Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour from Melbourne with Healesville Sanctuary
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Lunch and complimentary glass of wine
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Melbourne hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry to Healesville Sanctuary
- Entry/Admission - De Bortoli Winery
- Entry/Admission - Healesville Sanctuary
- Entry/Admission - Yering Station
What to expect
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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Yering Station, 38 Melba Hwy, Yering, Victoria 3770 Australia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: De Bortoli Winery, 58 Pinnacle Lane Dixons Creek, Dixons Creek, Yarra Glen, Victoria 3775 Australia
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Sample Menu
• Duck | leg croquette | grape | roast parsnip | pea shoots - Served with bread, oil, sides and estate glass of wine
• Barramundi | prawn | truffle | pea | fennel - Served with bread, oil, sides and estate glass of wine
• Pork | pickled apple | potato | seeded mustard - Served with bread, oil, sides and estate glass of wine
• Autumn veg | arancini | kale pesto - Served with bread, oil, sides and estate glass of wine
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Does not include meals for infants
- Must be 18 years old or older to drink
- Near public transportation
- 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
- Infant seats available
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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I went on a Yarra Valley winery and Healesville Sanctuary tour. It was just a delight. Paul did a fantastic job of engaging the group throughout the day to make sure everyone was included as well as being super attentive to each member. He is close with all the venues stopped at and it feels besp...
I went on a Yarra Valley winery and Healesville Sanctuary tour. It was just a delight. Paul did a fantastic job of engaging the group throughout the day to make sure everyone was included as well as being super attentive to each member. He is close with all the venues stopped at and it feels bespoke with each site visited. It truly is an unforgettable experience.This trip was one of the most informative and fun days I’ve had. Rob was an amazing tour guide who had a vast knowledge of Australian history and of wine. The bus was comfortable and immaculate. The group were absolutely lovely. The wineries were all well worth a visit and the lunch was delicious...
This trip was one of the most informative and fun days I’ve had. Rob was an amazing tour guide who had a vast knowledge of Australian history and of wine. The bus was comfortable and immaculate. The group were absolutely lovely. The wineries were all well worth a visit and the lunch was delicious. I also visited the Healesville Sanctuary with allowed me to see all the indigenous wildlife. I’d absolutely recommend.That was a wonderful day with a visit of two vineries and a real australian animal sanctuary. Rob was a fantastic guide for the whole day, with great knowledge and flexibility, as well. He made our day unforgettable thanks to his vivid personality. We highly recommend this tour for nature and win...
That was a wonderful day with a visit of two vineries and a real australian animal sanctuary. Rob was a fantastic guide for the whole day, with great knowledge and flexibility, as well. He made our day unforgettable thanks to his vivid personality. We highly recommend this tour for nature and wine lovers.Did a last minute booking for the trip & Paul is very helpful in assisting & confirming the booking. Pickup & trip details were provided clearly. Steven is very friendly, attentive & helpful during the trip, ensuring us a pleasant & smooth trip throughout the day.
Did a last minute booking for the trip & Paul is very helpful in assisting & confirming the booking. Pickup & trip details were provided clearly. Steven is very friendly, attentive & helpful during the trip, ensuring us a pleasant & smooth trip throughout the day.Best wine tour of Yarra vally! Paul has a variety of knowledge of wine. He was always taking care of the tour group. Great experience.
Best wine tour of Yarra vally! Paul has a variety of knowledge of wine. He was always taking care of the tour group. Great experience.Great trip and driver. Enjoyed seeing the Australian wildlife at Healesville very much. Our afternoon in the Yarra Valley with lunch at Yering was a great way to finish off the day. Lunch was exceptional, we tried some new foods and cheeses which made the afternoon interesting.
Great trip and driver. Enjoyed seeing the Australian wildlife at Healesville very much. Our afternoon in the Yarra Valley with lunch at Yering was a great way to finish off the day. Lunch was exceptional, we tried some new foods and cheeses which made the afternoon interesting.