Book Healesville Sanctuary Tickets

See Australia’s wildlife in a day—from marsupials at Healesville to hundreds of penguins at Phillip Island.

• Everything you get: Full-day tour to Healesville Sanctuary and Phillip Island, Nobbies boardwalk access, Penguin Parade general viewing, round-trip Melbourne transfers, and English-speaking guide.
• Wildlife encounters: Platypus, wombats, Tasmanian devils, 500+ penguins.
• Why choose this: Enjoy a rare double act in one day: meet Australia’s marsupials at Healesville, then see the world’s largest penguin parade.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour to Philip Island
• Round-trip transfers from Melbourne
• English-speaking guide
• Entry to Healesville Sanctuary
• Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies
• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park
• Access to boardwalk and visitor center
• Access to general viewing platform

• Tip: At Healesville, head straight to the platypus viewing area first thing in the morning—they're most active in the first hour after opening and tend to hide for the rest of the day.
• The Healesville Sanctuary is pram/stroller and wheelchair accessible.
• Assistance animals are allowed except at the kangaroo walk-through, Koala Forest, all walk-through aviaries, flight arena shows, and close-up encounters.
• Complimentary inner-city hotel pickup is provided with summer departures at 11-11:30am (returning 10:30-11:30pm) and winter departures at 9-9:30am (returning 9:30-10:30pm).

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ride a steam train, meet Aussie wildlife, and enjoy Yarra Valley chocolate—all in one day with easy Melbourne transfers.

Everything you get: Board the historic Puffing Billy steam train for a scenic journey through the Dandenong Ranges. Visit Healesville Sanctuary to see koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and more. Enjoy complimentary tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Includes round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned coach from central Melbourne and an English-speaking guide.

Why choose this: Cover three must-do experiences in one easy day. With guided stops and round-trip Melbourne transfers, it’s the perfect nature-focused outing for families and first-timers alike.

Inclusions

• Pickup and drop-off (from Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring Street, Melbourne)
• One-way Puffing Billy steam train ticket (Belgrave to Emerald Lake)
• Entry to Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Park
• Visit to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie with complimentary tastings
• English-speaking professional guide
• Air-conditioned coach transport

Exclusions

• Lunch (available for purchase)
• Additional food and drinks
• Souvenirs
• Gratuities

• Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing (umbrella or jacket recommended), a reusable water bottle, a small daypack.
• Pets (except for registered service animals), large luggage, suitcases, and oversized bags are not allowed on the tour.
• While Healesville Sanctuary offers wheelchair hire and is largely wheelchair accessible, the Puffing Billy Railway has limited accessibility due to the historic nature of the carriages.
• The tour may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not met; you will be notified in advance if this occurs.
• Pickup and drop-off are provided from Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring Street, Melbourne.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.