas, kangaroos, emus and other iconic Australian animals up close. The sanctuary is home to more than 200 native species. Optional paid encounters let you feed and pat kangaroos with a keeper, or get close-up photos of koalas (the koala encounter does not include touching or feeding). Bottled water and live commentary from your guide travel with you in the air-conditioned vehicle.

Early afternoon brings you to Yering Station Vineyard in the Yarra Valley, where you'll taste estate and reserve wines in the historic cellar door before moving to the modern restaurant for an à la carte main course, a complimentary glass of wine and coffee. The meal and tasting are unhurried. This is where the day settles into the pace of the valley itself.

The final stop is De Bortoli Vineyard, set across more than 450 acres of vineyard-clad hills. The tasting here includes their estate wines, premium selections and their iconic dessert wine, Noble One, paired with a selection of cheeses. After this, the drive back to Melbourne concludes the 10-hour tour.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4).

What animals can I see at Healesville Sanctuary?

Healesville Sanctuary is home to over 200 species of Australian native animals. You'll see koalas, kangaroos, emus and other iconic wildlife up close in natural bushland settings. Paid encounters are available to feed and pat kangaroos with a keeper or photograph koalas at close range, though places are limited.

Is lunch included in the Yarra Valley wine tour?

Yes, lunch is included at Yering Station Vineyard. You choose from the à la carte main course menu, and a complimentary glass of wine and coffee come with the meal.

How long is the full day tour?

The tour runs 10 hours from pickup at your Melbourne hotel to drop-off, covering Healesville Sanctuary, Yering Station Vineyard and De Bortoli Vineyard.

Does the tour include wine tastings at both vineyards?

Yes. At Yering Station you taste estate and reserve wines in the cellar door before lunch. At De Bortoli, the tasting includes estate wines, premium selections and their dessert wine Noble One, paired with cheeses.

What is included in the tour price?

Entry to Healesville Sanctuary; hotel pickup and drop-off at select Melbourne locations; lunch with a glass of wine at Yering Station; wine tastings at both vineyards; bottled water; air-conditioned transport; and a live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Can I add a kangaroo or koala encounter?

Yes, paid encounters are available at extra cost. A Kangaroo Encounter lets you feed and pat the animals with a keeper. A Koala Encounter offers close-up photo opportunities without touching. Places are limited, so request these when booking.