The 12 Best Healesville & Wildlife Sanctuary Visits

1.Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,220 reviews · 8 hours · from $162Our pick

Review of Melbourne’s Puffing Billy, Healesville Sanctuary, Emerald Lake, and Yarra Valley Chocolaterie tour, with practical booking tips.

“We enjoyed each step of the trip. Our driver Ron was fantastic. Very friendly with the right amount of sarcastic humour. Just the way we like it. I loved the respectful way that Healesville has been created for our wildlife. I heard many comments that they wish they saw more animals but for me it was a great experience walking around the park and hoping to spot some wildlife the same as if we were out on a bush walk. The puffing Billy and the chocolate place were also a great experience in a truly beautiful part of our amazing country.”

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2.Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · from $125Top rated

See Phillip Island’s little penguins at sunset, visit koalas, explore the Nobbies, and enjoy a guided day trip from Melbourne.

“Kiwi the driver was very friendly. He was helpful and i enjoyed the trip. The experience is unique and great .”

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3.Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 658 reviews · from $104

Review of Melbourne’s Phillip Island day tour, with Moonlit Sanctuary, Woolamai Beach, Nobbies, Cowes, and the famous penguin parade.

“It was a fun day out. The sights were beautiful. Our guide Luke was a real character. He educated us, entertained us and got us all around the different places safely. Unfortunately for us not alot of Penguins came in that night but they had the previous night. We would definitely do another tour with this company next time we are in Melbourne.”

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4.Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · from $163

Ride Puffing Billy, explore Healesville Sanctuary, stroll Emerald Lake, and sample Yarra Valley chocolate on an 8-hour Melbourne day tour.

“Firstly, our guide Peter was great. Highly professional and informative providing just the right amount of commentary. Puffing Billy was a really fun experience as was the wildlife sanctuary. The Ice cream/chocolate stop was very busy and whilst nice was the weakest part of the day.”

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5.Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $236

Combine Healesville Sanctuary’s native wildlife with Yarra Valley wine, a vineyard lunch, and cheese pairing on a small-group day tour from Melbourne.

“A nice day out seeing the Wild life sanctuary in the morning & two vineyards in the afternoon. The lunch was high quality & great. Rob our guide was a lovely gentleman who kept us entertained & had great local knowledge.”

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6.Yarra Valley Foodies Tour with Chandon and Kangaroo Safari!

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 304 reviews · 7 hours · from $123

Taste Yarra Valley wine, cheese, strawberries and chocolate, then watch wild kangaroos at sunset on a relaxed small-group tour from Melbourne.

“Wasn’t sure what to expect but it was a gem of a trip. I booked for 6 and thought I was unlikely to please everyone but it was praise all round. A really good day out of the city.”

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7.Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo, koala and chocolate tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 259 reviews · from $56

See the Twelve Apostles, kangaroos, koalas, Apollo Bay, and Great Ocean Road highlights on a budget-friendly day trip from Melbourne.

“Richard was the greatest tour guide ever!! He was so knowledgeable about EVERYTHING, history, trees, animals, etc. He was so great bringing us to all of our stops and even singing to us with his great voice!!! Highly HIGHLY recommend booking with Richard!!”

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8.Healesville Sanctuary General Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $40

Review of Healesville Sanctuary, with platypus, koalas, kangaroos, bird shows, practical tips, price, access, and honest drawbacks.

“Family day enjoyed very much, pity it rained. Well worth the money, thanks to all the great staff. Not many people there due to weather so all exhibits easily viewed and appreciated.”

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9.Yarra Valley Foodies Tour with Chandon & Kangaroo Safari!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $125

Taste Yarra Valley wine, cheese, chocolate and strawberries, then spot wild kangaroos on a relaxed small-group tour from Melbourne.

“The entire event was wonderful from start to the unfortunate finish. The tour guide was very personable, patient, and kind. Thankfully, everything was at a slow pace leaving the opportunity to really enjoy each event. Everyone had time to eat, drink, explore, and be merry. The wine, chocolate, and overall meal options were delicious! It was a great time tasting different wines and chocolates and seeing the wildlife like the kangaroo. It unfortunately rained towards the end, but that didn’t slow things down. Rain or shine you could be able to experience great a piece is what makes Australia unique.”

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10.Phillip Is Penguin Parade & Koala Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 176 reviews

See koalas, wallabies, Seal Rocks, and little penguins on a full-day Phillip Island tour from Melbourne with an evening parade.

“Its good for my preference. I never feel rushed, the driver/guide is a fun, chill guy. love the experience completely! 10/10 will go again if I have the opportunity!”

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11.Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 1 day · from $24Best value

Meet kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils and 60 Australian species at Moonlit Sanctuary, with keeper talks and optional animal encounters.

“Wish can have more time slots for wombat encounters, coz it’s fully booked which seems disappointed.”

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12.Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach Boxes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 152 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Meet koalas and kangaroos at Moonlit Sanctuary, photograph Brighton’s beach boxes, and return to Melbourne by early afternoon on a small-group tour.

“This tour was wonderful! Johanna was an excellent guide— knowledgeable and helpful in answering any questions about Melbourne & Aussie wildlife. The sanctuary was definitely a highlight of our trip. Go pet and feed some wallabies and kangaroos!”

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