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Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  Australia  /  Victoria  /  Yarra Valley  /  Healesville  /  Healesville Sanctuary

Healesville Sanctuary, Healesville

4.4
#1 of 148 in Things to do in Yarra Valley
Must see · Valley · Zoo
Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, just one hour from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley wine region. Wander through the tranquil tracks and meet iconic Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos, platypus, dingoes, wombats, and emus. Make sure you head along to the daily keeper talks and presentations including the Spirits of the Sky bird show and Tales from Platypus Creek show! Using our international travel planner, Healesville attractions like Healesville Sanctuary can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Tours to Healesville Sanctuary

FROM $307 BOOK WITH VIATOR Yarra Valley Balloon Flight at Sunrise
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Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $179 BOOK WITH VIATOR Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour from Melbourne with Healesville Sanctuary
5.0
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $84 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Ultimate Melbourne Attractions Pass
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Duration: 90 days
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FROM $437 BOOK WITH VIATOR Yarra Valley Balloon Flight and Winery Tour
4.5
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $363 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $30 BOOK WITH VIATOR Healesville Sanctuary General Entry Ticket
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $415 BOOK WITH VIATOR [Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $107 BOOK WITH VIATOR VIP Sanctuary Tour at Healesville Sanctuary Ticket
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $134 BOOK WITH VIATOR Healesville Sanctuary And Phillip Island Wildlife Bus Tour
Duration: 11 hours
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FROM $140 BOOK WITH VIATOR Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Yarra Valley Wine and Wildlife Self-Driving Tour
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $188 BOOK WITH VIATOR Melbourne City Card (3 Days): Visit Unlimited Attractions!
Duration: 3 days
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Healesville Sanctuary reviews

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4.6
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  • By traceyh708
    Layout was great.... easy to get around... however a few exhibits were closed or nothing to see.... would be a great day with kids.... lots of statues and heaps of dinosaurs.... the best part of the.....  more »
  • By Guide763657
    Took advantage of our zoo membership by visiting at just the right time to watch the bird show which is always fun Was amazed by the dinosaurs-which was fascinating and kid will love it As usual...  more »
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  • By David G
    An excellent wildlife sanctuary about an hours drive out of Melbourne. The perfect place to see native Australian animals in an almost natural habitat. Make sure you take in the Birds of Prey display while you are there it's both fun and educational.
  • By Keryn Loughman
    Fantastic park. Highly interactive. Very easy to walk around. Helpful volunteer guides. Animals were in immaculate condition and many actually interacted with us. My children enjoyed feeding the birds and the free fight bird show. I loved the Platypus show!! Highly recommended for families especially with young children.
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