Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Wildlife Park: Bus Tour

Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Wildlife Park Bus Tour

This full-day wildlife tour takes you from Melbourne to two of Victoria's premier destinations for Australian fauna. You'll start at Healesville Sanctuary, surrounded by native bushland, where koalas rest in eucalyptus trees, kangaroos graze freely, and platypuses swim in tranquil pools. The sanctuary's dedicated exhibits showcase wombats, emus, and dingoes, whilst live shows demonstrate Australia's remarkable birdlife and native mammals in action.

After exploring the sanctuary's leafy paths and unique habitats, your coach continues to Phillip Island's dramatic coastline. Stop at the Nobbies boardwalk for sweeping ocean views and rugged cliff scenery, where you might spot seabirds and seals offshore. The day culminates with the renowned Penguin Parade at dusk, watching little penguins waddle up the sandy beach to their burrows after their daily fishing expedition.

What is Included

• Return transport in air-conditioned coach
• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Melbourne city centre
• Admission to Healesville Sanctuary
• Admission to Phillip Island Wildlife Park
• Access to the Penguin Parade viewing area
• Live animal shows and presentations
• Stop at the Nobbies boardwalk for coastal views

Good to Know

The tour runs for approximately 12 hours including transfers. Hotel pickup begins from Melbourne city centre locations, and you should arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Food and drinks are not included, though you can purchase meals at onsite cafes at both locations. Photography is allowed unless otherwise indicated, and you must stay on marked paths at both wildlife parks. The air-conditioned coach ensures comfortable travel throughout the day.

For more Melbourne wildlife experiences, consider the Melbourne Zoo tickets to see animals from around the world, or explore the city's cultural attractions with Melbourne sightseeing tours that showcase the city's highlights.