Healesville Sanctuary

Healesville Sanctuary, in the heart of the Yarra Valley is world-renowned as the best place to see Australian wildlife in their natural habitat.  The Sanctuary's 30 hectares (70 acres) or bushland offers a distinctly Australian setting for visitors to experience unique close-up encounters with some of Australia's unique and endearing wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, dingoes, birds of prey and platypus.  It's also an ideal place to enjoy the best food and wine the Yarra Valley has to offer.

The Sanctuary features well-designed, large walk-through habitat exhibits such as the BHP Biliton Platypusary, flight aviaries and nocturnal exhibits.  Treat yourself to a Birds of Prey flight presentation or explore Dingo Country.

The Australian Wildlife Health Centre is a busy working veterinary hospital treating over 2000 orphaned, ill or injured wildlife every year.  Our expert team shares the journey of animal rescue, rehabilitation and release with the Sanctuary's visitors.

Share the secrets of the Coranderrk, one of the last remaining and precious parcels of original Yarra Valley bushland.  Led by an experienced Eco-ranger you will travel lightly on the land in an electric Eco-train.  Discover some of the oldest and tallest Manna gum and spot wildlife and their habitats.  Enjoy morning tea at the Bush Hut before visiting a scar tree.

Healesville Sanctuary is an Australian wildlife experience that centers on local conservation and indigenous culture.  set in a beautiful natural environment, the Sanctuary offers a place for people and animals to reconnect with nature - from creek to canopy.  Healesville Sanctuary plays a critical role in saving some of the world's most endangered animals.

Open every day of the year from 9am - 5pm.  Experienced Sanctuary guides offer a free volunteer guide service between 10.30am - 3.30pm.  On-site Bistro provides a fabulous sample of Yarra Valley food and wine.