Day Trips from Melbourne to Healesville Sanctuary

Take a quick trip northeast from Melbourne to Healesville Sanctuary, the premier spot for seeing Australia’s unique wildlife in a lush bushland setting that’s situated in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Excursions here center on the world-class veterinary hospital and the Spirits of the Sky flight show, which features Wedge-tailed eagles and colorful parrots, though you can also spend the morning meeting platypuses and Tasmanian devils or exploring the nearby vineyard-covered hills of Healesville, knowing that your transportation and entry are fully handled. These trips are straightforward ways to get face-to-face with the local fauna and return to the city for a late-afternoon coffee.