Healesville Sanctuary Private Day Tour From Melbourne
A perfect and flexible day tour for families and friends visiting Melbourne
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Jono Ingram’s Private Healesville Sanctuary Day Tour from Melbourne! Departing from the bustling heart of Melbourne, this exclusive tour takes you on a fun-filled journey to the enchanting Healesville Sanctuary. Guided by the lively and knowledgeable Jono Ingram, you’ll get up close and personal with Australia’s unique wildlife, from playful kangaroos to cuddly koalas. Along the way, you’ll learn fascinating stories about the animals and the sanctuary’s conservation efforts. Perfect for nature lovers and families, this tour promises excitement, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime!
Tour Duration – 1 Day
Tour Cost – $550 covers private transportation and guide for the day. Please note entrance to Healesville Sanctuary and lunch is not included.
Afternoon Activities – In the afternoon we have the option of visiting wineries, gin distilleries, cheese factory, chocolate factory and more. Whatever activity or destination you like, I’ll ensure we can visit.
Pickup – Hotel pickup from Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs.
Dropoff – Same as pickup or drop-off at airport or surrounding suburbs is fine too.
Max. Guests – 11
Enquiries – Call Jono Ingram on 0410 341 228 or email jonoingram@gmail.com
Your Healesville Sanctuary Day Tour Experience
Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, just one hour from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley wine region!
Wander through the tranquil tracks and meet over 200 species of Australian animals including the iconic koalas, kangaroos, platypus, dingoes, wombats and emus in their natural surrounds. Spirits of the Sky is a hugely popular free show that takes place at Healesville Sanctuary daily. Visitors will be awed by beauty and power, as these birds demonstrate the skill we admire most – their incredible ability to fly.
Don’t miss Healesville Sanctuary’s world first free platypus show, Tales from Platypus Creek, where visitors will come face to face with this iconic species in this interactive show. Observe the platypus as they interact with keepers, play in the water and even enjoy having their tummies tickled!
Be sure to visit the treetops of Koala Forest and hop in to Kangaroo Country to see red kangaroos, Kangaroo Island kangaroos, tree kangaroos and wombats!
Meet The Keeper Presentations
Wombats 11.00am
Wildlife Health Centre 11.00am & 1.30pm
Tales from Platypus Creek Show 11.15am
Kangaroo 11.30am
Tasmanian Devil 11.30am
Lyrebird 11.30am
Spirits of the Sky Show 12.00pm
Top 5 Reasons Why Visitors Love Visiting Healesville Sanctuary
Close Encounters with Australian Wildlife: Healesville Sanctuary offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal with iconic Australian animals like koalas, kangaroos, and wombats. The interactive exhibits and encounters create unforgettable experiences.
Engaging Wildlife Shows and Talks: The sanctuary features a variety of captivating wildlife shows and educational talks. Visitors can watch birds of prey in action, learn about the habits of native animals, and gain insights into conservation efforts.
Beautiful Natural Setting: Nestled in the picturesque Yarra Valley, Healesville Sanctuary is surrounded by stunning landscapes and lush greenery. The serene environment provides a perfect backdrop for a relaxing and enjoyable day out.
Family-Friendly Activities: With plenty of activities designed for children, Healesville Sanctuary is a hit with families. Kids can participate in hands-on experiences, explore the play areas, and enjoy the educational programs tailored just for them.
Commitment to Conservation: Visitors appreciate the sanctuary’s dedication to wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. By visiting, guests support crucial efforts to protect and preserve Australia’s unique flora and fauna, making their visit both enjoyable and meaningful.
Healesville Sanctuary Image Gallery
Jono Ingram – Owner & Guide for Good Times Tours
Customer Reviews
Below are some reviews from guests kind enough to share their experience with Good Times Tours.
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Candy Tong2024-07-03Jono went above and beyond to ensure that my family enjoyed Mornington and Great Ocean Road. He has been very accommodating to our family needs, and the little children also absolutely adored him! I would 200% recommend booking the private tour with Jono to anyone.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Kelvin Deer2024-07-01Jono (Good Time Tours) is a must if you are looking for something a bit bespoke and not your average trip out of Melbourne. Nothing was too difficult for Jono. From the suggested itinerary, the various pickups and then throughout the day, we had a knowledgeable local who shared his experiences with our group. Thanks Jono.... legend!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Cindy Kennedy2024-05-06Organised this wine tour to celebrate a couple of birthdays from work. Jono was very approachable, accommodating and flexible in terms of letting us choose our lunch destination. Each cellar door was very welcoming as Jono knew some of the winemakers and introduced us to them. Jono even went as far as suggesting this gorgeous spot for a great autumn pic. Overall everyone absolutely enjoyed their time and we will most likely book Jono again.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Paul & Marie-Louise McElwee2024-04-30We had an excellent trip to the Yarra Valley with Jono on Anzac Day. Nothing was too much trouble, from the initial enquiry the week before and arranging a tour that catered for the reduced mobility of two of our group. He was very flexible on the day as well. I would highly recommend touring with Jono.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Kate Moxhay2024-03-18Jono was an exceptional driver and host for our group's tour around the Heathcote wine region yesterday. Would highly recommend Jono to anyone looking for a reliable, friendly and fun host!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Jessica Cowin2024-03-09Jono was the most amazing tour guide. He elevated our Yarra Valley wine tour experience. Great fun and well managed tour, he got us everywhere on time and took us to some great wineries. Would definitely roll with him again!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Nobu Kurihara2022-11-19Jono took our Japanese group to Heathcoat wineries. Excellent private tour. Our guide Jono was incredibly knowledgable, cheerful and gave us a fantastic day! We learnt about history, culture, features and much more. He was well traveled and have flexibility, high standards, and we were very happy with Jono's tour - he had great memory and experience in Japan and all over the world, we also enjoyed chatting with him!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Dale Manson2022-07-10Jono was fantastic. From prior to the booking right through to the day, Jono was accommodating and a great communicator. Jono looked after us superbly throughout our wine tour in the Macedon Ranges. If you’re looking for a reliable and quality tour, hit up Jono!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Anna Bevington2021-02-07We loved our 1 day winery tour in Heathcote. Jono had picked some great independent venues where you got to meet the owners and everything was well organised from start to finish. The bus was comfy and clean, price was very good value and Jono was a great host. Would definitely recommend!
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