Healesville Sanctuary Tickets | Best Deals & Discounts

From platypus pools to penguin shores in one day.

Everything you get: Visits to Healesville Sanctuary, Phillip Island, and Nobbies Boardwalk, penguin parade viewing, with Melbourne transfers.
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 a central Melbourne meeting point
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.

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

From platypus pools to penguin shores in one day.

Everything you get: Visits to Healesville Sanctuary, Phillip Island, and Nobbies Boardwalk, penguin parade viewing, with Melbourne transfers.
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.

Inclusions

Pickup and drop-off from a central Melbourne meeting point
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.

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

Guided Tours

From Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Tour with Penguin Parade

From platypus pools to penguin shores in one day.

Everything you get: Visits to Healesville Sanctuary, Phillip Island, and Nobbies Boardwalk, penguin parade viewing, with Melbourne transfers.
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.

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

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12 hr.

Transfers included