Wildlife & Wineries
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Port
Melbourne, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$259.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
The spectacular Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley, just outside of Melbourne, are prized for their beauty, wineries, national parks, forests and mountains.
At the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, you'll have free time to wander through the Australian bushland. The zookeepers will tell you about the platypus, parrots, kangaroos, wombats and koalas. More than 200 species of native birds, mammals and reptiles live at Healesville.
Continue to the Yarra Valley wine district, where the varieties grown include Shiraz, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Visit a local winery for a wine tasting and enjoy lunch in the restaurant. Rochford Winery prides itself on the production of premium-quality wines that express the true character of the terroir. Sample award-winning wines at the cellar door (tasting room), appreciate the landscape from the observation tower or stroll through the grounds.
Fergusson Winery, in the heart of the Yarra Valley, is an iconic estate with years of history behind it and a bright future ahead. Sample a glass of wine before you return to Melbourne.
Notes:
Minimum age is 18 years. Minimum age to participate in wine tasting is 18 years, accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. Corkage policy: Wine purchased on this tour is exempt from the onboard corkage fee (offer limited to one bottle of wine per person). Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water.